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200+ Viral Memes and Iconic Images Reimagined in Studio Ghibli Style

Discover over 200 popular memes and iconic images transformed into Studio Ghibli style artworks using the new GPT-4o image model. Experience the most important photos of all time, now beautifully ghiblified.

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200+ Viral Memes and Iconic Images Reimagined in Studio Ghibli Style

We’ve gathered more than 200 of the internet’s most recognizable memes and iconic images, completely reimagined in the enchanting art style of Studio Ghibli.

Ghibli style version of the "Sad Cat" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic image featuring Joseph Stalin.

Ghibli style version of the Beatles "Abbey Road" album cover.

Ghibli style version of the "Disgusted Woman" meme, capturing a character with an expression of distaste and annoyance.

Ghibli style version of Trevor Philips from Grand Theft Auto V.

Ghibli style version of the famous photo of Dr. He Jiankui in his laboratory.

Ghibli style version of a scene with masked individuals resembling the heist from "The Dark Knight," featuring a character in a hockey mask and tactical gear.

Ghibli style version of the "Skeleton Waiting" meme.

Ghibli-style version of the "Elon Musk Smoking on Joe Rogan's Podcast" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "V-J Day in Times Square" photograph, depicting a sailor kissing a woman in a bustling city street with onlookers in the background.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "Saigon Execution" photograph.

Ghibli style version of the iconic image of Richard Nixon giving his famous victory sign with both hands amidst a cheerful crowd.

Ghibli style version of Morpheus from "The Matrix".

Ghibli style version of the "Monkey Puppet" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic shoe-throwing incident at a press conference with George W. Bush.

Ghibli style version of Myanmar fitness instructor during military coup.

Ghibli style version of Bin Laden holding a speech.

Ghibli style version of Walter White yelling in a car, an iconic scene from "Breaking Bad."

Ghibli style version of the iconic "Photobombed" image featuring a man in a white turban with a purple feather sticking his tongue out playfully.

Ghibli style version of the horse vomiting meme.

Ghibli style version of a historical image of Albert Einstein engaged in conversation with Oppenheimer.

hibli style version of ex-twitter employees standing in front of the building.

Ghibli style version of "Sam Bankman-Fried" getting arrested.

Ghibli-style version of "Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala" meme.

Ghibli-style version of the "Spanish Laughing Guy" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Confused Math Lady" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic image of Steve Jobs introducing the first iPhone.

Ghibli style version of the "Carl Sagan" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Developers" meme featuring Steve Ballmer.

Ghibli style version of Harry Potter and Ron in the flying car.

Ghibli style version of an iconic PayPal image featuring Elon Musk.

Ghibli style version of the "Trump listening intently" meme.

Ghibli style version of Kanye West "Stop Taking Pictures" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci.

Ghibli style version of the "G7 Summit" photo featuring Angela Merkel and Trump.

Ghibli style version of the "Two Buttons" meme.

Ghibli-style version of the "Sad Pablo Escobar" meme.

Ghibli style version of the passionate speech given by Greta Thunberg at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.

Ghibli style version of the "Square Hole" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Glasses" scene from "Inglourious Bastards."

Ghibli style version of the "Girl Explaining" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Trolley Problem".

Ghibli style version of the "Guy Explaining" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "angry woman with garden tools" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "I'm Once Again Asking" Bernie Sanders meme.

Ghibli style version of "Here's Johnny" from "The Shining."

Ghibli style version of the "American Psycho" business card scene meme.

Ghibli-style version of "The Fellowship of the Ring" from "The Lord of the Rings."

Ghibli style version of a group North Korean military officers and Kim Jong Un observing someone working on computers.

Ghibli style version of the "It's Happening" meme, featuring a joyful man in a suit with arms raised.

Ghibli style version of the "This Guy is not Real" Airplane meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "Disappointed Dad at Sports Event" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Hot Dog Costume" meme.

Ghibli style version of the OpenAI Founders.

Ghibli style version of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Ghibli style version of the "Explaining to Lucy" meme, featuring a teacher-like character in a classroom stacking books with a cheerful expression.

Ghibli style version of the "They do not know that" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic scene from "Pulp Fiction" where two characters are pointing guns.

Ghibli style version of the iconic arrest photo of the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski.

Ghibli style version of "Patrick Bateman listening to music with headphones" from "American Psycho."

Ghibli style version of the "Crying Cat" meme.

Ghibli style version of Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony.

Ghibli style version of the "Woman Yelling at a Cat" meme.

Ghibli style version of a person riding in a small pretend airplane made from a blue and yellow barrel, giving a whimsical and playful feel to the iconic image.

Ghibli style version of a historical moment involving students integrating into a school.

Ghibli style version of the iconic photograph "The Vulture and the Little Girl" by Kevin Carter.

Ghibli style version of "Wrecking Ball" music video.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "Titanic" scene where the couple stands at the ship's bow with arms outstretched.

Ghibli style version of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker from "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" iconic scene.

Ghibli style version of a person sitting at a table piled high with stacks of money.

Ghibli-style version of the "Burger King Kid" meme. The image shows a character with long hair, wearing a paper crown and a red bandana, sitting on a train, with a neutral expression.

Ghibli style version of the "Turkish Art Exhibit" meme image.

Ghibli style version of the iconic photo of a person sitting with the original Macintosh computer.

Ghibli style version of the Guy Fawkes mask from "V for Vendetta."

Ghibli style version of the "Sigma Male Grindset" meme.

Ghibli style version of Kurt Cobain from Nirvana. Iconic image of a musician playing an acoustic guitar, possibly inspired by a famous live performance.

Ghibli style version of a backstage locker room scene from a Mike Tyson boxing match.

Ghibli style version of the iconic Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Ghibli style version of "Trying not to cough" meme. The art portrays a boy with a flushed face, showing visible tension, sitting in a classroom next to a calmly focused girl. The scene is rendered with soft colors and detailed animation characteristic of Studio Ghibli.

Ghibli style version of the "Picard Facepalm" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Disaster Girl" meme. The image features a calm, smiling girl with a building on fire in the background, depicted in a soft, animated style.

Ghibli style version of a famous political meeting image, depicting a moment of whispered conversation between two figures in suits, conveying secrecy and intrigue.

Ghibli style version of the "Roll Safe" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Sigma Grindset" face icing meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Situation Room" photograph.

Ghibli style version of the "IQ Bell Curve" meme, featuring three distinct characters representing different points on the curve: a cheerful character on the left, a distressed character in the middle, and a calm, hooded character on the right.

Ghibli style version of a person holding flowers by the Golden Gate Bridge. The scene captures the elegance and charm characteristic of Studio Ghibli's detailed and vibrant style, with soft lines and gentle colors.

Ghibli style version of the "Tesla Cybertruck in front of Trump Tower" with the vehicle engulfed in flames.

Ghibli style version of the iconic photograph of Steve Jobs with Laurene Powell Jobs.

Ghibli style version of the iconic scene from "Breaking Bad" where Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are running through a hallway.

Ghibli style version of the "Woman Yelling at Cat" meme.

Ghibli style version of a person wearing a protective suit and mask in a hallway, reminiscent of an iconic image from the Chernobyl miniseries.

Ghibli style version of the "Idiot Sandwich" meme.

Ghibli style version of a diplomatic meeting scene between Trump, Selensky, and Vance. Three characters, drawn in classic Ghibli style, are seated in an office setting, with one holding hands up. The table between them has a box labeled "Peace Settlement," suggesting a discussion or negotiation.

Ghibli style version of the iconic Afghan Girl photograph by Steve McCurry.

Ghibli style version of the "Triggered Feminist" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Yellow Vest Protests in Paris," featuring the Arc de Triomphe, protesters in yellow vests, and fires in the foreground.

Ghibli style version of the iconic image of Jackie Kennedy in the car during the JFK assassination. The scene is reimagined with soft, detailed animation, showcasing a woman in a pink outfit on the trunk of a moving convertible with other figures and flowers inside the car.

Ghibli style version of "The Boondocks" character. The image captures a contemplative expression, set against an urban street backdrop, using Ghibli's signature soft pastel palette and detailed artistry.

Ghibli style version of the "Distracted Boyfriend" meme, depicted in a stadium setting. The characters are illustrated with soft colors and expressive features typical of Studio Ghibli's style.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "red pill, blue pill" choice from *The Matrix*.

Ghibli style version of "American Gothic."

Ghibli style version of the iconic scene from "The Godfather," featuring the character in a thoughtful, serious pose with another character whispering to him, set in a softly lit room with blinds in the background.

Ghibli style version of the "Skeptical Third World Kid" meme.

Ghibli style version of the "I Have No Idea What I'm Doing" meme, featuring a person with a surprised expression and raised hands.

Ghibli style version of "Girl with a Pearl Earring."

Ghibli style version of "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper," depicting workers sitting on a beam high above a city with a dreamy, animated aesthetic.

Ghibli-style version of the "Smiling Hoodie Guy" Luigi Mangione meme.

Ghibli style version of "Elon Musk carrying a sink" meme.

Ghibli style version of a person in a large white puffer jacket with a cross necklace.

Ghibli style version of the "I Am In Spain Without The S" meme, featuring a man in a suit with a solemn expression, sitting at a desk with a microphone and a mug.

Ghibli-style version of the iconic image "Casually Explained: Chad." This features a character with an intense expression sitting in a diner with a burger and drink, a nod to well-known meme culture.

Ghibli style version of the "Disaster Girl" meme. The image features a young girl with pigtails and a scarf, standing in gently falling snow, looking thoughtfully at the viewer, evoking an iconic expression.

Ghibli style version of the "Fast Food Feast at the White House" image.

Ghibli style version of the "We have a City to Burn" meme featuring a character in striped pajamas and a nightcap, holding a candle.

Ghibli style version of a Ivanka Trump wearing a dark hat and suit.

Ghibli style version of the What "Confused Nick Young" meme.

Ghibli style version of Marilyn Monroe's iconic scene from "The Seven Year Itch."

Ghibli style version of the "Girl in the red dress" scene.

Ghibli style version of Leonardo DiCaprio pointing meme from "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Ghibli style version of "Soldiers in an Elevator" meme. The image features a group of soldiers packed into an elevator, drawn in a detailed, whimsical Ghibli-inspired art style.

Ghibli style version of a tense political or public debate scene.

Ghibli style version of a Lebron James screaming in a car. The scene captures the dramatic emotion and intricate detail, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli's signature art style.

Ghibli style version of the iconic Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

Ghibli style version of a chess player at a chessboard, reminiscent of scenes from "The Queen's Gambit."

Ghibli style version of the famous photo of actress Drew Barrymore holding a "1000!" sign while sitting in a robe, celebrating a milestone on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."

Ghibli style version of the iconic photo of a woman in a red dress being pepper-sprayed by a police officer during the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ghibli style version of the famous "Sad Bear" or "Sad Sun Bear" meme image, which shows a sun bear resting its paws on a log with a forlorn expression.

Ghibli style version of Tony Soprano in the pool, holding a cigar, from the TV series *The Sopranos*.

Ghibli style version of the famous photo of Judi Dench sitting on a chair in a blue dress, pointing toward the camera.

Ghibli style version of the "Success Kid" meme, originally a photograph of a young boy with a determined expression and clenched fist, often used to convey success or achievement.

Ghibli style version of the "Disaster Girl" meme — a famous photo of a young girl with a mischievous smirk standing in front of a burning house.

Ghibli style version of Paul Graham standing in the Y Combinator office, wearing a dark pullover, beige shorts, and sandals.

Ghibli style version of the iconic war photo "Burst of Joy" (also known as the Vietnam War photo showing a soldier being shot while fighting) — specifically referencing a widely known frame from the combat footage during the Vietnam War, showing a soldier being struck by a bullet mid-action.

Ghibli style version of a widely circulated image of Rudy Giuliani sweating and reacting intensely during a press conference.

Ghibli style version of the historic 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing photograph showing an astronaut standing beside the American flag on the lunar surface.

Ghibli style version of the iconic image of Rick Rubin, the legendary music producer, sitting at a desk with headphones on, eyes closed, and hand on a music control device.

Ghibli style version of the famous viral photo of a young African-American boy standing confidently in a denim jacket and glasses, surrounded by a group of friends reacting with joyful surprise, often referred to online as a meme symbolizing admiration and amazement.

Ghibli style version of a soldier lying on a couch, wearing camouflage military uniform, and looking at a smartphone while smiling.

Ghibli style version of an elderly man in a cap leaning out from behind a wall, based on a photo taken in a garden or park setting.

Ghibli style version of the famous "Dinner with 11 clones" meme photo, where a man takes a picture at a dinner table surrounded by multiple women who all look strikingly similar, suggesting a humorous cloning scenario.

Ghibli style version of a scene from the TV show *Silicon Valley*, featuring the character Jian-Yang wearing a "Pied Piper" t-shirt inside the Pied Piper office.

Ghibli style version of the "This is where the fun begins" scene from the series *Breaking Bad*, where Hector Salamanca (played by Mark Margolis), Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), and Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) confront each other.

Ghibli style version of the "Hide the Pain Harold" meme image, featuring an older man with a white beard smiling while holding a coffee mug and using a laptop.

Ghibli style version of Jensen Huang holding a graphics card during an NVIDIA keynote presentation.

Ghibli style version of a photograph of a young woman with long dark hair wearing a black turtleneck, looking slightly down and to the side with a melancholic expression.

Ghibli style version of the iconic "Dude with a sign" internet meme image featuring a man in a tuxedo surfing a wave while holding an American flag and a can of beer — often referenced from the viral "Minister of Culture" meme known for depicting a carefree, patriotic figure.

Ghibli style version of the well-known image of actor Pedro Pascal smoking a cigar.

Ghibli style version of a famous photo from Japan’s National Diet (parliament), where lawmakers are physically grappling during a heated debate, specifically during the 2015 protest over security legislation.

Ghibli style version of Zinedine Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final.

Ghibli style version of the "WAT Lady" meme – an elderly woman with a surprised expression, wearing a blue tie-dye T-shirt with the word "wat" on it, originally from a viral reaction image widely shared on the internet.

Ghibli style version of the viral photo of a woman appearing to argue with a man on the street, often used as a meme to depict passionate or dramatic conversations, with the added text: "You're too online. Okay? You've lost context. Everything is fine."

Ghibli style version of the viral meme image showing a man smiling in the background and then looking serious in the foreground during a courtroom appearance.

Ghibli style version of the "Disaster Girl" meme — a famous photograph featuring a young girl with a mischievous smile in the foreground while a house burns in the background, widely circulated as an internet meme.

Ghibli style version of the "Distracted Boyfriend" meme.

Ghibli style version of the iconic photograph of Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina, known for their roles in the French New Wave movement, often captured in stylish black attire and sunglasses, evoking a moody, intellectual aesthetic.

Ghibli style version of Kamala Harris performing the "Wakanda Forever" salute during a public appearance.

Ghibli style version of the viral image of Kris Jenner wearing sunglasses, dressed in all black, and confidently pointing at a laptop in a modern office setting.

Ghibli style version of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presenting a military map during a televised security meeting related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

Ghibli style version of the famous 1983 photograph of Bill Gates lying on a desk next to vintage computers, taken at Microsoft’s offices.

Ghibli style version of the moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

Ghibli style version of Jeff Bezos in his early Amazon office in the 1990s, featuring an old computer, a simple wooden desk, and an "Amazon" banner on the wall.

Ghibli style version of Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby raising a toast in the 2013 film "The Great Gatsby".

Ghibli style version of an Australian athlete practicing discus throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ghibli style version of the moment when President George W. Bush was informed about the 9/11 attacks while visiting an elementary school classroom on September 11, 2001.

Ghibli style version of a famous meme photo showing a man enthusiastically eating a large plate of spaghetti at a restaurant, emphasizing exaggerated facial expression and emotion.

Ghibli style version of defendants at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (Tokyo War Crimes Trials), held after World War II to prosecute Japanese leaders for war crimes.

Ghibli style version of a famous scene from *The Godfather* (1972), featuring Don Vito Corleone sitting in a dimly lit office while a man whispers in his ear at his daughter’s wedding.

Ghibli style version of the image showing former U.S. President Donald Trump raising his fist with a bloodied face while being protected by Secret Service agents during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.

Ghibli style version of the image showing Sam Bankman-Fried, former FTX CEO, being escorted by law enforcement in handcuffs.

Ghibli style version of a man wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat, an eye mask, and earphones while seated on an airplane, with other passengers around him also wearing masks.

Ghibli style version of the iconic scene from the movie *Heat* (1995) featuring Al Pacino's character, Lt. Vincent Hanna, during an intense interrogation moment.

Ghibli style version of the iconic Yalta Conference photograph featuring Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin, taken in February 1945.

Ghibli style version of the viral photo showing a man in an "ARMY" shirt wielding a tire iron, angrily confronting a black Chevrolet SUV during a traffic jam, surrounded by other vehicles and onlookers on a dirt road.

Ghibli style version of Jeff Bezos walking outdoors at the 2021 Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, wearing sunglasses, a navy vest, and a name tag.

Ghibli style version of the viral image showing Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman holding vials of their blood, often shared in scientific and longevity-related discussions.

Ghibli style version of the famous scene from the movie *Scarface* (1983), featuring Tony Montana sitting behind a desk with a large pile of cocaine in front of him and a glass of liquor nearby.

Ghibli style version of the famous photo of Leonardo da Vinci, based on his self-portrait with a long beard, depicted wearing a dark robe and cap.

Ghibli style version of the popular meme image of a man screaming in shock or horror, originally from the TV series "The Rehearsal" featuring Nathan Fielder.

Ghibli style version of a man in a navy suit with a red tie, sitting on a beige couch, extending his right hand for a handshake, likely during a formal or political meeting with other suited individuals in the background.

Ghibli style version of a formal military portrait of a high-ranking U.S. Army soldier, identified by the name tag "Vining", wearing a dress uniform adorned with medals, badges, and insignia.

Ghibli style version of the viral courtroom sketch featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and others from her 2023 ski crash trial.

Ghibli style version of a Turkish sport shooter aiming during a competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, wearing a white Türkiye team shirt, with photographers and Olympic branding in the background.

Ghibli style version of the famous 2009 photograph of President Barack Obama bending down to let 5-year-old Jacob Philadelphia touch his hair in the Oval Office, to see if it felt like his own.

Ghibli style version of a mugshot photo of Keanu Reeves as John Wick, wearing an orange prison shirt, standing against a height measurement chart.

Ghibli style version of the famous "Doge" meme image featuring a Shiba Inu dog sitting on a couch with a curious and slightly amused expression.

Ghibli style version of the iconic photo of the 11 members of the Lufthansa heist crew from the 1990 film *Goodfellas*, seated around a table at a bar.

Ghibli style version of the famous scene from *American Psycho* where Patrick Bateman, wearing a clear raincoat, gestures while discussing music in front of a stereo system.

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