Here's What Disney Princesses Would Look Like If They Were Anime Characters

So Kawaii.

Disney princesses have been reimagined in countless styles, but this anime-inspired makeover gives them a fresh twist that feels instantly familiar and totally new.

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Artist Giulliano Ricchi transformed some of the most iconic Disney princesses into anime characters, blending two worlds that both lean into big eyes, bold expressions, and pure visual charm. The result is a playful set of illustrations that keeps each character recognizable while giving them a completely different vibe.

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The lineup gets more surprising with every image, and the final look is especially fun to compare with the originals.

1. Brave

Anime-style Disney princesses inspired by The Little Mermaid and Mulan.Giulliano Ricchi
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2. The Little Mermaid

2. The Little MermaidGiulliano Ricchi
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3. Mulan

Brave and The Little Mermaid reimagined as anime characters, transitioning to Aladdin.Giulliano Ricchi

4. Aladdin

Anime makeover of Mulan, The Little Mermaid, and Rapunzel in one scene.Giulliano Ricchi

The style shift only gets more dramatic from here.

5. Rapunzel

5. RapunzelGiulliano Ricchi

It’s like the Boy Meets World costume designer’s restrictions on Danielle Fishel in the last season.

6. Snow White

6. Snow WhiteGiulliano Ricchi

7. The Little Mermaid

7. The Little MermaidGiulliano Ricchi

8. Pocahontas

8. PocahontasGiulliano Ricchi

By this point, the transformation feels even more playful.

9. Cinderella

9. CinderellaGiulliano Ricchi

10. Sleeping Beauty

10. Sleeping BeautyGiulliano Ricchi

11. The Beauty and The Beast

11. The Beauty and The BeastGiulliano Ricchi

12. The Princess and The Frog

12. The Princess and The FrogGiulliano Ricchi

In an alternate universe, there would be dark and twisted versions of Disney princesses.

These princesses definitely took a detour from the usual fairy tale look.

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