Ghibli Art Challenge Goes Viral on Twitter, and These Are 41 of the Amazing Redraws of Scenes and Characters from Multiple Animated Films
There are so many interesting versions of Ghibli characters.
Studio Ghibli fans have a new reason to scroll, and this time it comes from a viral art challenge on Twitter. Artists took beloved scenes and characters from the studio’s animated films and gave them fresh redraws that quickly started spreading online.
The challenge brought together everything people love about Ghibli, from the cozy charm and emotional storytelling to the detailed worlds and iconic characters. It also showed how much these films continue to inspire artists across different styles, from pixel art to comic-inspired takes.
Here are 41 of the most eye-catching redraws from the challenge, and a few of them are especially hard to forget.
1. Kadeart decided to start an art challenge. Many artists followed suit.
kadeart2. We're pretty sure many people love this traveling soot.
mersimini3. Amazing redraw of The Baron and Haru
EndlessRz
The challenge really took off from there.
4. This is simply beautiful.
mmmagnolia
5. Jiji looking proud
puffygators
6. Pretty Chihiro
risorins
7. Howl with an extra shiny earring.
srro_yo
8. Pixel art version of Kiki
DappledTofu
9. This looks like a modern version of Castle in the Sky.
TheGnomeChild
10. So pretty!
clivenzu
11. Ichigo and Zaraki a la Howl's Moving Castle
MiharuSokushi
12. They'll always end up being irresistibly cute, even in redraws.
beanynne
13. Looks like a comic book version of Howl
BeckyMastery
14. Pretty San
risorins
15. Looks delicious!
Ubekeyk_
16. So detailed!
javi_draws
17. From weird to cute
rikolaguilles
18. Looks like a cartoon version of Granmamare
chichilittle
Some of these redraws lean playful, while others stay surprisingly close to the originals.
This “viral redraw” energy reminds us of the Old Masters paintings that captured influencer-level drama.
19. These artists are so talented.
buddy10351
20. Arietty in a unique art style
faunaparra
21. They have Ghibli food at challenges too.
ArtofYorugami
22. Simplified yet cute.
daphnedi_
23. Chihiro and Haku's special moment
Ghadaaax
24. Even the redraw is heartwarming.
b4343n
25. Imagine Ghibli scenes in this style.
rustanix
26. Interesting redraw of San.
GRLDS11
27. Kind eyes
damasooooooo
28. There's a Pokémon in there.
bonggely
29. If Howl were a Black character.
NicosBigHead
30. The bacon strip became even larger.
buddy10351
31. Close to the original, yet it has a different style.
meyoco_
The variety is half the fun here.
32. Loving those flowers
makkadoshi
33. That is one beautiful Howl!
gravitydusty
34. My Hero Academia x My Neighbor Totoro
chzyshenanigans
35. So cute!
meyoco_
36. People love crossing anime with other titles.
artofroel
37. Black and white
mochiipanko
38. Howl's emotion is interesting in this redraw.
manasaulite
39. Brilliant redraws of Haku and Howl
munette
40. Yes, you do
savisavichan
41. Howl in a different style
Miyazaki and his team possess a unique ability to tap into something fundamental in human nature, creating stories that resonate with people all over the world. So if you want to take a break from the stresses of life or just need a good cry, settle down into your favorite armchair and give one of Ghibli’s classics a try.
You won’t regret it. And if you're an artist yourself, participate in this challenge too! People out there love different takes on the characters and scenes they cherish, after all.
mochi255
Ghibli fans clearly had a field day with this one.
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