Google Gemini Ghibli image generation: All it can and can't do

Gemini Ghibli image generator

Ghibli images have taken over the internet. It all started with the ChatGPT-4o rollout that included Ghibli image support, and then everyone got on board with the idea of such images, including other AI chatbots like xAI’s Grok and even Google Gemini, which rolled out the Ghibli support with the new Gemini 2.5 Pro model to free users.

However, there are certain things that the Gemini 2.5 Pro can do and can’t do when it comes to creating Ghibli images and here’s everything you need to know about it.

Let's start with all the imaging capabilities that Gemini supports:

Google’s Gemini AI offers text-to-image generation, allowing users to create visuals based on textual prompts. The system can generate photorealistic images, illustrations, and stylised graphics, including attempts at specific artistic styles such as Studio Ghibli. However, there are limitations in its ability to precisely replicate certain aesthetics.

Users can describe a scene, object, or concept in text, and the AI attempts to render a corresponding image. The tool supports various artistic approaches, including anime-style illustrations. It can also generate photorealistic visuals or abstract artistic interpretations. Users can refine results by adjusting prompts, iterating on composition, elements, or styles.

As a part of text-to-image generation, Gemini can create Ghibli images based on the text prompt provided to it. It can also make changes and refinements to them as well.

One big limitation as of now that Gemini has is that it can create image styles from an uploaded image. That prevents users from providing Gemini with their image and making changes to it as they would want to.

Gemini Ghibli art

This also applies to creating Ghibli-style images from an uploaded image. So, if you are looking forward to creating a Ghibli art from your images using Gemini, you are out of luck here.

It does not allow direct pixel manipulation like traditional photo editing software. Instead, changes require re-entering or modifying the text prompt. The AI may struggle with complex interactions between multiple elements or produce inaccuracies in details. While it can attempt styles like Studio Ghibli, it does not guarantee perfect replication of the studio’s aesthetic.