Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro vs ChatGPT: Who wins the battle for Ghibli-Style AI art?

Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, has hit the scene, but can it keep up with ChatGPT’s wildly popular ability to generate Studio Ghibli-style images? As users flood social media with AI-generated artwork inspired by Japanese animation, we put Gemini 2.5 Pro to the test.

While Google’s chatbot leverages the Imagen 3 model for image generation, early experiments suggest it struggles to produce true Ghibli-style visuals. Unlike ChatGPT, which allows users to seamlessly "Ghiblify" their images, Gemini often returns errors or fails to replicate the hand-drawn magic of Miyazaki's world.

With AI-generated Ghibli art trending worldwide, it’s clear that OpenAI’s latest updates have struck a chord with fans. Will Google catch up, or is this a battle ChatGPT has already won?