Anime is widely known as a fantasy world where anything, no matter how twisted and far-stretched, is possible and Miyazaki Hayao plays a large role in these inventions as seen in these Ghibli-inspired creations.
Most widely known for films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Tonari no Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle, Miyazaki Hayao's movies have inspired fans and artists to create some of the nerdiest and most extravagant artworks based on the fantasy worlds he created. The fascination with Studio Ghibli is by no means restricted to LEGO replicas, steampunked models of Howl's castle, Kiki latte art and realistic renditions of the famous anime characters. Just like there are no limitations to Miyazaki Hayao's fantastical universes, none exist for all Ghibli-inspired creations either.
16 Ghibli-Inspired Creations
From Realistic Totoro Renditions to Reinvented Lush Cityscapes:
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Fantasy Film LEGO Depictions
Iain Heath Recreates the World of Hayao Miyazaki with LEGO
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Realistic Anime Portraits
These Real-Life Renderings by Andrew Golden are Both Cute and Obscure
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Gigantic Sloth Fantasy Scenes
Cory Godbey Illustrates Images with Whimsical Character Designs
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Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Koneko Store Etsy iPhone Cases are Adorable and Colorful
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Abstract Angle Artistry
Geco Hirasawa Renders Illustrations From Complex & Inventive Perspectives
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Plush Phone Holders
The Totoro Phone Stand Cutely Cuddles your Cell
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Lush Cartoon Cityscapes
Shan Jiang Crafts Vibrant Worlds Worthy of Animated Features
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Vintage-Inspired Anime Art
These James Bacon Miyazaki Movie Posters are Manga Magnificent
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Caffeinated Anime Artistry
Anime Latte Art Pays Homage to Popular Characters Like Luffy and Kiki
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Surreal Eccentric Abodes
Jacek Yerka Has an Unusual Eye for Painting Homes
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Shrunken Toon Bottle Figurines
Black Mago Specializes in Miniaturizing Popular Cartoon Characters
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Cross Continent Cartoon Mash-Ups
Jose Armillas Nieves Melds 'My Neighbor Totoro' with 'Futurama'
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Copycat Cartoon Movies
'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea' Riffs From Little Mermaid
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Anime Machine Models
‘Howl's Moving Castle' Papercraft by Ben Millet
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Stained Glass Cartoon Displays
Judith Mascolo Brings Iconic Characters to Life
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Funny Foreign Language Fantasies
The Secret World of Arrietty Stars SNL Cast Members
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Cozy Animation-Themed Accessories
This Ghibli Bag Collection is Ready for Autumn Weather
Whimsical Anime Merch Collections
This Howl’s Moving Castle Merchandise is at Donguri Kyowakoku
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Zodiac-Associated Animated Characters
Sanrio Characters are Paired Together with Astrology Signs
Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Kumesen Shuzo Ukiyo is Branded with Studio Ghibli Artwork
Pleated Designer Dog Houses
The Issey Miyappy Tessellations Dog House Can Be Collapsed for Storage
Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies
Bandai Introduces the Dragon Ball Beanie Son Goku Hat
Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups
This Junji Ito x Sanrio Characters Store is a Limited-Time Event
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Building Block Snow Globes
The LEGO Lo-Fi Girl Snowglobe by BrickAbe is Charming
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Anime-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
Seiko Presage Updates its Portfolio with Ghibli-Inspired Pieces
Anime-Inspired Jewelry Collections
King Ice Collaborates on a Pokémon Jewelry Collection
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Animated GenAI Books
Hypnovels Rendered Moby Dick into a Dynamic Format for Readers Everywhere
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Wizard-Themed Lifestyle Collections
The Miniso x Harry Potter Collection Arrives in Canada
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
GenAI Brand Films
The Origin of Toys"R"Us Brand Film Was Made with OpenAI's Sora Tool
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel
Onitsuka Tiger Launches the New 'Astro Boy' Apparel Collection
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Miniature Endearing Souvenir Capsules
The Little Ghibili Museum Capsule Has Adorable Souvenies
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Iconic Artist Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Bob Ross Set by Bricknificient is Detailed
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Samurai-Inspired Dynamic Backpacks
Noriki Okada Creates the Randoseru Inspired by Samurai
Artist-Inspired Outdoor Gear
The Helinox x Meguru Yamaguchi Collection is Eye-Catching
Cartoon-Reflecting Rideable Motorcycles
Toyota and The Pokémon Company Bring Miraidon to Life
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
High-Fashion Anime Collections
The Fendi x Frgmt x Pokémon Collection Has Two Components
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Artistic Apparel Illustrations
UNIQLO and Kenshi Yonezu Team Up to Make Creative Graphic Tees
AI-Powered Video Tools
Sora Creates High-Quality Videos from Text Prompts
Anime Film-Themed Drinks
The Alley Collabs With Spy x Family to Debut Limited Drinks
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Animated Creature Jewelry Collections
The Trolls x Swarovski Collection Is Vibrant and Fun
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
The LEGO Group Based Its New Lind on the Hit Netflix Series Wednesday
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
Fairy Tale-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage
Building Block Fantasy Games
LEGO Horizon Adventures Features an All-New Depiction of Aloy
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures
Aleph Geddis Creates the Series of Dimensional Wooden Art
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
AI Fairytale Generator
WizFairy Can Create a Personalized Magical Tale in Minutes
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Towering Wooden Block Sets
Oscar Diaz Designs a Block Set Inspired by the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Monster-Honoring Puzzle Sets
Matthew Espositos Creates the Scaled Godzilla LEGO Set
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Whimsical World-Inspired Collections
MINISO and Warner Bros Present a Harry Potter Collection
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines
Pokémon & Gelato Pique are Inspired by the Pokémon Sleep App
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets
Tono Mirai Architects Designs the Curved Toiletowa Structure
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers
The Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Mug Tumblers Come in Four Styles
Farmland-Inspired Rural Hotel Cottages
Kooo Architects Designs the Ningshan LuZhai Cottage
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
Park-Inspired Printable Board Games
Studio Ghibli Unveils the Ghibli Park Board Game
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
anime-inspired glasses designs
Gunnar Optiks has unveiled an anime-inspired Fall Collection
Whimsical LEGO Sets
LEGO® Wicked™ Sets Draw Inspiration from the Upcoming Musical Event Film
Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
The TIWA Gallery is Beautifully Lit up by A Realm of Light
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Artistic Statement Lamp Designs
Fabien Cappello Unveils the 'Toto' Lamp with the Swedish Brand Hem
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture
Ariake Creates the Intricate Nagare Collection of Furniture
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Animal-Inspired LEGO Events
The Toronto Zoo will Host a LEGO Building Experience
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
80s Animated Film Cafes
Koriko Cafe Presents a Unique Kiki's Delivery Service Experience
Interactive Plush Toys
Furlings are Whimsical Creatures that Feature More than 80 Responses
Customized Film-Inspired Rugs
RugRiders Introduces New Artful Rush Hour 2 Rugs
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Ink-Style Turn-Based Games
'Howl' Has a Unique Storybook Artstyle and Deep Tactical Gameplay
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Animated Biographical Movies
Pharrell's Piece by Piece Biopic is Animated with LEGOs
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Renovated Maximalist Apartments
David/Nicolas Renovates the Casa di Fantasia in Milan
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Anime-Inspired Mood Lights
The One Piece Monkey D. Luffy Hat is a Mood Light that Sets Ambiance
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Opulent Anime Accessories
Fendi and Pokémon Go Launch a New Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Japanese Gates-Inspired Benches
Ewan Lamm Designs the Torii Gate Inspired by Torii Gates
Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is Serving Spirited Away Puddings
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Anime Franchise Film Festivals
KGIDS and Fathom Events Announces the Studio Ghibli Fest
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
AI-Generated Animal Designs
Random Animal Generator Creates Real or Fictional Animals with AI
AI-Generated Video Showcases
Sora Videos Offers Realistic and Imaginative Scene Creation
Building Block Fortune Statues
The LEGO Ideas Maneki Neko by 2PPL Offers a New Take on the Statue
Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films
A24's Problemista Tells a Tale of Meaningful Connections
Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks
Universal Studios Introduces the Ministry of Magic World
Manga-Inspired Museum Exhibits
The Museum of the Moving Image Presents a Yu-Gi-Oh! Experience
Live-Action Animated Adaptations
James Wan and Disney are Creating a New Gargoyles Show
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Transformative Floral Puzzle Characters
LEGO Korea Unveils the Floral Fighter Figures
Practical Role-Playing Games
'Fantasian: Neo Dimension' is Built on Practical Environments
Feline-Focused Modern Homes
Tan Yamanouchi esign a Cat Tree House in the City of Kamakura
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
LEGO and Pharrell Unveil the Piece by Piece Trailer
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Look at the Buildable Animal Crossing Set
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels
Gry Space and M Royce Architecture Create the kodō hotel
Milestone-Honoring Music Videos
Transformers Gets a Special Anime Music Video for Anniversary
Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
Disneyland Resort Debuts the New Pixar Place Hotel