GHIBLI-inspired meme coins on Ethereum and Solana blockchains, have flooded the market with “ghiblification” emerging as the biggest one yet

The token's growing popularity comes after OpenAI rolled out an image generation tool for its ChatGPT-4o model on March 25. Soon after the launch, crypto enthusiasts created meme coins inspired by viral Ghibli-esque images

As interest in AI technology continues to escalate, fueled by the widespread adoption of ChatGPT-4 and the launch of an image generation tool by OpenAI, crypto enthusiasts are having a blast exploring the possibilities.

Following the unveiling of the tool on March 25, crypto enthusiasts dove headfirst into creating meme coins inspired by viral Ghibli-esque images. These images, an amusing take on Studio Ghibli’s all-time hits Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, quickly took over social media.

For over three decades, Studio Ghibli has been recognized as one of the most renowned and influential animation studios worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with its unique animation style.

Moreover, the surge is being driven by an online trend that has seen several individuals, including billionaire Sam Altman, post portraits of themselves generated by the model.

In a playful take on the trend, the richest man on the planet, Elon Musk, decided to join in the fun by sharing a snapshot of himself in the Lion King-themed image. The image depicted someone with a striking resemblance to Musk holding a Shiba Inu dog—a playful nod to the “Circle of Life” with the caption, “Theme of the day.”

To the amusement of many, the image appeared to be a snapshot of an online discussion regarding the meme coin.

To the surprise of many, the post, which went viral, was met with amusement as users recognized the image to be of GHIBLI, a new Ethereum token that launched in March.

The token, a tribute to the renowned Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, has quickly gained popularity within the crypto sphere.

As of Asian morning hours, Ghiblification emerged as the biggest meme coin with a $21 million market cap.

After the launch of OpenAI’s image generation tool, crypto enthusiasts took it upon themselves to develop meme coins inspired by viral Ghibli-esque images. These images, an amusing take on Studio Ghibli’s all-time hits Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, quickly took over social media.

For over three decades, Studio Ghibli has been recognized as one of the most renowned and influential animation studios worldwide, known for its unique animation style. Some of the studio’s most notable works include Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro.

The surge is being driven by an online trend that has seen several individuals, including billionaire Sam Altman, post portraits of themselves generated by the model.

In a playful take on the trend, the richest man on the planet decided to join in the fun by sharing a snapshot of himself in the Lion King-themed image. The image depicted someone with a striking resemblance to Musk holding a Shiba Inu dog—a playful nod to the “Circle of Life” with the caption, "Theme of the day."

It appeared to be a snapshot of an online discussion regarding the meme coin.

To the surprise of many, the post, which went viral, was met with amusement as users recognized the image to be of GHIBLI, a new Ethereum token that launched in March.

The token, a tribute to the renowned Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, has quickly gained popularity within the crypto sphere.

The token’s growing popularity comes after OpenAI rolled out an image generation tool for its ChatGPT-4o model on March 25. Soon after the launch, crypto enthusiasts created meme coins inspired by viral Ghibli-esque images, belonging to the all-time hit Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

The surge is further fueled by an online trend of nostalgic cartoon references. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hopped on the trend by sharing portraits of themselves generated by the model. Even the richest man on the planet, Elon Musk, jumped into the frenzy by posting a Lion-King-themed image, showcasing his lookalike holding a Shiba Inu dog- a humorous ode to the “Circle of Life” with the caption, “Theme of the day.”

Netizens speculate this could be a cryptic hint of his current focus. While Musk and other influencers did not explicitly mention the meme coin, it continued to receive tremendous traction.

GHIBLI’s 10k Holders and $100M Market Cap Hopes

With the token pushing towards ATH and 10k holders, market observers believe an active community support could drive $GHIBLI to the coveted 100 million market cap. “The token actually has nice volume and such a good community for a 20-30 million market cap in the near future. It already made 20 million in volume in just 24 hours (more than $JELLY a Solana meme coin),” wrote the user.

Despite the broader market downturn, GHIBLI exploded, reinforcing the narrative that meme coins can thrive even when the market is struggling. As their prices are driven by social media trends and hype, one should exercise extreme caution and consider one’s risk appetite before investing.