Three Years Later and Still No Plan?

Where do I even start with this?

In late March of 2025, the internet suddenly lost its mind over Studio Ghibli-style AI art. Yep—people discovered they could generate dreamy, whimsical images inspired by the beloved animation style… and now it’s chaos.

But here’s the kicker: that style has been available since 2022. This isn’t some revolutionary update. It’s not new. So why is it suddenly now the straw that broke the artist’s back?

Let’s dig a little deeper, shall we?

I’m seeing the same tired outrage from the “real artists” who, quite frankly, have done absolutely nothing to stop or shift the narrative. Standing on your digital soapbox is cute, don’t get me wrong. But after the third year of screaming into the void, what’s the next move? Because if your grand strategy begins and ends with an angry Facebook post, then maybe you’re not as serious as you think you are.

Here’s the tea: your argument is valid—but it’s stagnant. And stagnant water stinks.

Also, let’s be real. This outrage feels real selective. AI has been mimicking other anime styles for years. YEARS. And this—some memeable, low-res Ghibli knockoffs—is where y’all draw the line? That’s the hill you’re choosing to die on? Be so for real. Log off, take a nap, drink some water, and touch some grass. This ain’t it!

And honestly? I’m getting big victim energy from a lot of these artists. You’re still crying over the exact same issue from three years ago. At some point, it stops being awareness and starts being wallowing. You say you know the problem, but you don’t want to fix it. You’d rather throw a public tantrum and expect sympathy than organize and build something meaningful. Like, I don’t know… start an “Anti-AI Artist Alliance”? Launch your own creative platform? Create resources for artists being affected?

But no. You’re too busy rage-posting in the comments section.

Here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: A better version of you would’ve figured out a solution by now. Instead, y’all are still here, still mad, still unorganized, and still not doing a damn thing about it. And guess what? That’s why nothing has changed.

If you’re gonna fight the AI wave, then actually fight. Create. Collaborate. Mobilize. Innovate. But if you’re just here to complain for another three years, spare us the performance. Your pity party expired in 2023. Either be the change—or move out the way for someone who will be.