India, April 7 -- It's hard to find imagery as excellent as this for any reason, but Studio Ghibli is an able enough exception (the legendary Japanese animation studio, anyway). But because of a rise in AI generated Ghibli style art, debates are being had on whether its authenticity or if it has a future. We shall see whether Ghibli art will be around, what its purpose is, how it is working, and what can be done to undo the impact of AI trends if they have already spoiled something in Ghibli art.

The essence of Studio Ghibli's art is in its traditional hand drawn techniques, which stir up deep emotions and human connection. All elegant (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke), painterly films with many details to see; films...