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How a Weekend Replit Project Turned Into the Ghibli-Style AI Sensation of the Week

How a Weekend Replit Project Turned Into the Ghibli-Style AI Sensation of the Week

News EditorBy News EditorMarch 31, 2025 Tech 3 Mins Read

In a weekend where most people were unwinding, one developer was building. Armed with a simple idea, a deep love for nostalgic animation, and Replit’s powerful Agent v2 tools, a solo creator turned a blank canvas into Ghiblit AI — a web app that exploded in popularity almost overnight. What started as an experimental side project quickly spiraled into one of the most buzzed-about AI creations of the week, drawing thousands of users, fan-made memes, and even offers to buy the domain. Here’s how it all unfolded.

What is Ghiblit AI?

Ghiblit AI is a web-based generative AI tool that transforms everyday photos into nostalgic, animation-inspired portraits — evoking the warm, whimsical aesthetic of hand-drawn classics. With soft cinematic color grading, natural lighting, and expressive character features, it captures a familiar yet fresh artistic style — generated entirely by AI.

There’s no app to install, no software to download. Users simply upload a photo, click to transform, and receive a stylized image within seconds.

The Solo Builder Behind the Viral Hit

The creator of Ghiblit AI is Joe Jr., a Sr. Brand Strategist at a FAANG company, with a decade-long track record of launching impactful products across both startups and Big Tech. Known for crafting high-traction AI experiences, Joe has been behind some of the most creatively branded and viral tools in the generative AI space — always staying ahead of the curve.

As an early explorer of agentic workflows, Joe began experimenting with Replit’s latest tools last month — and was immediately hooked. “Once I started building, I couldn’t stop,” he says. “Replit’s Agent v2 just made everything feel intuitive. It was the most fun I’ve had shipping a product in a long time.”

From Side Project to Social Media Stardom

After quietly launching the site on Replit, Ghiblit AI started gaining attention organically — especially on Twitter, where screenshots of the artwork began circulating rapidly. Within hours, thousands of users signed up, many sharing their transformed portraits and meme-style remixes across social media.

The site crossed several thousand transformations within the first 24 hours and quickly converted early traffic into paid users, despite offering a free tier. The interest hasn’t slowed since.

Built Over One Weekend, Launched by Monday

The entire project came together in less than 6 hours — from initial concept to launch-ready product. Joe started building on a Friday evening, iterated on the user experience over Saturday, and deployed live on Sunday.

Speed was a core factor, made possible by Replit’s integrated environment and AI-powered development flow. “I’ve prototyped ideas before,” Joe explains, “but never this fast, and never with this much traction, this quickly.”

Why Ghiblit AI Captured the Moment

Ghiblit AI is more than just another viral photo app. It’s a case study in what happens when product instinct, timing, and the right dev tools align.

The project reflects a broader shift in how solo developers and small teams are using AI-native platforms like Replit to rapidly test, build, and launch creative tools — without needing full-stack teams or external funding.

With Agent v2, Replit isn’t just a coding platform — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of solo AI entrepreneurs.

What’s Next?

While Ghiblit AI currently runs as a browser-based experience, a mobile app is under consideration. Interest from investors and acquisition inquiries have already started rolling in.

Whether it remains a solo side project or evolves into something larger, Ghiblit AI has already proven one thing: with the right vision and tools, a weekend idea can become a global sensation by Monday morning.

 

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