Take the Ghibli effect as an example. It went viral for a while, and everyone thought it was the next big thing. But it quickly faded, and now no one really talks about it. That’s how short-lived many AI-driven trends can be. While they may seem like the future in the moment, they often lack the staying power of art that’s infused with genuine human creativity and emotion. The challenge we face with AI in this era is that it’s fundamentally changing the emotional connection between creators and their audiences. In the past, animation and creative content carried a deep sense of storytelling and journey. Audiences were invested in the backstory, the creative process, and the soul that went into each piece. They wanted to see behind-the-scenes content, understand the inspiration, and feel the emotional journey that brought a project to life.
Now, with the surge of AI, that connection is shifting. Once people perceive content as AI-generated, the focus often shifts from the story to just asking, “What tool did you use? What was the prompt?” The soul of the creation, the journey, and the deeper narrative can get lost. It turns into a cycle of quick consumption and trends that come and go, rather than lasting artistic impact.
It’s like comparing music production from decades ago to today. While technology brings convenience, there’s a certain nostalgia and depth that older methods carried
