DC Comics Fan Draws Superman In A Studio Ghibli Art Style As A Present For His Girlfriend

It's a crossover episode!

Chelsi

• Published in Cartoons / Anime
• October 12, 2022

Comic books and animated movies can be unfairly labeled as "childish interests." These two mediums of storytelling also have some of the most complex worlds we can get lost in at any time.

The outdated idea that they are special hobbies for nerds and geeks is slowly getting phased out. Thanks to the box-office-breaking records of superhero movies, these formerly ridiculed genres are becoming mainstream.

Marvel and DC movies have probably changed the landscape of superhero cinema in the foreseeable future. They are constantly churning out hits after the other to the delight of their millions of fans.

Even when you are not familiar with the entire backstory of the superhero in question, you can easily follow along with other avid fans. That's the magic of dynamic and visual storytelling.

The two comic supergiants do not have a monopoly on these mesmerizing visuals and enigmatic stories. Studio Ghibli is arguably of the same caliber when it comes to blowing the minds of its viewers.

If superhero movies are rooted in, well, in superheroes, Studio Ghibli films take inspiration from everywhere. Some of their movies are based on books, Eastern & Western folktales, and then set on the Studio's unique hand-drawn animations.

Studio Ghibli's films are touching, sometimes eerie, but never forgettable. Similar to DC and Marvel movies, their unique take on fantasy commands millions of fans all over the world.

They even bring couples together. Take this artist who reimagined one of the world's most beloved superheroes into the signature Studio Ghibli style for his girlfriend

This is the Superman and Studio Ghibli crossover we didn't expect but certainly needed!

Not to be left behind, Marvel also sent our favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!

OP's version of Superman struck a chord with Ghibli fans in the best way possible. The idea of Superman just being wholesome in a Ghibli world ticked the imagination of many.

Imagine an all-powerful Kryptonian just flying around to deliver mail

They would want to make you jump into the screen to experience the movie

Ghibli can still do more than just a decent job of portraying the darker parts of Spider-Man's or Superman's stories

The havoc Lex Luthor can create in Ghibli world would be mesmerizing to behold

OP's hard work paid off big time

Maturity means appreciating Superman's gentler nature over Batman's vigilante agenda

OP obviously agrees and aspires more for Clark Kent's more peaceful manner

Ghibli Alfred will be right there beside him, but the real question is, will Robin pop up?

OP drew them both, so we know he picks great heroes

If we listen closely, it seems DC and Ghibli have done a successful crossover before

OP thanked all the Redditors who liked his Ghibli-styled superheroes and promised to draw more in the future which we cannot wait to see!

We highly doubt that these crossovers will occur in the near future but in case they ever do, the studios know where to find OP. We look forward to what kind of art his relationship with his Ghibli-fan girlfriend yields in the future.

We can't wait to see more characters. Which one would you like to see?

What about Batman?

Chelsi