Move over Studio Ghibli–style renderings and lifelike action figures. A new craze is sweeping social media feeds, turning ordinary selfies into pocket‑sized cartoon collectibles. Dubbed the ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Magazines#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/ai-chibi-figure-trend” target=”_blank”>AI Chibi figure trend, this pastime is capturing hearts with its blend of nostalgia and cutting‑edge technology.
From Gashapon to Gigabytes
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