AI cartoons: the trend that's taking over social media (and your photo gallery)

Have you noticed that lately everyone looks like they've stepped out of a Disney movie, an anime, or a futuristic cover? You're not dreaming: the trend of AI-created cartoons is sweeping social media... and it's as fun as it is addictive.

From influencers to moms, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, everyone is trying this new way of seeing themselves through the most creative and surreal filter of all: artistic AI.

📲 What is this trend?

It involves apps and tools that transform your photos into hyper-realistic or comic-like digital illustrations, with styles ranging from animated princesses to futuristic warriors to fantasy portraits.

All you need to do is upload your selfies, choose a style… and in seconds you have your animated version!

🎯 Why did it go so viral?

1. It's visually stunning: the images look like they're straight out of a Pixar or Studio Ghibli film.
2. It's quick and easy: you don't need to know how to draw or edit.
3. It's a creative self-esteem boost: seeing yourself in an idealized (and fantastical) version can be fun, liberating, and even empowering.
4. It's perfect content for social media: it's original, viral, and highly shareable.

💬 "I never thought I could see myself as a video game heroine or a fairy tale queen... until I tried AI."

🧠 Which apps are leading the trend?

• Lensa AI
• ToonMe
• Remini (AI Photos mode)
• PicsArt AI Avatar
• Artbreeder (more artistic and creative)

They all use algorithms trained on millions of images to create personalized and unique results.

🌈 What styles can be achieved?

Fairytale princess ✨

Futuristic superhero 🦸‍♀️

Pixar-style illustration 🧚

Anime character 💥

Sci-fi avatar 👾

Digital Barbie aesthetic 💅

Tribal warrior or medieval style 🏹

Some apps even let you choose emotions, settings, or themes (space, jungle, neon, vintage, etc.).

🧩 Reflection: Just for fun or something more?

Although most do it for fun, many women are also using this trend to reimagine themselves through play and creativity:

Entrepreneurs use it as a personal branding image.

Moms share it with their daughters as an artistic game.

Women undergoing change see themselves reflected in stronger or more dreamy versions of themselves.

✨ “Seeing myself as an animated goddess was more therapeutic than I imagined.”

⚠️ Is there anything you should know?

Yes. Some apps store your data and photos to train their AI models, so:

• Review their privacy policies.
• Don't upload sensitive or private images.
• Choose trusted and well-known tools.

📸 Are you up for it?

Make your AI avatar and share it on social media with the hashtag #MyAnimatedSelf. And if you're up for it, send us your image to include in our next Mujeres Life gallery 💕

📥 Bonus Download:

Want a quick guide with the best apps, posing tips, and how to choose your ideal style? We've prepared an exclusive PDF for our readers. Write to us and we'll send it straight to your inbox. 💌