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This Person Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like IRL
Ever wondered what cartoon characters in real life would look like? Yes, they’re fictional sketches, which means we’ll never know their human looks in our world. But what if cartoon characters were real?
The subject of cartoon characters IRL is fascinating, so Bored Panda’s pro member Hidreley delved into experimenting with AI-generated cartoon characters. That’s what digital art is about—blurring the lines between fantasy and reality on screen!
Surprisingly, some cartoon characters as humans look even better than the originals. See if your favorite cartoon characters are on this list, and scroll further to witness 23 pictures of real-life cartoon characters!
Note: The original article was written by Hidrėlėy and later edited and updated by the Bored Panda team.
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#1
Moe
Final score:
403points
Lunar Rat 3 years ago
Moe was apparently based on Rich Hall, he's friends with Matt Groening.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I've been called ugly, pug ugly, fugly, pug-fugly, but never ugly-ugly.
Klaatu Verrata (Cough) 3 years ago (edited)
How about pugly-fugly ugly? I think Moe wins.
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ANNABELLE BORDERS 3 years ago
Please hire this dude if theres ever a real life version of the simpsons.....
Hidreley did all the work on AI-generated cartoon characters by himself: “I’ve done some similar posts by other authors here on Bored Panda. I wanted to try something out myself, and so I dove into the world of AI. This time, I challenged myself to try to do one on the theme of cartoon characters. For this project, I used Photoshop and three mobile applications, FaceApp, Gradient, and Remini.
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#2
Eric
Final score:
386points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
That is surprisingly accurate and an uncanny resemblance. He looks like a famous actor from a 90s sitcom that I just can't remember the name of.
M Rosa 3 years ago
Dj's boyfriend from full house? Steve I think his name was
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#3
Carl Fredricksen
Final score:
366points
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
This one looks too cheerful to be Carl. Carl didn't get those frown lines overnight, I think he might look closer if he were scowling. I see AI favors blue eyes...at least everyone but Jasmine so far has blue eyes. I think Moe and Carl would both have dark eyes.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
Maybe this is Carl after he found a new sweetheart? He might give smiling another try, right?
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The Simpsons were the most challenging when making realistic cartoon characters. “In terms of how they all turned out, I’m more and more pleased with the results with each post I make. I really liked how Moe Szyzlak, Ned Flanders, and Milhouse Van Houten turned out because initially, I thought that the Simpsons drawing style would be very hard to emulate on ‘real life’ terms. Still, they are actually very easy to recognize,” Hidreley explains.
#4
Moana
Final score:
341points
Orange Is Aging 3 years ago (edited)
“I am Moana of Moto’nui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea, and restore the heart of Te’fiti.”
Sasha Grace 3 years ago
My cousin looks more like Moana than this AI creation. I feel like this doesn't quite have enough Polynesian evident.
Jay Tamaalii 3 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. The AI version looks more mixed with Asian than the actual Polynesian resemblance that I expected.
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Kelly Cannon 3 years ago
I would not look at this person and think she looks like Moana. I've seen other people irl who look very much like Moana.
Kealoha Marquardt-Kerns 3 years ago
Moana is supposed to be Polynesian and I am Polynesian (Samoan, Maori, and Hawaiian) and this model looks more Asian and has zero Polynesian features.
Kathy 3 years ago
This one certainly isn't accurate if Moana originated in the southern Pacific Islands. But I figure it might tie in more with attributes from people of Hawaiian descent?
Jay Tamaalii 3 years ago
Full blooded Native Hawaiians actually resembled more toward their Tongan and Sāmoan siblings.
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Ariel
Final score:
329points
Grace Austin 3 years ago
As someone with a 12 year old sister (and who has seen her whole class) she looks more like she’s 14-15
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not your average weirdo 3 years ago
She looks almost exactly like me except my hair is light brown
Chris Scritchfield 3 years ago
Huh you think it would look like Alyssa Milano since that's what Disney said she was based on
“This post inadvertently brought back some good memories from my childhood. Like every kid in my generation, I loved watching cartoons. I really loved the Simpsons and Hanna Barbera classics, and I can safely say that they’ve made a huge impact on my life,” adds Hidreley.
#6
Tinkerbell
Final score:
328points
Ivanka van der Reest 3 years ago
Well, that's something AI doesn't know or consider. AI is not a person. AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It's not sentient. It doesn't know the history behind a cartoon character. Probably this AI program has access to a database of random faces and then when a cartoon is presented they use all that data and algorithms to make it into something realistic. And I can definitely see Tinkerbell in this so the AI did a good job.
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Saintlucifer lordofdestruction 3 years ago
Cheeks are too thin in comparison to Tinkerbell whose Cheeks are more rounded.
#7
Pocahontas
Final score:
323points
RifleReptiles 3 years ago
You're beautiful just the way you are, you don't need to look like anybody else! <3
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Kari Cline 3 years ago (edited)
American Indians had more pronounced cheekbones giving that part of their face more of a square-ish look. The AI in this picture has a far too heart-shaped face. But still very pretty
Ang.stl 3 years ago
I’m somewhat confused by this. Indigenous Peoples of the Americas come in a million different shapes and sizes, including their cheekbones. Different shades of skin color from as pale as mine to quite dark. The real problem is 1) this is another colonization of the first known Missing or Murdered Indigenous Woman; 2) too old to show the age of the cartoon. And her name was Matoaka.
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“I’ve been exploring the world of artificial intelligence recently, and I can tell you, it’s a world without limits! With the rise of AI-assisted art generation, there are virtually (no pun intended) no boundaries for digital art; you just have to be creative and know how to guide the blind hand of the machine,” explains Hidreley.
#8
Jasmine
Final score:
313points
Micah Chips 3 years ago
yesss! and to the people arguing over a freaking WORD, let's just agree that she's pretty?
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
I find AI fascinating, but there is also something rather uncanny about it. There's just something off that you can't quite pinpoint. For instance, look at the AI creation's left ear.
AuroraLorealis 3 years ago
Yeah. Tired of being stuck in the palace, so feeling sad about it. Picture is before she ventured out beyond the palace walls
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#9
Ned Flanders
Final score:
312points
Lukyan Terdal 3 years ago
Ned’s a cartoon. His glasses ARE drawn onto his face.
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Melissa Rodriguez 3 years ago
Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all. Nothing at all. Nothing at all.
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Kristopher Still 3 years ago
I mean, you could just use Mike Wozniak haha mike-woz-6...8b6a3f.jpg 
goth mouse (they them) 3 years ago
mhm definitely.........but am i the only one that is bothered by his glasses
At some point, we’ve all wondered if cartoon characters were real. Were they inspired by celebrities or real-life events? Hidreley explains that he’s also intrigued by this concept:
“I don't want to tease anything too early, but currently, I’m working hard on a project where I’m trying to show what some prematurely deceased celebrities would have looked like if they were still alive. I hope it will turn out great, and I’ll be able to share this with you soon!”
#10
Milhouse
Final score:
310points
Kristina Meyer 3 years ago
He looks like a guy I went to elementary School with (except the haircolor). His Name was Sten.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
Hah hah, this is great! 'But my mom says I' m cool.'
rumade 3 years ago
This is such a perfect interpretation, I love it! Everything's coming up Milhouse!
ljbeanfield 3 years ago
BEEN SEARCHING FOR THE NAME OF THAT SHOW AND IT JUST CLICKED THANK YOU
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Veru Jaros 3 years ago
He has black hair! Blue is there only because you can not animate black effectively :[ anyways good
#11
Rapunzel
Final score:
288points
ioala 3 years ago
That's why it's perfect - because eyebrows should be sisters, not twins. :D
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#12
Aladdin
Final score:
282points
Mina core 3 years ago
*slaps because he's mine* (I feel like a cringe Roblox-gacha player)
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I can see similarities. It's difficult to compare because Disney makes all eyes and most mouths larger than humans on the characters, especially the girls.
Virtually Fabulous 3 years ago
Agreed, and I am 1000% not trying to be racist or anything, but it's made pretty clear that it takes place in a made up country called Agrabah tho, so they could have a mix of races.
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thatonelesbiangorwl 3 years ago
looks like an actor i know from some where..... OH YEAH THE DUDE FROM FIRE NATION IN THE LAST AIRBENDER!!!!!!!!
#13
Anna
Final score:
276points
Ellis Tamura 3 years ago
My mother look kinda like a more realistic Anna! Even has a streak of white hair!
#14
Peter Pan
Final score:
271points
Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
My little sister went to school with twin boys with similar ones 😂 they more like angry ones though
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
We have reached the uncanny valley here. He looks human...yet there my mind is going "I really don't like this..."
Lynne Hammar 3 years ago
Jeremy Sumpter was a *fantastic* Peter Pan (2003 film). Wish I could post a pic here, but he's just perfect!!!
Julieandthephatones 3 years ago
i mean other than the eyes ( which creep me out a little) i like this one
#15
Olive Oyl
Final score:
247points
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
That's what I think too. Shelley will always be Olive to me.
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Mestre_atg 3 years ago
Or at least several people pictures merged, not 100% AI
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Kathleen Ferber 3 years ago
Where are the bits of hair plastered from her head on down to her ears? That is one of Olive Oyl's distinctive traits. This is just a pretty woman.
#16
Lady Tremaine
Final score:
243points
Orange Is Aging 3 years ago (edited)
Wrong hair. Her butt hair has always been very important to me
A B C 3 years ago
Picking your second sentence out of context makes it sound weird. :)
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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
"Did you file your P73-XY form this year? Because I did not see it in the intended drawer and I am certain I said it had to be filed until last week. Now... think hard. Did you file it??"
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Dani Alexander 3 years ago
The hair is a literal personality trait of hers, why wouldn’t you include it? 😢
Meike H 3 years ago
Wow, the AI really did a really thorough job on the wrinkles on the forehead!
Last Brane-Sell 3 years ago
I thought the wrinkles were more on the dents of the eyebrows... I have a teacher just like that, it's the hair (grey/butthead) that I'm more thinking of
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#17
Handsome Hans
Final score:
215points
Got Myself 4 Dwarves 3 years ago
If they make a live action one Liam helmsworth has to play him
Selah Kidder 3 years ago
Him and Chris look so alike and both still lovable 😍😍
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🥖baguette~be~vibin🥖 3 years ago
*punches hand in the face* sorry you were saying
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#18
Kristoff
Final score:
212points
Orange Is Aging 3 years ago
He kinda looks like some kind of 2000’s Disney Channel character from a show that takes place in a summer camp
Daniela Castillon 3 years ago
And he’d be that ‘edgy’ character who plays the guitar. And the main character would bump into him and the it’d be a love at first sight thing.
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Todd Bennett 3 years ago
??!! Men in Europe have been sporting earrings (and other body piercings) since the tribal times!!!
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Todd Bennett 3 years ago
True, "cute". But I have would have enough "cigar" for the BOTH OF US. 💜
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#19
Elsa
Final score:
210points
Ak artist 3 years ago
Disappointed with this one, no braid, purple eyeshadow, or glitter. Still pretty though
Zofia Mrozek 3 years ago
Both mouth and nose. It's like "my first Photoshop project!"
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Definetly a Nordic/northern salvic look going here, but you can see the AI doesnt take to the "side-on" profile very well. The eyes always look a little mismatched in size.
Jenny Takala 3 years ago
And the nose is showing from the wrong angle in comparison to the face.
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sebastian nye 3 years ago
my thoughts exactly. she stinks like mean girl.
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Isabela Madrigal
Final score:
210points
Orange Is Aging 3 years ago
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MADRIGAL! THE HOME OF THE FAMILY MADEIGAL! WHERE ALL THE PEOPLE ARE fAnTaStIcAl AnD mAgIcAl!
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
A hurrican of jacarandas, strangling figs, hanging vines. Palma de cera fills the air as I climb and I push through, what else can I do? Can I deliver us a river of sundew? Careful, it's carnivorous! A little just won't do. I wanna feel the shiver of something new! I'm so sick of pretty, I want something new. Don't you?
dogs 3 years ago
You just seemed like your life’s been a dream since the moment you opened your eyes. All I know are the blossoms you grow but it’s awesome to see how you rise, how far can I rise through the roof to the skies, LET’S GOOOOO!
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Luluu_j 3 years ago
It starts with Abuela And then Tía Pepa, she handles the weather (but what about Mirabel?) My mom Julieta can make you feel better with just one arepa (but what about Mirabel?) My dad Agustín, well He's accident-prone but he means well (but what about Mirabel?) Hey, you said you wanna know what everyone does I got sisters and cousins and (Mirabel) My primo Camilo won't stop until he makes you smile today (Mirabel) My cousin Dolores can hear this whole chorus a mile away (Mirabel) Look, it's Mister Mariano, hey You can marry my sister if you wanna but (Mirabel) Between you and me, she's kind of a prima donna Yo, I've said too much and thank you but I really gotta go (Mirabel) My family's amazing (Mirabel) And I'm in my family, so (Mirabel) Well, Mirabel!!!
#21
John Smith
Final score:
204points
Sasha Grace 3 years ago
Smith? Isn't that what she renamed him? Smith as John Smith... heeheehee
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#22
Show White
Final score:
174points
Amy Herzog 3 years ago
Look where her front teeth are in comparison to her nose. Now you can't un-see it. You're welcome.
Katrina Piper 3 years ago
Her teeth are weirdly placed: the gap between her two large incisors should be aligned with her philtrum.
#23
Bart Simpson
Final score:
120points
A B C 3 years ago
Nose as well. Either that, or Jimbo hit him square before...
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XLucy1217 3 years ago
i've had acne since i was like 9 :( i'm 12 now it sucks
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I'm positivly a wolf 3 years ago
Of course, but only for you you adorable little demon *casually grabs the holy water and checks to make sure its not watching me*
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Rhia Corvalis 3 years ago
Anyone remember Spike from Buffy...? I swear this looks more like a kid version of that character instead lol
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Aliquid 3 years ago
I agree with the "surprisingly" part. Normally I roll my eyes at this type of post, but this time I was impressed.
Load More Replies... goth mouse (they them) 3 years ago
amazing! keep up the good work my good sir/ma'am (i aint tryna assume genders here)
Nunya Business 3 years ago
Somewhere in the world there is someone that looks like each and every one of these guys.
Gary 3 years ago
How exactly is this achieved, I feel like 'ai' means you hit a button and it happens? I am sure its not like this but there is no context.
Isaac nicholson 3 years ago
No they use something, maybe artbreeder, to make a face that looks like the character. this is why some features weren't recreated bc ai has a hard time with some stuff.
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Aliquid 3 years ago
I agree with the "surprisingly" part. Normally I roll my eyes at this type of post, but this time I was impressed.
Load More Replies... goth mouse (they them) 3 years ago
amazing! keep up the good work my good sir/ma'am (i aint tryna assume genders here)
Nunya Business 3 years ago
Somewhere in the world there is someone that looks like each and every one of these guys.
Gary 3 years ago
How exactly is this achieved, I feel like 'ai' means you hit a button and it happens? I am sure its not like this but there is no context.
Isaac nicholson 3 years ago
No they use something, maybe artbreeder, to make a face that looks like the character. this is why some features weren't recreated bc ai has a hard time with some stuff.
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