Unleashing the Stunning Anime Transformation of Margot Robbie's Barbie

In stunning fan art, Margot Robbie is portrayed as an anime Barbie, beautifully recreating the iconic Mattel toy series. The upcoming comedy, directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig, follows the story of Barbie (played by Robbie) as she is cast from Barbieland and embarks on a journey into the human world with Ken (played by Ryan Gosling) to discover her true purpose and happiness. Seiorai, an artist, shared her impressive rendition of Robbie's Barbie in an anime style on Instagram.

The artist frames the blonde doll in the style of the upcoming film's poster with Barbie's logo emblazoned across the image. Seiorai also provides a horizontally flipped image of the character and an extreme closeup that highlights Barbie's bright eyes.

Barbie Will Be A Unique Coming-Of-Age Story

Gerwig's talent stretches beyond acting. She gained recognition for her writing and directing skills with critically acclaimed films, including Frances Ha, Maggie's Plan, Lady Bird, and the 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Both films received Oscar nominations, proving Gerwig's ability to create memorable coming-of-age stories. With Barbie, Gerwig is set to deliver her most unconventional take on the genre yet.

Robbie's version of Barbie breaks the mold of the typical Barbie world, where everything is pink and perfect. Instead, she grapples with mortality and embarks on a journey into the human world, experiencing culture shock and exploring what it means to be a woman in modern society. Despite being designed for happiness, Barbie will confront challenges and discover her agency. Gerwig's inspiration for the film came from a book on the societal pressures faced by adolescent girls, signaling a deeper exploration of modern femininity in this unexpected adaptation.