Didn't we all wish to meet our childhood cartoon heroes and arch nemeses in real life? We can finally see what these iconic characters would look like if they became human, thanks to artificial intelligence.

Ready to see your favorite animated characters in flesh and blood, even just through a digital content creator's imagination? Here are some of artist Hidreley Diao's most striking AI works that will make us believe that the characters are based on real people and not the other way around:

Moe from The Simpsons

Die-hard fans of "The Simpsons" are familiar with Moe, the bartender, and owner of Moe's Tavern, which Homer and his friends frequent. Although sometimes sarcastic, this character feels like the grumpy yet caring server at our favorite bars.

Plus, we can hear Hank Azaria's misanthropic comments when he serves drinks, but we can't deny his exceptional mixology skills. This AI rendition may be on point, but it does remind us of Rich Hall, so come to think of it, he could play the part for a live-action film!

Eric from The Little Mermaid

With her striking eyes and luscious locks, we wish to be Ariel with a prince as handsome as Eric! We're talking about the characters from the iconic Disney animated movie "The Little Mermaid," a 1997 movie that gave us hits like "Part of That World" and "Under The Sea."

This artwork, or Eric with the charming smile, is giving us a younger version of Justin Trudeau or McDreamy from "Grey's Anatomy," and we certainly think that they could play the role for a live-action remake.

Carl Fredricksen from Up

In the Pixar movie "Up," Mr. Fredericksen first makes an impression that he is grumpy. But once he met Russell, his life changed and improved, and this is the look we would imagine him to express.

This gives us a warm feeling, the kind that a kind older person emits when you meet them at the grocery store. Some internet commenters feel that the AI version of Mr. Fredricksen resembles actor Ed Asner, who may be the best person to play the part in a live-action.

Moana from Moana

Come to think of it, Moana doesn't have a prince in the movie—and honestly, we don't see the need for one! After all, she is all about finding herself and her purpose, even going against all odds to pursue her passion.

At first glance, we thought this was actress Auliʻi Cravalho, who was coincidentally the voice behind Moana. Directors Ron Clements and John Musker told BuzzFeed this was a coincidence because they had already drawn the character before the casting.

Ariel from The Little Mermaid

Doesn't the AI Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" look a little bit young? But we could totally imagine this person swimming and her hair moving underwater. But if we're realistic, avid fans of the movie will know that actress Alyssa Milano is the main inspiration behind the character's looks.

Do you see the resemblance? In an interview with Wendy Williams, Milano admitted that she knew she was the model for the character but had no clue about it during production.

Tinkerbell from Peter Pan

People who have seen this AI version of Tinkerbell from the iconic animated movie "Peter Pan" believe that she resembles Taylor Swift. Still, she is the spitting image of Ashley Greene, who starred as Alice Cullen in the hit "Twilight" franchise.

Interestingly, Tinkerbell isn't inspired by any of the mentioned celebrities. Instead, it was assumed that her appearance was based on blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe. After all, they share the same short hairdo and enviable physique, but it turned out that it was a young actress named Margaret Kerry.

Pocahontas from Pocahontas

We don't know about you, but this is quite an impressive AI version of modern Pocahontas! The real inspiration behind the character was Irene Bedard, who also voiced the princess in the movie. It took over 50 animators to come up with this physicality!

But Pocahontas' physique was hardly the only thing that took time to create. The movie itself was done in grueling five years due to animation technique limitations at the time. Plus, the writers were so specific that many scenes had to be rewritten 35 times!

Jasmine from Aladdin

Jasmine from the movie "Aladdin" has Middle Eastern features, which is what we can see with this AI-generated image. The same goes for the titular character, but not everyone knows the film was set in a Chinese town.

According to Yahoo, even Aladdin wasn't Middle Eastern but a Chinese boy who came from an impoverished clan. The script also reportedly had hints that the events took place on the Silk Road, which is why it is believed that there was multiculturalism.

Ned Flanders from The Simpsons

Anybody who is an avid fan of "The Simpsons" will probably recognize Ned Flanders, the titular family's neighbor. He does have eyebrow-raising beliefs, but anybody can rely on him in Springfield. It feels like it would be easy to cast an actor to play this part—just get someone with a mustache!

While he isn't everyone's favorite character, Ned did inspire a metal band called Okilly Dokilly. It is more complex than getting the man's fashion style; the members also took the character's lines and used them as part of their tracks!

Milhouse from The Simpsons

Supporting character Milhouse is the best friend of Bart and coincidentally is in love with his pal's sister, Lisa. The duo was depicted to have caused a lot of trouble when they were together, but we can't discount the fact that this blue-haired boy suffered a lot of bullying in school.

That said, we wonder why the AI generated an image of a boy with purple hair when the character has blue locks and eyebrows. Still, it did capture Milhouse's iconic facial expression.

Rapunzel from Tangled

One of the most recognizable features of Rapunzel is her incredibly long and shiny blonde locks, which the AI did a fantastic job on for this rendition. Plus, until " Frozen " was introduced in 2013, this character arguably had the biggest eyes among the other Disney princesses.

Now, animators of "Tangled" insisted that Rapunzel's hair had to be 70 feet long, which means it had to weigh around 60 to 80 pounds! How that would pan out in real life is unknown!

Aladdin from Aladdin

In the movie, Aladdin is depicted as a poor boy who is sleazy but kind-hearted. Even with the hairstyle of this AI-generated image, we can tell that he could be the show's star. However, it is worth noting that the character is different in the films than in the source material.

In "The Arabian Nights," Aladdin still lives with his mom while his tailor father is dead. According to National Geographic, it was the mother who rubbed the lamp first and released the genie.

Anna from Frozen

This is an entry that we have doubts about. First, Anna's eyes are visibly green, so we wonder why this woman had blue peepers. We must say that her freckles are on point, but again, she would have been more recognizable had the AI added the white strands to her hair.

In real life, "The Good Place" star Kristen Bell gave life to the character. Unfortunately, even with such talent, she revealed that her daughters weren't fans of the movie.

Peter Pan from Peter Pan

If anyone asks us, this is eerily accurate—from the eyebrows' arch to the hair's texture. The smirk also hints at the character's childlike attitude and indicates to fans what he would look like in the present day.

When we think of this character, we automatically think about the Fairy Dust that he and the Lost Boys need to fly. However, they didn't always require this magical help to be able to fly. Still, after reports of children going into accidents as they tried to mimic Peter Pan's behavior, the creator had no choice but to add this element.

Olive Oyl from Popeye

Anyone who remembers Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl from the "Popeye" musical may not be convinced by this AI-generated image. To be fair, the character doesn't possess many details as part of its comic animation.

"Thimble Theatre" comics grew so popular in its early days, but it was the character Popeye that became so famous that it had to be renamed in the '70s. We know Olive as the titular character's love interest, but she was introduced with a boyfriend named Harold Hamgravy.

Lady Tremaine from Cinderella

While Disney princesses are memorable, there is also a handful of villains that we can never forget; and that includes Lady Tremaine from the "Cinderella" movies. Does this AI-produced woman make us think she would treat anyone like her maid? Perhaps.

Everything seems to be on point, especially her sky-high eyebrows and evil smirk, but the only thing noticeably missing is her signature hair. But come to think of it; no one would really don this hairstyle these days, right?

Hans from Frozen

Aside from good looks, one of the first things that viewers can notice about Hans from "Frozen" are his sideburns. Avid fans may remember how the character, despite being so handsome, turned out to be the bad guy, which reminds us that not anyone is what they seem.

While Anna and Elsa are the oldest Disney princess siblings, Hans is the youngest villain in the realm, according to Beano. Coincidentally, the author of the source material is named Hans Christian Anderson.

Kristoff from Frozen

Anna's love interest in "Frozen" is Kristoff, and we can't help but agree with some commenters that the AI-generated man sort of looks like he would join a Disney Channel show that revolves around a summer camp in the '00s.

To be fair, the technology did a fantastic job with the hair and the facial expression. According to Beano, Kristoff's looks are inspired by the Sami people, who are reindeer herders. The Danish writer patterned many elements, including Arendelle, from Scandinavian countries.

Elsa from Frozen

Although many fans of the illustrator felt that this image was sort of disproportionate, we think that the side smirk resembles that of Elsa! When we think of the character, we always imagine her singing "Let It Go," one of the biggest things to have come out of the movie.

However, this massive hit was only written in one day! It was able to join the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first in a long time after "Colors of the Wind."

Isabela Madrigal from Encanto

We'll forgive anyone who says they don't like Isabela Madrigal from the movie "Encanto." As the eldest child, she was often referred to as the golden child. But while they focused on her characterization, people failed to realize that she embodied the culture of Colombia.

ScreenRant notes that Isabela's birthday and her floral room symbolized the Silleteros of the Medellín Flower Festival. Of course, many people can relate to the character who tried so hard to please her family, even going as far as being with someone she doesn't love.

John Smith from Pocahontas

This AI-generated man feels like he is someone we could watch in "Baywatch." Nonetheless, the computer did a great job nailing distinguishable features like his hair, chiseled jaw, and striking stare.

While fans may think that John is the love interest of Pocahontas in the movie, Smithsonian Magazine pointed out that this was a common misconception. She was significantly younger than him when she tried to save him when her father wanted to execute him. To this day, this remains a hotly debated topic.

Snow White from Snow White And The Seven Dwarves

Being the first feature-length animated movie in the United States, everyone surely knows or has heard about "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves." Critics called it "Walt Disney's Folly" because they anticipated it to fail after several setbacks.

One of Snow White's defining characteristics is her black hair, but initially, she was written to be blonde. Eventually, Magic Mirror's description of the fairest of them all included lips as red as a rose and skin as white as snow, which we are familiar with today.

Bart Simpson from The Simpsons

The dysfunctional titular family in "The Simpsons" wouldn't be complete without Bart. The show's creator, Matt Groening, used his family members' names for the characters and would use Bart to replace his moniker.

More interestingly, Bart isn't actually voiced by a boy or a man but rather by a woman named Nancy Cartwright. In one sequence in season 2, the character wrote, "I am not a 32-year-old woman," but in reality, this revealed the voice actress' age at the time.

Lilo Pelekai from Lilo & Stitch

Many readers may be surprised that Lilo from "Lilo & Stitch" has a surname. The creators paid homage to the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes named Pele and the word "Kai" to mean seawater when they thought of her surname.

AI nailed this task, but we would like to know if the child is wearing a winged eyeliner in this image. Nonetheless, child actress Daveigh Chase gave life to Lilo, and she may sound familiar because she also played parts in "Spirited Away" and "The Ring."

Dash From the Incredibles

From the name itself, we already know Dash has the ability to run so fast. From the eyes to the smirk and down to the freckles, we can imagine this AI-generated image to bear a striking resemblance to the iconic "The Incredibles" character.

Spencer Fox voiced the character in the first movie, and in order to mimic the sound of a child who ran out of breath after running, he was also asked to run around before delivering his lines!

Bruno Madrigal from Encanto

Another severely accurate generation is Bruno Madrigal from "Encanto." The youngest and only boy among the children, the character has the power to see the future. Actor John Leguizamo voiced the role, but many people also want to hear Lin-Manuel Miranda give life to the part.

The chart-topping song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is about the things that can't be talked about when a particular family member is not around. Jamal Sims and Kai Martinez were the choreographers behind the hit in the movie.

Joe Gardner from Soul

The Brazilian artist who did this AI-generated piece has mastered the art of doing so because this is on point! In the movie "Soul," Joe Gardner is a music teacher who aspires to be a musician, but his plans are derailed when he meets a lost soul.

Actor Jamie Foxx is the voice behind the character, but he and director Pete Docter didn't initially intend to make Joe a musician. Instead, they wanted him to be a scientist or actor and that being a jazz enthusiast was just a hobby.

Flynn Rider from Tangled

Here's another perfect rendition: Flynn Ryder, aka Rapunzel's love interest, in "Tangled." The hair, chiseled jaw, piercing eyes, and eyebrows are all on point, but we do have to say that the nose, being something that the character is insecure about, could have been emphasized.

According to BoredPanda, Flynn was supposed to be a British farmer but was later developed to be a thief. His character was inspired by Indiana Jones and Han Solo, but many saw his resemblance to Errol Flynn.

Raya from Raya And The Last Dragon

The 2021 animated movie “Raya and The Last Dragon” revolves around the titular character and her search for the water dragon named Sisu. While we have no problem with this AI rendition, it looks nothing like the voice actress Kelly Marie Tran, who debuted in “Vincent Kosmos: The Time-Thief.”

Before landing this big break, Tran had to resort to odd jobs like being a tour guide, flier distributor, and assistant. One of her most famous works was starring in the “Star Wars” franchise.

Tiana from The Princess And The Frog

We are impressed by this AI generation because of the details and added features, such as textured hair. Although her dimples aren't showing that much, Princess Tiana from the movie "The Princess And The Frog" does have this facial anomaly, which was patterned from voice actress Anika Noni Rose.

Directors John Musker and Ron Clements went to Disneyland and pitched the concept to media mogul Oprah. The talk show host loved it so much that she asked to participate in the movie.

Mulan from Mulan

When Disney introduced Mulan in the late '90s, everyone thought it was different because there was a heroine that didn’t need saving or a man to keep her happy. As such, this AI image packs a strong impact on people, specially empowered women.

According to MentalFloss, the concept of Mulan came from the Chinese story of Hua Mulan, who also disguised herself as a boy to replace his father when going to war. Disney’s original working title was "China Doll."

Mirabel Madrigal from Encanto

This version is quite on point, especially with the “Encanto” character Mirabel Madrigal’s signature sunglasses. This is important because not only does she represent women with poor eyesight, but she also marks the first female Disney main character to be bespectacled.

And the team behind the movie worked so hard on tiny details, so much so that they named her Mirabel. The Spanish word “mira” means “to look,” which explains not only the sunglasses but also her role in looking into the mysteries of her family.

Pepa Madrigal from Encanto

The movie discusses the intricacies of siblings and the common misconceptions and expectations of them. The middle child, Pepa, has the ability to control the weather based on her emotions. On top of her emotions, her wild hair becomes her signature.

The only thing we must point out is that AI Pepa is missing her legendary sun earrings! This same symbol can be seen in Mirabel’s skirt, which contains illustrations of all sorts of different things that pay homage to the characters.

Ursula from The Little Mermaid

We would be scared to come across this woman out on the streets because she looks like the real Ursula! Although it is easy to call this villain an octopus at first glance, she is actually a 'Cecaelia,' which Insider said is a mix of human and octopus.

People always assume that Ursula has eight tentacles, but she only has six and two arms. It may seem easy to draw eight octopus arms, but it was downsized to six because animating them all would be complex.

Luisa Madrigal from Encanto

Unlike many female characters, Luisa Madrigal from the movie "Encanto" didn't have the archetypal hourglass figure, which was done on purpose. Because her power is physical and emotional strength, it made sense that she is muscular.

However, according to Motherly, the team had to fight hard for Disney to allow such visuals, which ultimately paid off! Not only did they successfully create a powerful character, but they also introduced a very relatable persona who carries the burden of expectations from the family.

Julieta Madrigal from Encanto

Now, here is somebody who can instantly make anyone feel warm with only their presence. Julieta Madrigal's strength is to heal her daily through food, just like how home-cooked meals provide comfort to family members.

The Disney creative team noted that her strength symbolizes family recipes, and we can imagine this AI-generated woman to be serving nothing but delicious meals for her visitors. Voice actress Angie Cepeda calls her character "very kind" for her willingness to help anyone in need.

Violet Parr from The Incredibles

From the smirk to the hairstyle, this AI-generated image is surely Violet Parr from the movie "The Incredibles." But one of the most apparent misses are her purple eyes, hence her name. However, CBR notes many times in the film when her pupils looked blue, which is probably what this tech picked up.

Many can relate to Violet as an awkward teen, but one of the most memorable scenes was when she began to change her hairstyle, symbolic of her ability to open up.

Homer from The Simpson

If it isn't Homer from "The Simpsons." The character suffers hair loss and is left with a few strands on his head, which this AI generation nailed. There are many explanations for what led to his baldness, including combing it too often, pulling the locks when Marge got pregnant, and enlisting for an experiment to escape a dinner.

On the other hand, his wife, Marge, has always had luscious blue locks that don't seem to reduce. Still, at least Homer has his better half as his biggest supporter.

Cinderella from Cinderella

We are pitching Scarlett Johansson as the next titular character in "Cinderella" because she looks great doing the part—and this AI version proves that possibility. She is arguably the most popular Disney princess, and there's no doubt why.

In the live-action movie, Lily James portrayed Cinderella, but it could have been Emma Watson, well known for playing Hermoine Granger in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Instead, the latter star played Belle in the film "Beauty & The Beast." Well, things worked out for the two actresses.

Barbie

No doll is more iconic than Barbie, whose blonde hair and blue eyes make her recognizable. This AI rendition seems to be of a real woman we encounter daily, with her modern look of false eyelashes and perfectly contoured face.

Despite being born in 1959, Mattel enjoys success with its Barbie dolls. Its inventor Ruth Handler was inspired by paper dolls after she saw her child playing with them and pretending that they had different professions, from cheerleaders to students.

Evil Queen from Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Is this "America's Next Top Model" host Tyra Banks? Kidding aside, she might be the perfect star to play the part if this AI version is concerned. Found in the "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" movie, the Evil Queen is known as Grimhilde.

According to The Beano, using the colors black and purple symbolizes her "nobility and evil nature." She later becomes an old lady who offers Snow White a poisoned apple after she grows jealous of the character being the fairest of them all.

Maleficent from Maleficent

Although Angelina Jolie looked convincing as Maleficent in the movies of the same name, this picture also does justice to the character. However, we have doubts that we will ever meet her in real life.

Interestingly, voice actress Eleanor Audley, who gave life to Maleficent, also lent her voice to other villains like Lady Tremaine from "Cinderella." Although Jolie's performance gave us another perspective on Maleficent, the name itself came from the word "maleficentia," to mean evil-doing, as per BuzzFeed.

Peter Griffin from The Family Guy

From the hairstyle down to the head shape, this is an accurate AI work! While some of us may feel that it is unlikely to meet someone like Peter Griffin in real life, his voice is actually inspired by a security guard named Paul Timmins.

"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane revealed that he met the guy while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. He was particularly fond of the guard's big voice, and fans couldn't help but see the resemblance between him and Peter since the man also wore glasses.

Li Shang from Mulan

This one is a bit of a stretch for us because the AI version of Li Shang is missing his recognizable jaw. While this character seemed to be in love with Mulan, it was clear that she didn't need anyone to succeed in her goal.

For the Mandarin and Cantonese versions of the movie, action star Jackie Chan voiced the captain. The martial artist performed Li Shang's "I'll Make a Man Out of You" and starred in a music video.

Prince Naveen from The Princess And The Frog

At first, many viewers felt irritated toward Prince Naveen in "The Princess and The Frog," but they later realized that he has a good heart. Of course, this rendition is based on the character's human form, not when he was a frog.

According to TvOverMind, Prince Naveen was never close to his parents because they didn't have time for him, so much so that servants would read him bedtime stories. It was even said that he was disinherited from the royal family.

Hercules from Hercules

We know that the movie "Hercules" is from Greek mythology, but the animated film makes it much easier to understand for kids. While this AI version has the major facial features of the character, it lacks muscles that could have been more fitting to a toned body.

The movie has a lot of nods to the real story. When Hercules was a baby, he was attacked by two snakes, which in the story are Pain and Panic. Hera sent them to kill the poor boy.

Lisa from The Simpsons

As one of the most sensible members of the Simpson family, many people like Lisa. Her IQ has been discussed on many occasions, including when Frank Grimes visited the house and learned the girl has an IQ of 156. Then, in another episode, she was said to have an IQ of 167.

This also checks out with her membership with Mensa, an organization for people with high IQs. Lisa is also an animal rights activist and signed up for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

He-Man from The Masters Of The Universe

Many toy collectors may find He-Man from "The Masters of the Universe" quite ridiculous, but this half-human character is actually interesting. For one, his hairstyle is iconic and unique from most archetypal heroes.

According to Mental Floss, "He-Man" was a byproduct of toy-creating company Mattel passing on the "Star Wars" franchise. Two designers came up with three different action figures, but one with clay muscles won the bosses' hearts. Sculptor Tony Guerrero initially created a toy that looks like a Viking.

Belle from Beauty And The Beast

It's hard to imagine Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" being somebody other than Emma Watson because she played that part in the live-action movie. But this AI image begs to differ because she sports the character's signature brunette hair and face shape.

According to People, Belle is the first princess to have brown locks because other Disney women like Cinderella, Aurora, and Snow White all had blonde, black, or red hair. She as well as many other characters, sports blue gowns because it is believed that it is attributed to the sky.

Tarzan from Tarzan

The story of an orphaned boy who grew up in the jungle and was raised by wild animals became one of the most covered topics in the entertainment industry. Disney, too, had a hand in this and released an animated feature in 1999, much to the delight of kids and those who are children at heart.

As someone who had to survive in the wilderness, it makes us wonder how Tarzan could have had smooth and flawless skin, such as in the AI. Fun fact: the grandson of Walt Disney's friend gave life to the character.

Annabelle from The Conjuring

This list wouldn't be complete without a character from a horror movie. In "The Conjuring" movies, the haunted doll named Annabelle became everyone's nightmare, with its terrifying look.

The real thing doesn't look anything like the Raggedy Ann doll, which was given to a nurse in 1970. Paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren had the doll locked up in Occult Museum, but seeing this in person still makes the hair on our back stand especially because of how eery they look!

Marge from The Simpsons

We see the resemblance between this AI version of Marge and the previous image of Lisa, and we're not surprised. The good news is that this woman also has the same blue hairstyle as the TV show animated character.

Marge is the voice of reason of her husband, Homer. In real life, voice actress Veronique Augereau, who played the wife in the Fox show, and Phillipe Peythieu, who lent his voice to the Simpson patriarch, hit it off after working together for a long time.

Princess Merida from Brave

At first glance, we can already tell that this is Princess Merida from the Disney movie "Brave." It is easy to say because of her signature curly ginger locks and striking eyes. Unlike other obedient women from other films, this girl was not so keen on following her mom's orders.

According to Mental Floss, this relationship was based on one of the director's complex relationship with her strong-willed daughter. As for her looks, Disney tried to do a makeover in 2013, much to the fans' disappointment.

Usagi Tsukino from Sailor Moon

This character named Usagi Tsukino is more known as Sailor Moon. The moniker is a play on words: "usage," meaning rabbit, and "tsuki," meaning moon. The Japanese star is known for her childish trait, which, for some reason, is one of the reasons many fans love her.

If we were to imagine Sailor Moon in the present day, we couldn't say that this AI resembled the character 100 percent. Her hair is one of the most recognizable features, and the missing hairstyle is a big deal because she had almost always sported this 'do.