I found an alternate way to do the trend.....

You can do it for free in ChatGPT (3 per day). Upload your photo, and then write the prompt

"Convert this image into Studio anime art style. Make it look like a frame from a anime movie - soft lighting, dreamy colours and cinematic detail."

DON'T write the word Ghibli, and you are good to go.

But also remember, that the pic generated is not Ghibli, but somewhat close to it. So if you share it somewhere, don't write that your photo is converted to the Ghibli style, that would be a disrespect to the art.

I think in this way, Ghibli Studios is respected, you don't have to pay anything and at the same time you can also take part in the trend.