A vibrant Studio Ghibli style illustration shows the lifecycle of cherry blossom trees from sprouts to a full tree with falling petals in a grassy clearing.

A seamless 10-second animated GIF in Studio Ghibli style, depicting the full lifecycle of a cherry blossom tree. Scene: a single cherry blossom tree in a grassy clearing, distant misty hill, pale blue sky, soft wind effects (swaying grass, drifting petals). Palette: lush greens, soft pinks, warm browns, golden sunlight. Hand-drawn aesthetic, soft edges, delicate textures, warm lighting. 24 fps for smooth animation. Phases: 0-2s: Small sprout pushes through dark, textured soil, glowing faintly under sunlight, tiny leaves unfurl. 2-5s: Sprout grows into sapling, then full cherry blossom tree; pink blossoms bloom vibrantly, swaying in breeze, few petals scatter. 5-6s: Tree at peak maturity, bathed in warm sunlight, lush foliage, full blooms, small bird flutters by for whimsy. 6-8s: Petals fall slowly, leaves turn autumnal orange/brown, drift to ground, branches thin out, tree becomes bare. 8-9s: Tree collapses gently into soil, dissolves into rich, dark earth with faint nourishing glow. 9-10s: New seedling emerges from same spot, mirroring start for seamless loop. Details: Subtle Ghibli touches—sparkling light reflections, soft shadows, gentle wind throughout. Ensure smooth loop by matching seedling position/lighting at start and end. See more