The Rise of the “Nano Banana” Craze
The internet is never short of quirky, creative fads — and the latest one sweeping Instagram, TikTok, and X is the “Nano Banana” trend. These aren’t actual fruits but ultra-polished, cartoonish 3D figurines that look like collectibles straight out of a toy store. Born from Google’s AI tool Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, the community affectionately nicknamed these digital miniatures “Nano Bananas.”
What sets them apart? They’re not handcrafted models or expensive merch — they’re AI-generated figurines that anyone can create in seconds. Whether it’s pets, celebrities, or even politicians (yes, Assam’s Chief Minister joined the fun), users are generating adorable Nano Bananas and flooding feeds with their glossy creations.
Why the Trend Exploded
The virality of Nano Bananas comes down to three things:
- Simplicity & Accessibility – No special skills required. Anyone can make a professional-looking 3D figurine in seconds, completely free.
- Creative Freedom – Upload a photo, type a prompt, or combine both to generate hyper-realistic figurines complete with facial expressions, outfits, and even box-style packaging mockups.
- Social Momentum – Influencers, creators, politicians, and casual users alike shared their Nano Bananas across platforms. Once high-profile accounts joined, the trend rocketed from niche to mainstream almost overnight.
By September 6, 2025, over 200 million+ images had been generated, with a large chunk turned into 3D figurines.
How to Make Your Own Nano Banana
Step 1: Open Google AI Studio via the Gemini app or website.
Step 2: Choose your method — upload a photo + add a prompt (recommended), or just use a prompt.
Step 3: Use Google’s official figurine prompt:
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk… [continues with packaging details].”
Step 4: Generate, review, and tweak until you get the perfect result.
Other Fun Nano Banana Prompts
- 16-Bit Game Character: Reimagine yourself as a retro video game sprite.
- Renaissance Painting: Turn portraits into museum-worthy art pieces.
- Pet Makeover: Transform your pets into figurines.
- Combined Photo Scenes: Merge multiple images into one stylized picture.
- 3D Fantasy Maps: Convert photos into immersive world maps.
- Pencil Sketches: Instantly create hand-drawn style art.
- Food Art: Upload ingredients and generate plated fine-dining dishes.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Don’t misuse the tool to create harmful or misleading deepfakes.
- Be mindful of privacy and likeness rights.
- All outputs are watermarked with SynthID to signal they’re AI-generated.
Final Word
Here are some examples image generated by Google gemini-nono banana…
The Nano Banana craze shows how quickly a fun tool can capture the internet’s imagination. Its magic lies in being open to everyone — from casual users to creators — making it one of the most shareable, addictive trends of 2025.