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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Animation Director Calls Japanese Government "Sell Outs" Over A.I. Stance
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 chief animation director Nishii Terumi says the Japanese government is selling out the country and its creators over its A.I. stance.
"Crisis Overnight": Anime Industry Collapse Warned By Ethical AI Developers
As the anime industry remains divided on A.I. use, ethical A.I. developers warn that it will enter a "crisis overnight" if creators don't act quickly.
Shonen Jump Publisher's New AI Recommendation Service Provokes Concerns Over Lewd Content
Anime fans are worried that Shueisha's upcoming AI manga service will lead to unwanted and "unsavory" series recommendations.
Love Hina Creator: Government Will Consider AI Protection for Manga Artists
Love Hina creator and politician Ken Akamatsu discusses how the Japanese government is reconsidering its policies concerning copyright and AI art.
Naruto's Team 7 Gets Studio Ghibli Makeover in Controversial New Artwork
Anime fans online have vastly mixed reactions to a piece of art that attempts to recreate Naruto's iconic Team 7 as honorary "Ghibli" characters.
New One Piece Volume Warns Fans Not to Submit AI Artwork
Released on March 4, 2024, the new One Piece Volume 108 includes an updated instruction to fans, banning the submission of AI-generated artwork.
Crunchyroll CEO Says A.I. Generated Subtitles Are "Definitely an Area We're Focused On"
Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini says AI-generated subtitles are an area of focused testing for the streaming service, perhaps to the dismay of audiences.
"An Insult to Miyazaki": Studio Ghibli-Style AI Video Gains Major Controversy
An AI "Ghibli-style" video generator gets backlash on social media as a clip of Miyazaki calling AI animation "an insult to life itself" resurfaces.
Toyota Creates Anime Series Inspired by Initial D
Toyota is promoting its cars in an unusual way, with an anime inspired by classic series Initial D being commissioned by the car manufacturer.
Official One Piece Animator Slams AI Art Comment With the Best Possible Comeback
An animator for the official One Piece anime has the perfect response to the creator of a viral AI art thread on social media website X (Twitter).
Official Leiji Matsumoto Promo Video Creates Deepfake Outrage: "Just Let the Dead Rest"
Anime fans are collectively disgusted by an official AI deepfake of Leiji Matsumoto, creator of Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.
10 Best TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a relevant topic, shows like Westworld and Black Mirror have presented its dangers and possibilities.
One Piece Creator's AI Gaffe Earns Widespread Criticism
One of the most beloved manga creators of all time, One Piece's Eiichiro Oda, comes under intense scrutiny after posting an AI-created video.
AI-Generated Art in Official Beyblade Anime "Disgraceful Embarrassment"
Beyblade X's use of AI-generated art in the anime's ending theme video proves widely controversial among fans, whose outrage on social media is clear.
One Piece Anime Netflix Remake Hints at AI Use
The press release for The One Piece anime remake by Netflix and WIT Studio suggests it will utilize AI technology for its animated production.
New Chainsaw Man Documentary Shows AI Use in Anime Is Already Here
A resurfaced clip from a Chainsaw Man documentary showcases how Sony-developed AI was used in part to create a song in the anime's soundtrack.
Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia Star Frustrated at AI Manipulation
One of the most prominent anime voice actors takes a stand against unfair AI use, calling it extremely disappointing and lacking in consideration.
Bleach Anime Director Calls for AI to Replace "Leeches" and "Lazy Animators"
Two industry veterans, including the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War director, spark controversy about 'leech' animators, 'scum' directors and AI.
New Naruto x Boruto Game Under Fire By Fans And Actors
Both fans and voice actors for Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections call out the game's questionable redub, alleging the use of AI.
Fist of the North Star Creator Gives Badass Response to AI Art Debate
Fist of the North Star artist Tetsuo Hara makes a major statement about the rise in AI, saying that unlike him, machines "can't be resolved to die."