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Quick Links Artificial Intelligence has become a serious threat to artists worldwide, including those within the anime industry. From the self-driving car to ghost-followers on social media, to face-recognition capabilities in the latest mobile phones, AI use has been taken to new heights.
However, not all AI use is catastrophic, and anime legends like Hayao Miyazaki are already proving that no one can truly replace the heart and soul of human-made art. While a precarious future surely lies ahead, I am confident that artists and audiences can band together to keep the impact of AI on the anime industry to a minimum.
Back in 2021, Toei Animation released an experimental short-film in which AI was used to convert photos of Japan’s Sasebo city into images with basic rendering that resembled the quintessential anime style. These images were then retouched by artists and presented in the short-film, Urvan. Close The recent controversies surrounding MAPPA indicate that animators work upwards of 6 to 7 days a week, with up to 12 hours of work each day. Several former MAPPA artists have spoken out regarding the unfair working conditions, and audiences have noticed the decline in quality in recent episodes of the studio’s biggest anime, such as Jujutsu Kaisen. However, instead of treating their artists fairly, studios are turning to AI as a cost-effective solution.
As an artist, Miyazaki’s bold statement brings me hope. To combat the AI movement, it is going to take artists banning together to stand up against the replacement of human creativity with artificial artistry. Audiences have already given their open and honest opinions surrounding AI-heavy projects, such as Corridor Digital’s 7-minute short film, Rock, Paper, Scissors.
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