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When Hayao Miyazaki said“AI is an insult to life itself”he wasn’t joking around. Often, the animator is lauded for his impeccable work which reflects riveting storytelling. And while his works are revolutionary, they’re largely based off of his ideas and beliefs.
Be itThe Wind RisesorHowl’s Moving Castle, Miyazaki’s films are a blend of realism and fantasy. His ideas not only resound the bitter realities of life but the impending doom of the society. Such is the case with new developments in the anime space.
WithTwins Hinahima‘s release, a new report has shown the industry’s dependency on AI. From manga to anime, creators are resorting to the medium to improve efficacy. And while it seeks to resolve issues, there is a caveat to that as well.
The reliance on Artificial Intelligence is a growing concern in most aspects. Its crippling of major areas in manga and anime production is being overlooked. This further solidifies and validates Miyazaki’s anti-technological stance.
Anime industry’s dependence on AI is a nightmare of all sorts
AI has been a subject of contention when it comes to anime. For years, technology has been used to aid humans in every way. Be it communication or travel, it has simplified work and bridged gaps in most aspects. But there are several pitfalls to it.
When it comes to manga and anime, studios are approaching it from asuperficial angle. This is especially true for companies resorting to AI while ignoring labor concerns. It is a given that AI can resolve painstaking issues, however, it is detrimental to the workers in most cases.
Yes, AI reflects perfection in diminishing pitfalls. But so far, most companies fail to address labor crunch. Moreover, they seem rather dissociated from the question of ethics when it comes to assistants. It is a known fact that manga processes are nothing short of tedious.
This is evident with the brutal serialization that often makes or breaks their career. WithMAPPA’s treatment of animators, the situation has spotlit major concerns. While technology resolves and refines work, it does little to safeguard jobs.
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A report fromNHKreflected AI’s beneficial and pivotal role. While it takes months to perfect frames, with the help of technology, it becomes a smooth process. In any case, however, it fails to stand up to hand-drawn animation/
This isn’t to glorify labour and overworking. With technology, most grappling issues related to piracy, copyright and efficacy is solved. It may be time-effective but it comes at a cost of large scale unemployment. This is when we circle back to Miyazaki’s anti-technology stance.
Hayao Miyazaki and the anti-technology stance
Hayao Miyazakiis often looked down on because of his staunch views. While he is a celebrated animator and storyteller, his views have stirred controversy. Be itUltramanor live-action adaptations, he is far-fetched from banality.
This ties well with his anti-technology stance. His famous quote regarding AI is a reminder of a defection. Most artists have spoken up on AI dependency albeit the current advancement in the animation sector. With time, its only going to get worse.
The existence ofTwins Hinahimaitself is areminder of the brutal reality. An AI generated anime clearly holds no value as most fans pointed out. With its release, most people called for its boycott.
AI has induced pay cuts that not only affects the ethics but animators at large. This issue is being swept under the rug as creators talk about it. While Yoshimi Kurata benefitted from it, other mangaka have been vocal in their boycott.
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Along with Hayao Miyazaki,One Punch Manmangaka Yusuke Murata actively spoke up about this issue. There are pros and cons to technology. With AI flooding the anime space, it’ll only put people and their jobs at risk.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
