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The Japanese government has formally requested that OpenAI refrain from infringing upon the nation’s cherished anime and manga works, often referred to as Japan’s “irreplaceable treasures.” According to a report by ITMedia, Minister for AI and Intellectual Property Minoru Kōno stated at a press conference, “We have asked OpenAI not to engage in any activities that may constitute copyright infringement. Anime and manga are irreplaceable gems of our culture — creations that Japan can proudly present to the world.”
OpenAI’s launch of its Sora 2 AI video platform on October 1 has ignited debate over copyright and artistic integrity. The platform enables users to generate 1080p videos up to 20 seconds long, complete with sound, and also provides an app for creating short, TikTok-style clips powered by Sora 2’s technology. Many users have reportedly used the platform to produce videos featuring copyrighted material from renowned franchises such as Dragon Ball and Pokémon, triggering widespread criticism and concern within the creative industry.
Japan remains one of the world’s most proactive nations in advancing artificial intelligence while simultaneously striving to strengthen its legal safeguards. The government’s AI Promotion Act aims to position AI as a key driver of economic growth, accompanied by guidelines to address potential copyright violations. Although enforcement in this area remains ambiguous, it is clear that Japan is working to establish clearer frameworks — particularly as AI begins to encroach upon the country’s emblematic anime sector.
As parliamentarian Akihisa Shiozaki noted on his official blog, “Japan has a responsibility to lead the global discussion on AI and copyright regulation — precisely because we are a nation that creates anime, games, and music.”
In response, OpenAI has reportedly reached out to multiple industry partners, offering them the option to exclude their content from Sora 2’s training data. Under the new process, film studios and other rights holders must explicitly identify which copyrighted materials should be omitted. It remains unclear which Japanese companies have been contacted, or whether they have chosen to opt out of the training program.
This controversy underscores the growing tension between rapid AI advancement and the protection of creative rights — particularly within Japan’s anime industry, a cornerstone of its cultural exports. As AI-generated content continues to evolve, the challenge of safeguarding intellectual property without stifling innovation has become a defining issue not only for Japan, but for the world at large.
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