"At a Cabinet Office press conference, Minister of State for IP and AI Strategy Minoru Kiuchi emphasized that anime and manga are "irreplaceable treasures" representing Japan's cultural pride (via IGN). The government urged OpenAI to respect Japanese copyrights and avoid misuse of its technology. Digital Minister Masaaki Taira echoed this sentiment, suggesting that if OpenAI doesn't voluntarily comply, Japan could invoke provisions under the AI Promotion Act--legislation that promotes AI development while also addressing risks such as copyright violations."
"Launched on October 1, Sora 2 can create 20-second HD videos with sound, and users quickly began using it to generate content featuring copyrighted characters from popular anime and game franchises like One Piece, Demon Slayer, Pokemon, and Mario. The widespread sharing of these videos on social media has alarmed Japanese authorities and creatives, prompting the government's Cabinet Office to issue the official request via its Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters."
"Japan's AI Promotion Act, fully in effect since September 2025, sets principles for ethical AI use, including the analysis of infringement cases. While it doesn't have specific penalties, it encourages companies to cooperate with government guidelines (via translation by IGN). Politicians like Akihisa Shiozaki have publicly highlighted the legal implications of Sora 2 and framed this moment as an opportunity for Japan to lead global rule-making around AI and intellectual property, given the country's deep influence on global pop culture through anime, gaming, and music."
Japan requested OpenAI avoid infringing Japanese intellectual property in response to Sora 2. Minister of State for IP and AI Strategy Minoru Kiuchi characterized anime and manga as "irreplaceable treasures" representing Japan's cultural pride. Digital Minister Masaaki Taira indicated Japan could invoke provisions under the AI Promotion Act if OpenAI does not voluntarily comply. Sora 2, launched October 1, generates 20-second HD videos with sound used to create content featuring copyrighted characters from franchises such as One Piece, Demon Slayer, Pokemon, and Mario. Widespread sharing of those videos alarmed authorities and creatives, prompting an official request via the Cabinet Office's Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters. The AI Promotion Act, effective September 2025, sets ethical principles and encourages company cooperation with government guidelines. Politicians framed the moment as an opportunity for Japan to lead global AI and intellectual property rule-making. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged concerns around Sora 2.
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