Okay, so the Japanese government just put OpenAI on notice. Apparently, their new video AI, Sora 2, is making videos that look *a lot* like anime, and it’s causing copyright concerns. A bunch of these AI-made anime clips have been popping up everywhere online, and the government’s basically saying, ‘Hey, you need to make sure you’re not stepping on anyone’s creative rights!’ It’s kinda crazy to see AI making stuff that looks so much like actual anime, but it’s also raising some serious questions about who owns that content now.
According to ITmedia, Minister of State for Intellectual Property Strategy Minoru Kiuchi announced on October 10th that the government has asked OpenAI to avoid any activities that might violate copyright laws.
The Cabinet Office issued a warning after growing concerns that the outputs from Sora 2 are too similar in style and visuals to popular anime and manga.
Kiuchi highlighted anime and manga as uniquely valuable cultural assets that Japan should be proud of internationally. He stressed the importance of protecting these creations, especially with the fast development of artificial intelligence.
Japanese gov warns OpenAI over anime copyright
Problems started almost immediately after Sora 2 was released on September 30th. The new model’s ability to create videos from text quickly became popular, especially because it made short, anime-style clips that looked very similar to shows like Dragon Ball and Demon Slayer.
People online loved the videos for how they looked, but some politicians and creators worried they might be breaking Japan’s copyright rules.
On October 2nd, Akihisa Shiozaki, a high-ranking member of the Liberal Democratic Party, described the situation as a significant legal and political concern. He indicated that if the issue persists, the government might use a new law—the AI Promotion Act—to require the creators of Sora 2 to reveal details about how it works, including its filtering and content moderation practices.
I tried out the AI model Sora 2 using classic anime as a test, and the results are amazing! I can already imagine all the fan-made videos and parodies that will be created. Sora 2 is a real breakthrough for AI-generated anime.
— Naegiko (@naegiko) September 30, 2025
The official record shows that Digital Minister Masaaki Taira also spoke about the issue at a press conference on October 7th.
He stated that OpenAI should modify its Sora 2 AI to meet Japanese legal requirements, and encouraged all major tech companies to proactively follow local standards.
Japan is increasing pressure on AI companies to protect the rights of artists and creators. This is especially important for industries like anime and gaming, where unique visual styles are a key part of Japanese culture. Officials suggest they may take further action if AI developers don’t address these concerns.
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