Jujutsu Kaisen Studio CEO Says AI Is “Nothing More Than a Tool” and Human Artists Must Drive Anime’s Creative Process

MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka has shared his stance on artificial intelligence in anime, arguing that the technology should support artists rather than replace their creative contributions. In an interview with Anime Corner, the executive explained that AI belongs alongside other production tools, including digital software and 3D animation. “Whether it’s digital tools, 3D, or indeed AI – to me, all of these are ultimately tools, and nothing more than tools,” Otsuka said. The MAPPA chief emphasized that technology alone cannot…