Demon Slayer producer Aniplex open to using AI in anime production

Aniplex, the Sony Music subsidiary behind globally popular anime franchises including Demon Slayer, Naruto and Bleach, is open to integrating AI into its creative process. President Shu Nishimoto, appointed earlier this year, outlined the strategy in an interview with Variety. The stance is considered controversial given ongoing debates about AI's role in animation and creative industries.