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Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino Addresses Use of AI in Latest Presentation
Anime News Network • • technology
Key Points:
- Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino apologized for the use of AI in their "Vision 2026 II Dream" presentation, acknowledging it may have offended some viewers.
- Hino clarified that all core creative elements like scenarios, character designs, and world-building are created entirely by humans, with AI mainly used to convert these human-made assets into digital formats to enhance efficiency.
- The company aims to reduce its major game development cycle from five years to two years by using AI to save time on asset conversion, allowing more focus on creative processes.
- The presentation featured upcoming titles such as Yōkai Watch 2: Haunted Domain, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, and others, along with a preview of their Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth.
- Level 5 plans to learn from this experience and improve future presentations, encouraging fans to anticipate their next showcase.
