Anime studios, led by the Content Overseas Distribution Association, are pushing back against AI technologies that use their copyrighted images for training without permission. The rise of AI-generated images, particularly those mimicking styles like Miyazaki's, has raised legal and ethical concerns, prompting calls for stronger protections. Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki himself has voiced strong opposition to AI's involvement in artistry.

The Japanese government has requested OpenAI to avoid copyright infringement concerning its new video generation app, Sora 2, which generates videos featuring copyrighted anime and game characters. Officials, including Minoru Kiuchi, emphasized the importance of protecting Japan's intellectual property, highlighting the potential implications of AI technologies on creative works while expressing hopes for voluntary compliance from OpenAI. Concerns about copyright violations have sparked significant backlash on social media and raised discussions on the need for clearer AI regulations.