Artificial intelligence ( AI) is invading various areas of entertainment, and the announcement of the original anime Twins Hinahima has brought this debate to the otaku universe.
Created by KaKa Creation studio, the anime, focused on twin sisters who dream of becoming TikTok stars, is scheduled to premiere in spring 2025. The project promotes the concept of "supportive AI," highlighting the technology's usefulness for creators. Impressively, over 95% of the scenes were produced using AI.
In addition to AI tools, the team used software such as Adobe and Celsys products, widely used in traditional anime. The team manually drew the characters in their main visual style using Clip Studio Paint and then converted them to the anime style with the help of AI. Final touches, done with Adobe Photoshop , Illustrator , and After Effects , ensured polish before the official release.
Thus, the story of Twins Hinahima follows Himari and Hinana, two high school twins who dream of going viral on social media. During the filming of a dance, the girls end up being transported to an unknown world. However, the massive use of AI in the creative process has already generated a wave of criticism, similar to the controversy surrounding the Akira last year.
Negative fan reaction to the use of AI in anime:
Creating anime is a process that requires years of hard work, with animations drawn frame by frame. Software such as Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, and TVPaint are traditional tools in this process. Therefore, many fans consider the adoption of AI a way to "cheat" on the artistic process, generating intense reactions on social media.
Therefore, user @Manila_AI5 on X (formerly Twitter) criticized: “An anime made with AI about being famous on TikTok? Seriously, is this the best they can do? Reduce effort? Of what? Real work and using talent?” . However, another comment from @SHIRO_116 highlighted: “Animators already earn little and are treated badly. AI will only make things worse.”
Finally, despite the controversies, Twins Hinahima promises to raise important discussions about the impact of technology on the creative industry. The premiere is scheduled for spring 2025, with more information to be released soon.
Source: Official Website