Toei Animation , one of the giants of the anime , officially announced that it will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the process of producing his works. As released on its website, the company plans to use IA in the creation of storyboards , automatic coloring , the correction of keyboards (Genga) and intermediate frames , as well as generating scenarios from photographs .
The publication arrived through the March 2025 tax report
Although this decision aims to accelerate the pace of production and reduce costs, it also raises relevant discussions. After all, manual work of animators has always been one of the pillars that give each Japanese work unique.
However, Toei argues that, with AI support, it will be possible to optimize technical tasks and allow artists to focus more on the creative and narrative part . Therefore, the idea would not be totally replacing human professionals, but improving workflow and ensuring greater efficiency in schedules.
In addition, other companies in the sector are also exploring AI -based solutions, which indicates a gradual - and perhaps inevitable - change in the way anime is developed.
Meanwhile, fans and professionals carefully watch Toei's next steps. Will this new phase mark a positive revolution or have negative impacts on the art of animation?
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Source: Toei Animation Website
