Imagine sitting in a dark theater, the air tense with possibility. The screen flickers to life. You don’t know exactly what’s coming, but you know it matters. That’s the precise moment where the future of Japan AI stands today.

The recent controversy surrounding OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generator has pushed Japan to a critical inflection point. The government’s formal request for the company to prevent copyright infringement of its iconic anime and manga characters is more than just a legal skirmish; it is a defining moment for the entire Japan Technology Future.