Following the premiere of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen , a viral video suggesting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in anime to cut costs on its frame rates and connectors has been denied by industry insiders and animators. The video, which became popular on TikTok, claimed that AI was used to streamline animation processes, leading to skepticism among fans and concerns about the impact of AI on the future of anime.
However, it has been clarified that the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen applies this effect to address a much more important aspect: the safety of viewers, especially those prone to epilepsy. The technique in question, known as "ghosting" (or "shadowing"), has been used to pass the Harding Test, a standard used in film and television to protect viewers from epileptic seizures.
The Harding Test uses algorithms to analyze frame rates to determine if there are problematic image sequences that could trigger seizures. If a certain number of flagged streams are identified, the media fails the test and is often restricted from being broadcast.
To ensure compliance with the Harding Test, anime studios like MAPPA incorporate ghosting into their animations. Ghosting is a method that creates seamlessly integrated sequences of images by digitally adding "buffers" between key scenes. This technique ensures that animated images flow smoothly and do not pose any risk of triggering epileptic seizures.
Industry professionals have vehemently debunked the notion of ghosting being done via AI, clarifying that ghosting has been used in anime production long before AIs even existed. Samuel Deats, the Castlevania director, took to social media to dismiss the misunderstanding, emphasizing that ghosting is for the sole purpose of protecting viewers and meeting safety standards.
Despite concerns surrounding AI and its impact on creativity within the anime industry, experts assure fans that there is no cause for concern in the case of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. The anime continues to gain massive popularity, and fans can rest assured that the studio's visual effects are solely focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of their audience.
And of course, once everything was denied, there was no shortage of comments towards the girl in the viral video:
- " Oh my god, and she speaks so sure of what she says ."
- « Oh my god, this is like those who say: “My uncle works at MAPPA” ».
- « After speaking with a random who is supposed to be an animator, who is not involved in any project, I have drawn conclusions on my own ».
- " In the end he ended up deleting the video, I'm laughing my ass off ."
- « Which animator did this woman interview? The crazy person who lives next door? ».
- « How can anyone believe this? The AIs don't do the ghosting effects, this is too stupid ».
- « All that “research” for a thirty second video. She really needs to get a life for herself ."
- « Just because someone explains something on the internet doesn't mean they're right. Anyone can say anything stupid without having to present evidence about it. Please stop believing what any idiot says on the internet ».
- " I saw those effects in the recent episode, and I knew these nerds would show up on TikTok ."
- « “Look at some blurry frames in an anime”. The stupid one immediately: “I did a lot of research, this was done by an AI” ».
- " Wow, I'm amazed at how many lies you can safely tell and get people to believe you ."
Source: @Kino_Ty on Twitter
