The Organization for Promoting the Motion Picture Industry (VIPO) (Director: Takamasa Matsutani, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold the "Practical Seminar on Anime Scenario Creation in the Age of AI" on Friday, August 21 and Friday, August 28.

The rapid evolution of generative AI is bringing about significant changes in the fields of anime and video production. Many may be harboring anxieties and questions such as, "Will screenwriters lose their jobs to AI?" On the other hand, discussions surrounding creation using generative AI, including copyright issues and the protection of creators' rights, are ongoing worldwide, with many challenges remaining.

This seminar will feature Yuji Kobayashi, a screenwriter and novelist known for his work on hit series such as the "Ultraman" series and "Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo," as the instructor for a two-day practical workshop.

Participants will gain hands-on experience from planning and plot construction to scriptwriting, utilizing generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Furthermore, by thoroughly comparing and analyzing "scenarios written by humans" and "scenarios written by AI," the seminar will highlight "appropriate methods for coexisting with AI" and "areas that only humans can write."

This practical seminar is designed to help participants navigate the future by learning about the drawbacks of over-reliance on AI, while also touching upon the current state of ongoing legal and ethical discussions, and reaffirming their own authorship and pride as screenwriters. We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

◆ Seminar Program

Day 1: Friday, August 21, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Theme: Practical Planning and Plot Construction with Generative AI Support - Opening (Instructor's greeting, etc.) - Lecture: "The Role of Screenwriters in the Age of AI" - Workshop 1: Creating a "Project Proposal" with AI (Individual work) - Workshop 2: Creating a "First Episode Plot" (Group work) - Summary of Day 1 and Assignment Explanation Thorough explanation of rules for the assignment and Q&A session for Day 2.

Day 2: Friday, August 28, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Theme: Comparison and Analysis of Human and AI Scenarios - Presentation and Feedback on Assignments - Workshop 3: Having AI Write an Entire "Scenario Script" (Individual work) - Workshop 4: "Human" vs. "AI" Comparison and Analysis - Conclusion: "What Only Humans Can Do" - Networking Session (Networking with the instructor and other participants)

* Breaks will be taken as needed. Program content is subject to change.

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◆ "Practical Seminar on Anime Scenario Creation in the Age of AI" Overview

[Date] Friday, August 21, 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026 [Total 2 days] Each day from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (4 hours)

[Venue] Organization for Promoting the Motion Picture Industry (VIPO) Hall R 2F, Higashi Gekijo Building, 4-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku [MAP]

[Target Audience] Screenwriters, aspiring screenwriters, anime producers, creators, etc.

[Capacity] 12 participants (advance registration required) *If the number of applicants is high, a document screening will be conducted.

[Course Fee] 20,000 yen (tax included)

[How to Apply] Please apply via the application form from the link below (advance registration required) *There are important notes regarding participation. Please confirm them via the link button below before applying.

[Application Deadline] Friday, August 7, 2026, by noon *Selection results will be communicated 4-5 days later.

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★ Instructor Profile

Yuji Kobayashi / Screenwriter and Novelist

Born in Nagano Prefecture. Debuted as a screenwriter in 2002 with the anime "Sazae-san." Serves as a lecturer at the College of Arts, Nihon University, Department of Film, and at Atomi University. Owner of the online salon "Scenario Land." Standing Director of the Japan Writers' Association. Latest work: Series composition for the anime "Kaminowa Tsuki Kusuoki Tei."

<Representative Works> - Anime / "Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo" (Composition), "Sailor Moon Crystal" (Composition), "Pretty Cure" series, "Duel Masters" series, "Bakugan" - Tokusatsu Series / "Ultraman" series (Composition), "Garo," "Space Sheriff Gavan THE MOVIE," "Juken Sentai Gekiranger" - Drama / "Baby Steps," "Ortros no Inu," "Kansahoujin" "Chugakusei Nikki" - Variety / "Tensai Terebi-kun YOU" (Composition) - Stage / "Rokubanme no Sayoko" - Books / "Night☆Train: The One Miracle on a Starry Night," "How to Live as a Screenwriter," "How to Create Tokusatsu Hero Shows"

[Sponsorship] General Incorporated Association Japan Writers' Association, General Incorporated Association Japan Screenwriting Archives Promotion Consortium

[Inquiries]

Organization for Promoting the Motion Picture Industry (VIPO) Seminar Office Tel: 03-3543-7531 E-mail: seminar@vipo.or.jp *When inquiring, please clearly state "Practical Seminar on Anime Scenario Creation" in the subject line.

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