Key facts
- Fuji Television said generative AI will be used in producing all live-action drama series from October 2027.
- The broadcaster said the change is intended to significantly reduce production time.
- Fuji Television staff were shown using AI in drama production at its AI Sandbox laboratory.
Fuji Television said it will use generative artificial intelligence in the production of all its live-action drama series starting in October 2027, Nikkei Asia reported on November 6, 2026. The broadcaster said the change is intended to significantly reduce production time.
The report did not give a figure for the expected reduction in production time, nor did it name the tools or models the broadcaster plans to use. It also did not state how much of a drama's production would involve generative AI.
Fuji Television staff were shown using AI in drama production at the broadcaster's AI Sandbox laboratory, according to the report.