Overview
- VTuber Ironmouse said the developers told her team there was no AI, then she canceled a sponsorship and uninstalled the game after seeing viral claims.
- Players posted comparisons that closely match shots from Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering with You and pointed to an in-game TV ad with odd image distortions.
- Other fans flagged a character animation and wall art they believe were made with generative AI, adding to the online scrutiny.
- In an earlier interview, Hotta Studio said core assets and character portraits would not use AI and described using AI only for early atmosphere renderings.
- Dexerto reports the studio has not issued a new confirmation about AI in the final build, raising pressure for clear disclosure from partners and players.