Summary
Hirohiko Araki is the author ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, one of the most popular manga series in the world. He has been working in the manga industry for well over three decades, which makes him a veteran. The author has been considered a trendsetter who has revolutionized the world of manga with his works.
In a world where technology reigns supreme, Hirohiko Araki is among the few people who are apprehensive about it, specifically artificial intelligence, or AI. In an interview,Hirohiko Araki spoke againstAI and how it was an evil that could affect the manga industry in the future.
Hirohiki Araki Is Not A Fan Of AI
In his latest book,Hirohiki Araki talked about howAI will allow scammers to earn more fame online. He also revealed that he came across a JoJo drawing. At first glance, Araki thought he had drawn it. However, he later learned that it was created by AI. Araki also mentioned that he tries to leave a mark of his personality with his drawings, so AI being able to imitate it so closely deeply affected him.
He also expressed concern for the future of the manga industry, as he believed AI’s growing impact will enable fraudsters to have a field day. Araki’s concerns are not unfounded, as many artists on social networking have complained about their art being stolen by others using AI. It wouldn’t be surprising that more mangaka came forward to speak out against AI and its harm to the industry.
Hirohiko Araki Is An Icon
Hirohiko Araki began workingon JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in 1987. The manga was loved by the audience, so the heads at the Weekly Shonen Jump saw no reason to stop its serialization. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has a total of nine parts, each featuring a unique protagonist who has to take down a plethora of villains. By dividing the story into many parts, Araki is able to experiment with the plot and characters, and so far it has proven to be an excellent idea.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure isone of the best-selling manga series of all time. It has sold more than 120 million copies, putting it above the likes of My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bleach. The series has also received multiple anime adaptations. The most recent one adapted the story of Stone Ocean, starring Jolyne Cujoh. The next installment will feature the story of Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli.
