Level-5 admits using generative AI for Layton and Yo-kai Watch reveals

Level-5 president Akihiro Hino confirmed generative AI, software that creates images and video from prompts, built parts of its recent Professor Layton and Yo-kai Watch reveal videos. He apologised after viewers felt uncomfortable. He said AI was used to make the digital showcase more spectacular and as an experiment. The comments were published 13 September 2026.