The Japanese government has engaged in a dispute with OpenAI concerning the incorporation of anime and manga in Sora 2. After the neural network's launch, numerous social media posts showcased characters from popular series like One Piece, Pokémon, and Demon Slayer. Officials urged Altman to eliminate the capability to create anime girls, emphasizing that manga and anime are valuable cultural assets that Japan proudly shares with the world.

In response, Altman has committed to reducing the generation of such content and ensuring that rights holders have precise control over the use of their characters. Despite the controversy, the current capacity to generate anime and manga characters remains available.