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Jujutsu Kaisen and Yu-Gi-Oh Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over 188 Unauthorized AI Voice Cloning Videos
Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda, known for roles including Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!, has filed what is being described as the first-ever AI voice cloning lawsuit against TikTok over nearly 200 videos featuring unauthorized AI-generated imitations of his voice. TikTok's defense contends the voice in question is merely a 'generic male' voice rather than a copy of Tsuda's. The case marks a significant legal milestone in the ongoing debate over AI-generated content and voice actor rights.
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Voice sctor Kenjirō Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok for alleged, unauthorized generative AI use of his voice
Anime News NetworkMay 26
Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over Unauthorized AI Voice Use
Anime CornerMay 23
Jujutsu Kaisen Star Sues TikTok Over 188 Unauthorized Videos in First-Ever AI Voice Cloning Lawsuit
CBR AnimeMay 23
How sources are framing this
AUTOMATON specifically highlighted TikTok's 'generic male voice' defense, which CBR and Anime Corner did not emphasize, adding a notable legal nuance absent from other reports.
What we know
- Kenjiro Tsuda is suing TikTok over 188 videos that allegedly feature AI-generated voiceovers imitating his voice without authorization.
- The lawsuit is described by multiple outlets as the first-ever legal case specifically targeting AI voice cloning.
- Tsuda is best known internationally for voicing Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!.
- TikTok is pushing back, arguing the AI voice used in the videos is simply a 'generic male' voice, not a copy of Tsuda's.
- The case highlights growing concerns around AI-generated content and the legal protections available to voice actors.
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