Level 5 boss admits using AI for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals

Level 5’s CEO has confirmed that generative AI was used for its recent Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton game reveals and apologized to disappointed fans. Last week, the Japanese studio held a digital showcase, where it announced new entries in many of its beloved series. However, the showcase was quickly met with criticism after social media users gathered evidence that most of the showcase utilized generative AI. “I was SO excited when Level-5 announced their big comeback with Professor Layton, Decapolice, Yo-Kai Watch, and more,” wrote one fan. “But seeing this much blatant genAI being used across their games… yeah, this ain’t it.” Read More...

Sep 13, 2026 - 16:00
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Level 5 boss admits using AI for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals
Level 5’s CEO has confirmed that generative AI was used for its recent Yo-Kai Watch and Professor Layton game reveals and apologized to disappointed fans.

Last week, the Japanese studio held a digital showcase, where it announced new entries in many of its beloved series. However, the showcase was quickly met with criticism after social media users gathered evidence that most of the showcase utilized generative AI.

“I was SO excited when Level-5 announced their big comeback with Professor Layton, Decapolice, Yo-Kai Watch, and more,” wrote one fan. “But seeing this much blatant genAI being used across their games… yeah, this ain’t it.”

Read More...

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