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Kenjiro Tsuda’s AI Voice Publicity-Rights Lawsuit

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Where it stands

On September 30, 2026, a Tokyo court recognized that a performer’s voice can be protected by publicity rights. It did not decide whether the disputed AI-generated videos infringed Kenjiro Tsuda’s rights, and dismissed his removal demand because the account and videos had already been deleted; the case’s final resolution remains open.

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  1. Update 1Tokyo Court Protects Voices—but Leaves Tsuda’s AI-Cloning Claim Undecided

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    Tokyo Court Protects Voices—but Leaves Tsuda’s AI-Cloning Claim Undecided

    Kenjiro Tsuda’s removal demand was dismissed because the videos were already gone. The consequential ruling recognizes voice publicity rights—not proven infringement by the alleged AI imitations.

History

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Who's involved

People

  • Kenjiro TsudaJapanese actor, voice actor and narrator1 report

Organizations

  • TikTokvideo-focused social media platform1 report
  • Tōkyō District Courtdistrict court in Tokyo, Japan1 report

Places

  • TokyoTokyo, Japan1 report

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