Which drama has already used AI?

救命病棟２４時 and several other dramas have already used AI. In the first episode's explosion scene, AI generated a fictional aerial shot and smoke was composited.

How much work time can AI save?

In some processes, AI use has cut work hours by up to 70–80% compared with conventional methods, according to Fuji Television.

What is the long-term goal for AI use across the group?

By fiscal 2029, Fuji Media Holdings aims to possess AI utilization capabilities at a "domestic top-vendor level" across the entire group.

AI Business & IndustryITmedia AI＋3h agoNov 5, 2026, 16:00 JST

Fuji TV to use AI in all dramas by October 2027

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What happened
Fuji Television said it will have AI usable across all its dramas by around October 2027, and from the October 2026 season it will designate at least one drama per quarter as an "AI-enhanced" slot.
Why it matters
The plan suggests the broadcaster aims to accumulate know-how and widen its use of AI in production, with the goal of having AI capabilities at a "domestic top-vendor level" across the group by fiscal 2029.

WHO IT HITSTV drama production teams at Fuji Television and its group companies will see AI tools integrated into filming and post-production, potentially reducing workloads and enabling shots that were previously difficult.

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Context & Analysis

Fuji Television's announcement builds on work already under way. The company has been using AI in several dramas, including the first episode of 救命病棟２４時, where AI generated a fictional aerial shot and smoke was composited. The production was handled by Fuji Television's "AI Sandbox" organization, which has been operating at its Bay Coast Studio in Koto Ward, Tokyo, since September, with cooperation from ANDENT, a video production company based in Shibuya, Tokyo. In some processes, work hours were cut by up to 70–80% compared with conventional methods.

The broadcaster currently produces 16 ongoing prime-time dramas a year on its terrestrial network. By making it possible to choose production methods suited to each work or scene—including AI—Fuji Television aims to tackle expressions that were previously difficult, reduce the burden on production teams, and improve safety. Looking ahead, from around October 2027 the company plans to expand AI use to video-related companies under Fuji Media Holdings, and by fiscal 2029 it aims to have AI utilization capabilities at a "domestic top-vendor level" across the entire group.

FAQ

Which drama has already used AI?: 救命病棟２４時 and several other dramas have already used AI. In the first episode's explosion scene, AI generated a fictional aerial shot and smoke was composited.
How much work time can AI save?: In some processes, AI use has cut work hours by up to 70–80% compared with conventional methods, according to Fuji Television.
What is the long-term goal for AI use across the group?: By fiscal 2029, Fuji Media Holdings aims to possess AI utilization capabilities at a "domestic top-vendor level" across the entire group.

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