Well-known Japanese television figure, Mino Monta, is set to make a comeback on the small screen via Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for a unique New Year's program. AI has been employed to recreate his famous style and mannerisms, giving fans a chance to experience a fresh broadcast from a beloved TV personality. This marks a significant advancement in entertainment technology, and the integration of AI in Japanese television.

In Japan, New Year's television specials are highly anticipated events drawing millions of viewers. Familiar faces like Mino Monta add an element of nostalgia and warmth to the celebrations. The use of AI to bring back popular TV personalities shows Japan's continuous embrace of technological advancements. Additionally, the revival of beloved figures also serves as a cure for the societal loneliness often exacerbated by the prolonged pandemic in Japan.

In the US, hologram technology has been employed to produce "performances" by deceased artists, such as Tupac's at Coachella 2012, but AI revivals on TV shows are less common. The use of this tech to recreate TV hosts for a New Year's special is unique to Japan, reflecting a more pervasive integration of AI in everyday life.