VIVANT Season 2: AI Hayato character design sparks debate

The second season of the TBS drama ‘VIVANT’ has sparked mixed reactions among viewers following the introduction of ‘AI Hayato,’ a supercomputer used by the intelligence organization Besshan. Voiced by Minami Takayama, the AI’s physical design, described as cute and rounded, has divided the audience. Some fans expressed disappointment, feeling the character’s appearance diminishes the series' heavy and tense atmosphere, while others found the design endearing.

To address viewer questions regarding why the AI was not utilized during the high-stakes infiltration missions of the first season, a special collaboration video provided context. The footage reveals that AI Hayato was built based on the mental structure of the character Nogi’s alter ego, ‘F,’ and named after Nogi’s childhood name.

The explanation clarifies that the AI was excluded from previous secret operations because its programming makes it strictly obedient to high-ranking officials. There was a significant risk that a superior officer could command the AI to dump all classified data, potentially compromising the mission and lives. This technical limitation establishes a new plot point regarding the potential for information leaks if higher-ranking individuals intervene in future developments.