Why We Chose to Be a Fully Human‑Made, No‑AI Indie Studio
We decided early on that A Cup of Nanami would be fully human‑made. No AI art, no AI animation, no AI scripts. Just real people creating something together because they enjoy it, not because they’re being pushed or pressured. It wasn’t a dramatic statement. It was simply us choosing people over shortcuts.
There’s something special about art made by actual humans. The little quirks, the personality, the things that aren’t perfect but feel real. You can’t automate that, and honestly, we don’t want to.
We also learned why this matters. Someone joined our server pretending to be an artist, but everything they showed us was AI‑generated. It wasn’t even about the art itself. It was the dishonesty and the way it ignored the effort our real artists put in. That moment made it clear how important it is to protect the space we’re building.
Everyone here creates because it’s fun for them. Not a chore. Not an obligation. Not another task on a long to‑do list. If someone needs a break, they take it. If life gets busy, that’s normal. If someone wants to switch roles or just hang out for a while, that’s fine too. We’re not using people as tools. We’re making something together at a pace that feels good.
We also don’t expect anyone to be online all the time. You’re allowed to have a life outside the project. You’re supposed to. No crunch, no guilt, no pressure to be constantly available. This is a chill café‑style studio, not a factory.
And honestly, our Discord is one of the best parts of the whole project. It’s not just a workspace. It’s a community where people make friends, play games, join cozy events, share art, talk about their pets, and just relax. You can create when you want to and take a break when you need to. It’s a place to breathe.
That’s the vibe we care about. That’s the energy behind A Cup of Nanami. Warm, human, cozy, and made with love by real people who actually want to be here :)
If your interested in out cause feel free to check it out: Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/tqb4BcUbPq
