"This isn't AI?" 176cm, 9th-grade proportions: Japanese national team goddess clarifies "Not manipulated, it's me!" amid controversy over unrealistic physique

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A misunderstanding arose when Araki Akane, a former Japanese national badminton player, posted a photo shoot video that some claimed was generated by artificial intelligence (AI), prompting her to issue a direct clarification.

According to Japan's "iFight" on the 2nd, a recent video uploaded by Araki to her social media (SNS) featured her towering 176cm height, 9th-grade proportions, and clearly defined abs. Some netizens raised concerns about AI manipulation, claiming her physique was unrealistically perfect, sparking controversy.

Ultimately, Araki posted a clarification stating, "That video is not AI; it is my real self." She expressed her feelings, saying, "I appreciate the praise, but I was hurt to be mistaken for an AI creation." She further explained, "After 17 years of athletic career starting at age seven, I have maintained consistent training for five years since retirement, transforming from an athlete's physique to my current body shape."

Netizens who saw her clarification responded enthusiastically with comments such as, "The highest praise that she is so perfect even AI would be mistaken," and "It's more surprising that she is a real person."

Meanwhile, Araki, who won four international titles during her active career, is now living a second life as a personal trainer. She consistently shares videos of high-intensity weight training, such as barbell knee squats to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings, demonstrating her rigorous self-discipline.

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