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SUMMARY:Debate Generation System in Japanese Rap Battle Format
DESCRIPTION:Key Events, Real-Time Live!\n\nRyota Mibayashi (University of 
 Hyogo); Toru Urakawa (Asahi Shimbun Company); Dai Takanashi (Dentsu inc); 
 Kanata Yamagishi and Tomoya Morohoshi (Dentsu); Ryuho Sekikawa and Yasuhik
 o Nishimura (Think & Craft, Dentsu Creative X); Yuta Takeuchi (Dentsu); Mi
 na Shibasaki (Tokyo Metropolitan University); Hideaki TAMORI (Asahi Shimbu
 n Company); and Takehiro Yamamoto and Hiroaki Ohshima (University of Hyogo
 )\n\nWe propose a "Debate System in Japanese Rap Battle Format." Our goal 
 is to elevate discussions into entertainment, encouraging people of all ge
 nerations to form their own opinions.\n\nThis system generates two distinc
 t opinions (lyrics) when presented with a discussion topic, and based on t
 hese opinions, agents engage in a debate in the form of a rap battle. The 
 system's technical composition incorporates several innovative elements:\n
 \n1. Lyric (Opinion) Generation: The system creates lyrics that represent 
 opinions on the given topic. A unique feature of this process is its consi
 deration of rhymes specific to the Japanese language. This ensures that th
 e generated content not only conveys meaningful opinions but also adheres 
 to the rhythmic and phonetic patterns characteristic of Japanese rap.\n\n2
 . Contextual Awareness: The system is designed to understand and maintain 
 the context of the ongoing debate. This contextual awareness enables coher
 ent and relevant exchanges between the agents, simulating the flow of a re
 al debate or conversation.\n\n3. Responsive Utterances: Building on its co
 ntextual awareness, the system generates responses that directly address t
 he opponent's previous statements. This feature creates a dynamic, interac
 tive debate environment, where each agent’s contribution is influenced by 
 and responds to the other's arguments.\n\n4. Beat-Adaptive Audio Synthesis
 : To enhance the rap battle experience, the system incorporates audio synt
 hesis that adapts to the underlying beat. This synchronization between the
  generated lyrics and the musical rhythm results in a more authentic and e
 ngaging rap performance.\n\n5. Integration into Audio-Visual Performance: 
 All these elements—generated lyrics, contextual responses, and beat-synchr
 onized audio—are combined to create a comprehensive audio-visual performan
 ce. This integration transforms the debate from a mere exchange of words i
 nto an entertaining and immersive experience.\n\nThe culmination of these 
 technical components results in a unique performance where complex debates
  are conducted through the medium of a Japanese rap battle, offering an in
 novative blend of technology, language, and music.\n\nRegistration Categor
 y: Enhanced Access, Full Access, Full Access Supporter\n\nLanguage Format:
  English Language\n\nSession Chair: Takahito Tejima (Polyphony Digital Inc
 .)
URL:https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/program/?id=real_117&sess=sess208
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