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SUMMARY:Debate Generation System in Japanese Rap Battle Format
DESCRIPTION:Ryota Mibayashi (University of Hyogo); Toru Urakawa (Asahi Shi
 mbun Company); Dai Takanashi (Dentsu inc); Kanata Yamagishi and Tomoya Mor
 ohoshi (Dentsu); Ryuho Sekikawa and Yasuhiko Nishimura (Think & Craft, Den
 tsu Creative X); Yuta Takeuchi (Dentsu); Mina Shibasaki (Tokyo Metropolita
 n University); Hideaki TAMORI (Asahi Shimbun Company); and Takehiro Yamamo
 to and Hiroaki Ohshima (University of Hyogo)\n\nWe propose a "Debate Syste
 m in Japanese Rap Battle Format." Our goal is to elevate discussions into 
 entertainment, encouraging people of all generations to form their own opi
 nions.\n\nThis system generates two distinct opinions (lyrics) when presen
 ted with a discussion topic, and based on these 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 consideration of rhymes specific to 
 the Japanese language. This ensures that the generated content not only co
 nveys meaningful opinions but also adheres to the rhythmic and phonetic pa
 tterns characteristic of Japanese rap.\n\n2. Contextual Awareness: The sys
 tem is designed to understand and maintain the context of the ongoing deba
 te. This contextual awareness enables coherent and relevant exchanges betw
 een the agents, simulating the flow of a real debate or conversation.\n\n3
 . Responsive Utterances: Building on its contextual awareness, the system 
 generates responses that directly address the opponent's previous statemen
 ts. This feature creates a dynamic, interactive debate environment, where 
 each agent’s contribution is influenced by and responds to the other's arg
 uments.\n\n4. Beat-Adaptive Audio Synthesis: To enhance the rap battle exp
 erience, the system incorporates audio synthesis that adapts to the underl
 ying beat. This synchronization between the generated lyrics and the music
 al rhythm results in a more authentic and engaging rap performance.\n\n5. 
 Integration into Audio-Visual Performance: All these elements—generated ly
 rics, contextual responses, and beat-synchronized audio—are combined to cr
 eate a comprehensive audio-visual performance. This integration transforms
  the debate from a mere exchange of words into an entertaining and immersi
 ve experience.\n\nThe culmination of these technical components results in
  a unique performance where complex debates are conducted through the medi
 um of a Japanese rap battle, offering an innovative blend of technology, l
 anguage, and music.\n\nRegistration Category: Enhanced Access, Full Access
 , Full Access Supporter\n\nLanguage Format: English Language\n\nSession Ch
 air: Takahito Tejima (Polyphony Digital Inc.)\n\n
URL:https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/program/?id=real_117&sess=sess208
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