Japanese AI research aims to be "Doraemon" and "Astro Boy".
There is nothing wrong with an AI with an ego enjoying anime and manga and learning something from them.
All learning should not be restricted by law, and that is true for AI with the same intelligence as humans.
We have not yet reached a general-purpose AI, but the law is designed to take into account future possibilities.
Yes, the Japanese genuinely dream of a future where they live with beautiful maid robots.