Japan is seeking support from other nations in order to combat international piracy of anime and manga, aiming to form a united effort.
The Japanese government has restated its commitment to combatting the unauthorized distribution of anime shows and manga. It was announced this week that they intend to enhance collaboration with international investigative authorities to combat the online piracy of manga and anime.
According to Kyodo News, Japan is seeking international cooperation in order to prevent the piracy of online manga and anime. The country plans to expedite the removal of illegally obtained media and restrict access to websites that distribute these materials. The involvement of technology companies in this effort is currently unknown.
A report released earlier this year disclosed that the manga industry suffered a loss of approximately $2.4 billion due to piracy in 2023. More than 1,000 websites have been identified as sources of unofficial releases, a number that continues to increase.
Despite facing renewed legal hurdles, there has been a 20% decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year. This can be attributed to a sharp increase in data during the global shutdown, which has likely prompted more government action on the subject.
In order to combat the increasing amount of illegally obtained and distributed materials, publishers such as Shueisha and Kodakawa have been seeking more support and proactivity from officials. According to data collected by MUSO, a company specializing in content protection, the majority of piracy comes from the US.
One of the main concerns is that these distributors operate their own specialized apps and platforms, which may appear legitimate to numerous users. According to attorney Hiroyuki Nakajima, there are large piracy websites in English that receive more than 200 million visits per month, and some of them block access from Japan to avoid being caught. Additionally, pirated apps are also a significant issue, as they can be mistakenly downloaded by individuals who believe they are legitimate due to being distributed on a reputable platform.
Despite recent legal action, including one case where a site owner was ordered to pay $11 million for illegally distributing manga, Japan’s ongoing efforts may lead to further prosecutions in the future.
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