22 people exposed abroad for operating Japanese anime piracy sites
22 individuals involved in foreign-based piracy of Japanese anime and manga were exposed recently. Chinese authorities acted against 18, Brazil closed 36 piracy sites. CODA notes rising overseas piracy trends, estimating losses of 1.9-2.2 trillion yen. Plans for international cooperation to address the issue.
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22 people have been exposed for operating foreign-based piracy sites of Japanese anime and manga in the past three years, with Chinese authorities taking action against 18 individuals and Brazil closing 36 piracy websites after exposing four people. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) highlights the increasing trend of overseas operators profiting from posting unauthorized translations of Japanese works online. A survey in 2022 estimated financial losses from such piracy sites at around 1.9 to 2.2 trillion yen. Similar losses have been reported in France and other European countries. CODA plans to collaborate with foreign authorities to combat this issue effectively.
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