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The Rise of Pirated Manga: A New Front in Digital Piracy
Pirated manga has now surpassed films and TV in online consumption, signaling a major shift in digital piracy trends. For years, the...
Oliver Walsh
Mar 101 min read
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Japan Makes Historic Arrest Over Modified Nintendo Switch Consoles
In a first-of-its-kind case, Japanese authorities have arrested a man for modifying and selling Nintendo Switch consoles pre-loaded with...
Oliver Walsh
Feb 42 min read
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Japan's Landmark Arrests for Transcribing Movie Signal Stricter Copyright Enforcement
Japan recently arrested three individuals for transcribing and posting detailed plot summaries of Godzilla Minus One and Overlord III,...
Oliver Walsh
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Japan Faced Staggering $12.5 Billion Loss Due to Manga Piracy in 2023
Manga piracy in Japan caused a staggering $12.5 billion loss in 2023, with $800 million attributed to English-language platforms in May...
Oliver Walsh
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Sony Music Japan targets Piracy Portal ‘Hikari-no-Akari’
TorrentFreak reports Sony Music Japan is taking legal action against the piracy portal Hikari-no-Akari, a website known for distributing...
Oliver Walsh
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Strengthening Defenses: CODA and MPA Renew Commitment to Combat Global Piracy Through 2026
The recent renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CODA and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) marks a decade of...
Oliver Walsh
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Nintendo's Legal Victory: A Milestone in the Battle Against Game Piracy
In a bold move to safeguard its intellectual property, Nintendo successfully sued the makers of the Yuzu emulator, challenging the...
Oliver Walsh
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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APAC Piracy: 2023 Hotspots and Success Stories
Torrent Freak reports that a soon-to-be-published joint paper prepared by MUSO and Kearny estimates that there were an astonishing 141...
Oliver Walsh
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Beyond Illegal Downloads: Understanding the broader consequences of Anime and Manga Piracy
Welcome to the colourful and diverse world of anime and manga, where creativity and passion flourish. However, beneath the surface of...
Oliver Walsh
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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