Pirated manga has now surpassed films and TV in online consumption, signaling a major shift in digital piracy trends.
For years, the battle against online piracy has focused primarily on film, TV, and music. However, a recent article from NSS Magazine highlights a significant shift: pirated manga is now outpacing films and TV shows in terms of online consumption.
The piece delves into the factors driving this trend, including the increasing global demand for Japanese comics, delayed official translations, and easy access to illegal scanlation sites. It also raises concerns about the impact on publishers, authors, and the broader entertainment industry, as legitimate sales struggle against free, unauthorized versions.
From an enforcement perspective, this shift presents new challenges. Traditional anti-piracy measures designed for video content may not translate effectively to manga, which is typically distributed as image files or PDFs. Furthermore, the sheer volume of scanlation websites, often hosted in jurisdictions with lax copyright enforcement, makes takedown efforts more complex.
👉 Read the full article here: NSS Magazine
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