About

OtakuDown is an independent news site covering copyright, piracy and enforcement in the anime and manga world.

We report on lawsuits, arrests, takedown campaigns, site blocking, licensing disputes, policy changes and how the industry and fans respond. Our goal is to explain what happened, who is involved and what it means, based on court records, official statements and other verifiable sources.

Editorial stance

We aim to be neutral. We report on all sides, including rightsholders, anti-piracy groups, platforms, site operators and fans, and we link to primary sources whenever possible.

OtakuDown does not host, upload or link to copyright-infringing material. Nothing published here is legal advice.

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