Japanese publisher Kodansha has initiated legal action against Studio Eclypse , a fan group responsible for the Attack on Titan Requiem . The initiative aimed to present an alternate ending to Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan) , a work by Hajime Isayama.
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What is Kodansha asking for in the lawsuit?
According to official documents, Kodansha requested personal information from platforms such as YouTube and Squarespace regarding those involved, including phone numbers, emails, IP addresses, and payment details. The goal was to formally identify those responsible, since the group had used Patreon to seek funding.
How did the Attack on Titan Requiem project come about?
The project emerged as a response to the official ending of the manga and anime, which divided the community. Studio Eclypse stated that it wanted to deliver a "more satisfying" conclusion and distribute the content for free. However, accusations of monetization and unauthorized use of intellectual property amplified the controversy.
On social media, especially on X/Twitter , the news generated intense debate. Some users argue that Kodansha is simply protecting its copyrights, while others believe it is persecution against fans who were only seeking to create something different. There are also those who criticize the group's practices in relation to Isayama himself and his editor.
The debate about fan-made anime
This case reignites an important discussion: to what extent can fans create alternative versions without infringing copyright? For many, the industry needs to find a balance between protecting its works and encouraging the creativity of the community.
And you, do you think Kodansha is right to act legally, or should fans have more freedom?
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Source: X (@studio_eclypse)
