Today I bring news that directly affects many of us! Kadokawa anime publishers and content producers in Japan, has had to take a drastic measure: shutting down several of its servers while investigating a possible cyber threat.
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It is suspected that an attack involving unauthorized external access occurred. As a result, several important websites are temporarily offline. Among those affected are the popular streaming service Niconico and several official websites for anime produced by Kadokawa.
This situation is concerning because Kadokawa is a key player in distributing much of the content we love. From major anime series to light novels and manga, the company plays a crucial role in our community. Furthermore, Niconico is an essential platform for many anime fans, offering a wide range of videos, live streams, and an interactive space for fans to connect.
For now, KADOKAWA is working hard to resolve this issue. There is no estimate yet for when services will return to normal, but the company assures that it is doing everything possible to guarantee the security of its systems and the protection of user data.
We'll keep an eye out for updates and hope everything gets resolved soon. In the meantime, keep following AnimeNews for more information on this and other anime-related !
Stay tuned and, of course, continue enjoying the best of the otaku universe with us!
Source: prtimes