The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs has released a new video in partnership with the STOP! Manga Piracy. The message is straightforward: to put the future of manga and anime in the hands of the fans. Furthermore, the issue of manga piracy is directly addressed in this campaign.
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The advertisement brings together iconic works that have marked generations, such as Astro Boy, One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Akira, Dragon Ball, City Hunter, Mobile Suit Gundam, Hamtaro and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The video then questions whether these works will still exist in 100 years and warns of the dangers of manga piracy.
Meanwhile, data from ABJ shows that more than 1,300 pirate sites were active in 2024.Furthermore, the largest English-language sites alone generate millions of dollars in monthly losses due to manga piracy. On the other hand, recent campaigns have opted to thank those who consume official versions, a strategy that has already reduced piracy by about 25%.
In conclusion, the message is clear: supporting legal releases ensures new chapters, anime, and manga in the future. It's worth emphasizing that discussing manga piracy is fundamental to the industry's development.
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Source: 文化庁 bunkachannel