Shonen Jump copyright law . The magazine and publisher Shueisha released a statement regarding the Leaks' arrests.
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Check out the note published by Shonen Jump and Shueisha
The illegal uploading of 'early spoilers' of manga magazine content before the official release date, and their subsequent dissemination through social media, robs readers of the enjoyment of the manga while they eagerly await the release date. Such actions also deeply sadden manga creators, and our company views this issue as a serious problem.
We see the arrest of these suspects as a major step toward resolving these issues, and we hope that uncovering the sources of early spoilers will help prevent such harm in the future.
Our company will continue to proactively take all available measures to protect the series that creators pour their hearts and souls into, as well as the rights of artists and readers' ability to enjoy manga through legitimate means.
One of the suspects, a 36-year-old, runs Japan Deal World LLC in Tokyo. According to the police investigation, they posted images of Jump online before its release. Stores in Tokyo sold copies of the magazine before its release date. Police suspect other individuals are also involved and are conducting an investigation.
Finally, the anime fan community must be aware of the legal and ethical consequences associated with unauthorized sharing of material before its official release.
Source: Asahi
