Shonen Jump Copyright Law . That said, the magazine and publisher Shueisha published a note regarding the Leaks' arrests.
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Check out the note published by Shonen Jump and Shueisha
The illegal uploading of 'advance spoilers' content from manga magazines before the official release date, and subsequent dissemination through social media, steals the fun from readers who have been eagerly awaiting the on-sale 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 hope that uncovering the sources of advance 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 put their hearts and souls into, as well as the rights of artists and the ability of readers to enjoy manga through legitimate means.
One of the 36-year-old suspects runs Japan Deal World LLC in Tokyo. According to the police investigation, they made images of Jump available on the internet before its launch. Stores in Tokyo sold copies of the magazine before its release date. Police suspect other individuals were 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
