Major Anime Piracy Website Suddenly Stops Adding New Content

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Major Anime Piracy Website Suddenly Stops Adding New Content

Key Takeaways

  • Major anime piracy websites like GoGo Anime are stopping to add new content.
  • Japanese companies, forming CODA, and international allies are fighting against anime piracy.
  • Shutting down piracy sites might drive fans to legal platforms, impacting the anime industry.

As a lifelong anime enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of the digital landscape, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions upon learning about the current situation with popular piracy websites like GoGo Anime and others. On one hand, it’s refreshing to see the Japanese government, along with international allies, taking a stand against digital piracy that has plagued the anime industry for years.

Illegal sites specializing in Asian content, particularly anime, have been experiencing significant setbacks recently, with one prominent site halting the addition of new content. Numerous fans who enjoy series such as “One Piece” may unwittingly be consuming pirated content, especially among younger audiences. Japanese entities involved in publishing and animation production have long battled digital piracy. They’ve collaborated with the Japanese government to take down these pirate sites.

The creation of CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association), a Japanese association against piracy that includes major companies such as Shueisha, Aniplex, Avex, Kadokawa, Cygames, Shogakukan, Toei, Ghibli, TV Tokyo and many others, is part of those efforts. CODA’s efforts include collaborating with several countries to shut websites down. CODA later formed a coalition called the International Anti-Piracy Organization, that included major international players such as Disney, Paramount and Neflix. The Korean government has also collaborated in efforts against piracy.

Recently, the streaming platform GoGo Anime, or as some know it, Anitaku, has ceased updating its content. As of now, there’s been no official statement from the administrators regarding this matter. Interestingly, this situation mirrors what happened with FMovies earlier this year – they too stopped posting new content and eventually closed their site. It’s plausible that GoGo Anime/Anitaku might follow suit.

The sites GoGo Anime and Anitaku receive more than one hundred million visits each month and their content is often duplicated on various unauthorized anime-sharing platforms. Therefore, any temporary halt (and potential closure) of these sites would significantly impact the world of anime piracy, as it could affect numerous other websites involved in similar activities.

Other Digital Piracy Websites Were Recently Affected

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As a dedicated gamer, I’ve learned that two popular platforms for Asian entertainment, Dramacool and AnimeFenix, have recently faced some troubles. It seems like these sites are under pressure due to copyright issues, causing them to shut down multiple websites associated with them. This isn’t an isolated incident; even AnimeFenix, a beloved platform among Spanish-speaking audiences, has closed its doors this week. The operators of these platforms left a message explaining their decision, in which they accuse Sony of monopolizing the anime industry and express that companies are more greedy than compassionate.

Instead of relying on, companies anticipate that such regulatory measures might persuade viewers towards legitimate streaming services. Copyright owners assert that piracy results in financial losses amounting to billions of dollars annually.

Looking back at past events, it seems clear that legal alternatives could lead to more people using these services. However, other unauthorized sites may also see a surge due to the complexity of resolving piracy. The anime industry isn’t alone in this battle against copyright infringement, and this is an ongoing problem that might intertwine with geopolitical matters as well.

What Might Have Been Going On

To date, it remains uncertain what’s happening with GoGo Anime and Anitaku. Neither the site operators nor any anti-piracy groups have provided information regarding their involvement in investigations. Since the operators haven’t been communicating with Discord moderators either, there’s a possibility they might be under arrest, although no recent reports of such arrests related to anti-piracy operations have surfaced in international media.

It appears that GoGo Anime and AniTaku websites may be temporarily unavailable due to an ongoing antipiracy operation, although no official statement has been made about a potential closure.

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2024-12-06 13:23