World’s Biggest Manga Piracy Website Shuts Down After Joint China And Japan Operation

Today, manga is readily available through official sources, and its increasing popularity has prompted Japan to crack down on illegal websites. Just recently, Bato.to, one of the largest manga platforms globally, was shut down and its operator arrested, a result of cooperation between Japan and China. The closure of Bato.to likely signals a wave of similar shutdowns for other China-based manga websites. This could represent a significant turning point for the manga industry.







