Attention Haruhi Suzumiya fans! The iconic light novel series returns to once again capture the imagination of its fans with the release of a new volume. In addition, we explore the recent announcement of the live-action adaptation of the popular manga 'Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru', which has generated great anticipation among fans.
But it's not all good news; Toshio Sako, the acclaimed author of the manga 'Usogui', has sparked controversy on social networks with his harsh criticism of those who consume manga illegally. We analyze his statements and the impact of piracy on the industry.
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But it's not all good news; Toshio Sako, the acclaimed author of the manga 'Usogui', has sparked controversy on social networks with his harsh criticism of those who consume manga illegally. We analyze his statements and the impact of piracy on the industry.
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00:00The popular Haruai Suzumiya light novel series will once again capture the imagination of its
00:05fans with the release of its new volume, titled The Theater of Haruai Suzumiya, which will be
00:09published on November 29, 2024. This news marks the long-awaited return of one of the genre's
00:15most iconic franchises after a long period of absence. The new volume, written by Nagaru Tanigawa
00:21and illustrated by Noizy Ito, promises a story full of epic adventures and unexpected twists
00:26and turns. Titled The Theater of Haruai Suzumiya, this new installment will take the characters of
00:32the series through different times and worlds, offering readers a narrative as vibrant and
00:36captivating as the previous installments. The recent announcement of a live-action adaptation
00:41for the popular Mondesano bisque doll Wakkoi Wasuru has surprised the fan community, generating
00:46a wave of criticism and divided opinions. Many fans expressed their discontent and concern about
00:51how this new interpretation could affect the original essence of the work. The community's
00:56reactions to the news of the live-action adaptation have been mostly negative. The official
01:00site for the anime adaptation of the Manda Kimi wa Maito-sama revealed a new promotional video of
01:05the project. The video confirms that the premiere is scheduled for October 5 in Japan, while the
01:11Crunchyroll platform will be in charge of its distribution in the West. Fans of cyberpunk
01:15edgerunners have received a dose of hope after CD Projekt announced that it is definitely planning
01:20more anime projects set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. During the company's most recent earnings
01:26call, joint CEO Michael Malkowski was asked about the possibility of seeing more projects in the
01:32pop culture realm and whether the beloved anime, created in collaboration with Trigger and Netflix,
01:37could get a second season. While in the past both Malkowski and other CD Projekt executives had
01:42insisted that cyberpunk edgerunners would not continue after its first season, this time his
01:47response was more encouraging. While he did not confirm a second season, he did make it clear that
01:52fans should expect more animated projects within the cyberpunk universe. We're definitely planning
01:57to do more in terms of animation with Cyberpunk 2077, so hopefully that's enough of an answer,
02:03Malkowski said. So expect to see more, but that's all I can say for now. A recent leak assured that
02:08the video game developed by From Software, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, will have an anime adaptation.
02:14Although the information has not been officially confirmed, it is stated that it will be a short
02:18anime, few episodes, and that it will be produced by QZIL.LA, a studio known for its short productions
02:25such as Danitiki no Rendezvous, Kuromi's Pretty Journey, Eldrain no Mori, Twin Fates and the
02:31opening of Hell's Paradise, Jigakuraku. During the MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuen Sai 2024 event,
02:37the production of a fourth season for the anime adaptation of Classroom of the Elite was announced.
02:42This new season will begin with the second year saga of the original light novels, although the
02:46press release did not reveal details about it, nor even confirmed if Lurk Studios will continue
02:52in charge of this production. During the MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuen Sai 2024 event, a new promotional
02:58video for the third season of the anime adaptation of Re Zero Starting Life in Another World was
03:03revealed. The video shows a fragment of the closing theme song titled Nox LUX and performed
03:08by M.Y.T.H. and R.O.I.D. and confirms the following release dates. Arc of Attack will premiere next
03:14October 2nd with a 90-minute extended length episode and featuring eight episodes, the first
03:19of which was already leaked in full from a Crunchyroll showcase. Counter-Attack Arc will
03:23premiere next February 5th, 2024 and will also feature eight episodes. The long-awaited anime
03:29series Dragon Ball Daimon now has a premiere date and additional details amid a major production
03:34update marking the last involvement of the franchise's original creator Akira Toriyama
03:40before his passing. According to Manten Web, Dragon Ball Daimon will premiere on television
03:44on October 11th, 2024 with a special first episode that will have an extended runtime
03:50about 10 additional minutes. It should be noted that all episodes of the series have been completed
03:55and Toei Animation's localization director Daniel Castaneda previously suggested that the series
04:00will feature around 20 episodes. The most recent issue of Jump SQ magazine published the final
04:05chapter of the Manda Suisei no Onmyouji written and illustrated by Yoshiaki Tsukino. This work
04:11concludes after a successful serialization that spanned 11 years from its debut in October 2013
04:17to September 2024. During this time, the series accumulated more than 30 compilation volumes
04:23establishing itself as one of the magazine's most popular series. Toshio Seiko, the renowned author
04:29of the Manda Yusogi, has caused a stir on social networks after a publication in which he openly
04:35criticized those who consume Manda piracy. His message written in Japanese quickly became a trend
04:40especially among his followers in Latin America who were quick to feel alluded to. In his publication
04:46Seiko wrote, I do not believe that those who do not buy the work legally are true fans. For example,
04:51if I were to read pirated American comics and then ask the author, I read the pirated version and I
04:57have questions. Please answer them and then think, I read the pirated version but I made everyone
05:02aware of the work, you should thank me. I would never say something like that to the author. I
05:06would never say something like that to the author. Why? Because many Japanese people have shame and
05:11consider the other person's feelings. Fan? A thief is not a fanatic. If there is someone who is proud
05:16to be a thief, let him publish his address so that someone can steal from him. Seiko's harsh
05:21criticism generated a wave of reactions on social networks mostly from readers in Latin American
05:26countries where legal access to Manda is often limited. Japan has revealed significant progress
05:32in its fight against anime piracy globally according to a recent report on the progress
05:37of Operation Animes, an international collaboration with Brazilian authorities. The Overseas Content
05:42Distribution Association, CODA, tasked with combating piracy, released its most recent report
05:48on August 26, 2024, detailing the achievements of the second phase of this operation in Brazil.
05:54The first phase of the initiative resulted in the closure of 36 anime pirate sites. Since September
05:592023, CODA has been implementing the second phase of the program, which has successfully shut down
06:05an additional 16 sites. Notable achievements include the closure of three pirate sites
06:10following the filing of criminal charges by Toei Animation, Toho, and Bandai Namco Filmworks.
06:15Since March 2024, CODA has used a tactic known as Knock and Talk, which involves conducting raids
06:22and persuading the operators of pirate sites to cease their activities and cooperate with the
06:26authorities. These actions have resulted in the closure of 13 sites. CODA reported that in the
06:31last three months, the 16 closed sites had accumulated an average of 21 million accesses,
06:37equivalent to approximately 7 million visits per month and more than 100 million in total. Of these,
06:4211 sites were voluntarily surrendered through negotiations, redirecting traffic to a CODA page
06:48with the message, this website has been closed for copyright infringement. Although the remaining
06:52five sites have also been shut down, CODA is still in negotiations with their operators to transfer
06:58control of the domains. This month, the South Korean government struck a major blow against
07:03digital piracy by shutting down Agitoon, the largest illegal website distributing webtoons
07:08and web novels. In addition, the site's administrator was arrested, and a joint operation between the
07:14district prosecutor's office and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of the
07:19government's ongoing efforts to root out piracy of Korean content. Agitoon had become a massive
07:24platform for illegal content distribution, hosting approximately 2.5 million web novels and 746,835
07:33webtoons without the creator's consent. According to the Ministry of Culture, this site generated
07:38approximately 120 million won, about 90,200 US dollars, in the past six months, mainly through
07:45illegal advertisements related to gambling, prostitution and other illicit activities. The
07:50site administrator accessed his domain remotely from servers in Latvia using a virtual private
07:55network VPN to hide his location. In addition, server costs were paid through a PayPal account
08:01in China, further complicating tracking. The closure of Agitoon marks a significant milestone
08:06in the fight against digital content piracy, especially in the field of webtoons and web novels,
08:12sectors in which South Korea is a world leader. Agitoon not only distributed illegal content
08:17directly to its users, but also served as a primary source for many other piracy sites around
08:22the world. With its closure, the illegal distribution of this type of content is expected to suffer a
08:27severe blow. On September 3, Yoshihiro Togashi, author of Hunter x Hunter, shared on his official
08:34Twitter account a worrying update about his health condition. Despite successfully delivering
08:38the new color manuscript of his popular manga, Togashi confessed that his back pain has worsened
08:44considerably during the process. The mangaka expressed his gratitude towards his fans for
08:48their support, but also acknowledged that his physical condition has deteriorated.
08:52Thanks to everyone, I was able to deliver the color manuscript to the publisher. I received warm
08:57messages of encouragement, words of concern and felt your support. Thank you very much. However,
09:02my back pain has definitely worsened, the author wrote. In Japan, the creation of derivative works
09:07or Dijinchi has been a common and popular practice, especially in events such as the
09:12comic market Comiket. However, behind this seemingly harmless culture, there is a deep
09:16unease among certain mangakas who see in these works a problem that goes beyond simple homage.
09:22Although many mangakas are tolerant with the creation of Dijinchi based on their works,
09:26there is a considerable number of authors who do not look favorably on this practice.
09:30According to a recent report in the Daily Shincho, an anonymous mangaka revealed his dislike of
09:36Dijinchi, especially those that drastically modify the personalities of his characters or present
09:41them in inappropriate situations, such as adult content. This author, identified as author as so
09:46as not to reveal his identity, expressed his annoyance. Clearly, I don't like Dijinchi. I
09:52believe that the unauthorized creation of adult Dijinchi with my characters is a violation of my
09:57moral rights as an author. This sentiment reflects the inner conflict of many creators who,
10:01while understanding that these fans do so out of admiration, feel that their characters are
10:06being exploited and distorted without their consent. The problem is not limited only to
10:10character modification. Author also criticized the fact that many Dijinchi creators make
10:15considerable profits without the original author receiving any compensation. It's unacceptable that
10:20some Dijinchi sell so much and I don't see a single yen of those profits. Can this really
10:25be considered a fan activity? He wondered, noting how some Dijinchi creators have taken their work
10:30beyond sales events, distributing them in specialty stores or even in digital format.
10:34Even more troubling is the recent increase in the quality and quantity of Dijinchi-derived products,
10:39such as acrylics, keychains, pillows, and even blankets, that are created without the original
10:44author's license or permission. Author noted that while in the past these products were of low
10:49quality and did not compete with official ones, today they have reached levels that rival or even
10:54surpass licensed products, further complicating the situation. That's all for today. Which of
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