Feb 11 • 4-6 min

MY HERO ACADEMIA
Shueisha Takes Stand Against Manga Leaks: Authors' Rights Protected

Shueisha issued a statement on February 5, 2024, addressing recent arrests related to manga leaks. The suspects were apprehended for violating the Copyright Act by distributing early scans of Weekly Shonen Jump online without permission. Shueisha emphasized the seriousness of this issue, stating that it deprives readers of the enjoyment of the official release and distresses the authors. They assured their commitment to protecting authors' rights and ensuring readers can enjoy manga appropriately.
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DEMON SLAYER
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Hashira Training Arc

The one-hour first episode of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc premiered at #1 in Japan, selling 443,700 tickets for 646,790,467 yen (about US$4.35 million) in its opening weekend.
World Tour preview screenings:

North American premiere: Feb 23 in various formats, including IMAX. The Hashira Training Arc anime arrives in spring.

• Tokyo: Feb 2-3

• New York: Feb 10

• Seoul: Feb 11

• Berlin: Feb 13

• Mexico City, Singapore: Feb 17

• Jakarta: Feb 18

• São Paulo: Feb 19

• Paris, Taipei: Feb 24

• London, Hong Kong: Feb 25

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NO LONGER ALLOWED IN ANOTHER WORLD
Kadokawa Unveils Promotional Video for 'No Longer Allowed In Another World' Anime!

Kadokawa released the first full promotional video for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's 'No Longer Allowed In Another World' manga. The video introduces the main cast, staff, and reveals a premiere date set for July 2024. Hiroshi Kamiya voices Sensei (Osamu Dazai), a literary genius transported to another world after an encounter with Truck-kun.

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JOBLESS REINCARNATION
Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 Trailer Drops with Official Release Date!

Toho Animation unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for the second part of Jobless Reincarnation's second season, stirring excitement for its upcoming release. While primarily a recap of part 1, it builds anticipation for what's to come, especially as it approaches the adaptation of a standout arc. Set to premiere on April 7, 2024, amidst a bustling spring anime season, fans eagerly await the continuation of this acclaimed series.

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SPY X FAMILY
SPY×FAMILY Code: White Anime Film to Screen in North America from April 19!

Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll announced that the SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime film will hit North American screens on April 19. The screenings will include both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub. Originally released in Japan on December 22, the film debuted with impressive numbers, selling 866,000 tickets and earning 1.224 billion yen (about US$8.61 million) in its first three days. As of Monday, it has sold a total of 4.23 million tickets, accumulating 5,698,463,520 yen (about US$38.35 million).

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FUNIMATION & CRYUNCHROLL
Funimation App to Close April 2, Accounts Merge with Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll announced the closure of the Funimation app on April 2, as part of ongoing consolidation efforts. Subscribers can merge their accounts seamlessly with Crunchyroll, retaining watch history and queue. While content migration has been ongoing since spring 2022, some titles remain. Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T was finalized on August 9, 2021, for US$1.175 billion in cash. Funimation's home video releases are now under Crunchyroll.

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FUNIMATION
Consolidation in Media: Loss of Digital Ownership and Price Hikes

The closure of Funimation, absorbed by Sony-owned Crunchyroll, highlights issues with consolidation in media. Customers who bought content on Funimation won't see it transfer to Crunchyroll, losing their purchases. Crunchyroll's response doesn't promise a solution, urging users to start over with their service. Additionally, the annual price is increasing to $100, citing running costs and competition after eliminating a major rival. This underscores concerns about losing digital ownership amid industry consolidation.

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