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sakurasuki
That doesn't mean, those reader would willing to pay that amount. If there's price tag they would avoid that content. So far Japanese publishers just don't have any attempt to make it affordable and accessible.
Hiro
unconvinced and no regrets for piracy and destroying countless creators and authors to earn a honest living. Now there is a man who is unrepentant and still doesn’t understand what he done isn’t right.
Quo Primum
Three big things to remember about living in Japan:
First, don't wear shoes in the house.
Second, don't be involved in drugs. They don't tolerate it, as well they shouldn't.
And last but not least, don't mess with anyone's manga. It's almost like a state religion here.
dagon
Who are the actual thieves of the livelihoods of manga artists has been very apparent for quite a while.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/business/japan-anime.html
Funny how the J-courts will not address that.
TokyoLiving
Excellent, well done..
TokyoLiving
Well said..
And this is why I love my Japan..
bogva
Now they have to go and sue all HardOff and second hand book shops for the kids are reading manga there without buying. And the resell price is lower on top of that.
Not saying hosting pirate site is harmless - they should make example of him I agree. But the sum asked is unrealistic.
koiwaicoffee
And these publishers will use that money to pay a decent wage to their manga artists, right?
CarlosTakanakana
Aren't there plenty of legal ways to read manga for free? The library? And very cheap alternatives... Onsen, manga cafes. What about second hand book shops. People are always going to go for the easiest and cheapest option to get their media. The smart thing to do would have been to acquire the site and start offering a subscription service.
SaikoPhysco
When it is someone stealing from "big business" in Japan they levy sizeable fines but when it is a person suing "big business" the numbers are paltry. So there is no major reason for "big business" to worry about the people since they are not equally represented.