Bandai to Fansubbers: DO NOT TOUCH
August 23rd, 2006 at 4:35 pm (Anime, Articles)
Bandai: Do Not Fansub Ghost in the Shell Film - Anime News Network
I’m not sure if this is the first time distributors of anime and other forms of media have been sending warning messages towards fansubbers, but… oh wait, Media Factory has already.
Anyway, the world of fansubbers are sure to be abuzz of this latest piece of information. I just know it.
As for me, I’m not affected by it any other way. I don’t know about the fansubbers, though.
Will a forewarning work? Alvin and Calaggie seem to disagree.
They sure are serious, though.
“Fansubs, even those not sold for profit, are harmful to our properties and industry overall and we will be watching closely to make sure our rights regarding SSS are not infringed,” said Ken Iyadomi, President of Bandai Entertainment Inc. “We are prepared to take legal action against fansubbers and illegal download and other distribution sites if this notice is ignored,” he added.
Hinano said,
August 24, 2006 at 7:21 am
I have no doubt that they’ll be bitching about this at every anime convention they attend
Ronin said,
August 24, 2006 at 12:34 pm
I kind of agree with you there.