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An impressive first has happened in Japanese copyright law: the arrest of three spoiler and transcription site operators, thanks to the cooperation of Kadokawa Corporation, Toho Co., Ltd., and Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA). The arrest was announced by Kadokawa Group and CODA’s press release. The offending group in question was investigated following the upload of OVERLORD season 3, the rights held by Kadokawa. This arrest was the first of its kind and a telling development of Japanese copyright law enforcement.
As confirmed in the press release, the OVERLORD content uploaded included transcriptions of “detailed content of the entire story” and characters, dialogue, and scene developments while reaping the advertising revenue. Thanks to the cooperation of Miyagi Prefectural Police and Tome Police Station, these men were arrested after confirming they conspired, despite the violation of copyright law, to generate a profit. All in the interest of protecting the dissemination of culture, this signals how serious this offense is according to the Copyright Act and how effectively CODA coordinated these measures.
Overlord follows a salaryman who, after being trapped in a virtual reality game, assumes the role of an all-powerful skeletal overlord. As he navigates this new world filled with magic and mythical creatures, he seeks to understand the game’s mysteries and conquer its challenges. The series blends elements of fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of power and identity.
- Cast
- Satoshi Hino , Chris Guerrero , Yumi Hara
- Release Date
- July 7, 2015
- Seasons
- 4
Sources: Kadokawa Group, CODA
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