Work

Of Otakus and Fansubs: A Critical Look at Anime Online in Light of Current Issues in Copyright law

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: The advent of digital technology and increased global connectivity has, to put it mildly, caused some ripples for the entertainment industry specifically and copyright law generally. In the aftermath, many are searching for new ways to incorporate the benefits of digital copies and the internet while minimizing the harms. To some, the anime industry and its fans offer examples of how an industry can benefit and even grow from allowing copyright infringement. This article examines the anime industry in-depth with this suggestion in mind and places the industry among current copyright policy debates, such as those suggested by Lawrence Lessig.

Source: SCRIPTed A Journal of Law Technology & Society

DOI: 10.2966/scrip.020405.514

Author: Jordan S. Hatcher

Language: English

Topic: Copyright and Intellectual Property

Subfield: Marketing

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3125937182

FWCI: 1.251

Cites:

Cited by: 32

Related to: 10