On tonight’s show… DJ Ranma S hits us with a Hot Take on cosplay and what’s going on with Japanese copyright laws. Plus, five anime films are eligible for Academy Awards, did your favorite make the list? Also, Otakon reaches out to the fans for help, Toei Animation refuses to refuses labor negotiations with LGBT union member, and Fruits Basket gets ready for it’s […]
Posts Tagged ‘copyright laws’
Japanese Government Supports Making Overseas Copyright Cosplay Rules
January 25th, 2021 Rose Rappaport
Is there a copyright fee for dressing as your favorite anime or video game character? The government is looking into making rules for overseas cosplayers to prevent copyright problems. If it gets support, a copyright law may be helpful in clearing up copyright ambiguities. It may be part of the Cool Japan strategy to sell […]
Episode 396 : Damn Groundhog Lied.
March 8th, 2019 DJ Ranma S
On tonight’s show… Celebrities weigh in on the term ‘Comic Con’, brand new Pokémon games, new Captain Harlock manga, and a new Detective Conan smartphone game! Funimation adds tiering options to its service, and it’s not bad! An animation prep school helps the industry, Japan Cartoonist Association responds to new copyright laws, voice actor idol group celebrates 10 years, and an anime song […]