Anime’s Biggest NSFW Piracy Site Has Been Taken Down

Anime's Biggest NSFW Piracy Site Has Been Taken Down

As someone who’s been part of the anime community for years, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions about the recent takedown of Nhentai. On one hand, it’s a blow to the community, especially for those of us who found solace and entertainment in its content. On the other, I understand the need for copyright protection and the industry’s struggle against piracy.


For a long time, the anime industry has battled against pirates, not the pirate characters from shows like One Piece. In both movies and television, there’s been an ongoing issue with unauthorized sharing of content. The anime industry has suffered significantly due to this problem, as fans worldwide used to rely on piracy before official streaming services took over. Recently, one of the largest pages for adult anime piracy was taken down, causing a stir among internet users, as the industry continues its fight against such practices

Nhentai, a go-to site for NSFW anime, is no longer available online. Paperwork from California popped up this week that confirmed PCR Distributing is going after Nhentai legally. The complaint notes that PCR Distributing has sent takedown notices to Nhentai for several hentai IPs that it licenses, but those notices were ignored. The paperwork goes on to say this dispute has been going on for months behind the scenes, but its lack of progress prompted PCR Distributing to make the issue public in court.

In terms of monthly traffic, Nhentai ranks as one of the largest platforms for adult anime in the U.S., though it’s not the only one catering to this specific audience. The fanbase for such content is expanding rapidly. It’s natural to see a surge in adult anime given people’s diverse tastes. The rise of this genre can be attributed to the boom in the industry, which gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic as many gained access to new forms of media like anime. Recent reports indicate that anime is currently the fastest-growing entertainment medium among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. For adults over 18, sites like Nhentai have been a refuge for many

The Lawsuit Behind the Takedown of Nhentai

It appears that PCR Distribution, a company specializing in adult manga and doujinshi content, has filed a lawsuit against a piracy site for copyright infringement. Nhentai, a popular platform for such content, receives around 79 million visits per month, according to the lawsuit statement

The site contains a large number of hentai pieces, many of which, according to available data and assumptions, are distributed without the necessary permissions from their rightful owners

Recently, several anime piracy websites like Nhentai have been shut down, joining a long list of closed global piracy sites, including some prominent ones in North America. These platforms offered a variety of content beyond just anime. The closures provide more ammunition for licensors to file lawsuits. The industry is making a significant effort to combat piracy, yet the problem remains. It seems that as soon as one site is closed down, three new ones emerge. The shutdown of Nhentai has sparked a fresh wave in this ongoing cycle

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2024-09-05 19:12