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One of the biggest manga piracy networks has been shut down
Japan's anti-piracy coalition says that one of the world's largest manga piracy networks has been shut down following a coordinated investigation between Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) announced the arrest of an individual on suspicion of copyright infringement on November 19th, who "has admitted to operating" Bato.to and approximately 60 related sites, such as xbato.com and mang…
BATO.TO, the world's largest collection of manga piracy websites, was shut down by mid-January following a crackdown by Chinese authorities. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), a general incorporated association made up of Japanese publishers and other organizations, announced this on the 29th.
Yop, friends! Bad news for Japanese readers who had their little habits on Bato.to. The site, the real institution of the scantrad manga, was put offline and this time, it's not a simple maintenance that went wrong or a server that caught fire (although it happens more often than we think ^^). No, it's the CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association), i.e. the Japanese anti-piracy agency, which in collaboration with the Chinese authorities, …
Bato.to Website Costs Manga Industry 5.2 Billion USD; Gets Shut Down Following Operator’s Arrest
The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) revealed on Jan 29, 2025 that the Bato.to network, recognized as the world’s largest manga piracy ecosystem, had officially shut down following a coordinated investigation between Japanese manga publishers and China. The investigation ultimately led to the Nov 19, 2025 arrest of the platform’s primary operator by the Shanghai Public Security Bureau. Japanese publishers, including Kadokawa, Kod…
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