Anime Piracy: The Pros and Cons (and Risks)

The dark side of the fandom. Why do people pirate, and is it ever justified?

Anime piracy is a controversial topic. Let's look at it objectively.

The Pros (Why People Do It)

• Accessibility: Some shows are not licensed in certain countries.
• Quality: Fan-subs can sometimes be better than official subs (better typesetting, translation notes).
• Cost: It's free.

The Cons (Why You Shouldn't)

• Malware: Pirate sites are riddled with viruses and pop-ups.
• The Industry: As mentioned before, it hurts the creators.
• Quality: Official streams are 1080p and reliable. Pirate streams often buffer or get taken down.

Conclusion

If you can afford it and it's available in your region, please support the official release.