JANUARY 26, 2021|TRENDS & CULTURE
How the Japanese Government Might Change Cosplay Forever
The image of a cosplay character has become a distinctly Japanese export now copied around the world, but there are concerns that this popular and profitable activity might soon be subject to more restrictive copyright laws. No one knows exactly what this means, but it has raised the question of what constitutes fandom versus what is a profession.
Fanfic, cosplay, fan communities and content creators should all be watching this debate in Japan closely for the implications it might hold for all of us.
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