Cosplay and Copyright: Why aren't cosplayers arrested?

Why aren’t cosplayers arrested for copyright infringement? 🤔🎭
Cosplay — dressing up and performing as anime, manga, or video game characters — seems like it should violate copyright laws… but in practice, it usually doesn’t. In this video, we break down the legal reasons why cosplayers rarely face legal action, even when they replicate copyrighted designs, while AI-generated images are now facing bans and even arrests in Japan.

We’ll explore:
⚖️ How Japanese copyright law treats cosplay as a cultural phenomenon.
🇺🇸 The differences between U.S. and European copyright systems regarding fan art and performances.
💡 Why AI art is being punished more severely than cosplay — and what this means for creators.
🎎 Real-world examples of lawsuits, new regulations, and statements from Japanese authorities.

If you love anime, cosplay, or just want to understand the gray area between creativity and copyright, this video dives deep into the topic.

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