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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.
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…
China: "World's largest" manga piracy site shuttered
In November 2025, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau of China searched the residence of a man living in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on suspicion of copyright infringement. The suspect is alleged to have operated what the China Overseas Development Association (CODA) called “the world’s largest” manga piracy site, BATO.TO (plus approximately 60 related sites), […]
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