Yana Toboso Blog part 2

[kenrou]

The following text is Copied from Anime-forum.com
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15/08/2010

The following sentences are the translated message from Yana Toboso in English, and this is unofficial translation.
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About Illegal Videoclips

I don't want to lecture so much, but I want to give a comment because I receive too many messages from my fans. Is this caused because it's summer vacation now?

It's illegal to watch Black Butler and Black Butler II on the unofficial video sharing websites. (Both of Black Butler I and II are currently broadcast on Nico Nico Douga.)

And,

It is banned to read Black Butler (manga ver.) by illegal downloading or with CD-ROM except books published by Square-Enix in 2010, Japan.

I want to write a notice because I receive messages frequently from my fans even I got some before.

Some people write

"I read all of your manga with CD-ROM borrowed from my friend.^_^"
"I searched your anime on the foreign video sharing website, and I watched all of your anime."
"I became your fan when I watched 2nd season, so I watched all episodes of 1st season on the foreign video sharing website. They were very good."

like these, but these are completely illegal.

They are same as shoplifting and bilking on a restaurant bill.

If you watch or download illegally, we, creators and voice-actors, will die off because we can't earn our daily bread. This isn't a joke.

It' not ^_^.

A cold shiver ran down my spine because of moral degeneration as sending me such a message. It is as same as to send me a message like

"I like Black Butler so much, but I want to reduce your income and let you die of hunger ^_^".

I tremble with fear seriously. It's too bizarre.

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my works, but I want you to know that many people have to work to make something amusing. Haven't you understood it precisely yet?

Not only Black Butler, but manga and anime are the "works" also made by human beings. Characters in anime don't move by themselves.
The anime characters can't exist without the scenarios made by many people, the huge number of pictures painted by many animtors, and voice acted by voice-actors. Manga is same. It is created with story and pictures made by author and stuffs.

Everyone has got a right to enjoy anime and manga, but they are made by human beings like us. We can't live without eating. We need money to eat. It's a common knowledge, isn't it?

I know it is regrettable if you failed to watch the episodes or forgot to record them. I have done it before. Hey, students, especially students in elementary-schools and junior high-schools who are not allowed to work, it is very hard for you to buy DVD or BD. I know how you feel., but it can't be excuse. If you missed watching, watch it on pay websites or video rental shops. You can watch at cheap price. You can get such a pin money from you parents when you do assistance. If you are adults, of course, pay. So, if you haven't got small money, are you allowed to watch it for free? The answer is "NO".

That act is against the rule of equivalent exchange if I say like FMA. If you continue doing it, we can't make anime and manga forever. It is against the rule of equivalent exchange, so one day, entertainment business rebounds. Even if the business goes well, it might be destroyed in the near future, like "No Anime in this season". There are rules in any industries. Not just Black Butler, please spend enjoyable two-dimensional life with keeping the rules for everyone to enjoy.

Anyway, I wrote long texts. The conclusion is

NO Illegal Videos and Downloading!

Before you try to download, try to check TV to prevent from missing because they are free when they were broadcast. And, if you feel it funny or you want to watch next episodes, please buy any products including DVD, rentals, official products or CD. One is enough. Please buy the official products of anime you like. It will save the future of the work and also save the future of anime and manga industry. Please. We will do as much as possible to produce good works to entertain you.

Finally, I don't make a denial of video sharing websites. There are so many songs, dance, and videos of own making, and culture and works developed from them. if you continue watching works illegally, such a enjoyable websites might be banned. I wrote these messages because I don't hope it.

I'm sorry that this is not enjoyable article.

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Source:
http://d-6th.com/blog/2010/08/post-170.php

[Stripe]

Oh, look at those dumb people
Yana is terribly angered... And I became sad also.
I'm really sad at the moment. How she wrote these texts... Made me angry also.
Hope I'm not going to be one of them (and I will always buy her books )

[NosferatuCookie]

Woah, that really made sad And i also feel somehow guilty for downloading and stuff
But i cant really buy her books or anything here. If i could i would buy everything...
It's kinda frustrating

[Saith]

I would just buy things but the U.S. is so slow at releasing the manga (and makes it expensive-11 dollars a volume, really?). Only three volumes a year for Kuroshitsuji. No wonder people are being stupid, but they really shouldn't say it to the creator of the manga.

I just like being able to keep up with the current arc, I don't want to have to wait years to read it. If it weren't so expensive I'd buy the original Japanese manga even though I can't understand a thing. Maybe when I actually have money I will. Heck, if there was something against scanlations, I'd be happy with a quick summary of what happens in a new chapter, just to not be in the dark.

My point is I'd like to buy official things but it is taking too long. I suppose I'll have to start saving money, because I do plan on buying the anime when it comes out. Though it'll be ridiculous like usual-like 40 some dollars for part one and then another 40 for part two. But I'll buy them anyway because I know some people won't. It is frustrating though. My issue will always be how much something costs. I hope prices don't go up because people are out saying they're reading/watching things for free.

I guess I shouldn't be complaining about the slow rate the manga is coming out, because at least it is coming out where I live.

[Yukinlee]

I understand how Yana feels & thinks about the copyright issue..
Japanese, in general, are strictly in that things.
But, i hope they can understand our situations.

Let think!!

How can i see the newest espisode / chapter since there's nowhere to buy such original things in my whole country. (Tell you the true, i have to ship books / DVD from overseas..)
And the most important problem is:
How long do i have to wait for the official book to release?
I think all of you know that, up to now, Yenpress has just released Black Butler 1 and 2. (i bought already) The Black Butler 3 will be release on.. October 2010.. and you see??? it's just book 3... OMG...

I have to say that i used to be the one who download and watch and read manga, anime from free sources. That's the time when i was a student, and hadn't got enough money just to buy my school book. And it's no need to say anything at that time.

Then, when i'm getting older, i try on my best to buy the original stuffs - ofcourse.
I even dream to own Kuroshitsuji Bunko or Aizoban version (if available) someday.. despite the true that i cannot understand any word in it - since the bunko / aizoban book is wonderful stuff that i've ever seen up to now...
(I did buy a full series bunko manga which i cannot understand at all. Then i bought another understandable-version of it too.)

But... truly speaking, now, i'm still down & read the newest anime/manga from free sources, just to define which one is worth to buy. (after all, i'm not rich enough to buy whatever are justonly goodlooking. I've to balance my desire & budget)

I mean.. i am willing to pay for whatever i feel worth, whenever i'm able to pay.. and i hope that mina-san here are the same.

In my opinion, if the fans really enjoy and love a particular series, and if they're able, i believe that they'll devotedly give out great supports - both in mind and finance.
'cos THAT IS THE TRUE MEANING OF BEING A FAN.

P/S: this my original Kuro books:

[Demoiselle]

Wagh, I feel like a little kid after getting chewed out by her parents...
But don't worry, I'll read/watch illegally AND legally! I make sure my library gets every copy of BB, and I'm gonna buy the anime for my birthday next year...!
/halfguilty

[ElloBeastie]

Wagh, I feel like a little kid after getting chewed out by her parents...
But don't worry, I'll read/watch illegally AND legally! I make sure my library gets every copy of BB, and I'm gonna buy the anime for my birthday next year...!
/halfguilty

Ditto :s I would buy the manga however here in the UK it is basically impossible to find (especially here in the prim and proper home counties) so I turn to scanlations. Definitely understand why she feels so distraught about it what with the unimaginable amount of time and effort her and her team and the anime staff put into it.

[LilyJay12]

The anime isn't coming out until 2011 (and it's only part 1!). You can find information on it's release in english here: http://www.funimation.com/blackbutler/.
I will be saving up to buy it.
*Sigh
But our releases really are just TOO slow. Time to improve on my Japanese.

[saiteyaa]

I think what I'm most appalled about is that people actually contact her going "Hey, yeah, I watched/read your series on this site where it was illegally uploaded and I was able to view it for free!" How stupid do you have to be? I mean, seriously!

[LilyJay12]

I agree. That's like going up to her and saying, "Hey, I love your work and I AM RIPPING YOU OFF by not paying for it!" Ouch. I wonder how many messages she gets that are like that.
I mean, they didn't mean anything about it, but...
common sense PLEASE.