Netflix And Crunchyroll Deeply Affected By Terminator and Arcane Leaks

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As a seasoned anime enthusiast who has weathered countless storms of leaks and delays, I must say that this latest incident involving Arcane Season 2 and other anticipated titles is nothing short of disheartening. While it’s comforting to see Netflix taking action against the leak, I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu – it seems like we’ve been down this road before.

Recently, there was a significant unauthorized disclosure of upcoming anime titles. This incident happened because of a security issue at a production company collaborating with prominent streaming services. The breach exposed several eagerly awaited and yet-to-be-released shows scheduled to debut on Netflix in the near future. Prominent titles like seasons two of Arcane, Terminator: Zero, Dandadan, and Ranma 1/2 had full episodes appear online.

Netflix has announced they will be taking strong measures to address the recent leak, following a period of quietness that had some viewers worried they wouldn’t act on the matter. However, Netflix’s statement to The Wrap reassured many who were concerned about the situation.

As a cinephile, I regret to share some unfortunate news. One of the partners we collaborate with during post-production has encountered a breach, resulting in clips from various films of ours being made public. Rest assured, our team is swiftly responding and working tirelessly to have these leaked footage removed.

Crunchyroll and Iyuno Have Also Issued A Response

The leak has not only impacted Netflix but also other streaming services, including Crunchyroll – a significant player in anime streaming. For instance, the premiere episode of the popular isekai anime “Re: Zero” was leaked on Crunchyroll, upsetting fans who were eagerly anticipating the new season. This incident has raised concerns as it potentially exposes shows like “Heartstopper Season 3”, “Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld”, films such as “Plankton: The Movie” and “Spellbound” to similar vulnerabilities. Crunchyroll has acknowledged the issue and announced they are investigating to trace the origin of this leak.

Based on reports, the company identified as the post-production partner is Iyuno, a global technology and localization firm in the entertainment industry. On August 9th, Iyuno published an “Update on Security Incident” on their website, explaining that the issue stemmed from some unauthorized access to confidential data. They acknowledge the gravity of the situation and are taking necessary measures to resolve it.

“Recently, Iyuno discovered an incident where sensitive data was accessed without authorization. Safeguarding our clients’ confidentiality and securing their content is our utmost concern. We’re currently investigating this security violation to minimize any potential harm and find those responsible. As we have more developments or significant updates, we will provide additional information.”

Iyuno’s update coincides with Netflix’s statement to The Wrap, but it’s uncertain if Netflix can mitigate the situation effectively. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with passionate responses from fans, particularly animators on X platform, who express frustration and feel disrespected. Some users are even advocating for Netflix to release upcoming anime episodes ahead of schedule as a response. Due to unmarked spoilers on social media platforms, die-hard fans are trying to steer clear of them temporarily to prevent exposure to significant plot points.

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2024-08-10 19:02