How Will the Tiktok Ban Affect Anime

06/27/24 • 51 min

On this weeks episode Agreenqueen and Bingemonster work to provide context on the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. and discuss its possible effects on the anime industry.

Overview: Recently, there has been a push in the U.S. Congress to ban TikTok due to security concerns. This ban could have significant ramifications, especially for the anime industry, which has seen substantial growth and community building through TikTok.

Reason for the Ban:
- The U.S. government is considering a ban on TikTok due to concerns about data privacy and national security.
- Key resources:
TikTok's Response:
- TikTok has opened a transparency center in Los Angeles to showcase its content moderation and algorithm processes.
- They plan to partner with Oracle Corporation to store U.S. user data and conduct third-party audits to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology company.

A ban on TikTok could significantly affect the anime industry in various ways:

Revival of Anime Fandom:
- TikTok has played a crucial role in bringing a new generation of fans to anime, especially during the pandemic.
- According to CBR:
Community Building:
- TikTok has helped anime fans connect and build communities, which was challenging before due to anime being a niche fandom.
Impact on Small Businesses:
- Many small businesses centered around anime rely on TikTok for visibility and sales.
- TikTok generates $15 billion for small businesses, providing significant returns on investment through organic and paid advertising.
- A ban could affect the broader economy, leading to economic downturns and job losses in the creator and digital marketing sectors.
- Forbes Article
Support for Anime Industry Development:
- TikTok collaborates with the Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association (NAFCA) to support industry revitalization.
- Initiatives include distributing anime creation lessons, providing financial aid, and developing an “Animator Skills Test” to standardize industry expertise.
- Anime Corner Article

The potential TikTok ban in the U.S. poses a significant threat to the anime industry. It could disrupt the growth and engagement that TikTok has facilitated, affecting fans, businesses, and industry development. The anime community and stakeholders must consider alternative strategies to sustain the momentum built through this platform.

Understanding the U.S. Government's Motive for Banning TikTokPotential Impact on the Anime IndustryConclusion

On this weeks episode Agreenqueen and Bingemonster work to provide context on the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. and discuss its possible effects on the anime industry.

Reason for the Ban:
- The U.S. government is considering a ban on TikTok due to concerns about data privacy and national security.
- Key resources:
TikTok's Response:
- TikTok has opened a transparency center in Los Angeles to showcase its content moderation and algorithm processes.
- They plan to partner with Oracle Corporation to store U.S. user data and conduct third-party audits to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology company.

A ban on TikTok could significantly affect the anime industry in various ways:

Revival of Anime Fandom:
- TikTok has played a crucial role in bringing a new generation of fans to anime, especially during the pandemic.
- According to CBR:
Community Building:
- TikTok has helped anime fans connect and build communities, which was challenging before due to anime being a niche fandom.
Impact on Small Businesses:
- Many small businesses centered around anime rely on TikTok for visibility and sales.
- TikTok generates $15 billion for small businesses, providing significant returns on investment through organic and paid advertising.
- A ban could affect the broader economy, leading to economic downturns and job losses in the creator and digital marketing sectors.
- Forbes Article
Support for Anime Industry Development:
- TikTok collaborates with the Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association (NAFCA) to support industry revitalization.
- Initiatives include distributing anime creation lessons, providing financial aid, and developing an “Animator Skills Test” to standardize industry expertise.
- Anime Corner Article

Understanding the U.S. Government's Motive for Banning TikTokPotential Impact on the Anime IndustryConclusion

Previous Episode

American Manga Awards and More News

Today we have lots of news to touch on - make sure to stay till the end to hear about an exclusive anime event bingemonster & agreenqueen will be attending this year!

American Manga Awards

Presented by: LeftField Media, the creators and organizers of Anime NYC, and [Japan Society](https://japansociety.org/), a leading non-profit organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, language, business, and society with audiences in New York and worldwide since 1907.

Categories:

Mangaka Hall of Fame

Manga Publishing Hall of Fame

Best New Manga

Best Continuing Manga Series

Best New Edition of Classic Manga (before 2004)

Best Translation

Best Lettering

Best Publication Design (including cover page and outer design)

Judges:

Pre-selected industry professionals including manga translators, designers, editors, librarians, and authors.

Additional qualified individuals can apply to be judges.

Award Process:

Submission: Publishers submit their manga for consideration, with a limit of up to three titles per category.

Judging: Judges review all submissions and announce winners the night before AnimeNYC, on August 22nd, at an invite-only event.

North Korea Involved in Anime Production

Context:

The producers of *Dahlia in Bloom*, an upcoming isekai romance anime, released a statement addressing a report that North Korean animation studio SEK Studio/April 26 Animation Studio worked on the series.

What Happened:

Initially, Typhoon Graphics (*Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion*) was commissioned to produce the anime.

Typhoon Graphics outsourced parts to Chinese production companies.

One Chinese company allegedly outsourced work to a North Korean studio.

Following the allegations, the producers requested a list of all animation studios involved.

One Chinese studio refused to comply with the audit.

The production committee concluded there might be North Korean involvement and decided to re-produce all relevant parts with domestic staff before broadcasting.

Industry Insight:

The anime industry heavily relies on outsourcing and freelance work, with only 47.3% of [animators in Japan being permanent/in-house employees](https://www.cbr.com/anime-kingdom-director-why-no-stable-job-reveal/), according to a JAniCA survey.

Jujutsu Kaisen Enters Temporary Hiatus Over Serious Author Health Concerns

Context:

Several other popular manga series have faced similar issues, including:

Hunter X Hunter

Tower of God

Hellsing (Prequel)

Vagabond

Attack on Titan Musical

Event Details:

Dates: October 11th-13th

Location: NYC Center

Note: This is the only show in the US, with no tickets available for other cities.