is it illegal to print manga from manga scans websites?

Question

I printed Kakashi Gaiden off a website is that illegal?

Answer 1

Technically, yes
- Technically the websites can't have it up without permission from the artists and authors.
- Therefore technically downloading that image is illegal.
- Therefore technically printing that image is illegal.

But, in reality what are they going to do about it?
As long as you don't try to use the work as your own or otherwise publish it, as long as you limit the copies to your own personal use then you can get a way with it and the authors won't care (that much).

However, just like downloading music your are downloading someone else's art work and unless you paid for it it is illegal.

Answer 2

Well it is kind of illegal reading them because your suporting the uploader by reading the scans but like Hikari said, Japanese law can not affect someone that's uploading manga scans somewhere else. Plus sometimes people scan Manga that's never been translated or no longer published in a certain language which is consided alright and encourages Publishers to publish the Manga if there is demand, but this is only in some cases. I just buy them because if though I spent like over $2000 on Manga, I can show off my Otakuness.

Answer 3

no way, it's completely legit (kakaski gets his sharingan eye from his best friend obito, which helps him complete the chidori so he can save rin from the iwagakure ninja, and they destroy the birdge is the basic ending to it.).

Answer 4

if its for personal use there is no problem, if you plan to sell or distribute it then its illegal.

Answer 5

who cares...its not like your using it or making money from it so who gives a hoot

Answer 6

Oops...the fairy tale police are taking you to jail!!!