Japanese YouTuber sentenced to 2 years in prison for posting the ending of visual novel Steins;Gate My Darling’s Embrace on YouTube
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
When creating content based on certain video games, one should keep legal consequences in mind. Creators of story-driven games can impose strict restrictions, and a Japanese YouTuber ran afoul of them
The story of a Japanese YouTuber who was arrested for posting a spoiler video on YouTube has come to an end; he monetized the content without permission. For example, the YouTuber showed the ending of Steins;Gate My Darling’s Embrace and also used footage from the anime Spy x Family.
The court sentenced the YouTuber to 2 years in prison and a fine of 1 million yen (approximately 6,800 dollars).
He was given a suspended sentence: if the YouTuber does not commit a crime within the next 5 years, he can remain free.
It is noted that this is the first such case in the country where a person was found guilty of breaking the law in connection with the distribution of gameplay videos.
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