proof I wasn't lying LOL.

Your kindness is enough to make me happy. I agree that not buying from them is very important. We should not give them any profit. I really want companies with no morals to go away since they ignore copyrights. Thank you🙏✨

Actually, many companies do this as if it is normal😔
Thanks for the info. It is very helpful! Since I live in Japan, I cannot do much except send an inquiry 😂 I will just wait and hope things get better.

Please make no mistake and report ONLY SHUEISHA RELATED ITEMS because including unrelated topics like TADC is POINTLESS and will not help.

Please think calmly. The person managing those inquiries is also a human being.

Never send a message fueled by anger.

You should assume there is a real person on the other side of the screen. Keep it respectful and make your intentions clear.

Unfortunately, our fanart doesn't have much legal power on its own. This approach only works because major companies are being targeted too.
Please remember to STAY CALM AND POLITE when reporting. DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE MESSAGES as it will be treated as spam.

This site also steals Shueisha’s(集英社) works. Reporting this to them could help, but PLEASE BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL.
Being aggressive or rude is counterproductive. THE BEST APPROACH IS TO CONTACT THEM CALMLY.

Sorry for making you worry. I am doing okay!
Removing a signature or watermark is supposed to be illegal in Japan, but I wonder if it is different overseas 💭
It is almost funny to think they wanted to sell it so badly that they were willing to ruin the original art😂

Exactly. I am sure that people who only act for profit do not care at all about respecting artists.

I am sorry for making you worry. I really hope that not just my own designs but all of the unauthorized merchandise will be removed from the shop.

Hi Shim-san! It is so unfortunate that we have to talk like this under these circumstances😣
Since this is an issue outside of Japan, I honestly do not think there is much I can do directly. For now, I just wanted to do what I can by raising awareness.

Thank you so much! I do not view my own situation as a huge problem, but it really worries me that other artists I know are also having their work stolen. I will do what I can within a safe range to help✨

Oh, my followers truly have the kindest and most honest hearts of anyone. I am only able to keep going with my creative work thanks to all of your support. Thank you so much.

I will do everything I can on my end and I will let you know as soon as there is any progress. Thank you again! 🙏

Oh, thank you so much! I will also keep raising awareness in this way as much as I can. I will definitely make an announcement if there are any new updates!

These kinds of shady sellers just never seem to stop. I really hope this warning will help things move in a better direction even just a little bit😣

Haha, I know, right? It is seriously unbelievable but true😂

Thank you. It is such a huge support for me that my followers are all so kind and have such warm hearts.
I just hope these warnings will lead to things moving in a better direction🙏

Thank you for always being so kind🙏✨ I just have to wait and see while hoping that the situation gets better😣

What makes me the saddest is that I had to talk with you about such a dark topic. I am so sorry Chelsea-san😭😔

No, not at all! Even if just one person becomes aware of this, it has a huge impact. Thank you so much!

I can't thank my precious followers enough for letting me know about this. I just hope things will move in a better direction even just a little bit💭

Haha, if my eyes aren't deceiving me, they actually removed my signature. It is just ridiculous

Well, there is a possibility they produce items only after receiving orders. Either way, the quickest solution is to make them go bankrupt by causing them a deficit.

The wisest thing we can do is literally to never buy anything from shops like these.
That way their printing costs will just keep piling up until they go bankrupt from the deficit.

Well, I kind of expected this would happen someday, but seeing it in person is actually pretty ridiculous!
These sellers will probably just keep changing their names and doing the same thing over and over again.

This has been a problem for years now. It is just so disappointing that it still hasn't stopped. Thank you for your concern!

Exactly, I feel the same way. It is crazy how many sellers out there just take other people's artwork and sell it as merchandise without permission like it's no big deal.

Exactly, it's such a common problem! The best defense is to simply not buy anything.
That’s all there is to it. If people stop buying, they'll end up with a deficit and be stuck. LOL

This is about all I can do, but I wanted to at least raise awareness so no one else falls victim to this unauthorized use. Thank you for your concern! Honestly, this whole situation is like a game of cat and mouse😣

I don't know how to search for them either, to be honest. In my case, a follower was kind enough to let me know💡

Thank you so much for your help🙏 I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. These unethical businesses are hiding everywhere, even in places we don't know about.
But I believe that just raising awareness can still make a difference!