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Hyakko Makers to Sue Hyakko Haters?

Can you sue someone because your own show isn't good enough?

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Talk about a weird report-- no one will be surprised that it comes from Sankaku Complex, I'm sure. Artefact claims that the makers of Hyakko, a so-so anime adaptation of a web comic that's been airing in October, are planning to sue fans or a fan who has repeatedly referred to the show as “crap” and “rubbish” on message boards. For slander.


...Well, I guess from a purely literal standpoint, no, Hyakko isn't actually poop or stuff from a garbage can. But the whole thing still sounds a little weird to me. Apparently the makers feel that this person (or these people) are on a campaign specifically to malign the show and destroy any shot it might have had at popularity.


Very weird.

OkazukiIchigoon Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.
This is just ridiculous. So no one has a right to have a opinion on this show? Are we living in a dictatorship or something?
giaon Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.
Well, considering that this involves people in Japan, I'd say WE aren't living anywhere, since neither of us lives in Japan. It will be interesting to see if anything actually comes of this.
MorpheusDreamweaveron Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:16 p.m.
I'm pretty curious how this turns out, too. I have no idea how the Japanese legal system deals with libel and slander.
It definitely seems like an odd move, though.
darkcyderon Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:56 p.m.
What's with this "so-so" talk? Hyakko is amazing. Suing fans might be a little much though >_> Though can't really call them "fans" per-say....
Zeouterlimitson Jan. 8, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
As one not involved I can laugh at this.
  I'm far too detached from such madness.
giaon Jan. 8, 2009 at 4:44 p.m.
darkcyder: I enjoyed the first ep okay, but not enough to keep up on it.
darkcyderon Jan. 8, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.
Hyakko got much better after the first episode once they started introducing more characters and weren't just "oh, I'm lost, let's wander......"
Kuroon Jan. 8, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.
LOL NO OPINIONS PLZ
CalAggieon Jan. 8, 2009 at 11:21 p.m.
Let me see if I can remember what I learned in that one business law class...

1. This would technically be libel and not slander as it is written and not spoken, unless message board postings are considered fleeting speech - which they likely are.

2. The staff would lose this case if they actually brought such a suit under American law but I believe Japan doesn't have the same sort of anti-libel protections of criticisms under free speech as many Western countries do. Still, they would have to prove those comments made a noticeable negative impact on their sales (the first DVD will be released on 1/23) or the studio's reputation, either of which would need to be measurable if they were to somehow seek financial damages. I think it's a poor move that gives the studio negative press and little positive benefit.

By the way, I found Hyakko to be funny (have only seen 4 episodes).
Black_Roseon Jan. 8, 2009 at 11:33 p.m.
Pathetic
HeeroYuyon Jan. 9, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.
Heh, this is so ridiculous... it's occasional small things like this that remind me why I'm still happy on this side of the pond. *proceeds to sing "America! F*** YEAH!"*
dagason Sept. 21, 2009 at 6:12 p.m.
@darkcyder said:
" Hyakko got much better after the first episode once they started introducing more characters and weren't just "oh, I'm lost, let's wander......" "
Indeed. It started out so-so, but it turned out to be a great anime. I liked it very much, it was fun and reminded me a bit of the Persona games (guess because of the school setting). I was going to make a forum thread asking if anyone knew a good similar anime, but maybe I can do it here even though this thread is old?

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