"Reach sites" are illegal sites that contain links to pirated sites where movies and manga have been uploaded without permission. The largest reach site for Japan, "13DL", was closed.
It is believed that the closure of large-scale sites this time was due to the identification work of the operators. However, in many cases, the operation base of the reach site is located overseas, and the cat-and-mouse game with the publisher who owns the copyright continues. "A very big achievement," says deputy general manager of Shueisha's editorial and general affairs department.