Wataru Takeuchi, a 39‑year‑old Japanese website owner, was convicted after posting exhaustive spoilers of Godzilla Minus One and Overlord III. His posts included thousands of characters of text, dialogue, and screenshots, effectively recreating the films and allowing readers to skip the theater. The Tokyo District Court sentenced him to 18 months in prison, suspended for four years, and fined him about $6,300. Prosecutors revealed he earned over 38 million yen in ad revenue in 2023, turning spoilers into a business. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), backed by Toho and Kadokawa, spearheaded the case, signaling tougher action against spoiler sites.
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