MOVIE NEWS – This week, several highly anticipated anime titles were leaked online following a security breach at a post-production partner working with major streaming services. Among the leaked content were unreleased episodes from Netflix’s upcoming lineup, including the second season of Arcane, Terminator: Zero, Dandadan, and Ranma 1⁄2.

After two days of silence, Netflix has finally spoken out, stating that it will be “aggressively taking action” to address the leak. The statement, delivered by a Netflix spokesperson to The Wrap, reassured fans who were concerned that the company might not respond adequately to the breach.

“One of our post-production partners was compromised, leading to the unfortunate leak of footage from several of our titles. Our team is aggressively working to have it removed.”

Crunchyroll and Iyuno Also Respond

The leak impacted not just Netflix, but also other streaming platforms. Crunchyroll, a key player in anime streaming, saw the premiere episode of the new Re: Zero season leaked, causing a significant stir among fans. Other affected titles include Heartstopper Season 3, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, and movies like Plankton: The Movie and Spellbound. In an official statement, Crunchyroll emphasized its awareness of the situation and announced an investigation to trace the leak’s source.

Iyuno, the post-production partner at the center of this breach, acknowledged the incident on its website with a “Security Incident Update” issued on August 9. The update mentioned the “unauthorized access to confidential materials” and assured that they are taking measures to address the issue.

“Iyuno is aware of a recent security breach involving unauthorized access to confidential content. Our top priority is protecting our clients’ confidentiality and securing their content. We are actively investigating this breach to mitigate potential risks and identify those responsible. We will issue further statements as more information becomes available.”

While both Netflix and Iyuno have made public statements, the extent to which they can contain the damage remains uncertain. Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with reactions, with many animators expressing frustration and disrespect on platforms like X. A small number of users are even suggesting that Netflix should release the leaked anime episodes earlier than planned to counteract the leak. As social media is rife with unmarked spoilers, dedicated fans are advised to steer clear to avoid unwanted plot reveals.

Source: MovieWeb