Netflix has just suffered one of the major data leaks in the streaming platform's history as several episodes of its upcoming anime shows and films started circulating online months ahead of its official release.
Many of the leaked shows were slated for Winter 2024, although others were still rumors and speculations before the leak.
Shounen Jump+'s "Dandadan" and the "Terminator Zero" anime adaptation suffered the most from the data leak as six to eight episodes from the shows were shared online. The shows are scheduled for release this October.
Other affected shows and films include the MAPPA remake of "Ranma ½," Season 3 of the "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World," and the "Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa" anime film.
The leaks are believed to have first circulated on the anime and Netflix forum boards in 4chan.
Anime Fans Bash Netflix for Anime Leaks
Following reports of the data leak, many anime fans are pointing the blame to Netflix for failing to prevent what could be one of the biggest data leaks in anime history.
Most of the criticisms center around Netflix's disregard for protecting its shows, especially anime, as the incident could also lead to more data breaches in the future.
As of writing, Netflix has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the recent anime leaks.
Streaming Services Suffer Major Leaks, Data Breaches
The data leak on Netflix came shortly after another data breach was reported on Disney where the hackers claimed to have stolen over 1 TB of platform data, including several employee details.
While most of the stolen data were internal communications and corporate files from its park and merchandising operations, a small portion related to its streaming services was also discovered.
The stolen data are believed to stretch all the way back to 2019. Disney claimed it had already started investigations after the breach was first detected.
