Content Overseas Distribution Association
コンテンツ海外流通促進機構 | |
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| Formation | August 2002 |
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| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Website | coda-cj |
The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA)[a] is a Japanese trade association based in Tokyo.[1] It was established in August 2002 as a voluntary organization,[2] with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs, for international distribution of Japanese content (frequently anime and manga) and taking countermeasures against piracy.[3] In 2009, it was registered as a general incorporated association.[2]
In 2013, CODA merged with Anti-Counterfeiting Association (ACA), in order to strengthen their capability for copyright protection and offer comprehensive measures against copyright infringement in Japan as well as overseas.[4]
In 2022, CODA established the International Anti-Piracy Organization (IAPO),[5] with associating 32 members,[5] the Motion Picture Association, and Copyright Society of China within approximately 450 members.[6]
Content Japan mark
[edit]Content Japan (or CJ Mark) was created in 2005 by the Anti-Counterfeiting Association,[7] it can be seen on packages in music, videos and other media.[8]
Members
[edit]As of 2025,[update] there are 36 companies, 11 organizations and 10 supporting members.[9]
- Aniplex
- Bandai
- Bandai Namco Filmworks
- Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association
- Cygames
- Fuji Television
- Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures
- Kadokawa Corporation
- King Records
- Kodansha
- NHK
- Nikkatsu
- Nippon Animation
- Nippon Television
- Pony Canyon
- Recording Industry Association of Japan
- Shochiku
- Shogakukan
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Shueisha
- Sony Music Entertainment Japan
- Square Enix
- Starto Entertainment
- Studio Ghibli
- Tezuka Productions
- TBS Television
- TMS Entertainment
- Toei Animation
- Toei Company
- Toho
- Tsuburaya Productions
- TV Asahi
- TV Tokyo
- Universal Music Japan
- Wowow
- Yoshimoto Kogyo
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
See also
[edit]- Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, a similar anti-piracy organization for films and TV series
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Davidson, Danica (21 April 2023). "Piracy Is Costing Manga and Anime Creators HOW MUCH?". Otaku USA. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Specific Aspects of Copyright and Related Rights Protection on the Internet" (PDF), Workshop on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Content Trade, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, 20–21 April 2021
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Operation Anime: The Global Crackdown on Pirated Japanese Entertainment". Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "What is CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association)?". Manga Planet Blog. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ a b Iwasawa, Akinobu (1 January 2022). "Anime industry launches global fight against piracy". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Japan's CODA, Companies From 12 Other Countries to Form International Anti-Piracy Organization Focusing on Manga, Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ Tatsumi, Yoda (2005). "Content Development by a Cross-Industry Organization" (PDF). Japan Spotlight.
- ^ "Trademark Operations". CODA. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Members". CODA. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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External links
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