Piracy is being cracked down on as of late, and Reaper Scans has become the latest target. On May 9, they announced that they are shutting down after legal action was taken against them by Kakao Entertainment, the parent company of Tapas.
Reaper Scans said the following:
After receiving a Cease and Desist from Kakao Entertainment, we have decided to permanently shut down Reaper Scans and stop any and all distribution of unauthorized fan translations. Our final, heartfelt request is for you to continue supporting the creators you love by reading official translations on platforms like Tapas, WEBTOON, Wuxiaworld, Manta, Toomics, Lezhin, and Wattpad. If there is a series you adore that isn’t yet available in English, we encourage you to reach out directly to publishers.
Established in 2019, Reaper Scans offered unauthorized translations of web novels and webtoons. The site had around 10 million monthly visits, making it one of the most influential pirate sites in the world.
Source: AnimeNewsNetwork
