Despite threats, they will continue the Berserk fan-anime

Despite Hakusensha's recent statement, which noted that Studio Eclypse's "Berserk: The Black Swordsman" fan project constitutes a copyright violation, the studio has announced that it will continue with the project, albeit with some changes. This stance has generated growing concern among fans and critics of the industry, as the production lacks official approval and has been questioned for its practices.

In a post on Twitter, Studio Eclypse claimed not to have received "any kind of formal cease and desist order, deletion request, or letter asking us to halt the project." In addition, they stated that they are trying to establish communication with the holders of the rights to 'Berserk' and mentioned a "large company in the industry" that would be supporting them in their goal of adapting the 'Black Swordsman' arc. They even plan to become an official studio next year, and are already preparing pre-production materials and animation tests to present to intellectual property holders.

Hakusensha's reaction last month was blunt, as he pointed the finger directly at Studio Eclypse for working on a 'Berserk' anime without the necessary clearance, something rarely seen in the industry when it comes to fan projects. While fan projects are not a novelty within the 'Berserk' community, Studio Eclypse has been criticized for abandoning its initial stance of not profiting from the project, especially after they began funding it through Patreon. Although they have voluntarily removed their Patreon and related videos "as a sign of respect and good faith," the damage has already been done, and many view the studio's intentions with distrust.

Such unauthorized projects not only violate copyright, but also raise ethical questions about the exploitation of a work that belongs to its original creators. While Studio Eclypse has encouraged fans to support the official posts, the fact that they are going ahead with a project of this magnitude without Hakusensha's formal permission is concerning.

In addition, Studio Eclypse faces additional controversies with its 'AOT Requiem' project, which aims to offer an alternative ending to the "Attack on Titan" manga. This project, also made by fans, has generated divided opinions, and although Studio Eclypse promised to release the first and only episode before the end of the year, the lack of clarity on copyright and the impact of unofficial projects remains a sensitive issue within the community.

Source: Twitter