Hello everyone,
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.
Six years ago, when we first started Reaper Scans, our goal was straightforward: We wanted to bring amazing stories from East Asian comics and novels to fans who otherwise wouldn't have access to them. When we first began, many series we translated simply were not available to English readers. It was entirely up in the air if a series would even get an official English release, and when it did, it took months if not years for the official version to catch up.
Throughout these years, we have seen tremendous changes in the industry. Webtoons and webnovels have exploded in popularity worldwide, which means fans now often have immediate or near-immediate access to official English translations. What once felt nearly impossible to obtain is now easily available, making the purpose of our original mission largely fulfilled. Looking back, we're incredibly proud and humbled by the amazing community that has formed around Reaper Scans. We've shared so many wonderful moments together. Your enthusiasm, comments, and continuous support meant the world to us, and it's something we will forever cherish.
We genuinely want to thank each and every one of you who have supported us, cheered us on, and shared your love of stories with us. We are deeply sorry for any sadness or inconvenience that this news might bring, and we truly wish we could have continued sharing more stories with you.
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.
While it's difficult to say goodbye, we sincerely hope our translations brought joy, laughter, excitement, and comfort to your daily lives over the past six years. You have made this journey unforgettable, and we hope you carry forward the same passion for storytelling that connected us in the first place. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being an irreplaceable part of our story and a significant portion of each of our lives. We'll miss you dearly and wish each of you happiness, success, and many more amazing adventures ahead.
With deepest gratitude,
Team Reaper Scans
Someone's never read Nihonkoku Shoukan. That is pure JSDF propaganda.