However, this period of anime movie distribution for the region is under threat, and sadly, it may be the Southeast Asian anime fans themselves causing this threat.
As the number of anime movies getting shown in cinemas grow, so do people recording movies with their cellphones.
Several incidences of anime fans going live on Facebook and streaming an anime movie (like No Game, No Life Zero) have been reported across the ASEAN region.
While piracy may be the main reason for some people recording the movie inside cinemas, others just like showing off.