However, one anime franchise is putting its foot down, and it’s Love Live! The doujinshi industry in Japan is huge, with several events, shops, online shops, and even arcades selling fan-made and unlicensed merchandise.
The website asks people to stop making these Love Live! doujin merchandise, as these infringe copyright laws.
The interpretation for the ban has been divided, with some fans speculating that the ban is only for Love Live doujin merchandise like key chains, button pins, dakimakura, etc., and do not include the doujin manga.
It then asks people to not buy these illegal goods, and also thanks them for supporting Love Live! However, the announcement did not reveal anything about banning doujin manga and books.