The anime and manga community on social media was shaken on Monday, March 13, 2023, when the hashtag #RIPLegend and #Samehadaku trended on Twitter. This was because many social media users who are anime and manga enthusiasts mourned the passing of the owner and founder of the Samehadaku website. Since Samehadaku was trending on Twitter, many people began to ask who the owner and founder of the site truly was. It is important to note that the site is not a legal or official platform for watching anime or manga.
Through Samehadaku’s Facebook account, the website’s extended family shared the surprising news of the passing of the site’s owner and founder. However, it is still unclear what type of illness the owner had. “The owner and founder of Samehadaku has passed away due to an illness,” the Samehadaku Facebook admin wrote. “We kindly ask our friends to forgive any wrongdoing, and may he be accepted in the hereafter. Farewell, Rest in Peace,” the post concluded.
The news of the owner’s passing came as a shock to anime and manga enthusiasts in the country. In fact, many accounts that typically provide the latest information on Japanese animation and manga also expressed their condolences. For those who are not familiar with Samehadaku, it is a website that provides various information about manga and anime, such as reviews, streaming, and downloads.
The site is often visited because it is thought to provide Indonesian subtitles for anime. However, it is important to remember that this site is not always legal and does not always follow the copyright of its official sites. Its usage may, in fact, violate copyright laws.
According to various sources, the site has been around since 2011. At first, the site contained articles and news about anime. Since it often does not follow copyright laws, it is not uncommon for the site to become a target for official providers to be blocked.
To this day, no one knows who the owner and founder of Samehadaku is, which makes the passing of the owner even more tragic. As a reminder, anime and manga enthusiasts are encouraged to watch anime through legitimate sites that guarantee the quality and legality of the series. Nowadays, there are many official sites that allow free access to the anime you want to watch, such as Muse Indonesia and Bili Bili. This is to ensure that the hard work of creators is valued and not undervalued.
In the end, the passing of the Samehadaku owner is a great loss for the anime and manga community. However, this is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and supporting the creators behind the works we love. Let us remember the legacy of Samehadaku and pay tribute to its owner and founder, who contributed to the anime and manga community in their own unique way.
