[English Translation] KADOKAWA Announces Groundbreaking Policy Allowing YouTube Use of Anime Clips and Commentary

KADOKAWA Corporation has officially announced a groundbreaking policy allowing the secondary use of four new anime titles, which began airing in July 2025, on YouTube. This includes permission for content such as clip compilations, analysis videos, and theory discussions. Such a public declaration is highly unusual in the anime industry and marks a significant step forward. It’s likely that more content holders will follow suit in the near future.

[Article] KADOKAWA Allows YouTube Clips for Four New Anime with Guidelines

While the guidelines for each title are largely similar, one notable exception is “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT,” which limits the use of main episode footage to within two minutes. For the other titles, the limit is set at four minutes.

According to KADOKAWA’s official announcement, English-language videos are also allowed. A review of the guidelines confirms that all content is subject to Japanese law and interpreted in accordance with it, suggesting that international use is also permitted.

In recent years, anime clip compilations and fan analysis videos have become increasingly widespread online, making enforcement difficult. On the other hand, despite their technical illegality, these types of secondary content have helped increase exposure and popularity for anime titles—a complex reality from the creators’ perspective.

This article includes English translations of the official guidelines for each of the four anime titles, and we hope they will be a helpful reference for readers.

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT

[English translation] New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Secondary Use Guidelines

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4

[English translation] The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 with GARTERBELT Secondary Use Guidelines

Detectives These Days Are Crazy!

[English translation] Detectives These Days Are Crazy! with GARTERBELT Secondary Use Guidelines

See You Tomorrow at the Food Court

[English translation] See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Secondary Use Guidelines

Source : ORICON NEWS