Navigating Copyright: Can You Use Kiki's Delivery Service Characters in Your Wind Orchestra Concert?

Navigating Copyright: Can You Use Kiki’s Delivery Service Characters in Your Wind Orchestra Concert?

Reader’s Question:
I’m a member of a wind orchestra, and we have an upcoming concert. I want to know if it’s okay to use characters from “Kiki’s Delivery Service” on a sign for our section introductions. The venue prohibits photography and recording, and admission is free. Which of the following applies?

Why Do Hirata Airi's Children Resemble Nagatomo More Than Their Mother? Exploring Parental Traits and Family Resemblance

Why Do Hirata Airi’s Children Resemble Nagatomo More Than Their Mother? Exploring Parental Traits and Family Resemblance

Question from a reader:
When I read articles about Hirata Airi’s children, it often mentions that they resemble player Nagatomo. I think they look more like their mother, so why aren’t there articles stating they take after her? Isn’t it more common for children to resemble their fathers, like in the case of Nakamura Shido?

Children Resembling Their Parents

Recently, I

Media Crisis Management: How Broadcasters Can Learn from the Fuji TV X-ko Incident

Media Crisis Management: How Broadcasters Can Learn from the Fuji TV X-ko Incident

Question from a Reader:
I’m concerned about whether other key broadcasters can respond quickly and sincerely if a second incident similar to the X-ko case occurs. Based on past examples, I’m curious about how they would handle such situations. What do you all think the actual response will be?

Impact of the Incident and Media Response

The recent issues surrounding Fuji

The Impact of Comedians Involved in Illegal Casinos: Public Reaction and Social Media Influence

The Impact of Comedians Involved in Illegal Casinos: Public Reaction and Social Media Influence

Question from Readers:
Why is it such a big issue that comedians are involved in illegal casinos? Recently, Yoshimoto comedians have been accused and criticized on social media, but to be honest, I was surprised by how much the public reacted to the fact that comedians are engaging in illegal gambling. Unlike actors and idols, I personally don’t find it that

How Many Chapters of Yubisaki to Renren Does the Anime Adapt? Exploring the Manga-Anime Connection

How Many Chapters of Yubisaki to Renren Does the Anime Adapt? Exploring the Manga-Anime Connection

Reader’s Question:
How many chapters of the original manga does the anime “Yubisaki to Renren” cover?

Exploring the Connection Between Manga and Anime: A Personal Reflection

You know, there’s something magical about the way stories can leap from one medium to another. Recently, I found myself engrossed in a discussion about the