Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), owned by Kodansha/MAPPA, protects character names, the Survey Corps wings of freedom emblem, and all character designs. Enforcement remains active despite the series conclusion.
What You Can Do
- ✓ Sell authentic licensed Attack on Titan merchandise or imported goods
- ✓ Use "Attack on Titan" in tags when selling genuine licensed products
- ✓ Create original anime-style artwork that does not copy specific characters
- ✓ Sell handmade items inspired by a genre aesthetic without using the series name
What You Cannot Do
- ✗ Reproduce Attack on Titan characters, scenes, or logos on unlicensed merchandise
- ✗ Use Attack on Titan in listing titles or tags for fan art or unofficial products
- ✗ Sell prints, stickers, or apparel featuring recognizable Attack on Titan artwork
- ✗ Claim or imply licensing from Attack on Titan publishers or studios
Safe Alternatives
- → Create original anime-style characters and artwork in your own unique style
- → Use genre terms (e.g., "shonen-style", "magical girl") without referencing specific series
- → Design original Japanese-art-inspired items without copying specific series elements
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