World’s Biggest Manga Piracy Site Goes Dark for Good in New 2026 Update

Bato.to, a popular manga piracy site, officially closed earlier this month after authorities located its main operator. While initially reported that P.CoK initiated the shutdown, it’s now clear the closure was a coordinated effort involving major Japanese publishers like Kadokawa, Kodansha, Shueisha, Shogakukan, and Square Enix. These publishers expressed concerns about the site during a meeting in July 2024, leading to the takedown.







