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Leiji Matsumoto Interviewed On Copyrights Date: 2/1/2007 |
| Sankei Shimbun has interviewed (their video podcast interview can be seen at the link with the videocamera icon at the the top of the page) mangaka Leiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato). Also the chairman of the Copyright Board of the Japan Cartoonists Association and the Association of Copyright for Computer Software (ACCS), Matsumoto spoke on his push to have Japan extend copyrights from 50-70 years. "Being safeguarded by the copyright gives great mental relief to those with family and descendants. It drives the creative impulse. " He restated his case that at least 20 years should be tacked on to the existing 50, mentioning some of Osamu Tezuka's first manga works will pass out of Copyright under the existing scheme in only 30 years. He adds most developed nations have adopted the 70 year policy and this is gradually increasing. The veteran creator believes 120 years will become a standard in the future. Matsumoto feels too much attention of the copyright debate is focused on the purely economic side and not enough on the human element of the creator and his or her property. He says he wants to keep drawing for another 20 years. |
| Source: Anime News Service |
