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What does fansub mean?
An anime episode subtitled by volunteer fans rather than an official distributor, historically how much anime reached overseas audiences before legal streaming.
"Back in the day we relied on fansubs to watch anything new."
Origin
English contraction of 'fan subtitle'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fansub?
A fansub is an anime episode subtitled by volunteer fans rather than an official distributor. Before legal streaming, fansubs were how much anime reached overseas audiences.
Are fansubs legal?
They occupy a legal grey area since they distribute copyrighted material without a licence, but they were historically vital to anime spreading outside Japan.
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