Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is Shimokitan?
Shimokitan is a curated archive for Japanese creative culture. We index, organize, and celebrate anime, music, games, and the creators behind them - not as data points or rankings, but as lived experiences worth remembering.
Using the Platform
Do you host illegal or pirated content?
No. Shimokitan operates on a consent-first policy for recording artists. We do not host playable copyrighted media without explicit permission from the rights holder. Visual assets for broader entries (anime, games) are hosted purely for referential and archival purposes. Otherwise, we rely entirely on external embedding from authorized sources.
Accounts & Community
Can I create an account?
Not currently. Shimokitan does not offer user accounts or community features at this time, but we plan to introduce them in the future.
Contact
How can I contact the team?
You can reach out through our [Contact Page](/contact) or email us at legal@shimokitan.live for legal questions.