Originality and Compliance
At Watashiwa Koizen, we design each piece with a focus on originality, taking inspiration from anime styles and themes but creating our own unique interpretations. Our goal is to produce items that resonate with anime fans without violating any copyrights or trademarks associated with specific characters or franchises.
Industry Standard Practices
We recognize that the sale of fan-inspired merchandise is a nuanced area within the industry. Many companies that create anime-inspired products even without licenses as the anime world thrives on creativity and freedom of expression. We take advantage of this to bring characters we love on quality tees to provide a sense of community amongst anime lovers in Nigeria.As most of our designs are classified as fan art, to date, we have not encountered concerns regarding the originality of our designs from any anime rights holders.
Disclaimer
We include the following disclaimer with our products to reinforce our commitment to compliance:
Disclaimer: All designs are original creations by Watashiwa Koizen and are intended as anime-inspired artwork. We do not claim any official affiliation with, nor do we directly reproduce, any anime or manga series or characters. All products are designed in-house to celebrate anime culture while respecting the intellectual property rights of anime creators and designers. The images and designs used on this website are intended to showcase popular styles and are not claimed as original works. All rights to these images belong to their respective copyright holders. If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been used without permission, please contact us at koizenstores@gmail.com. Upon proof of ownership, we will remove the content or work to reach a suitable arrangement.
At Watashiwa Koizen, we create and sell anime-inspired artwork for merchandise including, but not limited to, T-shirts, ornaments, wallpapers, keepsakes, and accessories. Our designs are original interpretations inspired by anime styles and culture, intended to celebrate and promote creativity within the anime-loving community.
We do not claim ownership of any anime or manga intellectual property. Our business operates independently and is not affiliated with any official anime or manga series, publishers, or licensors. Koizen is a creative retail company — we focus on original designs and responsibly curated supplier content.
Intellectual Property Respect
Watashiwa Koizen does not knowingly display or sell counterfeit items or infringe on the intellectual property rights (IPR) of others. All products made available on our platform are carefully reviewed to ensure they fall within accepted creative practices such as fan art, parody, and satire — which are generally protected under fair use.
If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated by any content featured on our website or affiliated platforms, we’re committed to resolving the matter promptly.
Takedown Policy
To report a potential IP violation, please contact us at koizenstores@gmail.com with the following details:
- Full name and company (if applicable)
- Confirmation that you are the intellectual property owner or legally acting on their behalf
- A description of the alleged infringement
- Direct URL(s) to the content in question
- A statement confirming that the information provided is accurate and truthful
- Proof of ownership of the content or design in question
Upon receiving a complete and valid takedown request, we will investigate and, if necessary, remove the material within 24–48 hours.
Fair Use and Parody Context
Much of the content on Koizen falls under the category of fan art and is intended to be viewed as parody or satire, which is legally protected under fair use. While we strive to respect all intellectual property laws, we rely on rightsholders to bring potential concerns to our attention.
All original IP remains the property of its rightful owner. By using or purchasing from Koizen or any affiliated platforms (such as Instagram or Facebook), you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge this policy in full.
We thank you for supporting creativity and the anime community responsibly.