Anime is a major form of entertainment and artistic expression with a global community built around storytelling, creativity, and shared interests. Online spaces dedicated to anime can play an important role in supporting artists and connecting fans, but those spaces should also maintain appropriate safeguards against exploitative or harmful material.

Gelbooru is an anime-focused image-sharing platform that hosts a large collection of user-submitted artwork. Concerns have been raised about sexualized depictions of characters who appear to be minors and other content that may conflict with platform policies, hosting-provider standards, or applicable laws. These concerns warrant careful and independent review.

The availability and distribution of sexualized depictions involving minors, whether photographic or illustrated, raises serious questions about child protection, content moderation, and the responsibilities of online platforms. Clear reporting systems, effective moderation, and cooperation with appropriate authorities are important safeguards for online communities.

This petition calls on relevant authorities, service providers, and digital platforms to review Gelbooru's content and moderation practices and determine whether the platform complies with applicable laws and policies. Where unlawful material is identified, appropriate enforcement action should be taken. If serious or persistent violations justify restricting or terminating the platform's operation, those measures should be considered through the appropriate legal and regulatory processes.

Anime artists and fans have many opportunities to build communities without normalizing exploitative material. Stronger safeguards can help ensure that these spaces remain focused on creativity, entertainment, and responsible participation.

By signing this petition, supporters are asking for a thorough review of Gelbooru, appropriate action against unlawful content, stronger protections for minors, and greater accountability for online platforms that host user-generated material.