📰 New article from TorrentFreak
Piracy Giant HiAnime.to Announces Mysterious ‘Goodbye’
https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-giant-hianime-to-announces-mysterious-goodbye/
HiAnime.to Says “Goodbye”—But Is It Real This Time?
The anime world is buzzing after HiAnime.to—a massive piracy hub pulling over 150 million monthly visits—posted a cryptic “goodbye” message across its domains. The note reads like a shutdown notice: “It’s time to say goodbye… thank you for a wonderful journey.” But don’t pack your streaming bags just yet.
The site’s community—especially on Discord and Reddit—isn’t buying it (yet). Mods are urging users not to panic or spread rumors, saying they’re still “actively reviewing the matter.” Past rebrands (like its earlier life as Zoro.to and Aniwatch) suggest HiAnime may simply be prepping for another comeback under a new name.
That said, legal heat is mounting. HiAnime landed on the U.S. Trade Representative’s notorious piracy list just this month, and has faced repeated takedown efforts from the MPA’s ACE group. While no smoking gun ties these events directly to the goodbye post, timing and pressure make this shutdown feel… more plausible than usual.
We’ll be watching closely. If HiAnime vanishes for good, it could signal a new chapter—or just the latest plot twist in anime piracy’s long game. 🎬💥