The notorious anime piracy giant, Aniwatch, has rebranded itself as “HiAnime” in the wake of escalating infamy. This strategic move comes amidst a surge in its notoriety as one of the largest unauthorized streaming platforms for anime content.
Users attempting to access the familiar Aniwatch domain were greeted with a redirection message announcing the rebranding.
The rebranded site, now named HiAnime, has emerged as the successor to Aniwatch.
Luffy and Isagi (Credits: Toei Animation & Eight Bit)
According to Similarweb, Aniwatch, now HiAnime, has claimed the top spot as the most accessed anime piracy site globally, boasting a staggering 136.2 million visitors in January 2024.
Notably, it ranks 16th overall in the competitive “Streaming and Online TV” category. The rebranding decision was not accompanied by an official explanation from Aniwatch.
Torrent Freak’s recent report suggests that a recent ‘dynamic+’ site blocking order in India may have been a catalyst for this transformation.
One Piece (Credits: Toei Animation)
This court-ordered measure directs Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to specific websites, and the theory gains credibility considering India’s significant user base for Aniwatch.
The platform has faced persistent pressure from groups advocating its shutdown, with a history that includes its notorious predecessor, “Zoro.to.”
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Both Aniwatch and its forerunner have found a place on the U.S. government’s list of most notorious piracy and counterfeiting markets.
The rebranding, Torrent Freak speculates, maybe a temporary measure to evade the effects of the blocking order. Despite the change, the platform’s massive size makes it challenging to escape scrutiny.
Users have reported minimal disruptions, with account details and watchlist records seamlessly transferred to HiAnime.
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However, concerns have been raised about the new site’s name, HiAnime, and its potential association with an 18+ anime site. Additionally, some users have noted an increase in pop-up ads on the rebranded platform.
As debates surrounding anime piracy persist, recent controversies, including Crunchyroll’s service changes and the arrests of individuals leaking major manga publications, contribute to the ongoing discourse on the motivations behind piracy in the anime community.
“Jujutsu Kaisen” is a dark fantasy manga and anime that follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who, after consuming a cursed object, gets into a face-off with Jujutsu sorcerers. Tasked with collecting all the cursed fragments of a powerful demon, Yuji teams up with other sorcerers to combat malevolent curses and uncover deeper mysteries.
Catarina Devon plays a significant role as a villain in the popular series One Piece, where she serves as a Commander within Blackbeard’s crew. Among the Ten Titanic Captains, she commands the sixth ship of the Blackbeard Pirates.
Even before affiliating with Teach, Catarina had already garnered a fearsome reputation as one of the most dreaded pirates globally, particularly noted for her prowess as a female pirate. Her notoriety even landed her a place in the infamous Impel Down prison.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Throughout various story arcs, Catarina appears in different capacities as an antagonist. In the Impel Down arc, she assumes a minor antagonistic role, while in the Marineford arc, she acts as a supporting antagonist.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Similarly, she maintains a presence as a minor antagonist in the Wano Country Arc and takes on the role of one of the two supporting antagonists in the Egghead Arc, alongside Van Augur.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
In the anime, Catarina Devon is voiced by Kimiko Saitō in the Japanese version and Natalie Hoover in the English dub. Interestingly, Natalie Hoover also provides the voice for Sugar in the same series.
What Are Catarina Devon’s Powers and Vulnerabilities?
Catarina Devon boasts extensive experience navigating the treacherous waters of the New World, a testament to her survival amidst the chaotic battles instigated by Blackbeard.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Her resilience and prowess in combat mark her as a formidable force within the pirate world, although she falls short when pitted against the formidable former Warlord, Boa Hancock.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Her abilities are further enhanced by her consumption of the Inu Inu no Mi model: Kyubi no Kitsune, a mythical Zoan Devil Fruit granting her the ability to morph into a nine-tailed fox.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
This transformation offers her a unique advantage akin to the Clone Clone Fruit, albeit with heightened potency. Not only can she assume the likeness of others through physical contact, but she also adopts their attire.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Despite her formidable strength, Catarina displays a notable resistance to Haoshoku Haki, showcasing her indomitable will. However, this fortitude crumbles in the presence of Hancock’s captivating beauty, as evidenced by her susceptibility to being petrified by the Warlord’s allure.
What Is Catarina Devon’s Past History?
Catarina Devon, known for her gruesome crimes as both a pirate and a serial killer, has a chilling penchant for massacring beautiful women and preserving their decapitated heads in a grotesque collection.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Her atrocities earned her the infamous title of the most abominable female pirate in history, leading to her incarceration in the secretive Level 6 of Impel Down.
This facility is reserved for the world’s most unforgivable criminals, where their very identities are erased from historical records, consigning them to oblivion.
During the tumultuous events of the Summit War Saga, Devon showcased her formidable might as one of the four survivors amidst the chaotic clash within Impel Down.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
She further asserted her presence during Blackbeard’s assault on Marineford, identified as the Crescent Moon Hunter, and played a role in the demise of Whitebeard.
A Still From One Piece manga (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Following the war’s aftermath, Devon and the Blackbeard Pirates found themselves on a fiery island in the New World, having defeated and captured the remnants of the Bonney Pirates. Despite her desires to shed her prison attire and raid a nearby town, she remained constrained by her circumstances, much to her chagrin.
A Still From One Piece Anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
As the crew advanced during the time skip, Devon ascended to become one of the highest-ranking members within Blackbeard’s ranks, assuming leadership of the sixth ship as part of the Ten Titanic Captains.
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
A Still From One Piece anime (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
However, her plans were thwarted when Hancock petrified her, forcing a hasty retreat. Subsequent assignments led her to Egghead, where she and Augur encountered challenges from Jaygarcia Saturn and later Caribou, whose knowledge proved valuable to their captain’s ambitions, despite their initial skepticism.
What Is Her Height?
Devon cuts an imposing figure with her towering height, pallid complexion, and modestly endowed physique. Her appearance is further distinguished by girlish pigtails framing her face.
One Piece (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Notably, she stands at a comparable stature to her captain, measuring a formidable 344 centimeters.
One Piece (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
Her countenance is marked by distinctive features, including pronounced wrinkles, a sloping forehead, a prominent and elongated nose reminiscent of a witch’s, a sinister grin, and a square jawline.
What Is Catarina Devon’s Devil Fruit?
Devon’s abilities are further enhanced by her consumption of the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Kyubi no Kitsune, a mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit. This extraordinary fruit grants her the ability to metamorphose into a nine-tailed fox, akin to legendary folklore.
One Piece (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
With this formidable power, she can not only shape-shift into various forms but also replicate individuals akin to the capabilities of the Mane Mane no Mi.
One Piece (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)
In combat, Devon displays proficiency with a diverse array of weapons. She is particularly adept at wielding a whip and has been observed brandishing a spear or staff during confrontations, notably when engaging Whitebeard alongside her crew.
While the manga leaves the specifics ambiguous, the anime adaptation clarifies her weapon of choice as a spear.
“One Piece” is a beloved Japanese manga and anime series that chronicles the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew. Luffy, imbued with rubber powers from a mystical fruit Hito Hito no Mi, aspires to become the Pirate King. To achieve this, he seeks the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece,” hidden at the Grand Line’s end. Along the journey, Luffy gathers a diverse crew, confronts formidable foes, and uncovers world-altering secrets, all while promoting themes of friendship, freedom, and adventure.
