Shochiku Home Video/Warning Screens

1st Warning (1984-1987)
Warning: On a black or light blue background, we see warning text in the center: VHS Laserdisc Translation:
 * VHS: Commercial screening or unauthorized duplication of this tape is prohibited by law.
 * Laserdisc: Unauthorized duplication from discs, broadcasting, cable broadcasting, rentals, lending, commercial screenings, etc. are prohibited by law and are strictly prohibited.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Shochiku Home Video releases from the era, as well as Shochiku CBS/FOX releases, like California Crisis.

2nd Warning (1985-1988)
See 20th Century Studios Home Entertainment Warning Screens for description.

3rd Warning (1988-2000)
Warning: On a green (1988) or blue (1988-2000) background, we see warning text scrolling up. 1988 おことわり 1988-1998 おことわり 1998-2000 おことわり Translation:
 * 1988: Disclaimer: All rights related to video, audio and packaging of this videocassette are owned by the copyright owner, and are only permitted for sale and rental for home viewing. Any other use (such as distributing it as a second-hand product between dealers) or duplication (dubbing), screening, broadcasting, modification, etc. of this without permission is strictly prohibited, as it causes great damage to the right holder. Violations are dealt with severely by rights holders with criminal and civil penalties.
 * 1988-1998: Disclaimer: All rights to the video, audio and packaging of this videocassette are owned by the copyright holder and are for home viewing only. Any other use, rental of products for sale, sale of rental products, dubbing, screening, telecasting, modification, etc. of these without permission is strictly prohibited, as it causes great damage to the rights holders. and violations are being dealt with severely by rights holders with criminal and civil penalties.
 * 1998-2000: Disclaimer: All rights to the audiovisual and packaging content of this disc belong to the copyright holder, and are permitted for home viewing only. Any other use (such as distributing the work as a second-hand product between traders), duplication (dubbing), screening, broadcasting (wireless or wired), modification, rental, etc. of the work without permission is a serious offense to the right holder. is strictly prohibited because it causes serious damage, and violations will be dealt with severely by rightsholders with criminal and civil penalties.

Technique: The scrolling up.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Shochiku Home Video releases from 1988 to 2000, including early DVD releases.

4th Warning (2000- )
Warning: On a black background, we see white Japanese warning text in the center: 2000-2013 2013-present Translation:
 * 2000-2013: The use of video and audio from this software is licensed for home viewing only. Any other use, duplication, modification, screening, broadcasting, etc. of him is strictly prohibited by law.
 * 2013-present: The use of this videogram is licensed for private reproduction in ordinary homes only. Therefore, it is strictly prohibited by law to reproduce, modify, lend, publicly transmit, screen, distribute on the Internet, etc., without the prior written consent of the right holder, whether for a fee or for free.

Health and Safety Screen: Starting in 2005, a health and safety screen preceds the warning. On the same black background, we see health and safety text. It looks like this: 2005-2013 鑑賞上の注意 2013-present 鑑賞上の注意

Health and Safety Screen Translation:
 * 2005-2013: Notes on viewing: When viewing, make sure the room is bright and do not get too close to the TV screen. Avoid viewing for long periods of time, and take adequate rest. If you are sick or your girlfriend's small child, you need to be more careful.
 * 2013-present: Notes on viewing: When viewing, make sure the room is well-lit and do not get too close to the TV screen. Please avoid viewing for a long time and take a proper rest. If you are sick or have small children, you need to be more careful.

Handling Precautions Screen: Starting in 2013, another screen preceds it. Here, the same black background is used, but the text looks like this: 取扱上の注意

Handling Precautions Screen Translation: Handling Precautions: Please be careful not to scratch or stain both sides of the disc. Dirt may disturb the screen or sound, or stop playback. Also, avoid using or storing the product in direct sunlight or in a hot/humid place. Please handle the disc with care.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on most Shochiku Home Video releases from 2000 onwards.