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Among Us (Innersloth)
Among Us crewmates and impostors.
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Among Us (Innersloth) • Copyright Warning
The simple bean-shaped crewmates are fully copyrighted and trademarked.
- No red sus crewmates with backpacks.
- Even color variations get taken down if too close.
- Advice: Make your own spaceship murder-mystery characters.
All operators (Exusiai, Texas, SilverAsh, Ch'en, etc.) and the infected/oripathy concept are copyrighted.
- Kemonomimi + tactical gear is instantly recognizable.
- Warning: Chinese/Korean player base reports AI art instantly.
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Bendy, Boris, Alice Angel, ink creatures.
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Bendy and the Ink Machine • Copyright Warning
The 1930s cartoon horror aesthetic and characters are copyrighted.
- “Devil with ink drip” is protected.
- Advice: Create original rubber-hose horror characters.
Blue Archive (Nexon / Yostar)
Anime schoolgirl gacha with guns.
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Blue Archive (Nexon / Yostar) • Copyright Warning
Characters like Hina, Aru, Shiroko, and the halo designs are trademarked.
- “Students with halos” is protected.
- Warning: Nexon Korea removes AI art within hours.
Bluey (Ludo Studio/BBC)
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and the Heeler family.
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Bluey (Ludo Studio/BBC) • Copyright Warning
Bluey is currently the #1 children’s show and extremely well protected.
- No AI Bluey or Bingo characters.
- Even “blue heeler dog family” art is removed.
- Advice: Create your own animated dog family with different colors.
Cartoon Network / Adult Swim
Rick and Morty, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Powerpuff Girls.
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Cartoon Network / Adult Swim • Copyright Warning
Warner Bros. Discovery owns all CN and Adult Swim shows.
- No Rick Sanchez portals, no Finn & Jake, no Steven Universe gems.
- Even “old man and grandson sci-fi” art gets flagged if too close.
- Warning: Adult Swim actively protects its edgy IPs.
Cuphead (Studio MDHR)
1930s rubber-hose art style characters.
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Cuphead (Studio MDHR) • Copyright Warning
Cuphead, Mugman, King Dice, and the run-and-gun bosses.
- The exact art style is trademarked.
- Warning: Studio MDHR has sent cease-and-desist for similar styles.
DC Comics
AI image generation and DC property copyrights.
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DC Comics • Copyright Warning
DC (Warner) holds rights to Superman, Wonder Woman, and Justice League.
- Replicating capes, symbols, or characters via AI is infringement.
- Advice: Design original vigilantes or gods without DC traits.
- Warning: DC monitors fan content; commercial AI art can invite lawsuits.
Disney
Guidelines for using AI to generate images involving Disney characters or properties.
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Disney • Copyright Warning
Disney owns extensive copyrights and trademarks on characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, and Star Wars elements. When using AI to generate images:
- Avoid direct recreations of Disney characters, logos, or scenes, as this can infringe on copyrights.
- AI-generated images that mimic Disney styles may be considered derivative works, which are protected.
- Advice: Use original characters inspired by general themes (e.g., fairy tales) but not specific Disney IP. Always attribute if referencing, and consider fair use for parody, but consult a lawyer for commercial use.
- Warning: Unauthorized use can lead to DMCA takedowns or lawsuits.
DreamWorks Animation
Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls.
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DreamWorks Animation • Copyright Warning
DreamWorks (Universal) owns Shrek’s ears, Po the panda, Toothless, etc.
- AI images of any DreamWorks character violate copyright.
- Green ogres and black dragons with specific features are protected.
- Advice: Invent your own fairy-tale or dragon characters.
Five Nights at Freddy's (Scott Cawthon)
Animatronics, Freddy, Chica, Foxy, Springtrap.
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Five Nights at Freddy's (Scott Cawthon) • Copyright Warning
The animatronic designs and the pizzeria setting are heavily trademarked.
- Even ruined versions (Security Breach) are protected.
- Warning: Scott has sued over merch and fan games.
Fortnite / Epic Games
Fortnite skins, dances, and island assets.
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Fortnite / Epic Games • Copyright Warning
Epic Games owns hundreds of copyrighted outfits and emotes.
- AI images of Peely, Raven, or the default dance infringe.
- Even “battle royale soldier” can be flagged if too similar.
- Warning: Epic has sued over dance emotes alone.
Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)
Popular open-world gacha game with anime characters.
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Genshin Impact (HoYoverse) • Copyright Warning
HoYoverse (miHoYo) owns every character (Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, etc.), weapon, and region design.
- No AI images of Genshin characters, even in different outfits.
- Elemental symbols and specific outfits are trademarked.
- Warning: HoYoverse actively sends DMCA strikes on AI art sites.
Hades (Supergiant Games)
Zagreus, Thanatos, Achilles, and Greek mythology reimagined.
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Hades (Supergiant Games) • Copyright Warning
Supergiant owns the exact character designs and red-black aesthetic.
- “Red prince with skull crown” is protected.
- Advice: Use generic Greek gods instead.
Harry Potter
Copyright advice for Harry Potter in AI images.
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Harry Potter • Copyright Warning
Warner Bros. owns Harry Potter rights for wands, Hogwarts, and characters like Hermione.
- AI images of sorting hats or quidditch infringe.
- Advice: Build magical schools with unique elements. Avoid direct references.
- Warning: J.K. Rowling and Warner protect the IP; fan AI art should be non-commercial.
Harry Potter (Wizarding World)
Hogwarts crest, wands, specific spells, creatures.
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Harry Potter (Wizarding World) • Copyright Warning
The Hogwarts house crests, specific magical creatures (like dementors with exact look), and spell names are protected.
- No sorting hat or golden snitch with exact design.
- Advice: Build a completely original magic school.
Hasbro
Transformers, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, Dungeons & Dragons, and board games.
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Hasbro • Copyright Warning
Hasbro owns Transformers, MLP ponies, Monopoly, and many toy lines.
- AI-generated Optimus Prime, Rainbow Dash, or D&D Beholders infringe copyright.
- “Brony” style or “80s robot” art can still be flagged if recognizable.
- Warning: Hasbro actively monitors Etsy, Redbubble, and AI art platforms.
Hazbin Hotel / Helluva Boss (VivziePop / SpindleHorse)
Charlie, Alastor, Blitzo, Stolas.
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Hazbin Hotel / Helluva Boss (VivziePop / SpindleHorse) • Copyright Warning
Amazon now owns distribution rights (Hazbin), but Vivienne Medrano still owns character designs.
- “Red demon with radio smile” = instant takedown.
- Warning: Very active fan-art policing.
Hollow Knight (Team Cherry)
The Knight, Hornet, Hallownest bugs.
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Hollow Knight (Team Cherry) • Copyright Warning
The entire silhouette style and character roster is copyrighted.
- Even monochrome bug knights get flagged.
- Warning: Team Cherry protects their indie IP fiercely.
Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse)
Turn-based sci-fi gacha game.
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Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse) • Copyright Warning
Same company as Genshin. Characters like Kafka, Blade, Stelle/Caelus are fully protected.
- Even “trailblazer with bat” or “purple lightning girl” gets taken down.
- Warning: HoYoverse is extremely aggressive with AI content.
Lackadaisy (Tracy Butler)
Anthropomorphic 1920s cats.
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Lackadaisy (Tracy Butler) • Copyright Warning
The comic and pilot characters (Rocky, Mordecai, etc.) are protected.
- Growing enforcement after the 2023 pilot.
Lego
Using AI to generate Lego-themed images and copyright issues.
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Lego • Copyright Warning
Lego protects its brick designs, minifigures, and themed sets (e.g., Star Wars Lego) via copyrights and trademarks.
- Avoid AI images that replicate Lego bricks or official sets.
- Custom builds are okay if original, but not if mimicking licensed themes.
- Advice: Generate images of generic building blocks or original constructions. Disclose if AI-generated and avoid commercial exploitation of Lego-like designs.
- Warning: Lego has sued over imitations; AI recreations could be seen as counterfeiting.
Lord of the Rings (Middle-earth Enterprises/Amazon)
Specific designs from Peter Jackson films and Amazon series.
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Lord of the Rings (Middle-earth Enterprises/Amazon) • Copyright Warning
The exact look of Sauron’s armor, the One Ring inscription, and Elvish script are copyrighted.
- AI images copying the films directly infringe.
- Advice: Create your own high-fantasy world.
Marvel
Copyright advice for Marvel characters in AI-generated images.
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Marvel • Copyright Warning
Marvel (Disney-owned) protects Spider-Man, Avengers, and X-Men via copyrights.
- AI images replicating Marvel heroes or plots are infringing.
- Even fan art can be problematic if distributed.
- Advice: Invent new superheroes with unique powers. Reference general comic styles but avoid specifics.
- Warning: Marvel enforces IP rigorously; AI tools trained on Marvel data may amplify risks.
Marvel Studios
All MCU character likenesses and costumes.
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Marvel Studios • Copyright Warning
Marvel owns exact costume designs worn by actors.
- AI Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man or Chris Hemsworth as Thor infringes.
- Even without actor faces, the suits are protected.
- Advice: Create original armored heroes.
Mattel
Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Monster High, Uno.
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Mattel • Copyright Warning
Mattel protects Barbie’s silhouette, Hot Wheels flame logo, and all doll lines.
- No AI Barbies, Ken dolls, or Monster High students.
- Even “generic fashion doll” can be flagged if it’s too close.
- Warning: Mattel has sent cease-and-desist letters over AI-generated Barbie art.
Mickey Mouse (Disney)
Steamboat Willie is public domain, but modern Mickey is not.
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Mickey Mouse (Disney) • Copyright Warning
Only the 1928 Steamboat Willie version entered public domain in 2024.
- Any Mickey with gloves, red shorts, or modern eyes is still fully copyrighted.
- Disney will sue over modern Mickey AI art.
- Warning: Disney’s legal team is legendary.
Minecraft (Mojang/Microsoft)
Minecraft characters, blocks, and mobs.
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Minecraft (Mojang/Microsoft) • Copyright Warning
Microsoft owns the exact look of Steve, Creeper, Enderman, and the blocky style.
- AI-generated “blocky voxel characters” are tolerated only if clearly original.
- Direct copies of Creeper face or Steve skin infringe trademark.
- Advice: Use smooth or different-resolution voxel styles.
Same studio — drone designs with tail screens are trademarked.
- Very active copyright enforcement in 2024–2025.
Nickelodeon
SpongeBob, Dora, Blue’s Clues, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rugrats.
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Nickelodeon • Copyright Warning
Nickelodeon characters are some of the most protected children’s IPs.
- AI images of Aang, Korra, Tommy Pickles, or SpongeBob will be removed.
- Advice: Create your own underwater or baby adventure characters.
Nintendo
Rules for AI-generated images of Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and other Nintendo IPs.
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Nintendo • Copyright Warning
Nintendo is one of the most aggressive companies when it comes to copyright enforcement.
- Do NOT generate Mario, Luigi, Link, Pikachu, Pokémon, Animal Crossing villagers, Splatoon Inklings, Fire Emblem characters, etc.
- Even stylized or “in the style of” Nintendo games can trigger takedowns.
- Advice: Create completely original platformer or creature-collecting characters.
- Warning: Nintendo routinely issues DMCA strikes and has sued fan-game creators.
Paramount/Nickelodeon owns SpongeBob, the TMNT movie designs, and Paw Patrol pups.
- No AI SpongeBob, Patrick, or Chase & Marshall.
- Even square yellow sponges are instantly recognizable.
- Warning: ViacomCBS is extremely protective of children’s IPs.
Paw Patrol (Spin Master)
Chase, Marshall, Skye, Ryder.
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Paw Patrol (Spin Master) • Copyright Warning
Spin Master owns every pup and vehicle design.
- One of the most protected preschool IPs in 2025.
Peppa Pig is one of the most heavily protected preschool IPs.
- No AI images of Peppa, George, or Daddy Pig.
- The art style itself is trademarked.
- Warning: Hasbro monitors YouTube and AI art aggressively.
Pixar
Advice on AI image generation with Pixar-inspired elements.
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Pixar • Copyright Warning
Pixar, a subsidiary of Disney, holds copyrights on films like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and their characters.
- Do not use AI to generate images of Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, or other Pixar characters without permission.
- Trademarks protect unique designs and names.
- Advice: Create original animated-style characters without copying Pixar's distinctive 3D rendering or story elements. For educational purposes, limit to non-commercial use.
- Warning: Infringement can result in legal action, especially if images are sold or distributed widely.
Pokemon
Using AI for Pokemon-inspired images and legal advice.
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Pokemon • Copyright Warning
The Pokemon Company (Nintendo) copyrights Pikachu, Pokeballs, and over 900 creatures.
- AI generations of Pokemon or evolutions violate rights.
- Trademarks cover names and designs.
- Advice: Create original monsters or creatures. Use for personal enjoyment only.
- Warning: Nintendo is aggressive with IP enforcement; AI recreations can lead to bans or legal action.
Power Rangers / Super Sentai (Toei / Saban)
Color-coded suits, zords, and morphing sequences.
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Power Rangers / Super Sentai (Toei / Saban) • Copyright Warning
The helmet designs and mecha combinations are trademarked.
- “Red ranger with diamond pattern” = protected.
Roblox
Roblox avatars, logo, and game-specific assets.
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Roblox • Copyright Warning
Roblox Corporation protects its platform characters and branding.
- No default Robloxian with the exact 2006–present body template.
- Copying popular games (Adopt Me!, Brookhaven) can lead to bans.
- Advice: Create your own blocky avatar system.
Sanrio (Hello Kitty)
Hello Kitty, My Melody, Gudetama, Aggretsuko and other Sanrio characters.
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Sanrio (Hello Kitty) • Copyright Warning
Sanrio enforces copyright and trademark on all its “kawaii” characters worldwide.
- No AI images of Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Keroppi, etc.
- Even chibi-style art that looks too similar is risky.
- Advice: Create your own original cute animal characters.
Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop)
Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar.
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Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop) • Copyright Warning
Sesame Workshop owns all Muppets on Sesame Street.
- No red Elmo, blue Cookie Monster, or yellow Big Bird.
- The character names and designs are trademarked worldwide.
- Advice: Make original felt-puppet style characters.
Sony Pictures / Columbia
Spider-Man (live-action), Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Hotel Transylvania.
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Sony Pictures / Columbia • Copyright Warning
Sony owns the live-action Spider-Man suit designs, Ghostbusters logo, etc.
- AI images of Tom Holland’s or Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man suit are infringing.
- Slimer and Stay Puft are fully protected.
- Advice: Stick to original superhero or ghost concepts.
South Park (Comedy Central)
Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Kenny.
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South Park (Comedy Central) • Copyright Warning
The crude construction-paper style and character designs are copyrighted.
- No AI Cartman or “they killed Kenny” scenes.
- Advice: Create your own crude animated kids.
Star Trek (Paramount/CBS)
Enterprise, Klingons, Starfleet insignia.
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Star Trek (Paramount/CBS) • Copyright Warning
Paramount owns all Star Trek ships, uniforms, and species designs.
- No USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D or Spock ears.
- The delta insignia is trademarked.
- Advice: Design your own sci-fi universe.
Star Wars
Guidelines for AI images involving Star Wars elements.
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Star Wars • Copyright Warning
Lucasfilm (Disney) owns Star Wars copyrights for lightsabers, Jedi, Darth Vader, etc.
- Avoid AI-generated images of Yoda, Stormtroopers, or iconic ships.
- Trademarks protect phrases like "May the Force be with you."
- Advice: Create sci-fi universes with original lore. Use public domain space themes.
- Warning: Unauthorized use often leads to takedowns on platforms like Etsy or DeviantArt.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
AI image generation advice for TMNT properties.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Copyright Warning
Owned by Viacom (Nickelodeon), TMNT includes characters like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and their universe.
- Direct AI generations of turtles or villains infringe on copyrights.
- Trademarks cover names, masks, and weapons.
- Advice: Create original anthropomorphic animal heroes without copying TMNT specifics. Use for personal fan art only, not sales.
- Warning: Commercial use of AI-generated TMNT images can result in legal disputes.
The Amazing Digital Circus (Glitch Productions)
Pomni, Jax, Caine, Ragatha.
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The Amazing Digital Circus (Glitch Productions) • Copyright Warning
2023–2025 viral indie animated series.
- All character designs and the circus setting are already protected.
- Warning: Glitch removes AI content extremely fast.
The Pokémon Company
Specific Pokémon franchise copyright & trademark policy for AI art.
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The Pokémon Company • Copyright Warning
The Pokémon Company (Nintendo/Game Freak/Creatures Inc.) owns all 900+ Pokémon designs and names.
- AI images of Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, or any Pokémon are direct infringement.
- Fakemon are usually tolerated only if they don’t mimic official art style too closely.
- Warning: Pokémon-related AI art is removed instantly from most marketplaces.
The Simpsons (20th Century Studios)
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Springfield.
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The Simpsons (20th Century Studios) • Copyright Warning
The yellow skin, overbite, and spiky hair are trademarked.
- AI Simpsons characters are instantly recognizable.
- Even “yellow family” art gets flagged.
- Warning: Fox/Disney protects this IP aggressively.
Thomas & Friends (Mattel)
Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.
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Thomas & Friends (Mattel) • Copyright Warning
The face designs and “Really Useful Engine” branding are protected.
Every character and the bullet-hell heart mechanic is protected.
- “Skeleton in hoodie” + “glowing eye” = instant recognition.
- Advice: Make original skeleton characters.
Universal Pictures
Minions, Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious, E.T., Jaws.
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Universal Pictures • Copyright Warning
Universal enforces rights on Minions, velociraptors with exact markings, etc.
- No yellow Minions, no T-Rex with Jurassic Park gates.
- Even “cute yellow capsule people” get taken down.
- Warning: Universal’s anti-piracy team scans AI art sites daily.
Warner Bros.
Copyright considerations for Warner properties in AI images.
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Warner Bros. • Copyright Warning
Warner Bros. owns rights to DC Comics, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, and more.
- AI-generated images of Batman, Harry Potter, or Bugs Bunny could violate copyrights.
- Even stylized versions may infringe if they are too similar.
- Advice: Draw inspiration from public domain myths or create new superheroes/magical worlds. Use AI for generic concepts like "a wizard school" without specific references.
- Warning: Warner actively enforces IP; unauthorized AI art can lead to cease-and-desist orders.
Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games)
Open-world gacha competitor to Genshin.
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Wuthering Waves (Kuro Games) • Copyright Warning
Characters like Jiyan, Rover, Calcharo, and resonator designs.
- Very active copyright team since launch 2024.
- Warning: Already issuing takedowns on AI-generated content.
Zenless Zone Zero (HoYoverse)
Urban fantasy action gacha (2024–2025).
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Zenless Zone Zero (HoYoverse) • Copyright Warning
New HoYoverse IP — characters like Zhu Yuan, Ellen Joe, and the proxy system.
- Even early beta designs are already protected.
- Warning: Same legal team as Genshin.