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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Shogakukan reveals use of a different pen name by an author involved in a previous sexual assault case, raising concerns over secondary victimization
Shogakukan disclosed the use of a different name by an author previously implicated in a sexual assault scandal, leading to significant concerns regarding secondary victimization of the victims.
Mar 2 • 12:23 UTC
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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice
Shogakukan Apologizes and Establishes Investigation Committee for Hiring Manga Artist Involved in Sexual Abuse Incident
Shogakukan has issued an apology and formed an investigation committee after employing a manga artist involved in a sexual abuse case, acknowledging a lack of awareness regarding human rights and compliance.
Feb 28 • 10:18 UTC
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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Manga Canceled Due to Criminal Case, Original Author Reassigned; Shogakukan Editing Team Apologizes
Shogakukan halted the distribution of the manga 'Jōjin Kamen' due to the criminal background of its original author, Ichiro Kazu, leading to public apologies from the editorial team.
Feb 27 • 13:47 UTC