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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
🇯🇵 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fight in front of bar ends with man stabbed to death in Manga

A 39-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a fight in front of a bar in Manga, Brazil, with the bar owner arrested as a suspect in the crime.

Feb 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: 10 nominated works for the 'Manga Grand Prize' decided

The nominations for the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize's 'Manga Grand Prize' have been announced, featuring ten works judged by external committee members and popular recommendations.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How mangá 'Nausicaä', finally complete in the country, gave rise to Studio Ghibli

The publication of the final volume of 'Nausicaä do Vale do Vento' brings Brazilian and Japanese readers together after over a decade of waiting.

Feb 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

‘I’m tired, boss’: Season 3 of ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ on pause; When will episode 8 premiere?

The third season of 'Jujutsu Kaisen' is temporarily pausing its weekly release schedule before the premiere of episode 8.

Feb 14 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man who shot his ex and was not allowed to approach her is arrested for threatening her with death in Manga

A man previously barred from approaching his ex-wife due to past threats was arrested after threatening her life again in Manga, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two councilors contest the results announced by the rapporteur of the CPI investigating the diversion of funds in Health in Sorocaba

Two councilors dispute the voting results from a parliamentary inquiry that investigated financial misconduct in Sorocaba's health department.

Feb 13 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors deny the opening of two CPIs against Rodrigo Manga days after MPF's accusation in Sorocaba

Sorocaba councilors have blocked two requests to open investigations against former Mayor Rodrigo Manga following recent allegations of corruption.

Feb 12 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPF accuses Sorocaba mayor of corruption, money laundering, and organized crime

The Federal Public Ministry has filed charges against the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, Rodrigo Manga, and several others for suspected involvement in a criminal organization diverting municipal health funds.

Feb 10 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman hears noise, goes to see what it is and finds brother dead and son with a knife in hand in Manga

A woman discovered her brother murdered and her son holding a knife in Manga, Brazil, leading to the son's arrest for the crime.

Feb 10 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partners simulated a loan of almost R$ 1 million with a friend of Manga on the day they received a million-dollar transfer from a company of an overpriced building

Partners of a real estate company in Sorocaba (SP) simulated a loan of nearly R$ 1 million on the same day they received R$ 1.48 million from a company that sold an overpriced building to the city.

Feb 10 • 14:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Despite Population Decline, the Number of People Learning Japanese is 30 Times Higher - Manga and Anime as a Gateway

The growing interest in learning Japanese has surged 30-fold globally, driven by the popularity of Japanese manga and anime, despite Japan's ongoing population decline.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Copy and Paste: corruption scheme in the health sector was divided into three cores and Rodrigo Manga was a 'key piece', says MPF

A corruption scheme in the health sector of Sorocaba's city hall involved three cores, with the suspended mayor Rodrigo Manga identified as a key figure, according to federal prosecutors.

Feb 6 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Copy and Paste: Rodrigo Manga, wife, and 11 others are indicted by the Federal Public Ministry

Thirteen individuals, including the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, Rodrigo Manga, and his wife, have been indicted for crimes related to health contracts with the city administration, following an investigation by the Federal Police.

Feb 6 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reduction of posts and decline in likes: the three months of the 'tiktoker mayor' away from the Sorocaba City Hall

Rodrigo Manga, the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, has been away from his position for three months amid a federal investigation into alleged corruption.

Feb 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Copy and Paste: MPF denounces those investigated in the scheme that removed Rodrigo Manga from the Sorocaba City Hall

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has charged individuals involved in Operation Copy and Paste, which investigates health sector misconduct that led to the suspension of Sorocaba mayor Rodrigo Manga.

Feb 3 • 22:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'soft diplomacy' of pixels that conquers social media

Giorgia Meloni's selfie manga with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been a narrative success, highlighting shifts in communication styles exacerbated by social media.

Jan 16 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"Friendship and Harmony": Prime Minister Meloni in Manga Style

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a selfie with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a manga style, celebrating their growing friendship during her visit to Tokyo.

Jan 16 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Manga: When you are interested in men, you get two right away

The article explores Toru's experience reading the Boys-Love manga 'Zetsuai' by Minami Ozaki, which features a rock star and a young footballer navigating love amidst misunderstandings and societal expectations.

Jan 7 • 10:45 UTC

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