On September 9, Shogakukan, the publisher of the manga distribution application 'Manga One,' publicly apologized to the victims of sexual violence after it was revealed that they had employed a manga artist involved in such incidents under a different name. This artist, Shoichi Yamamoto, previously worked as a teacher in Hokkaido, where a former student accused him of sexual violence and filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages. Despite the serious allegations, Yamamoto continued to work in the industry, raising significant concerns about accountability and the safety of potential victims in the creative community.

In response to the backlash and concerns, Shogakukan's executives and legal representatives met with the victim's attorney, acknowledging the "management and supervision issues" that allowed such practices to occur. The company has promised to take various measures to respect all human rights, including the establishment of a new 'human rights policy' and internal seminars on human rights issues. This reflects an increasing awareness and responsibility in the industry regarding the handling of accusations against creators, especially those involving such serious claims of sexual violence.

The victim commented on her situation, expressing a desire for neither personal vindication nor continued criticism against Shogakukan. Rather, she hopes for broader societal changes to protect children from sexual violence. Her statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing the realities of such incidents and the need for systemic improvements rather than simply punishing individuals who have committed crimes, suggesting a more rehabilitative approach to accountability in the arts.