It can’t help but regret when a manga like Act-Age is canceled. But for the manga Weekly Shonen Jump, there was little to do after the grave allegations against Tatsuya Matsuki, the screenwriter who was arrested a few days ago for molesting some middle school students.
Weekly Shonen Jump had to tell fans this in a Flash release Act-Age was canceled without the possibility of an appeal. There have been reactions from all over the world and every publisher that bought the rights had to take the necessary countermeasures as put in place by J-POP.
Those who are angry about the situation are also the group of people reading Act-Age which is a very large group as the manga became more popular. At the top are Japanese fans, including some mangaka, but there has also been several controversies around the world. Almost all written comments have two faces: one of the total allegations against Tatsuya Matsuki, the screenwriter who was guilty of bad gestures, e one of the full support of designer Shiro Usazaki.
As you can see below, many thought Act-Age was an excellent manga and should have been a long-time supporter of Weekly Shonen Jump, but now there isn’t much hope for work. With the now valid cancellation we are rediscovering the history of the Act Age and its collapse.
Due to the author’s questionable actions against minors, Shonen Jump has officially announced the repeal of the Act-Age manga.
– Joey (@ TheAn1meMan) August 11, 2020
This is so disappointing, especially since Act-Age was an incredibly unique and beautifully written story.
I feel so bad for the illustrator man. https://t.co/SXk5tac04l
It’s great that Jump editors backed Shiro Usazaki in the same press release that canceled “act-age”. I think it is a heartwarming sign that they immediately express a desire to create new manga with her. It’s great news for the fans too.
– Manga Mogura (@MangaMogura) August 10, 2020
I also just saw what happened to the Act Age Mangaka and JEEZ. It’s such a messed up situation. I hope all victims are okay, and I hope the artist did not receive harassment rather than assistance in this regard. Fuck the mangaka too, I hope he’s in jail
– Inosuke Genya Nation CEO (@pigassault) August 11, 2020
Rip Act-Age
– ً⁷⁺⁹ (@YONAGISMUS) August 8, 2020
2018-2020 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Fc0iTdeJDB
Well, damn it, the act-age storyline. I only support Shiro Usazaki’s art. pic.twitter.com/EgEx11Mn6K
– ou gouiyel ❁ (@queenkruI) August 8, 2020
Some of you will hurt more because Act-Age may be canceled than the fact that a girl was allegedly molested.
– Killafoe @ Home (@ Killafoe1) August 8, 2020
I love the manga with all my heart but I like
Priorities here.
I’m glad the writer is arrested and I pray to God he’ll never work in manga again. I hope the artist who worked on the act-age can succeed again and hopefully not be linked to a freak this time around. Most of all, I hope that the victim gets the justice it deserves
– Sorcerer Salaryman WeatherRE (@ReWeather) August 8, 2020
Fuck man. It’s one of my favorite series. And those who say there is a read, separate author from his work, frankly don’t bother. The story is great but incomplete and that’s the worst feeling ever, especially when you’ve been following it for a while.
– Fazeel Ahmed (@MrEmperor_Relix) August 10, 2020
