The Japanese publisher Shogakukan, a leading name in manga production, faces public scrutiny. Well-known for series like "Detective Conan" and "Komi Can't Communicate," it has been thrust into the limelight not for its successes but for its alleged role in a tragic event.
The controversy involves the suicide of Ashihara Hinako, a manga author distressed by the challenges encountered during the live-action adaptation of her series "Sexy Tanaka-san." In her personal blog entries, Ashihara expressed her dismay over the adaptationβs quality and her subsequent forced involvement, which led to increased public criticism of scriptwriter Tomoko Aizawa.
Intensifying the issue, NTV, the live-action's producer, claimed that Shogakukan had approved all scripts. This declaration implicated Shogakukan in the controversy, raising questions about its support for Ashihara during her difficulties.
Online discussions have led to calls for a boycott of Shogakukan-published works to hold the company accountable. However, this has sparked debate about the ethics of such actions, considering the potential impact on other authors under the Shogakukan umbrella.
- "Choosing not to support Shogakukan is valid, but actively promoting a boycott is inherently destructive."
- "The boycott, fueled by resentment, inadvertently affects the authors associated with the publisher."
- "Avoiding support for the publisher means not only do editorial staff suffer, but the authors do not receive financial support or recognition for their work."
- "Critics of Shogakukan fail to see the larger picture, inadvertently painting authors who publish with them as adversaries."
This situation underscores the complexities of ethical considerations when public anger targets a corporate entity, potentially harming those not directly involved.
Source: Otakomu
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