Japan’s manga industry faces a ‘#MeToo moment’ after Shogakukan scandal

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Julian RyallMarch 6, 2026 at 04:00 AM

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Japan's manga industry is facing scrutiny after Shogakukan, a major publisher, admitted to publishing work by Shoichi Yamamoto, an author convicted of sexually assaulting a minor. Yamamoto, author of "Operation Fallen Angel," was arrested in February 2020 and later found guilty of assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Shogakukan concealed his identity using a pen name and continued publishing his work. The company has announced a third-party panel to investigate the approval process. In response, several manga creators have pulled their works from Shogakukan's Manga One digital platform in protest, leading some to believe this marks a "#MeToo moment" for the industry.

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Sapporo Supreme Court 40% Manga One 50% Sapporo ×250% Japan ×270% Shoichi Yamamoto ×280% Shogakukan ×290%

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