Publisher to Investigate Hiring of Convicted Manga Artists

By The BriefBrief

Shogakukan hired two manga artists convicted of sex crimes, prompting an internal investigation.

WHO: Shogakukan

WHAT: Investigating hiring practices

WHEN: Mar 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

WHERE: Japan

WHY: To address hiring of artists with criminal convictions

Sources (1): Japan Times

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