JaVzD said: I think that more than a decision on the part of Jump, it is a decision on the part of the artist, sincerely Jump would have continued serializing it if it generated income, but the artist surely opposed that, since it should not feel good for her to continue the work of a guy who abused women. Be that as it may, it is a shame, since because of this guy there are victims and collateral damage. would be very bad PR move. shimabokuro (toriko author) series at the time was axed for less even it was more popular. his crime was unknowingly (allegedly) hired underage prostitute (less than 19 years old). |
 "If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
Phlaryx said: Why? Why did the writer have to throw all of this away? And for what? A few seconds of touching some young girls? Three years of hard work thrown out the FUCKING window for something stupid and petty like that? The manga was in shonen jump! It was blowing up! It was trending! It was even gonna get a stage play eventually! AND HE FUCKIN THREW ALL OF THAT AWAY! This guy had it made but he just fucked his entire career and the fans of this series. Especially the victims. When reading his comments at the end of volume one he said something along the lines of “it’s thanks to Usuzaki Sensei for bringing my sloppy story boards to life.” Nor exactly word for word but you get what I mean. I though “Gee wiz! What a humble and earnest guy!” I thought someone who could write a story this good couldn’t possibly be a bad person but I guess I’m just a bad judge of character. Like, he was completely unable to look outside of himself when he decided to feel up those girls. I’m starting to regret getting into this manga a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it but now that I know I will never get any proper closure to the series just saddens me. I hope the artist can bounce back from this soon and find more work. I love her art work and it’s a shame for such potential to be affected like this. Seriously Tatsuya Matsuki, you really FUCKED up. If you made it to the end of my post then thank you for reading. Just wanted to put my thoughts out there before I say goodbye to this series for good. I still plan on catching up to the rest of the chapters at some point but I’m not in the head space to appreciate it right now. Deadass. Personally I don't think I'll ever finish it. I just don't feel right or at ease to ever progress with the series. |
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| What a damn shame. I haven't read it, but based on the synopsis looked interesting compared to other WSJ properties. Hope the middle school students get therapy or something. Hate when something liked by millions gets ruined by a shitty person. |
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| Imagine minding your own business and keeping yourself out of trouble while you diligently work on the art of a successful manga series that was most likely going to gain even more exposure and success through eventual anime adaptation(s), stage plays, etc., and then boom, you're out of a job because the dickhead you draw for let his hard on for underage girls get the best of him. I hope the artist can find more opportunities and success soon. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
| Well that was seriously dumb of him to do, I'm really pissed about this article btw (though I wholly understand Shueisha's position in this and truly do feel bad for the illustrator getting dragged into this)..>:I |
| Let me be clear, the author's actions were wrong and deserve to be punished. My question is why modern society feels the need to punish people for their crimes more than once. He has been arrested and will be punished by the criminal justice system, so why is their some social duty to fire him? Is the company just couching their need to fire him since he'll be stuck in jail and can't work in terms of social responsibility to look good? At any rate, modern society needs to find a way to extend some degree of mercy to the transgressor instead of forcing them to carry their albatrosses for the remainder of their lives. |
| Every day you can read a book or watch some anime is a good day! |
gaussian_ said: Let me be clear, the author's actions were wrong and deserve to be punished. My question is why modern society feels the need to punish people for their crimes more than once. He has been arrested and will be punished by the criminal justice system, so why is their some social duty to fire him? Is the company just couching their need to fire him since he'll be stuck in jail and can't work in terms of social responsibility to look good? At any rate, modern society needs to find a way to extend some degree of mercy to the transgressor instead of forcing them to carry their albatrosses for the remainder of their lives. Sometimes I ask myself that question too. But if I have to give an answer, I guess it's to show an example so it can act as a deterrent. To say it sucks is an understatement that he'll be carrying that permanent black mark for the rest of his life, but he did also caused a lot of grief from Usazaki and Shonen Jump as well as the two girls he harassed. |
| I did hear about this. Pretty crazy stuff. |
Pikmin404 said: Sometimes I ask myself that question too. But if I have to give an answer, I guess it's to show an example so it can act as a deterrent. To say it sucks is an understatement that he'll be carrying that permanent black mark for the rest of his life, but he did also caused a lot of grief from Usazaki and Shonen Jump as well as the two girls he harassed. If it is an effective deterrent, then maybe it is worth it, but a lot of harsh punishments/practices in the past were explained as deterrents but didn't work (e.g. hanging people for stealing, leaving the corpse hanging on the gallows, cutting off hands for stealing, etc.) I personally feel that the better deterrent would be to have people rejoin society so that their voices of how they overcame their criminal tendencies could be heard (of course, that does depend on the person being actually penitent.) Have him spend some time in jail while helping him work through his sexual issues with a psychologist, then release him and let him go back to his job while doing community service trying to help others with these issues from escalating as he did. In time, just let him leave it completely in his past if he wants. This is sort of an AA model, where the crime is treated as a mental health issue / addiction. There are a few crimes, like murder, where I wouldn't support this model, but I think it would do more good than having a single moment where everyone looks and says to themselves "Thank goodness I'm not that guy" then promptly forgets about the whole thing. |
| Every day you can read a book or watch some anime is a good day! |
| I hope that the artist is able to move on from this, I feel really bad for her. |
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| It is so sad that a good manga has to end abruptly because of the author, but even sadder knowing that it was a manga so unique that triumphed on Weekly Shounen Jump, because is very rare the combination of leading female protagonists and acting in a magazine where the most common and popular stories are nekketsu series about a hotblood shonen boy :( |
gaussian_ said: Pikmin404 said: Sometimes I ask myself that question too. But if I have to give an answer, I guess it's to show an example so it can act as a deterrent. To say it sucks is an understatement that he'll be carrying that permanent black mark for the rest of his life, but he did also caused a lot of grief from Usazaki and Shonen Jump as well as the two girls he harassed. If it is an effective deterrent, then maybe it is worth it, but a lot of harsh punishments/practices in the past were explained as deterrents but didn't work (e.g. hanging people for stealing, leaving the corpse hanging on the gallows, cutting off hands for stealing, etc.) I personally feel that the better deterrent would be to have people rejoin society so that their voices of how they overcame their criminal tendencies could be heard (of course, that does depend on the person being actually penitent.) Have him spend some time in jail while helping him work through his sexual issues with a psychologist, then release him and let him go back to his job while doing community service trying to help others with these issues from escalating as he did. In time, just let him leave it completely in his past if he wants. This is sort of an AA model, where the crime is treated as a mental health issue / addiction. There are a few crimes, like murder, where I wouldn't support this model, but I think it would do more good than having a single moment where everyone looks and says to themselves "Thank goodness I'm not that guy" then promptly forgets about the whole thing. You're definitely right. I wish it was like that as well. |
gaussian_ said: Let me be clear, the author's actions were wrong and deserve to be punished. My question is why modern society feels the need to punish people for their crimes more than once. He has been arrested and will be punished by the criminal justice system, so why is their some social duty to fire him? Is the company just couching their need to fire him since he'll be stuck in jail and can't work in terms of social responsibility to look good? At any rate, modern society needs to find a way to extend some degree of mercy to the transgressor instead of forcing them to carry their albatrosses for the remainder of their lives. would be bad PR move to see that they endorse a child molester as their line up. as simple as that. |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| I wonder in such situations if mangaka ever self publish their work? I would be pretty amused by that especially if it's someone producing while in prison. Has that happened before? |
| Looks like this idiot couldn't differentiate from reality and fiction. Too bad for the artist though but she's young, 22, and extremely talented, I'm sure she'll be given more opportunities in the near future. |
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| This is incredibly disappointing. I was contemplating picking up the manga since the plot seemed interesting and the art was gorgeous but then I hear this news. I hope the victims are fine and that the artist gets a better person to work with since her art is stunning. But seriously FUCK the author. I just cannot comprehend what was going on in his mind. To get so successful with your manga nad even more success to come, he just goes out of his way and squanders it all to cop a feel? I really hope this guy rots away in jail. I guess I will still check out the manga since I have heard a lot of people saying that act age was really good. Too bad it ends in the middle of nowhere but that's that I guess. |
| Well RIP, been following this since the incident and it was just a matter of time before they cancelled the series. How you gonna grope some HS girls butts in broad daylight. He gone man, he gone. |
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| NGL I've never heard of this manga and now I'm curious enough to go out and read it that aside, i hope this isn't a false-accusation situation and may the right things occur accordingly |
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| I was thinking that the illustrator might continue it themselves.. but i guess that's not the case. Condolences to the people who love this manga. I was thinking of reading it since a lot of people seems to say it was good. :0 |
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| I feel incredibly sad for the illustrator. She and any assistants better get another chance or good support. And I mean GOOD support. Nothing half assed. A lot of people might choose not to work with her over this stupid writer just by association. So dumb. |
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| Welp, my dream of this getting an anime adaptation is down the gutter. Author is a trash human. This was one of my favorite on-going manga, so this sucks. I feel bad for the illustrator. :/ I hope she gets more work in the future. |
| Man, if this happened in America, then Hollywood would be canceled completely. |
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| So close to the dream. He we always be remembered as a hero. |
MiddleClassWeeb said: he charged with the child protection act, with minimum sentence is 6 month and up to 10 years. for the context, jail mean social death in japan, so unless it's serious crime, usually there is no minimum sentence. however, what this guy done is considered serious. that's different than watsuki or shimabokurou which both charged with law that has no minimum sentence.I wonder what charges go against him MiddleClassWeeb said: the artist should have a different author than him to make the series go on and on again. here is a thing with japanese Intelectual Property (IP) practice. most of time, IP is fully owned by the mangaka, which mean the duo has full shared ownership. so unless matsuki agree to sell his IP, the artist agree to continue, and then there is publisher willing to purchase the IP, it's not going to happen. nobody want to get guilty by affiliation so publisher and artist has already distance themself from matsuki. |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| Oh disgusting, my best wishes to the illustrator and the fans of the manga. |
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| It doesn't matter to me what crime anyone commits, I don't really like to see any series get cancelled it hurts my heart. |
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MiddleClassWeeb said: nothing? they were paired up by publisher (editor).Toarujisuru said: I feel incredibly sad for the illustrator. She and any assistants better get another chance or good support. And I mean GOOD support. Nothing half assed. A lot of people might choose not to work with her over this stupid writer just by association. So dumb. I agree with u but I wonder what relationship does the author and illustrator have. RiseUp_SS-kun said: It doesn't matter to me what crime anyone commits, I don't really like to see any series get cancelled it hurts my heart.  |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| Sucks for the fans I guess, it had some following, it was kinda popular. Weird that I don't see any haters here like on the Arms thread. |
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| Honestly devastated by this news, I feel bad for the victims and the artist. |
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| There it goes in the dustbin of history a excellent manga, with touching arcs and characters. Hope the artist get's a new job soon in the market. She's talented as hell and did nothing wrong. For those who liked the Acting setting for a Drama with female lead: go read Kasane. Bonus: It's finished. RiseUp_SS-kun said: It doesn't matter to me what crime anyone commits, I don't really like to see any series get cancelled it hurts my heart. Anime community was a mistake... |
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| The worst part of this is how if the mangaka was female and the students were male, nobody would bat an eyelash and would celebrate it. |
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VyseLegendaire said: if the victim reported, it will be processed. the law didn't mention about gender specific.The worst part of this is how if the mangaka was female and the students were male, nobody would bat an eyelash and would celebrate it. |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| That's certainly a bummer. What a way to end the series. |
| Do not diddle kids. It's no good diddling kids. Sad about Usazaki. Hope she gets other work too. |
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| Real shame, I really liked the series and this was definitely not the way I imagined it ending. I can't even begin to understand what drove the author to do what he did. I hope the illustrator's career isn't ruined by this. Good luck to her, I hope she can work on something just as good in the future. |
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| https://twitter.com/WSJ_manga/status/1295302461117337603 ________________________________ Official Statement on act-age volumes and plans for related content of the series. · No more volumes will be released further. Volume 13 won't be released. Volumes 1 to 12 won't have any more prints for an indefinite period of time. · All digital distribution of the series will stop in any bookstore, from third parties to Shonen Jump+ and Jump BOOK Store. · For every planned project that includes applicants, merch will be shipped as scheduled even if they can be canceled. · act-age's Official 2021 Calendar will be discontinued. All reservations in Jump Store will be refunded and other customers should contact their bookstores. · Natsucomi's Photo Contest for act-age will be discontinued. Those selected will be able to re-entry for another series. · Rakujou's DVD Box present in commemoration of Volume 12 release will be canceled. All winners will have a replacement product sent in compensation. · Jump Shop's 366 Day Stickers for act-age scheduled for release on August 30th will be discontinued. . act-age has been removed from MANGA Plus. Series doesn't appear anymore on the Manga List of the website. . Studio Daikokuten Website has been taken down: https://shonenjump.com/studio_daikokuten . Yonagi has been removed from Shonen Jump's Youtube Channel and every act-age video is now private and unavailable. __________________________________ considering Shiro Usazaki also deleted every mention of act age in her bio, i think it's better for everyone involved to move on as soon as possible. thanks for ruining for everyone matsuki bastard. i hope you rot in jail. and jail has no mercy for child molester. |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| I feel bad for the artist, but that's about it. No pity for the author. |
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| Sad for the manga, the author to rot in prison. |
| Apaixonado por jogos e animes. |
| Bro I am tried of this cancel culture. Ya the author fucked up and will be punished accordingly, but does jump really need to scrub the series off the face of the earth? I don't agree with that one bit. |
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