Nippon TV has published the findings of an internal special investigation team regarding the sudden death of Sexy Tanaka-san manga author Hinako Ashihara.
The report, which was released on May 31, 2024, highlighted significant communication failures between Ashihara and the drama production team, leading to a breakdown in trust.
According to the investigation, the drama adaptation was proposed to Shogakukan in late February last year.
Nippon TV’s production staff believed Shogakukan had agreed that they could have an original ending for the drama due to the manga being incomplete.
In contrast, Shogakukan’s intention was to base the original ending on suggestions from Ashihara to avoid affecting the unfinished manga, indicating a miscommunication from the start.
Shogakukan representatives stated they had emphasized the necessity of having a screenwriter who would respect the original manga. However, the production side claimed they were unaware of this.
Despite this, the production team maintained a stance of respect,...
The report, which was released on May 31, 2024, highlighted significant communication failures between Ashihara and the drama production team, leading to a breakdown in trust.
According to the investigation, the drama adaptation was proposed to Shogakukan in late February last year.
Nippon TV’s production staff believed Shogakukan had agreed that they could have an original ending for the drama due to the manga being incomplete.
In contrast, Shogakukan’s intention was to base the original ending on suggestions from Ashihara to avoid affecting the unfinished manga, indicating a miscommunication from the start.
Shogakukan representatives stated they had emphasized the necessity of having a screenwriter who would respect the original manga. However, the production side claimed they were unaware of this.
Despite this, the production team maintained a stance of respect,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Nippon TV had faced a lot of criticism for the way they had handled the live action adaptation of Sexy Tanaka-san, especially for neglecting the original author Hinako Ashihara in the production process.
Ashihara’s suicide should have been a big warning sign for Nippon to change the way they handled things internally. However, similar problems have surfaced again – this time related to the drama adaptation of Acma:game.
The co-creator of Acma:game recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the live-action drama adaptation produced by Nippon Television, due to unapproved script changes.
Following the broadcast of episode 7 on May 19, 2024, Meeb took to his X account to voice his concern, highlighting numerous inconsistencies and unexplained elements that deviated from his original work.
Meeb’s criticism centered on what appears to be a significant departure from the established story in the manga. He questioned the purpose of the central tournament, the motivations of the characters,...
Ashihara’s suicide should have been a big warning sign for Nippon to change the way they handled things internally. However, similar problems have surfaced again – this time related to the drama adaptation of Acma:game.
The co-creator of Acma:game recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the live-action drama adaptation produced by Nippon Television, due to unapproved script changes.
Following the broadcast of episode 7 on May 19, 2024, Meeb took to his X account to voice his concern, highlighting numerous inconsistencies and unexplained elements that deviated from his original work.
Meeb’s criticism centered on what appears to be a significant departure from the established story in the manga. He questioned the purpose of the central tournament, the motivations of the characters,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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The manga industry is indeed one of the biggest up-and-coming faucets garnering massive fan attention, but even that has faced a decline in recent years. This is true considering all the legendary Mangakas (aka manga creators) who have left this world in the last few years, leaving only their masterpieces behind to continue their legacy.
Managaka Akira Toriyama | Source: egames.news
One of these masterminds was none other than the super-brains behind the epic Dragon Ball universe who was the most recent to leave fans devastated with his death, Akira Toriyama. However, he wasn’t the only one, and there have been multiple other manga creators who broke many hearts with their deaths preceding Toriyama sensei in recent years.
Besides Akira Toriyama, the World Lost these Legendary Mangakas in Recent Years
Though many may be unaware, Akira Toriyama sensei wasn’t the only manga artist whose sudden unexpected demise broke...
Managaka Akira Toriyama | Source: egames.news
One of these masterminds was none other than the super-brains behind the epic Dragon Ball universe who was the most recent to leave fans devastated with his death, Akira Toriyama. However, he wasn’t the only one, and there have been multiple other manga creators who broke many hearts with their deaths preceding Toriyama sensei in recent years.
Besides Akira Toriyama, the World Lost these Legendary Mangakas in Recent Years
Though many may be unaware, Akira Toriyama sensei wasn’t the only manga artist whose sudden unexpected demise broke...
- 3/30/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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Mangaka Makoto Raiku, known for creating the Zatch Bell! franchise, took to Twitter on Feb 12, 2024, to express his concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the suicide of Hinako Ashihara following a statement released by Shogakukan editors.
Although Raiku commended Shogakukan, the publisher of Ashihara’s work ‘Sexy Tanaka-san,’ for acknowledging Ashihara’s good character, he criticized the company for failing to shed light on the events leading to her suicide.
The mangaka highlighted Ashihara’s deleted blog post, where she exposed her exchange with the scriptwriter of Sexy Tanaka-San, and social media posts before the suicide as evidence of a deeper issue that remains hidden.
“Well… Now, regarding the incident involving Ashihara-sensei, I’ve also strongly voiced my opinion, so I’ll write about my thoughts on the comment by the editors of Shogakukan’s First Comics Department regarding the ‘Sexy Tanaka-san’ incident involving Ashihara-sensei that was released the other day.
Although Raiku commended Shogakukan, the publisher of Ashihara’s work ‘Sexy Tanaka-san,’ for acknowledging Ashihara’s good character, he criticized the company for failing to shed light on the events leading to her suicide.
The mangaka highlighted Ashihara’s deleted blog post, where she exposed her exchange with the scriptwriter of Sexy Tanaka-San, and social media posts before the suicide as evidence of a deeper issue that remains hidden.
“Well… Now, regarding the incident involving Ashihara-sensei, I’ve also strongly voiced my opinion, so I’ll write about my thoughts on the comment by the editors of Shogakukan’s First Comics Department regarding the ‘Sexy Tanaka-san’ incident involving Ashihara-sensei that was released the other day.
- 2/13/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Renowned mangaka Mayu Shinjo, known for her Sensual Phrase, has sparked controversy within the industry after speaking out against publisher Shogakukan. Shinjo took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to shed light on a troubling encounter involving a fellow manga artist following the criticism.
Shinjo disclosed that she had been targeted by an acquaintance manga artist for her criticism aimed at Shogakukan in the wake of the sudden passing of manga artist Hinako Ashihara, known for her work Sexy Tanaka-San.
In a series of posts, Shinjo expressed her shock and frustration at the situation, revealing that the acquaintance had gone as far as contacting her business partner to relay negative remarks about her. She condemned the underhanded tactics, stating, “I’m the type who thinks it’s natural to have different opinions, but really, what a dirty way to do it“.
Upon checking his social media, she also discovered that...
Shinjo disclosed that she had been targeted by an acquaintance manga artist for her criticism aimed at Shogakukan in the wake of the sudden passing of manga artist Hinako Ashihara, known for her work Sexy Tanaka-San.
In a series of posts, Shinjo expressed her shock and frustration at the situation, revealing that the acquaintance had gone as far as contacting her business partner to relay negative remarks about her. She condemned the underhanded tactics, stating, “I’m the type who thinks it’s natural to have different opinions, but really, what a dirty way to do it“.
Upon checking his social media, she also discovered that...
- 2/12/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Hajime No Ippo manga creator George Morikawa has reaffirmed his stance on the rights of original creators. In a recent tweet, Morikawa articulated his unwavering belief in the absolute authority of the original author and the importance of safeguarding their creative vision.
Addressing aspiring manga artists and fellow creators, Morikawa articulated, “The reason is absolute because the original author is absolute.” His words serve as a rallying cry for creators to assert their rights and maintain control over their works, despite potential challenges or controversies they may face along the way.
“The reason is absolute because the original author is absolute. Just as before, this message is also for aspiring manga artists. Despite facing backlash, authors have continuously asserted their absolute authority. The rights of primary creators, including manga artists, novelists, and screenwriters, are protected by law. And what’s crucial is that only the original author knows the future.
Addressing aspiring manga artists and fellow creators, Morikawa articulated, “The reason is absolute because the original author is absolute.” His words serve as a rallying cry for creators to assert their rights and maintain control over their works, despite potential challenges or controversies they may face along the way.
“The reason is absolute because the original author is absolute. Just as before, this message is also for aspiring manga artists. Despite facing backlash, authors have continuously asserted their absolute authority. The rights of primary creators, including manga artists, novelists, and screenwriters, are protected by law. And what’s crucial is that only the original author knows the future.
- 2/7/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Hinako Ashihara, the popular Japanese manga artist perhaps best known in the United States for her Sand Chronicles series of the early 2000s, was found dead at her home near Tokyo on January 29, a day after she reportedly went missing. According to Japanese news sources, a possible suicide note was found near her body by police.
The contents of the note have not been made public. Ashihara was 50.
In the days leading up to her death, the artist had posted, then deleted, troubling blog messages expressing disappointment over a recent live-action TV adaptation of her manga Sexy Tanaka-san. The 10-part series, starring Kinami Haruka, began airing last October on Nippon Television.
In her initial blog posts, Ashihara reportedly accused Nippon Television of making significant changes to her work, in contrast to what the network had promised. The dispute between artist and network became a controversial topic among manga fans online,...
The contents of the note have not been made public. Ashihara was 50.
In the days leading up to her death, the artist had posted, then deleted, troubling blog messages expressing disappointment over a recent live-action TV adaptation of her manga Sexy Tanaka-san. The 10-part series, starring Kinami Haruka, began airing last October on Nippon Television.
In her initial blog posts, Ashihara reportedly accused Nippon Television of making significant changes to her work, in contrast to what the network had promised. The dispute between artist and network became a controversial topic among manga fans online,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ashihara Hinako, a 50-year-old Japanese manga artist, has been found dead near Tokyo. Japanese media report that the police are treating the matter as a possible suicide after finding a note at her home on Monday.
Ashihara was the author of the “Sexy Tanaka-san” manga, which was initially published by Shogakukan. Nippon Television began airing a 10-part live-action adaptation in October of last year, starring Kinami Haruka in the lead role.
The story depicts a 40-year-old woman accountant who has a secret life as a belly dancer. When her secret is discovered by a co-worker, the two polar opposites manage to bring the best out in each other.
“Don’t miss this rom-com that is guaranteed to leave you in stitches constantly, with an occasion[al] dash of tears,” says the blurb for the show on Ntv’s content catalog.
Ashihara, however, was not amused and earlier in January used X...
Ashihara was the author of the “Sexy Tanaka-san” manga, which was initially published by Shogakukan. Nippon Television began airing a 10-part live-action adaptation in October of last year, starring Kinami Haruka in the lead role.
The story depicts a 40-year-old woman accountant who has a secret life as a belly dancer. When her secret is discovered by a co-worker, the two polar opposites manage to bring the best out in each other.
“Don’t miss this rom-com that is guaranteed to leave you in stitches constantly, with an occasion[al] dash of tears,” says the blurb for the show on Ntv’s content catalog.
Ashihara, however, was not amused and earlier in January used X...
- 1/31/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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