Shogakukan Third-Party Committee Launches Hotline for Information on Sexual Assault Cases
A third-party committee established by Japanese publisher Shogakukan has launched a dedicated hotline to solicit information from external parties regarding sexual assault cases involving manga artists. This initiative follows revelations that the editorial department of the manga distribution app 'Manga One' employed a former teacher implicated in sexual assault as an original author. The hotline, active from April 17 to May 1, 2026, invites submissions from individuals who have conducted business with Shogakukan or its 26 affiliated companies, such as Showa Tosho and Shodensha, as well as former employees. The committee seeks facts about publicly known cases and similar incidents occurring primarily after January 2016. Information can be submitted via email to the committee's designated address. This move represents a significant step in the publisher's effort to address internal misconduct and ensure accountability within its creative and editorial processes. The announcement was reported by the Asahi Shimbun, highlighting the growing scrutiny on ethical standards in the Japanese publishing industry.
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Shogakukan Third-Party Committee Launches Hotline for Information on Sexual Assault Cases
A third-party committee established by Japanese publisher Shogakukan has launched a dedicated hotline to solicit information from external parties regarding sexual assault cases involving manga artists. This initiative follows revelations that the editorial department of the manga distribution app 'Manga One' employed a former teacher implicated in sexual assault as an original author. The hotline, active from April 17 to May 1, 2026, invites submissions from individuals who have conducted business with Shogakukan or its 26 affiliated companies, such as Showa Tosho and Shodensha, as well as former employees. The committee seeks facts about publicly known cases and similar incidents occurring primarily after January 2016. Information can be submitted via email to the committee's designated address. This move represents a significant step in the publisher's effort to address internal misconduct and ensure accountability within its creative and editorial processes. The announcement was reported by the Asahi Shimbun, highlighting the growing scrutiny on ethical standards in the Japanese publishing industry.
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