by Kodansha (Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo) announced on its official website on December 13, 2021, that the serialization of “Harapeko Penguin Cafe” and “Tomutojiri Nanairo” had been serialized in the girls’ manga magazine “Nakayoshi” was completed.
According to the announcement, the person in charge of the original work of the two co-authors, “Chara Chara Macchiato,” was found guilty of prosecution such as forced obscenity against an elementary school girl. Kodansha is proceeding with the collection of comics, saying that it is “a sneaky and malicious activity that is unacceptable.”
Convicted on November 25
“Harapeko Penguins Cafe” will be serialized from the March 2019 issue. This work depicted a penguin off a gluttonous pastry chef and was published in a book in November 2008. “Tom and Jerry Nanairo” was serialized in the August 2021 issue as a spin-off of the cartoon anime “Tom and Jerry.”
The authors of the two works are “Chara Chara Makiart.” Regarding the author’s profile, on the page of Kodansha Comic Plus’s official website, “Harapeko Penguins Cafe,” “Kyoto-born, resident manga artist and illustrator,” was introduced.
However, the person in charge of Kodansha explained to J-CAST News on the 13th that “Chara Chara Makiart” is not an individual but a “co-author” who has multiple persons in charge of the original work and illustrations.
According to the announcement, the author, who was mainly in charge of the original work of this “Chara Chara Macchiato,” was arrested and prosecuted for cases such as forced obscenity that occurred from the spring to the summer of 20. On November 25, 2009, he was convicted of three years in prison and five years of suspended sentence (probation) for compulsory obscenity against an elementary school girl. The accused himself did not appeal, and the decision was finalized.
“In the same magazine for elementary and junior high school students …”
The serialization of the two works will end in the December 2021 issue (released on November 2). The January 2022 issue (released on December 1) announced that the serialization had ended. Kodansha explained in the announcement that the circumstances were announced at this time because “the first thing to do was to be close to the victim’s feelings and to consider the progress of the criminal trial.” By the 13th, it has decided and is proceeding with measures such as canceling the contract with “Chara Chara Macchiato,” collecting comics from stores, suspending shipment indefinitely, and deleting the e-book version.
In the announcement, Kodansha stated, “It is a sneaky and malicious act that the author, who was serializing in the same magazine for elementary school students and junior high school students, has caused such a situation. We sincerely apologize to the victims, their parents, and all concerned, and apologize to the readers. We are very sorry. “
Finally, “We will continue to strive for a thorough editing system and maximum crisis management so that we can continue to publish” Nakayoshi “that is loved by our readers. I appreciate your understanding.” And said.
Chara Makiart posted “Notice of the end of writer activity” on Twitter on the 14th. “For various reasons, I can no longer work as Chara Chara Makiart,” he said, saying that he would end his 15-year activities.
