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Act-Age Author Receives Suspended Sentence, Might Avoid Prison Altogether

Act-Age Author Receives Suspended Sentence, Might Avoid Prison Altogether Act-Age Author Receives Suspended Sentence, Might Avoid Prison Altogether

Act-Age Author Receives Suspended Sentence, Might Avoid Prison Altogether

Tatsuya Matsuki, the writer of Act-Age, has been found guilty of a coerced indecent act. Matsuki had previously confessed to groping two middle school girls. During the trial, the prosecution argued for an 18-month prison sentence. Meanwhile, the defense argued that because Matsuki’s manga series …Read more  »

Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office Files Indictment Against Act-Age Writer

Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office Files Indictment Against Act-Age Writer Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office Files Indictment Against Act-Age Writer

Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office Files Indictment Against Act-Age Writer

On September 16, the Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office officially filed a formal indictment against Act-Age writer Tatsuya Matsuki, who was accused of sexual harassment and assault toward two junior high school girls in June. Matsuki’s popular manga, Act-Age, was canceled as a result of Shonen Jump …Read more  »

Shueisha Suspends Act-Age Manga Sales Indefinitely Following Writer’s Arrest

Shueisha Suspends Act-Age Manga Sales Indefinitely Following Writer’s Arrest Shueisha Suspends Act-Age Manga Sales Indefinitely Following Writer’s Arrest

Shueisha Suspends Act-Age Manga Sales Indefinitely Following Writer’s Arrest

Shortly after the arrest of Act-Age writer Tatsuya Matsuki—who allegedly sexually assaulted two junior high age girls—Shueisha canceled his series in Shonen Jump. This decision came about after discussing the matter with artist Shiro Usazaki, who unfortunately is caught in the middle of this mess. …Read more  »

Act-Age Manga Writer Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minors

Act-Age Manga Writer Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minors Act-Age Manga Writer Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minors

Act-Age Manga Writer Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minors

Content Warning: This article mentions sexual assault against minors. Tatsuya Matsuki, the writer behind Shonen Jump manga Act-Age, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of minors according to NHK. After being confronted with the charges, including CCTV footage taken during the investigation, Matsuki …Read more  »