Pirating manga and anime is hurting many creators and causing companies to lose billions. The Japanese government has been clamping down more on piracy, and other countries have also said they would help out. However, one country just announced that not only will it not …Read more »
Because of Vladimir Putin’s ordered invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainians have fled the country, and some have evacuated to Japan. While the majority of Ukrainian refugees have not been able to find work in Japan, Japanese news site Kyodo News reported on a story of …Read more »
Tetsuya Chiba, the creator of Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe), is a member of the Japan Cartoonists’ Association, and he suggested the group put on an auction to aid the people of Ukraine. The Association agreed, and is establishing an online charity auction. Manga creators …Read more »
SEGA SAMMY Group put out statements in both English and Japanese about helping Ukraine. “The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is escalating quickly. We stand with the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer the consequences of this conflict. SEGA is making a meaningful donation …Read more »
The Japan Cartoonists Association might mostly concentrate on manga, but it’s put out a statement in reaction to Putin’s orders for Russia to invade Ukraine. The statement expressed a desire for the conflict to conclude quickly. The Association said it was against war, and noted …Read more »
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is all set to be released in theaters on April 8, but Paramount has decided it will not be released in Russia then. This is part of increasing motions, including both government sanctions and entertainment boycotts, meant to hurt Russia as …Read more »
Danica Davidson
