AniFem Round-Up Covers Oshi No Ko, Shogakukan Controversy, and More
The round-up bundles a major industry scandal (Shogakukan's handling of a creator's sexual assault case) with a labor dispute (Capcom refusing union terms for a voice actor) and a survey on declining birth rates, showing how anime and manga news intersects with broader social and legal issues.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime Feminist.
Anime Feminist's weekly round-up for 11-17 March 2026 covers multiple stories. The lead piece examines how Oshi no Ko uses real-life tragedy to depict harassment and reality TV culture. A separate report from Unseen Japan details a sexual assault controversy involving manga publisher Shogakukan, where a victim spoke out about the company's handling of a creator who was arrested in 2020, had his manga canceled, and was rehired under a new name in 2022 before a settlement was reached. Shogakukan announced on March 2 that it would set up a third-party committee to investigate MangaONE's hiring processes. Other items include the news that Mega Man voice actor Spencer Diskin will not return for the game Dual Override because Capcom refused to make the project unionized, a retrospective on the anime Mayonaka Punch, a survey finding 62.6% of unmarried Japanese under 30 do not want children, and an interview with Charithra Chandran about backlash over her casting as Vivi in Netflix's One Piece Season 2.
The round-up leads with an editorial on Oshi no Ko's depiction of reality TV culture and harassment, framing it as a commentary on real-life issues. The Shogakukan story, reported by Unseen Japan, includes the victim's statement and criticism from journalist Shinohara Shuji, who noted the publisher prioritized continuing a serialization over the victim by rehiring the creator under a different name. Shogakukan's March 2 announcement of a third-party committee is the latest development.
In labor news, SAG-AFTRA filed a 'DO NOT WORK' order for Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override after the company refused to make the project union. Voice actor Spencer Diskin stated he was offered the role only on non-union terms, with AI protections he considered unenforceable. The round-up also includes a survey from Rohto Pharmaceutical showing 62.6% of unmarried Japanese aged 18-29 do not want children, with financial and career concerns cited as primary reasons.
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