TOKYO, Feb 09 (News On Japan) –
Following the dying of Hinako Ashihara, the manga artist behind the favored manga “Sexy Tanaka-san,” which was tailored right into a TV drama, Shogakukan, the writer serializing her work, has introduced on their web site that they’re conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the script of the drama.
Ashihara revealed in January, by means of social media posts, that there had been a distinction in opinion with the manufacturing facet concerning the script. She was later discovered lifeless in Tochigi Prefecture. In response to this tragic occasion, Shogakukan issued an announcement on February eighth, expressing their deepest regrets and stating, “For the adaptation, our responsible group faithfully and sincerely conveyed Ms. Ashihara’s wishes to the drama production team.” The writer additionally dedicated to investigating the state of affairs to stop such incidents from taking place once more.
On the identical day, Tomoko Aizawa, who was answerable for the drama’s script, posted a touch upon her social media. She expressed her shock upon studying concerning the circumstances disclosed by Ashihara, saying, “I was at a loss for words when I read it, and my mind went blank when I heard of her passing.” She additionally mirrored on her earlier social media publish concerning the drama’s script, admitting, “I should have been more cautious.” Aizawa continued, “This is all I can say without knowing the facts, but I sincerely hope that this does not happen again. I apologize for the late expression of my condolences. I pray for the repose of Ms. Hinako Ashihara’s soul.”
Additionally, Shogakukan posted an announcement from the editor in command of the “Sexy Tanaka-san” manga collection on their web site. The collective assertion from the editors learn, “Ms. Ashihara was as sincere and kind as everyone imagines from reading her work, and she was always fair.” They expressed remorse for making her really feel the necessity to communicate as much as shield her rights, a state of affairs that ought to require no braveness. “What else could have caused this? Could we have done more? Instead of placing responsibility on an individual, we will continue to review this incident as an organization. We will also look into concrete improvements in the negotiation process between the drama production team and the editorial department, always prioritizing the protection of the original creators in future adaptations,” the editors pledged.
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Source: NHK