Related: Funimation Censors Mild ‘Butt’ Pun Joke in Nekopara Speaking to the future preservation of manga and its history, Akamatsu also advocated for the creation of a ‘National Manga Center,’ an institution which would collect and maintain a library of manga rough pages and raw manuscripts while also monetizing the works by exhibiting them to the public.Īccording to Akamtasu, all the members of the Diet in attendance agreed with this sentiment. However, with foreign platforms becoming more and more dominant, I would like to avoid a situation where Japanese works are regulated by foreign standards.'” Compared to other countries, Japan’s forte is its freedom of creativity. He then detailed his reply, “I replied, ‘First and foremost, freedom of expression. Related: SEGA Removes ‘Rising Sun’ Sonic the Hedgehog Hoodie From Online Store After Causing Offense to Korean FansĪkamatsu wrote, “This month, I was invited to participate in a House of Councilors witness questioning session, but instead, a member of the DIET asked me, ‘What measures are needed for Japanese manga need to survive in the world?'” On June 29 th, Akamatsu explained on his personal Twitter page that while “Compared to other countries, Japan’s forte is its freedom of creativity”, the trend of “foreign platforms becoming more and more dominant” poses a threat to the medium’s continued existence. The summons prompted the Love Hina and UQ Holder creator to praise the welcoming environment offered by Japan’s artistic freedom while also cautioning against a culture where Japanese works are “regulated by foreign standards.” Mangaka Ken Akamatsu was recently summoned to speak before the Japanese House of Councilors on the subject of manga’s continued survival over the course of the next ten years. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window).Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window).

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