Shogakukan’s manga app “Manga One” has recently been rocked by a major scandal, and the entire manga community is discussing it. According to reports, the platform has been accused of condoning sexual assault behavior—and even more outrageously, it allows perpetrators to change their pen names and continue publishing works, with no safeguards or review mechanisms in place.

This has enraged many manga creators. Many creators have begun proactively requesting that their works be taken down from the platform, expressing their protest through concrete actions. This includes well-known manga artists such as Takahashi Rumiko, the author of “Ranma 1/2,” and Ryu Suzuki, the author of “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” among others—and their call to action has also inspired more authors to follow suit.

To be honest, it’s truly disappointing that something like this happens on a major manga platform. Apps like One manga were supposed to be a safe haven for creators, but instead it has turned into this—no wonder it’s sparked such a strong backlash. The collective actions taken by manga artists also reflect the industry’s serious attitude toward platform responsibility, and hope to push for reform.