The
Internet often pushes the boundaries of debate about a work, but when digital
discussions turn into direct harassment in real life, the consequences are
severe. The publisher Kodansha confirmed that it has already handed over
relevant information to the police and is keeping a legal response underway
after the alleged private address of Nene Azuki, creator of the manga Mii-chan
to Yamada-san, began circulating on social networks along with posts from
users who claimed to have visited the location.
The
publisher firmly pointed out that they have the absolute duty to protect the
safety and physical integrity of their authors and collaborators. For this
reason, any action or publication that recklessly exposes the mangaka's privacy
or puts her peace of mind at risk has already been formally reported to the
corresponding authorities. Kodansha made a public call demanding the immediate
cessation of this type of behavior that crosses the line of harassment.
This
unfortunate doxxing incident represents a worrying escalation within the
intense discussions surrounding the work. The franchise had been facing various
opinions and questions both for the topics addressed in its pages and for the
announcement of its next anime adaptation. In this regard, Kodansha acknowledged
having received a wide variety of criticisms and reflections on the project,
assuring that they are taking the situation with the utmost seriousness and
that they are considering issuing their own position officially at the
appropriate time.
Written and
illustrated by Nene Azuki, the Mii-chan to Yamada-san manga was
originally published on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket digital platform between
September 2024 and August 2026, bringing together a total of seven compilation
volumes. Set in the Kabukicho area of Shinjuku during the year 2012, the story
follows for twelve months the complex relationship between Yamada, an
experienced hostess, and her new partner nicknamed Mii-chan. The work attracted
enormous attention for its raw portrayal of nightlife, personal hardships and
various social problems, surpassing three million copies in circulation prior
to its animated adaptation scheduled for 2027.
