A rumor has recently shaken the manga community: Nekokurage, the artist behind the popular manga The Apothecary Diaries, is allegedly in prison for tax evasion. While this information quickly spread online, what is the truth behind it?
A Misunderstanding at the Root of the Rumor
It all stemmed from a mistranslation of Japanese news articles. In reality, Nekokurage was indeed found guilty of tax evasion in Japan back in 2020, but the sentence and its execution were misinterpreted.
The artist was found guilty of failing to declare part of her income, amounting to 1.8 million euros, primarily from sales of her manga. She pleaded guilty, explaining her mistake was due to her ignorance of Japanese tax laws and her lack of proper financial guidance at the time.
The Japanese court sentenced her to a 10-month suspended prison sentence, along with a fine of 65,856 euros (11 million yen). The suspended sentence means that she did not serve any time in prison, under the condition that she does not commit any further offenses during this period.
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The Manga Continues Nonetheless The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries following this case, the publisher Square Enix decided to continue the publication of The Apothecary Diaries. The series is experiencing growing success, with an anime adaptation that has been praised by critics, and represents a significant economic asset.
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Nekokurage, for her part, issued a public apology and stated that she took steps to rectify her tax situation. She continues to work on her manga, the story of which is not impacted by this personal matter.
In conclusion, while the artist was found guilty by the Japanese justice system, she was not imprisoned. It is important to rely on reliable sources and be wary of hasty translations to avoid spreading misinformation.
