A Japanese government civil service worker has been arrested and may be charged by prosecutors after allegedly assaulting a man over Oshi no Ko spoilers.
Via Mainichi Shimbun, a civil service staff member working at the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau was arrested on suspicion of assault after his subordinate spoiled the current events of the popular Oshi no Ko manga. The unnamed male has since been referred to prosecutors, with documents submitted to them on April 30, 2024.
Reportedly, the arrested male, aged somewhere in his 50s, had yelled at his similarly aged subordinate, "I don't want to be spoiled!" grabbing him by the chest and kicking him in the waist area. He did not suffer significant injury. Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau is conducting its own investigation, adding, "Due to the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from commenting."
Leaks and Spoilers Are a Hot-Button Issue in the Manga Industry
Spoilers remain a major issue in the manga community. While arising under different circumstances, major manga publishers like Shueisha, Kodansha and more issued statements condemning early leaks of manga and its effect on fans, stating, "[we] will proactively take all possible measures to ensure that our readers can enjoy manga in an appropriate manner." This followed the arrest of two individuals in Japan, and the shutdown of several major One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen leakers immediately after.
Oshi no Ko is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. Published on Jump+ in Japan, it's one of the highest-selling manga to have debuted this decade. Yen Press licenses the story in North America, describing it: "'IN SHOW BUSINESS, LIES ARE A WEAPON.' Tensions are running high on the set of the Tokyo Blade theatrical adaptation—though not in the way anyone expected! Surprisingly, Kana and Akane are managing to keep their longstanding rivalry purely professional; in fact, the amount of talent onstage is motivating all the actors to do their very best. But there’s someone who isn’t thrilled with the direction things are headed, and she’s the one person whose opinion matters most: the original manga creator!"
Oshi no Ko Season 1 is available to stream on Prime Video and Apple TV. Oshi no Ko Season 2 will premiere on HIDIVE in July 2024, although a specific release date has not yet been provided.
Source: Mainichi Shimbun
