Tatsuya Matsuki, the creator of the Act-Age series was arrested on the grounds of sexual assault in August 2020. Acts of molestation is a serious threat to society and the manga/anime community was shocked by this act from a mangaka. The Act-Age manga was canceled by Weekly Shonen Jump very[…]
Sexual abuse or molestation is not something that can just be dismissed. It is one of the darkest sides of our society and needs to be eradicated as soon as possible. Victims of molestation are subject to not only a frightening experience but also lifelong trauma. Tatsuya Matsuki, the writer of the famous manga Act-Age, […]
Sexual violence is sometimes deep-rooted in the misplaced beliefs of humans. Sexual content leaves the deepest effects on underaged children. Since children have impressionable minds, it is very easy for them to get used to wrong ideas. Manga and anime are independent forms of literature, and they also contain sexual suggestions. Sometimes, individuals are treated […]
VIZ Media will no longer publish current, and future works of Act-Age, including graphic novels and digital volumes. The chapters will be removed from the Shonen Jump digital vault and Weekly Shonen jump announced this via their official Twitter account on August 17. Here’s the official statement from Shueisha on the cancellation of serialization for […]
On August 8, 2020, the author of Act-Age, Tatsuya Matsuki was arrested in Japan. It was reported that Matsuki was arrested for allegedly approaching and molesting two female middle school students in June this year. Tatsuya Matsuki, when presented with the CCTV footage of the two incidents in which he allegedly sexually assaulted two junior […]
A stage play is the most authentic platform in the acting industry. This is where the true acting potential and talent of an actor can be gauged. Act-Age is a manga based on the harsh life in the acting industry. Kei Yonagi, the female protagonist of the story, is a high school girl who wants […]
Stage Play is one of the toughest forms of acting. There are no retakes, no graphics or animations, or even body doubles. There is no room for mistakes. The actors have one shot. One shot to prove their worth and give a good show to the audience. The actors who get into stage play have […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused several changes in the world. Being in lockdown for more than two months, there is a desperate need for a mood lifter and the entertainment industry is working hard to provide that. While we are on the topic of mood lifters, ACT-AGE manga by mangakas Tatsuya Matsuki and Shiro […]