Cells at Work! Creator Accuses Kodansha of Mistreatment; Publisher Issues Apology
Kodansha, the Japanese publishing giant, has issued a formal apology to manga artist Akane Shimizu, the creator of Cells at Work!, following public allegations of workplace mistreatment and mismanagement. According to a July 3, 2026, statement by the publisher, the company acknowledged systemic failures in its oversight of the series, including a lack of adequate … Read more