Manga Creator Ken Akamatsu Wins Seat in Japan's House of Councillors
1st manga creator in Japan's legislature // Various Japanese media services projected on Sunday evening that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won enough...
Various Japanese media services projected on Sunday evening that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won enough votes in the 26th House of Councillors election to secure a seat for manga creator Ken Akamatsu. In a Twitter post announcing the win, Ken Akamatsu noted that he will be the first manga creator in Japan's legislature.
Akamatsu announced his intention to run for the House of Councillors in December. He stated that his major goal is to protect the freedom of expression. He ended his UQ Holder! Magister Negi Magi! 2 manga in February during his campaign.
Akamatsu delved into politics in 2011 when he warned that proposed changes to Japan's Copyright Law would "destroy" derivative dōjin (self-published) works. Kensaku Fukui, a lawyer and a Nihon University professor, wrote an essay about the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) talks that prompted Akamatsu's remarks. Akamatsu continued to speak about his concerns on the TPP talks in the following years.
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Akamatsu announced his intention to run for the House of Councillors in December. He stated that his major goal is to protect the freedom of expression. He ended his UQ Holder! Magister Negi Magi! 2 manga in February during his campaign.
Akamatsu delved into politics in 2011 when he warned that proposed changes to Japan's Copyright Law would "destroy" derivative dōjin (self-published) works. Kensaku Fukui, a lawyer and a Nihon University professor, wrote an essay about the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) talks that prompted Akamatsu's remarks. Akamatsu continued to speak about his concerns on the TPP talks in the following years.
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i'm legitimatelly surprised he is the first Mangaka to become a politician, you would think that is something common in Japan