Ken Akamatsu becomes first mangaka elected to Japanese legislature
Ken Akamatsu, author of the critically acclaimed manga Love Hina, Negima!, and UQ Holder! secured a seat in Japan’s House of Councilors on July 10. According to Akamatsu, he is the first-ever manga artist to be elected in Japan’s legislature. Aside from this being a win for people in the manga industry, this victory is […]