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milan kyuubi · 2017-11-21, 17:52

http://comicbook.com/anime/2017/11/2...rrested-anime/

https://kotaku.com/rurouni-kenshin-c...d-p-1820633519

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Nobuhiro Watsuki, creator of the hit manga Rurouni Kenshin, has been charged with possession of child pornography.

According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, investigators discovered several DVDs that showed nude under-15 year-old girls at Watsuki’s Tokyo office. Similar DVDs were also reportedly found at his house.

Yomiuri Shimbun adds that during another child pornography case, suspicions that Watsuki had purchased illicit DVDs featuring underage girls surfaced.

Watsuki is quoted as telling authorities, “I liked girls from the upper grades of elementary school to around the second year of junior high school.”

Key Board · 2017-11-21, 18:50

He does not seem to fit a profile of a pedophile
he was married, and none of his works were leaning THAT way
but maybe that's how real pedophiles act
don't do anything that draws attention to your deviancy

I'm just sad that this happened just as RK was getting continuation

and I'm also sad because it's not Yamakan, who is a total creeper and probably
deserved it more

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-11-21, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Key Board

I'm just sad that this happened just as RK was getting continuation.

On the other hand, I'm glad that this happened after the live-action movie trilogy finished their released and reaping their success. Things could've gone terribly wrong if this happened back during the production.

I'm never that big on continuing the story of the manga anyway. Not hating it, just feel indifferent about it.

**Solace** · 2017-11-21, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Key Board

He does not seem to fit a profile of a pedophile
he was married, and none of his works were leaning THAT way
but maybe that's how real pedophiles act
don't do anything that draws attention to your deviancy

Yeah it turns out that people don't walk around with giant signs over their head telling everyone their darkest secrets.

MCAL · 2017-11-21, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Key Board

and I'm also sad because it's not Yamakan, who is a total creeper and probably
deserved it more

Funny you should mention him...

https://twitter.com/RyougaSaotome/st...93242571911169

(Basically he's saying "Looks like I might be in trouble")

Archon_Wing · 2017-11-22, 00:44

And he brought that shit to work.

Yeesh.

Also why is Yamakan a thing? So he's a guy that did the Haruhi dance and founded a studio and then? Why do people care though?

MrTerrorist · 2017-11-22, 01:50

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Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

And he brought that shit to work.

Yeesh.

Also why is Yamakan a thing? So he's a guy that did the Haruhi dance and founded a studio and then? Why do people care though?

Yamakan has gotten a reputation of having a big ego where he said things like "he can save anime" and other crazy stuff.

Sheba · 2017-11-22, 06:16

Here goes every hopes to get and see Jinchuu arc animated, ever. It's kind of sad to see him go on that note after seeing him still struggling to live up to his greatest work.

On the comment about Yamakan:

I can understand that his "save anime" and attitude have rubbed people the wrong way, but stating that you'd have preferred Watsuki's skeleton be hidden in Yamakan's closet rather than the mangaka's? Wow stay classy.

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Originally Posted by Solace

Yeah it turns out that people don't walk around with giant signs over their head telling everyone their darkest secrets.

This is where I suggest people to read how Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy managed to fool everyone.

Archon_Wing · 2017-11-22, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Sheba

I can understand that his "save anime" and attitude have rubbed people the wrong way, but stating that you'd have preferred Watsuki's skeleton be hidden in Yamakan's closet rather than the mangaka's? Wow stay classy.

Yea I think that is quite a stretch.

Cloudedmind · 2017-11-22, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Solace

Yeah it turns out that people don't walk around with giant signs over their head telling everyone their darkest secrets.

This. Same thing happened with Jared the spokesperson for that sandwich place. He also had a wife and kids.

Key Board · 2017-11-22, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Sheba

I can understand that his "save anime" and attitude have rubbed people the wrong way, but stating that you'd have preferred Watsuki's skeleton be hidden in Yamakan's closet rather than the mangaka's? Wow stay classy.

No, Yamakan is infamous for sexual harassment, and it's a shame he didn't get nabbed first.

MisaoFan · 2017-11-24, 04:43

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Originally Posted by Key Board

No, Yamakan is infamous for sexual harassment, and it's a shame he didn't get nabbed first.

Sauce for it?

Key Board · 2017-11-24, 07:35

He's sadly never been convicted, but he's a total creeper and has made several comments on twitter admitting to that. Most recently about his misconduct towards a WUG voice actress

Like this one

https://twitter.com/RyougaSaotome/st...93242571911169

Cosmic Eagle · 2017-11-24, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Key Board

He's sadly never been convicted, but he's a total creeper and has made several comments on twitter admitting to that. Most recently about his misconduct towards a WUG voice actress

Like this one

https://twitter.com/RyougaSaotome/st...93242571911169

That tweet simply is a reaction to the Kenshin guy's arrest. (I mean I don't even care about the guy but it's not an openly self-incriminating tweet)

Mad Pierrot · 2018-02-27, 10:59

Update: The Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office filed a summary indictment against 47-year-old manga creator Nobuhiro Watsuki (real name Nobuhiro Nishiwaki) for simple possession of child pornography on Tuesday. On the same day, the Tokyo Summary Court ordered Watsuki to pay a fine of 200,000 yen (about US$1,900).

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...d-porn/.128322

Now I wonder he'll be able to continue working like one of his old assistant could.

Archon_Wing · 2018-02-27, 18:18

$1900?

So basically a slap on the wrist?

It'll probably blow over. Maybe he won't be such a dumb fuck next time.

bakato · 2018-02-27, 20:57

So case closed and back to drawing?

Marcus H. · 2018-02-27, 21:49

I couldn't care a bit about what happened to Watsuki. The Japanese legal system has decided that Watsuki's offense doesn't even warrant the maximum fine, and nobody can complain about that because their country's legal system is just different compared to Japan's.

The verdict is done.

Toukairin · 2018-02-27, 23:48

Even if he got away with almost nothing by order of the court, I wouldn't be surprised if Watsuki's bosses end up dropping him for the sake of the company's public image.

Still, what he did already sealed his fate as a dirty, sick, dumb, and fucked-up human being.

Marcus H. · 2018-02-28, 00:01

That didn't really ruin Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro (Toriko mangaka), even his offense is much worse in comparison (child prostitution).

2018-02-27, 10:59	Link #15
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	Update: The Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office filed a summary indictment against 47-year-old manga creator Nobuhiro Watsuki (real name Nobuhiro Nishiwaki) for simple possession of child pornography on Tuesday. On the same day, the Tokyo Summary Court ordered Watsuki to pay a fine of 200,000 yen (about US$1,900). https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...d-porn/.128322 Now I wonder he'll be able to continue working like one of his old assistant could. __________________

2018-02-27, 20:57	Link #17
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	So case closed and back to drawing? __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-02-27, 21:49	Link #18
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I couldn't care a bit about what happened to Watsuki. The Japanese legal system has decided that Watsuki's offense doesn't even warrant the maximum fine, and nobody can complain about that because their country's legal system is just different compared to Japan's. The verdict is done. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2018-02-28, 00:01	Link #20
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	That didn't really ruin Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro (Toriko mangaka), even his offense is much worse in comparison (child prostitution). __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2017-11-21, 18:50	Link #2
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	He does not seem to fit a profile of a pedophile he was married, and none of his works were leaning THAT way but maybe that's how real pedophiles act don't do anything that draws attention to your deviancy I'm just sad that this happened just as RK was getting continuation and I'm also sad because it's not Yamakan, who is a total creeper and probably deserved it more

2017-11-24, 07:35	Link #13
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	He's sadly never been convicted, but he's a total creeper and has made several comments on twitter admitting to that. Most recently about his misconduct towards a WUG voice actress Like this one https://twitter.com/RyougaSaotome/st...93242571911169

2018-02-27, 23:48	Link #19
Toukairin Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: A city with a small mountain in the middle	Even if he got away with almost nothing by order of the court, I wouldn't be surprised if Watsuki's bosses end up dropping him for the sake of the company's public image. Still, what he did already sealed his fate as a dirty, sick, dumb, and fucked-up human being.