#shinjo mayu

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Series: Suki Shite Sadist Artist: Shinjou Mayu Publication: Sho-Comi Magazine #6 (03/1996) Details: Sho-Comi Letter Note Book (Letter paper/envelope) Source: Scanned from my personal collection

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"Shinjo Mayu: Exploitation of Mangakas by Publishers"

I didn't know what to start this blog with until yesterday, I woke up and read a tremendous article of manga artist Shinjo Mayu. I couldn't resist talking about this queen who has been shaking up the Japanese publishing world recently, and I would like to share her experience and thoughts.

First, let's get to know Shinjo Mayu and how she has reached this point.

Shinjo Mayu (新條 まゆ) is a Japanese manga artist who was born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1973. She graduated from Yukokan High School and made her debut in Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine in the special edition released on February 14, 1994, with "あなたの色に染まりたい." Her success skyrocketed with "Kaikan Phrase" (1996-2000), published in the same magazine as her debut, which was also adapted into an anime between 1999-2000, totaling 44 episodes.

On May 23, 2007, Shinjo Mayu announced on her blog that she would be leaving the Shogakukan publishing company to become an independent artist. Without giving many details, she mentioned that she planned to experiment with different things.

Nearly a year later, she opened up and stated that she left because the demands from her editors were too stressful and degrading. She even disclosed being threatened by an editor that her previous works would cease to be printed if she left. Seeking legal advice, fortunately, her works continued to be printed. She has expressed that many writers feel dissatisfaction working at Shogakukan due to excessive pressure. Even her editor, when she began creating manga, told her that "she was a manga creator akin to a worm who would never become a serialized manga creator no matter how hard she tried." She revealed that as a mangaka at Shogakukan, she had drawn up to 120 pages a month with an average of 3 hours of sleep per day.

During this time, she has become a highly versatile manga artist, creating works spanning various genres such as shojo, shonen, seinen, and BL. Additionally, she oversees a comprehensive housing production called Maison de Cocon. In 2021, she started a new series titled "Nijiiro no Ryuu wa Megami wo Daku" which is available on various manga applications.

Many authors, including Shinjo Mayu, feel distressed by the sudden passing of mangaka Ashihara Hinako. Even today, her case is still being discussed in the news and on social media. I will make a separate post about this topic, but in summary, Ashihara Hinako posted on January 26th on her blog a critique of Nippon TV because the television adaptation of her manga "Sexy Tanaka-san" was not faithful to her original work. She emphasized that she had repeatedly told Shogakukan to urge them to take action, but without success. She later deleted the post and apologized. However, on January 29th, her lifeless body was found in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, under suspicion of suicide.

Since then, Shinjo Mayu has expressed that not a day goes by without her remembering Ashihara Hinako and what led to her tragic end. Through social media, she denounces the mistreatment that manga artists receive, specifically at Shogakukan. She mentioned that when she wrote the blog about her departure from Shogakukan, an editor told her that there was a meeting where they said they "should control the writers so they don't make such big statements." On the other hand, at Shueisha, they said: "Before something like this happens, let's find out if the writers are dissatisfied."

Clearly, there are very good relationships between editors, manga artists, and publishers. However, as we have seen, there are also times when relationships are not so good. But it was yesterday, February 14th, where she exposed the Japanese publishing world by publishing an article on note.com titled "The Era is Beginning Where Manga Artists are Being Exploited by Publishers."

She has firmly expressed that she doesn't care about the consequences her statements may have on opportunities with other publishers, although she feels it is necessary to do so. From their manga, manga artists only receive 10% of the profit. In the past, working with an editor made things easier for manga artists as they only had to worry about drawing the manga. Editors, on the other hand, took on many responsibilities such as promotion and distribution. This is how they consolidated their role in the publishing industry. Therefore, the remaining 90% of the profit was considered "necessary expenses." However, now, in the digital era of e-books, manga delivery is simplified as the manga artist only has to create the manuscripts and send them. The functions between the editorial department and the publisher have been divided. Publishers are now responsible for granting distribution licenses to platforms and transmitting data. Overall, publishers have less work than before, so what is the true involvement of publishers in e-books? The royalty rate for manga artists in e-books is between 15% and 20%, but few people receive 20%. Previously, negotiating to increase e-book rights put distributors in a very vulnerable position due to threats from Shogakukan, as Shinjo makes clear: "without manga provided by the publisher, there was nothing to distribute." But the situation has now reversed, and it is the publishers who ask for works to be converted into e-books. Over time, more authors realized that publishers were charging too much in terms of e-book royalty rates. In this way, the publisher becomes an exploiting intermediary. Distribution companies don't charge as much because they aren't the authors; but publishers, who own the related author rights, receive significant rates without doing as much work.

Shinjo Mayu denounces that publishers are paying very low salaries to their staff and encourages manga artists to seek fair and equitable compensation for their work. She also urges publishers to recognize and adequately support those who contribute to the creative process.

Currently, she works at the distribution company "ナンバーナイン," which has an editorial department. Therefore, the company itself is responsible for sending data to applications, conducting advertising, negotiating, and managing the data transfer and management process on behalf of the mangaka. However, their editorial department is responsible for providing feedback on manga, creating data reports, and offering advice and guidance. Shinjo Mayu considers these companies to be modern and flexible, so it's a good idea to try negotiating manga and distribution fees. In fact, she says that one can be a manga artist without needing to go through a traditional publisher.

I wonder if publishers could be in danger in the future for not offering their workers the respect and rights they deserve. I love magazines, but Shogakukan is getting a terrible reputation for not taking care of its artists (and for quite some time). Some are even encouraging a boycott of the publisher.

"Who can truly say they are supporting manga artists when those who work the hardest are the ones receiving the least money?" - Shinjo Mayu.

Sources:

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20240208/k10014352711000.html

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/02/07/kiji/20240207s00041000428000c.html

https://note.com/mayutan126/n/n54607a9ecd37?sub_rt=share_b

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-06-05/sensual-phrase's-mayu-shinjo-leaves-shogakukan

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-10/sensual-phrase-shinjo-explains-why-she-left-magazine

https://book.hikaritv.net/book/static/141015_magazine/data/index.html

https://twitter.com/shinjomayu/status/1755101152188969429

https://twitter.com/shinjomayu/status/1757622214437072975

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Title: Love Celeb

Author/Artist: Shinjo Mayu

Genre: comedy, drama, mature, romance, shoujo, smut

Synopsis [baka updates]: Shinjo Mayu's newest leading lady is an idol, and the leading man is... a future prime minister!? Just what is a "Love Celeb"? Nakazono Kirara is an aspiring starlet. She used to think she'd do whatever it took to get a starring role in a drama and have a CD. But her manager, Hanamaki, proves her wrong when he sends her into a room full of horny producers to sleep her way into a role! Kirara wants no part of it! She's a virgin, and these guys are scary!! Especially the silver-haired one named Gin... He seems to be in charge. But he lets Kirara leave the party with her virginity and his phone number, and it seems like nothing lost, nothing gained... until Kirara is suddenly the most famous new starlet for no apparent reason!?

Chibi Scale: 5/5

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Oh yeah, have this sketch too, they made takumi take the picture after arc 1 act 17

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"We hold hands and i cry as we both never lived out the dreams we planned with each other, your throat was infected"

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Demon Love Spell Vol 3

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May 19th 2024 haul:

Originally went back to see if they had the second volumes of Black Rose Alice and A Devil and Her Love Song. They had 3 & 4 of Alice but none (that I could see) of Devil. :( Oh well.

Listed Alphabetically:

"Aggretsuko: Down the Rabbit Hole"

"A Certain Magical Index" vol 1 by Chuya Kogino, Kazuma Kamachi, & Kiyotaka Haimura

"Demon Love Spell" vol 1 by Mayu Shinjo

"Devil's Candy" by REM and Bikkuri

"First Year Out: A Transition Story" by Sabrina Symington

"Giant Spider & Me: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale" by Kikori Morino, vol 1, 2, & 3 [I grabbed what I saw they had]

"The Girl that Can't Get a Girlfriend"by Mieri Hiranishi [Recommend]

"Madame Frankenstein" by Megan Levens and Jamie S. Rich

"A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!" vol 1 by Mai Tamaka

Mostly manga/graphic novels because I was looking for those two.

Sorry for the delay in posting this; adult life.

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La creatrice di manga Mayu Shinjō denuncia le pratiche di sfruttamento dell'industria che "strangolano" gli autori giapponesi Shinjo cita alcune esperienze personali che indicano l'atteggiamento degli editori nei confronti dei mangaka. Info:--> https://www.gonagaiworld.com/la-creatrice-di-manga-mayu-shinjo-denuncia-le-pratiche-di-sfruttamento-dellindustria-che-strangolano-gli-autori-giapponesi/?feed_id=432387&_unique_id=65d059f6e860a #Culturaotaku #MayuShinjo

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Every Book/Manga I read in March 2023

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 2)

Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight

Black Bird (1-18) by Kanoko Sakurakoji

Blinding Beauty by Brittany Fichter (Classical Kingdoms Collection, Book 2)

A Duel with the Vampire Lord by Elise Kova (Married with Magic, Book 3)

Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder (The Amassia Series, Book 2)

X 3•in•1 (1-6) by CLAMP

Nightfall by Rose Alexander (The Huntsman Clan, Book 1)

Darkness Watching by Emma L. Adams (The Dark World Series, Book 1)

Demigods Academy by Elisa S. Amore & Kiera Legend (Year 1)

Reflection by Elizabeth Lim (A Twisted Tale, Book 4)

Hunt the Fae by Natalia Jaster (Vicious Faeries: Dark Fables, Book 2)

A Touch of Brimstone by McKenzie Hunter (Magic of the Dammed, Book 1)

Poor Unfortunate Soul by Serena Valentino (Villains, Book 3)

Demon Love Spell (1-6) by Mayu Shinjo

A Witch and A Fish by Selene Charles (The Grimm Files, Book 3)

A Word So Fitly Spoken by T.A. Lawrence (The Severed Realms, Book 1)

Cinderella Soldier by Allie Burton (A Glass Slipper Adventure, Book 2)

Late as a Rabbit by Kendra Moreno (Sons of Wonderland, Book 2)

Soul Symmetry by J.L. Weil (The Raven Series, Book 3)

Court of Raven and Ruin by Eliza Raine (The Shadow Bound Queen, Book 1)

Ask Alice by Kell Frillman (The Tainted Wonderland Series, Book 1)

Demons by G.K. DeRosa (Darkblood Academy, Book 3)

The Fae King's Curse by Jamie Schlosser (Between Fawn and Dusk, Book 1)

The Faerie Mates by Michelle Madow (The Faerie Games, Book 3)

Crown of Blood and Ruin by LJ Andrews (The Broken Kingdoms, Book 3)

Beauty and Beastly by Melanie Karsak (Steampunk Fairy Tales, Book 3)

Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton

The Queen's Crown by K.M. Shea(Magiford Supernatural City: Court of Midnight and Deception, Book 3)

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy by S.D. Perry (Book 1)

Scarred by Emily McIntire (Never After Series, Book 2)

The Vampire Fate by Michelle Madow (The Vampire Wish, Book 4)

Crush by Tracy Wolff (Crave Series, Book 2)

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Series: Love Celeb Artist: Shinjou Mayu Publication: Sho-Comi Magazine (01/01/2005) Details: All-Star Lucky Calendar (November/December) Source: Scanned from personal collection

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Senpai Amasugiru H

Lovely manga anthology on love and sex, plus a bit of humor for female readers. This book features all the stories of female characters falling love with her senior students. Includes 6 works from 6 authors: 1) “Zakuro no Mi wo Abaite“ (Opening Pomegranate Fruit) / Mayu Shinjo : Prideful Kotoko is greatly admired at her school, but will that change when ruthless Takahiro backed by a powerful…

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We Without Wings- Under the Innocent Sky

Episode 7 end card by Shinjo Mayu

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Demon Love Spell

6 volumes.

Licensed by Viz Media.

Miko is a shrine maiden who has never had much success at seeing or banishing spirits. Then she meets Kagura, a sexy demon who feeds off women's feelings of passion and love. Kagura's insatiable appetite has left many girls at school brokenhearted, so Miko casts a spell to seal his powers. Surprisingly, the spell works - sort of - but now Kagura is after her!

Status in Country of Origin

6 Volumes (Complete)

Tags:

Apprentice/s

Bickering Love

Exorcism

Ghost/s

Human-Nonhuman Relationship

Kiss-Based Powers

Live-in Lover

Lust

Magic

Possessive Lover/s

Sealed Power

Shrine/s

Spirit/s

Tsundere

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Rearise sillies

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(Tw implied impailment and the rearise kids dealing with blood and freaking out)

Hey, you guys remember that one time takumi watched us get hit by rasenmon FM? Crazy how he watched us almost die huh?

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Demon Love Spell Vol 3