History of Shogakukan in Timeline

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Shogakukan

Shogakukan Inc. is a Japanese publishing company. They produce a diverse array of media, including comics (manga), magazines, light novels, dictionaries, literature, non-fiction books, and home media. Their wide range of publications caters to various interests and demographics within Japan.

2005: ShoPro Entertainment merged into Viz Media

In 2005, Shogakukan's licensing arm in North America, ShoPro Entertainment, was merged into Viz Media.

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2009: Viz Media Europe bought the French Kazé Group

In 2009, Viz Media Europe bought the French Kazé Group, which publishes manga and home video for the French and German market.

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March 2010: Shogakukan partners with Fantagraphics

In March 2010, Shogakukan announced a partnership with American comics publisher Fantagraphics to publish a line of manga edited by Rachel Thorn.

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February 15, 2018: CoroCoro Comic publishes controversial cartoon

On February 15, 2018, CoroCoro Comic published a cartoon making fun of Genghis Khan, resulting in backlash. The comic depicted Genghis Khan with male genitalia on his forehead.

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March 2018: Shogakukan recalls CoroCoro Comic issue and apologizes

In March 2018, Shogakukan issued a public apology, recalled the CoroCoro Comic issue containing the controversial Genghis Khan image, and offered refunds. Bookstores pulled the publication and the author of Yarisugi!!! Itazura-kun, Asumi Yoshino, apologized.

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2020: Shogakukan suspends Daten Sakusen

In 2020, Shogakukan suspended Shōichi Yamamoto's series Daten Sakusen citing his "poor health".

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2022: Daten Sakusen ends publication

In 2022, Shogakukan announced that the manga Daten Sakusen was ending publication.

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February 20, 2026: Shōichi Yamamoto found liable for sexual abuse

On February 20, 2026, a Sapporo District Court judge found Shōichi Yamamoto liable for sexually abusing a minor. Shogakukan announced an investigative committee and MangaONE suspended Jojin Kamen, revealing Yamamoto as the author.

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