After pleading guilty to tax evasion and eating a $70,000 fine, the Apothecary Diaries manga's Nekokurage confirms she will remain the artist on the hit series
Sep. 10, 2024Legal woes will not prevent the series continuation
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The Apothecary Diaries manga artist Nekokurage appears to have confirmed that she will continue to work on the series, in the wake of herrecent trial for tax evasion.
In a poston Twitter yesterdaytranslatedby Dexertothe artist (real name Erika Ikeda) wrote: “I deeply apologize for the trouble caused by issues related to my taxes. I sincerely reflect on the recent court ruling, and with the support of a trusted tax advisor, I vow to never let this happen again.”
Nekokurage went on to thank her fans for sticking with her and the series, stating, “I am grateful to the readers who still wish to read my work despite this situation and to the people who allowed me to continue drawing. Moving forward, I hope to make amends by continuing to create manga.” She added, “I will cherish my work more than ever, and I hope there are still people who will enjoy it.”
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