Disclaimer: This article is expressed with full politically neutrality and is simply reporting the ongoing issues in Japan

Kadokawa is one of the most well known Manga publishers in Japan. The publishing giants are known for publishing well known manga and light novel hits like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Konosuba, and recently, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. Kadokawa has also published countless other pieces of media that involves anime and manga.

Lately, the company has been rocked with ownership change. Specifically with Sony, that has left many anime and manga fans including myself on the edge. Especially since Sony has been under hot water lately with some controversial decisions by the higher ups. Ranging from corporate greed, controversial hiring, changes, and the fears of inserting progressively themed concepts that have plagued western entertainment lately. The trend that has many audiences fatigued and tired.

Now, however, it seems like Kadokawa is about to do something even more controversial. This time, it involves their manga. The topic of globalization in Japan has been a very spicy one lately. With numerous intense debates in regard to Japanese identity and its differences with foreign influence. Some believe and want Japan to be Japan and must remain Japanese, while others saying it’s time for Japan to embrace foreign coexistence. This, ironically, relates to what Kadokawa is about to do and how this issue will cause a massive division for manga fans. The question is, should we be worried?