{
  "id": 5067062,
  "title": "Manga Artist Kurumada Says Ex-Manager, Others Embezzled 4.6 B. Yen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/manga-artist-kurumada-says-ex-manager-others-embezzled-4-6-b-yen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026090200597/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo, September 2 - Manga artist Masami Kurumada has accused a former executive of three companies he heads, along with others, of embezzling approximately 4.6 billion yen, according to a lawsuit filed with Tokyo District Court on the same day. Kurumada, best known for creating the manga series \"Ring ni Kakero\" and \"Saint Seiya,\" expressed disbelief and frustration over the alleged betrayal of trust placed in him. The lawsuit seeks about 2.886 billion yen in damages, excluding 1.8 billion yen already recovered. The former executive, who served as Kurumada's manager, oversaw accounting operations and external negotiations for the three companies, including the copyright management firm Kurumada Production.",
  "summary": "Tokyo, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--Japanese manga artist Masami Kurumada said Wednesday that a former executive of three companies Kurumada heads, along with other individuals, allegedly embezzled about 4.6 billion yen. The former executive also served as Kurumada's manager. Kurumada is best known as the creator of the popular manga series \"Ring ni Kakero\" and \"Saint Seiya.\" The three companie...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}