Manga Creator 'MILLION DOLL' Confesses: Anime Released, Royalties Never Received

Kapanlagi.com - The creator of the manga MILLION DOLL, Ai, confessed that she has not received any royalties from the anime that adapted her manga. Ai feels very disappointed and even considered pulling the anime from the streaming platform.

MILLION DOLL started its manga series on the Ganma! Comic Smart platform since December 2013, which was later compiled into 2 tankobon volumes. Meanwhile, Asahi Production adapted the manga into a TV anime series from July to September 2015.

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1. No Royalties for 6 Years

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Despite having a contract agreement with the publisher Comic Smart, the creator has not received any income from the anime or its merchandise for over 6 years. In fact, the anime, which aired from July to September 2015, continued to generate income through Blu-ray sales, CD sales, and streaming platforms.

2. Debt Fully Paid Off

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At the beginning of 2024, Ai finally contacted the editorial department of Ganma! and Comic Smart to investigate the case. By August 2024, the company acknowledged their failure to pay royalties to the mangaka Ai.

The editorial department issued an official apology and fully paid their debt to Ai and the production team of MILLION DOLL. "Both I, the original mangaka, and the production team of MILLION DOLL have received an apology from the editorial department and are satisfied with their response," Ai stated on her official blog.

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