Manolo 🇧🇷

こちらでもペンネームを使うこと自体は普通です。 ただ、彼女の場合、西洋圏で広まっていた情報では、「HIROMI から HIROMU に変えた」、つまり最後の一文字だけを変えた、というふうに伝わっていました。 西洋圏では、名前が I で終わると女性的に、U や O で終わると男性的に感じられることが多いです。 そのため、その印象の違いから「男性名っぽく変えたのではないか」という話が広まり、誤解につながったのだと思います。 私の疑問は、まさにそこから来ています。

何が起きているのか、少し理解したいと思っています。 最近、日本のアカウントで「反移民」を掲げていたり、「移民は出て行くべきだ」といった強い意見を見かけることが増えました。 さらに、「モスクの建設を受け入れる義務はない」といった投稿や、「左翼」に言及する投稿もいくつか目にしました。 日本では今、何か起きているのでしょうか。 これは何か政治的な対立や動きと関係しているのでしょうか。

I’ve spent the past few days researching the circumstances in different countries, including financial situations. I understand that for many people, pirate sites are the only way they can read manga. I also understand that prices can be higher overseas. I’ve even seen people saying, “Don’t bring this issue up.” But if we do not speak up now, the value of Japanese manga and creative works, built through the sacrifices and relentless efforts of those who came before us, will be wasted. I’ve also seen people say, “Reading for free doesn’t hurt sales.” That is not true. “Free” lowers the value of things. Once people grow used to getting something for free, they stop looking toward legitimate versions. (I also understand that people who truly love a work will support it properly.) We pour ourselves into creating so readers can enjoy our work. Compensation matters, of course, but more than anything, I do not want to see its value diminished. To help people who cannot afford to buy it, or who do not have access to it, enjoy these works, Ando and I have been discussing this for a long time and exploring many ideas. I cannot share details yet, but we are working on it. Publishers are making efforts as well. I’m sorry it is taking time. But please stop hurling accusations like, “You are racists,” or saying misguided things like, “Piracy is free promotion for you.” We will continue doing everything we can so everyone can enjoy manga. And I ask one thing in return: please try to understand our perspective and our culture as well. ※I’m using a translation app.