Overview

• Ashihara Hinako, the Japanese manga artist behind 'Sexy Tanaka-san', was found dead in an apparent suicide.
• Ashihara had publicly criticized the live-action adaptation of her manga by Nippon Television, stating it had not adhered to her original work.
• Following the airing of the show, Ashihara deleted her criticisms and posted an apology on her social media.
• Her death has sparked an outcry on social media, with some blaming the screenwriter and Nippon Television for not supporting Ashihara.
• Nippon Television has not responded to the controversy, and Ashihara's family has requested privacy.