Overview

• Artist Erika Ikeda, known as Nekokurage, was sentenced to a suspended 10-month prison term and fined 11 million yen for tax evasion.
• Ikeda publicly apologized to her fans and confirmed she will continue illustrating 'The Apothecary Diaries' manga with support from a tax advisor.
• Square Enix has stated that the manga will continue its publication without interruption.
• Ikeda expressed gratitude towards her readers and vowed to prevent future tax issues.
• The 'Apothecary Diaries' manga, along with its anime adaptation, continues to gain popularity.