The Apothecary Diaries Artist Sentenced in Tax Evasion Case
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The Apothecary Diaries made its mark on the anime fandom last year, and these days, the IP is thriving. From its manga series to its audio dramas, fans are getting tons of goodies from The Apothecary Diaries. As such, all eyes turned to artist Nekokurage this year when they were charged with tax evasion. The case against the artist has finally ended, and Nekokurage was handed down a hefty sentence.
According to reports from Japan, Nekokurage has been sentenced to ten months in prison with a suspension of three years. The artist was also hit with a fine of 11 million yen which is nearly $72,000 USD. As the sentence is suspended, Nekokurage will not have to spend time in jail but may face other restrictions.
For those who are unfamiliar with Nekokurage, the artist oversees The Apothecary Diaries manga with writers Natsu Hyuga and Itsuki Nanao. Their tenure on the series began in May 2017, and the manga is ongoing. Beyond this main manga, The Apothecary Diaries has a spin-off series with artist Minoji Kurata. And of course, Huge oversees the main novels for The Apothecary Diaries.
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