The question of whether fans can separate the art from the artist is not a new one, though new cases that revitalize this issue seem to arise endlessly. One of the latest cases to raise this question is that of Nobuhiro Watsuki, creator of the 1994 classic manga and anime series Rurouni Kenshin.Fans of the hit series around the world were disappointed to learn of Watsuki’s deplorable actions outside the realm of his art, raising the question within fan’s minds of whether separating the art from the artist is even possible. With Rurouni Kenshin recently getting a brand-new anime adaptation in 2023, the problem once again rears its ugly head: can fans of this iconic and influential anime series still find a way to enjoy it, or has the situation surrounding its creator completely tarnished the series forever?In 2017, Nobuhiro Watsuki’s home was raided by police who discovered hundreds of DVDs containing pornographic material depicting minors. Watsuki received what was essentially a slap on the wrist: a fine equivalent to $1500 USD, and shortly thereafter went back to work on the latest arc of the Rurouni Kenshin manga. While little can be done about the results of his court case, that won’t ultimately stop fans from having a bad taste in their mouth when thinking about a series that may have once even been their favorite.RELATED: Why Rurouni Kenshin Creator Nobuhiro Watsuki is Controversial
The question of whether fans can separate the art from the artist is not a new one, though new cases that revitalize this issue seem to arise endlessly. One of the latest cases to raise this question is that of Nobuhiro Watsuki, creator of the 1994 classic manga and anime series Rurouni Kenshin.
Fans of the hit series around the world were disappointed to learn of Watsuki’s deplorable actions outside the realm of his art, raising the question within fan’s minds of whether separating the art from the artist is even possible. With Rurouni Kenshin recently getting a brand-new anime adaptation in 2023, the problem once again rears its ugly head: can fans of this iconic and influential anime series still find a way to enjoy it, or has the situation surrounding its creator completely tarnished the series forever?
In 2017, Nobuhiro Watsuki’s home was raided by police who discovered hundreds of DVDs containing pornographic material depicting minors. Watsuki received what was essentially a slap on the wrist: a fine equivalent to $1500 USD, and shortly thereafter went back to work on the latest arc of the Rurouni Kenshin manga. While little can be done about the results of his court case, that won’t ultimately stop fans from having a bad taste in their mouth when thinking about a series that may have once even been their favorite.
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