In recent days, a rather peculiar situation has emerged on social media involving fans of the “The Dangers in My Heart” franchise.The dangers in my heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu)”. It turns out that Some Facebook pages in Latin America have started distributing a photo of a woman standing next to a panel by Anna Yamadathe protagonist of the franchise, and stated that it was the author Norio Sakurai.

Evidently, it was not the author, but a fan who had participated in one of the most recent exhibitions in Japan. Eventually, netizens also discovered this information and rushed to join this girl's social media, commenting on her posts en masse and following her.

However, not everyone intends to go viral, and “夢芽 (@yomo_ssss)” was one of them. It wasn't long before he got tired of the pressure and decided to make his Twitter account private.

It's interesting to note that this isn't the first time a situation like this has occurred on social media, and it always originates from Facebook. Previously, some pages began claiming that a cosplayer who had participated in a manga event for “Kanojo, Okarishimasu (Rent A Girlfriend)” was the wife of author Reiji Miyajima. These types of sites often spread incorrect information just to make it go viral and get reactions, and since many people have little culture of corroborating the information they read on the Internet, they believe it.

As for the author of “The Dangers in My Heart”, Norio Sakurai has never introduced himself in person. Manga authors tend not to show themselves in public for several important reasons. First, many value their privacy and prefer to keep their personal life separate from their professional life.. Public attention can be intense and difficult to deal with, and by not showing themselves in public, they can avoid scrutiny and unwanted attention.

Furthermore, being a public figure brings with it great pressure and expectations. Authors may feel they need to maintain a specific image, which can be stressful and exhausting. On the other hand, there are safety considerations, as some perpetrators may receive threats or have concerns for their well-being and that of their families. Keeping a low profile can be a way to protect yourself.

The culture of the manga industry also plays a role in this issue. In Japan, it is common for creators to remain anonymous or rarely show themselves. This cultural tradition and the structure of the industry place more emphasis on the work than on the creator. Additionally, many authors prefer to let their work speak for itself and believe that by staying out of the public eye, more attention will be given to their manga.

Source: Facebook