Kodansha Cancels Oshiawase ni Konyakusha-sama Manga After Confirming Illustrator's Plagiarism

The editorial team of Monthly Shonen Magazine, published by Kodansha, announced the end of serialization for the manga Oshiawase ni, Konyakusha-sama. Watashi mo Watashi de, Shiawase ni Narimasu no de., an adaptation of the light novels written by Gorogoromikan and illustrated by HIROKAZU.

The decision was made after staff detected numerous similarities between the manga's art and other works. Upon confirming the matter with illustrator Matsurika, he admitted to having produced an imitation that exceeded the scope of the reference material.

As a result, the publisher suspended distribution of the series on Palcy, Getsumaga Kichi and Comic Days. The one-shot Shinitagari no Hashi no Ue, previously drawn by the same artist, was also removed from Comic Days.

The manga's first chapter was published on Comic Days on February 10, and the most recent chapter appeared on March 3. The editorial team apologized to readers and stated that it will strengthen its review system to prevent similar incidents.

Originally published on Anitsu by Mateo Henríquez. Text reviewed and cross-checked for DonOtaku on November 5, 2026; the original date is preserved.