the most important manga publisher in the world announces an increase in the minimum wage for its authors

Although from the outside manga and anime industry It may seem like a world full of light and color, the reality is very different. Most artists suffer precarious working conditions, with long hours and low salaries imposed by many publishers and studios. However, there are still companies that strive to offer better conditions to their workers.

One of these is the Shonen Jump

which, as reported Anime Hunchhas increased the minimum salary for authors who publish in its magazine. Until a few days ago, the magazine paid approximately 115 dollars per black and white page and 172 dollars per color page. Now, with the new agreement, these rates have risen to about 128 dollars per black and white page and 192 dollars per color page.

Additionally, Shonen Jump has introduced other measures to support emerging creators. For example, mangakas who debut in the magazine will receive a advance of 3,000 dollars

to develop the first installments of their series. Likewise, the publisher has announced that it will negotiate directly with authors who receive offers from other publishers, allowing them to improve their salary and prestige in the sector.

Another significant change is the elimination of the one-year exclusivity clause that the publisher imposed on its authors. This measure will allow mangakas to explore opportunities at other publishers if they do not feel fully satisfied with the conditions at Shonen Jump. According to the magazine, these reforms are the result of the excellent commercial performance they have experienced in recent months, which reflects significant growth in manga worldwide and predicts a promising future for the industry.

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