A recent Twitter exchange between Manpuku Jinja and FMA scriptwriter Sho Aikawa has sparked controversy within the anime community regarding the production of the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime.
The exchange began with Manpuku Jinja’s tweet, alleging that script meetings for the FMA anime involved original manga author Hiromu Arakawa.
According to Jinja, during one of these meetings, a scriptwriter reportedly told Arakawa to stay quiet, which stirred concern among fans.
Scriptwriter for Fullmetal Alchemist Refutes Claims of Poor Treatment Towards Hiromu Arakawa During Production
In response, Sho Aikawa refuted the claim, stating that while he had discussions with Arakawa during pre-production, he didn’t recall her attending script meetings.
Aikawa challenged Jinja to provide more details about the alleged incident, cautioning against spreading potentially defamatory information.
Jinja, citing a source involved in the production, stood by their claim but agreed to delete the tweet following Aikawa’s denial.
Aikawa speculated that Jinja’s deletion might be interpreted as an apology and expressed a willingness to overlook future comments made in private spaces.
However, he hinted at the possibility of investigating individuals who spread false information.
The exchange has ignited debate over the treatment of Arakawa during the production of the original FMA anime, shedding light on the complexities of adapting manga into anime and the importance of transparency in the industry.
