Cells at Work! creator Akane Shimizu alleges years of editorial mistreatment and ongoing legal threats from Kodansha

Akane Shimizu, author of the manga Cells at Work!, has publicly disclosed allegations of years of editorial mistreatment during the series' serialization at Kodansha. Shimizu states she was forced to go public due to ongoing legal threats from those involved in the alleged abuse. The disclosure details repeated failures by editorial staff to address her concerns throughout the publication period.