Last month, the artist known as “Sakimichan” faced an online debate after drawing an adult version of the character Anya Forger from the anime Spy × Family.
Despite the criticism she received, the artist spoke out on her social media, stating:
Hugs and love, all the support is appreciated. I'll continue drawing what I find interesting, even if it's not to everyone's taste. I'll also continue learning and improving my skills.
Sakimichan
Fans expressed diverse opinions in their post:
- I love your work, but please stop using this character.
- She is 31 years old in the cartoon, it is important to clarify that.
- I don't know how to feel about this.
- Why not choose Yor over Anya?
- She's drawing because it brings attention to her account, which is understandable.
- It would be great to see this energy used to truly advocate for children.
- You could draw any female character with pink hair and get the same effect, but why Anya?
- I like her work, but aging a young character just to be lewd makes me question humanity.
Spy × Family is a Japanese manga series created by Tatsuya Endo, which has won millions of fans around the world. Since March 2019, Shueisha has published the series biweekly on the Shōnen Jump+ app and website, releasing 13 tankōbon volumes through March 2024. In the United States, Viz Media has secured the publishing rights.
The anime adaptation, produced by Wit Studio and CloverWorks, premiered on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in April 2022.
Finally, leave your comment about drawing Anya this way in Spy × Family.
Source: Sakimichan
