Atsushi Ohkubo, Hajime Isayama, and Rumiko Takahashi Among America’s Most-Banned Manga Creators in 2026 Report

Japanese manga creators Atsushi Ohkubo, Hajime Isayama, and Rumiko Takahashi have been named among the most frequently banned authors in American public schools, according to PEN America’s latest school book ban report. The findings highlight how popular manga franchises, including Soul Eater, Fire Force, Attack on Titan, Inuyasha, and Ranma 1/2, have been affected by growing restrictions on school library materials. PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans recorded 11,982 instances of book bans during the 2025–2026 school year, marking…