Demon Slayer Animation Company Sued by Japanese Inspection for Tax Evasion of 137 Million Yen | Global | NOWnews Today News

(Central News Agency Tokyo 9th Comprehensive Foreign Telegraph Report) The popular animated film “Demon Slayer” set a record at the box office of Japanese movies. The production company ufotable and the company’s president Kondo Hikaru were suspected of tampering with income and evading taxes of 137 million yen (about NT$35.42 million), prosecuted by the prosecutor.

The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported that ufotable and 51-year-old Kondo Hikaru were suspected of concealing company income between 2015 and 2018 totaling 441 million yen for tax evasion of 137 million yen. The Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office allegedly involved On suspicion of criminal tax law and other crimes, ufotable and Kondo Hikaru were prosecuted at home (referring to the criminal suspect who is not in custody) The report pointed out that ufotable operates animation-related cafes in Tokyo, Osaka and other places. The company suspected of tampering with the coffee shop’s account books and excluding some of the turnover from the calculation, making the income appear to be less than it actually is. Last year, it was hit by the Tokyo National Tax. The bureau reported to the prosecution. According to relevant sources, ufotable’s illegally obtained cash is kept by Kondo in its own safe. The defense lawyers of ufotable and Kondo Hikari told NHK that they sincerely apologize for causing concerns and distress to fans and related parties. Will abide by laws and regulations, and strive to correct the company’s business methods. ufotable is an animation company founded by Kondo Hikaru in 2000. Its head office is located in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. It has produced popular TV animes such as “Live Fencing Touken Ranbu” and “Fate” series. Last year, ufotable’s animated movie “The Demon Slayer: Blade Infinite Train” produced by ufotable exploded in popularity after its release in Japan. As of June 14th, the cumulative box office reached 40.1 billion yen. (Translator: Gu Quan/Verified Draft: Liu Xueyuan) 1100709