For legal aspirants who like entertainment.

Would you like to support the works of a manga publisher together?

I joined Coremix's legal department as a new graduate after graduating from law school.I originally studied law because of my interest in copyright.I've loved drawing since I was a teenager, and posted my drawings on posting sites such as pixiv.However, one day I came across information regarding the protection of copyrighted works and wondered, ``Could something I drew violate copyright?''It was also the time to choose a career path, so I decided to study copyright at university.I eventually entered the Faculty of Law, and after graduating, I studied at a law school for two years.

After that, I started looking for a job in an environment where I could mainly deal with copyrights.However, as I knew to some extent, the legal fields handled differ from company to company, and there were not many workplaces where I could work on copyright, which I wanted.

However, while searching, I learned that the publishing company Coremix was recruiting for a legal position.When I researched Core Mix, I found out that they handle famous works such as ``Walkure of the End'', ``City Hunter'', and ``Fist of the North Star''.

I became interested and read an interview article with the company president and an explanation of the business on their website, and learned that they had set up a base in Kumamoto and were focusing on developing manga artists in earnest.No one was working on Core Mix yet. I imagine that this is a company culture where people are willing to take on challenges that are not available to them.I was intrigued, decided to take the employment exam, and applied.

Currently, my main job is to create contracts for the start of new manga series and the creation of videos and products derived from manga.In order for a good plan or project to become a work or product, a contract is necessary.We, the legal staff, are involved in this process and feel happy and fulfilled when we can help create works and products.

To put it another way, my current job is to support works, artists, and even core mixes so that they do not suffer any disadvantages or risks.We play a role in preventing legal troubles by preparing contracts that match the company's situation and wishes and negotiating with parties through business departments.

Additionally, the number of contracts has been on the rise recently.In addition to contracts with manga artists, which are commonly associated with manga artists, licensing contracts and contracts related to publishing account for a large proportion of the contracts.In addition, the number of translation and publication projects overseas is increasing, and I am sometimes in charge of English contracts.Now, in my third year with the company, the range of work I am responsible for is gradually increasing.I'm glad that I can realize my personal growth through these experiences.

Legal knowledge is important for the legal department.However, in addition to that, you will also be required to be able to communicate smoothly within the company.There is a great deal of internal communication involved in drafting contracts, and it is necessary to collaborate and share information with various departments.In this regard, I would like to grow together with my future colleagues in the Legal Department, who are newly recruiting.