With the latest turn of events, former team member Melon Kid took to social media to disclose the toxic environment they had to work in at Omocat. The allegations include irregular working hours, improper compensation, and unfulfilled promises of royalties.
Gradually, these posts started to go viral on various social media platforms, reigniting discussions about past controversies, particularly those related to Shota content. In this article, we will delve into the story to understand the underlying issues. Keep scrolling.
The drama between Omocat and Melon Kid goes viral on the internet
On Reddit, a thread gained attention, asserting, ‘The main developer of OMORI has been accused of mistreating her staff and developers during the game’s development, including overworking at least one employee and underpaying multiple employees.’
Soon, many similar claims spread like wildfire, generating millions of clicks and views. Some comments express unconventional thoughts, such as ‘I love anime and everything problematic about it,’ and others state, ‘I wish I were a drift on so I could steal children.’
Additionally, some old tweets from 2014 regarding Shota content started to resurface. For those unfamiliar, Shota is a Japanese term used to denote an attraction to young boy characters presented as cute and underage, commonly seen in anime.
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On December 9, 2023, Melon stated in the post that they joined the Omocat team in 2019 but were forced to work long hours, leading to burnout. Omori even requested a medical certificate for their inability to attend the office. Promised royalties were never received. The scandal has become a hot topic nationwide.
