AI-generated manga becomes bestseller in Japan

In Japan, something happened that seemed impossible until recently: a manga with the provocative title "My Dear Wife, Will You Be My Lover?" soared to the top of sales charts, and no one was bothered by the fact that its illustrations were created by a neural network.

Moreover, this isn't even hidden: it is clearly stated on the cover that the work was done by AI

The manga instantly took high positions in digital stores. The industry is in scandal. Some consider this an alarming signal for artists, others buy the manga out of curiosity. Does this mean that a living author is no longer needed?