Let Me Fix You Anime Delayed Due to Harassment Allegations Against Buta Productions Co-Founder

The release date of the promising short anime Let Me Fix You has been postponed following the emergence of serious harassment allegations against the studio's co-founder Federico Antonio Russo (FAR). In a statement from the project's official account, it was emphasized that the production team was not previously aware of Russo's alleged behavior, and that the project's timeline and team structure will be re-evaluated in light of these events.

The anime, developed as an independent production under Buta Productions, was attracting attention. Russo, the studio's co-founder, was a well-known name especially in the independent anime community. However, allegations emerging on social media claim that Russo engaged in inappropriate behavior towards underage fans. This situation has caused a great stir in the industry, with many fans and content creators voicing their reactions.

In the notice published by the production team, it was stated: "As the Let Me Fix You team, we were not aware in any way of the alleged behaviors exhibited by Federico Antonio Russo beforehand. We are deeply saddened by this situation and have begun efforts to take the necessary steps for the future of the project". The statement also indicated that support will be provided to the victims and that a zero-tolerance policy will be pursued against all forms of harassment.

This development has once again brought to the agenda the increasing demands for accountability in the anime industry in recent years. Especially the misuse of power imbalances in independent productions stands out as one of the sector's fragile points. The situation of Let Me Fix You reminds studios that they need to value not only talent but also ethical values. Many fans are calling for the complete cancellation of the project, while some however the te