Analyzing Gender Dynamics in Public Reactions to the Nakai Incident: Fan Psychology and Victim Blame

Analyzing Gender Dynamics in Public Reactions to the Nakai Incident: Fan Psychology and Victim Blame

Reader’s Question:
Regarding the recent Nakai incident, I believe that if Nakai were not male, the public’s reaction would have been quite different. My sister is a fan of SMAP and has always defended Nakai, claiming he is pitiful, but is that how fans generally behave? Additionally, it’s puzzling that there is criticism directed at the female victim. As a man,

Tōru Hashimoto's Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse

Tōru Hashimoto’s Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse

Question from readers:
What do you think about Tōru Hashimoto’s comments supporting Masahiro Nakai? Many people may have felt uncomfortable after hearing his statements on “Miyane-ya” on April 1 and “Dotto Connect” on April 5. The report from the third-party committee clearly states that Nakai’s actions occurred in the context of work, placing women in situations where it was difficult for

The Hidden Charm of Myakumyaku: Exploring Its Cuteness Through Different Perspectives

The Hidden Charm of Myakumyaku: Exploring Its Cuteness Through Different Perspectives

Question from Readers:
“I’ve heard that Myakumyaku is cute, but could you tell me specifically what makes it cute?”

The Cuteness of Myakumyaku: My Perspective

Recently, I received a question about Myakumyaku, and to be honest, at first, I thought, “Is this really cute?” I mean, those eyes are a bit creepy, right? When I first saw the design sketches, I

Famous Japanese Stars Who Captivated the World: Icons from Cinema, Anime, and Sports

Famous Japanese Stars Who Captivated the World: Icons from Cinema, Anime, and Sports

Reader’s Question:
Who are some globally famous Japanese stars?

Globally Famous Japanese Stars

Recently, I had a conversation with friends about Japanese stars, and names like the late Toshiro Mifune, Kyoshi Horiguchi, and Ken Watanabe came up. Particularly, Toshiro Mifune represents the golden age of Japanese cinema, and his presence is still cherished by many today. The films he starred in