Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Sexual Assault Allegations: Victims, Perpetrators, and the Role of Settlements
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Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Sexual Assault Allegations: Victims, Perpetrators, and the Role of Settlements

Reader’s Question:
Recently, there have been many reports of sexual assault by former entertainers, and I have some thoughts on this. For example, why is it that only the victims’ perspectives are being highlighted while the perpetrators’ claims are hardly heard? If the perpetrators are innocent, they should be able to refute the accusations openly, so I wonder why they don’t.

Understanding the Aoki Kanon and TKO Kinoshita Controversy: A Deep Dive into Sexual Assault Allegations and Gender Identity
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Understanding the Aoki Kanon and TKO Kinoshita Controversy: A Deep Dive into Sexual Assault Allegations and Gender Identity

Question from a Reader:
What was Aoki Kanon’s situation regarding the sexual assault allegations against TKO Kinoshita? According to Wikipedia, it seems she changed her name and started becoming active on Skapa around ten years ago. If the events in question occurred after that, does it mean Kinoshita was aware of this when he acted? Or was Kanon not yet out at that time? I used to watch YouTube out of curiosity, but I don’t keep up with it anymore, so I’m unclear on the timeline. If Kinoshita was aware, I

Understanding the Criticism Against Xko-san: A Closer Look at Sexual Assault Reporting and Victim Perspectives
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Understanding the Criticism Against Xko-san: A Closer Look at Sexual Assault Reporting and Victim Perspectives

Question from a reader:
Is the criticism against Xko-san truly justified? In the reports by Shukan Bunshun regarding Masahiro Nakai and former Fuji TV announcer Xko-san, there are voices claiming “false testimony” and “self-promotion.” However, there are also opinions suggesting that victims of sexual assault may feel excessive self-blame or have fluctuating testimonies. It is often said that the issues surrounding sexual assault are not easily resolved, but is the criticism against Xko-san fair? Could you share your calm opinions on the realities of sexual assault and the impact of media

Addressing Victims' Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change
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Addressing Victims’ Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change

Reflecting on Issues in the Entertainment Industry

Recently, I was deeply pained to see reports about a serious incident involving a well-known male talent and a woman in her twenties. It was reported that the woman suffered significant physical and mental damage, forcing her to resign from her job. While the male talent claims “there was no violence,” the fact that a settlement of 90 million yen was paid raises questions about what truly happened behind the scenes.

Creating a Society that Values Victims’ Voices

Imagining the victim expressing feelings