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In a surprising turn of events, a senior official at the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau has found himself in legal trouble on suspicion of assault, following an incident where he allegedly grabbed and kicked his subordinate over Oshi No Ko manga spoiler.
The incident has prompted the Kyoto Prefectural Police to refer the man in his 50s for prosecution on charges of assault.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the assault occurred on Feb 1, 2024, and unfolded during a casual chat in the office of the Uji Branch of the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau, where the accused was stationed at the time.
They revealed that during the conversation, the subordinate, also in his 50s talked about the the development of Oshi no Ko manga.
The accused reportedly became visibly agitated upon hearing the manga spoiler, expressing intense frustration at having key plot points revealed. His anger allegedly escalated to the point where he physically confronted his subordinate, grabbing him by the collar and kicking around the waist.
While the subordinate sustained no injuries, he filed a complaint with the Uji Police Station, prompting an investigation by law enforcement authorities. Subsequently, on April 30, 2024, the Kyoto Prefectural Police made the decision to refer the supervisor for prosecution on charges related to assault.
The accused official, currently employed at the main office of the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau, now faces legal repercussions as the case moves forward.
In response to inquiries regarding the matter, the Legal Affairs Bureau stated, “We refrain from commenting as the matter is under investigation“.
Oshi no Ko is a Japanese manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, with its chapters collected in 14 tankobon volumes as of April 2024.
Source: Mainichi Shimbun
