Tag: Keyakizaka46

Man with Knife, Flare Arrested at AKB48 Spinoff Group Event

In an occurrence that recalled similar incidents involving idol groups and disgruntled fans in the recent past, a man was arrested June 24 after igniting a flare and carrying a knife into a event for group Keyakizaka46. The 24-year-old man reportedly told officials he “wanted …Read more »

AKB48 Creator Apologizes for Sub-Group’s Nazi Costumes

November 3, 2016

Matt Schley

Keyakizaka46, one of several AKB48-related all-girl musical groups, is in hot water after its members appeared on stage October 22 in outfits that resembled those of Nazi SS officers. Now both Keyakizaka46’s producer and record label have apologized, citing a “lack of oversight.” Yasushi Akimoto, …Read more »