Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop uncovered an alleged history of sexual abuse by Johnny Kitagawa, arguably the most influential figure in Japan’s entertainment industry.
Kitagawa’s agency held a near-monopoly on Japanese boy bands for decades, and as set out in the documentary, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct while he was alive.
While some were proven in a civil court, he never faced charges. He continued recruiting and training teenage boys until his death in 2019, aged 87.
New accusers came forward after the documentary was broadcast, with over 1000 victims having so far said they were abused by Kitagawa.
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