In news that has rocked both the cosplay and social
media communities, the tragic murder of popular 25-year-old Chinese
cosplayer Ai Kirishima (桐島愛) has
been confirmed . Local authorities report that Ai was murdered by her
boyfriend, a 150-kilogram man, who subsequently dismembered and dumped her body
in a mountainous area . This gruesome crime has left her fans and
friends, as well as the cosplay community at large, perplexed.
Authorities in China confirmed on June 22 that Ai
Kirishima had died and that the suspect had been arrested. The couple
reportedly had a contentious relationship marked by frequent disputes, during
which Ai reportedly slapped her boyfriend in public. The victim, known
on social media as an influential figure from Shanghai, was active in the
cosplay community.
An acquaintance in the cosplay community revealed
that he had previously had disputes with Ai Kirishima and never imagined that
it would end so tragically. He further described Ai's boyfriend as a
cheater. Other acquaintances have mentioned that Ai used to exert psychological
violence against her partner and that, in times of conflict, she would publicly
beat him. Close friends indicated that the relationship did not seem
like that of a couple and that it was evident that they would eventually break
up.
Ai Kirishima’s boyfriend, known as “Sange (三哥),”
had a notable presence in the eSports and anime circles. Unlike Ai’s slender
figure, Sange weighed 150 kilograms. Since May 17, the style of posts
on Ai’s social media account changed, leading to suspicions that Sange was
impersonating her to post.
On the social network Twitter, a friend of
Ai posted a statement to clarify the rumors and provide official
information:
- « Regarding
the recent controversy, we would like to state the following:
- 1. Cosplayer
Ai Kirishima was murdered by her boyfriend in May this year; the culprit
has already been arrested and the details are under the jurisdiction of
the police.
- 2. This
account has been managed by me since May 9th this year and all content has
been posted by me.
- 3. She
is no longer with us, please respect the deceased, be mindful of their
words and remember that there is always someone watching from above .
This heartbreaking news has generated a wave of
sadness and shock throughout the community, highlighting the importance of
safety and respect in personal relationships.
Source: Hachima Kikou
