During the recent Comiket event in Japan, renowned
cosplayer Keekihime, who is also the person behind the popular VTuber Takanashi
Kiara of Hololive
Production , was attacked by a stalker . The incident, which
has caused shock among attendees and the online community, occurred while
Keekihime was participating in a photo shoot with her fans.
According to several witnesses and can be seen in
the photographic evidence presented, a man suddenly appeared from
behind a barricade and, before anyone could react, he lunged at Keekihime .
A photographer present at the scene captured the exact moment of the attack,
describing the situation as chaotic and alarming. “ At first, I
thought it was someone she knew, but then I heard her desperate scream and we
realized that she was being attacked ,” commented the
photographer.
The assistants quickly intervened to separate the
aggressor from the cosplayer. According to Keekihime, this individual
has been stalking her for several years, even having attempted to kiss her at a
previous event while he was declaring he wanted to marry her. The
event staff was quick to assist Keekihime and understand what happened.
Although at first there were doubts, they finally decided not to call
the police at that time, fearing that the situation could affect the
development of the event. However, photographs of the harasser were
taken, which were reviewed by staff and it is expected that action will be
taken accordingly. In the end, the subject escaped by mixing among the
thousands of people who were in the facilities.
Despite the scare and being visibly affected, Keekihime
decided to continue with the event after a short break . She displayed
a professional attitude and continued to serve her fans, who had waited in line
to see her. The incident has generated a wave of reactions on social media,
with many showing concern for the safety of personalities from the
world of cosplay and VTubers at public events .
Below are some comments from Japanese Internet
users:
- « It's
good that it's okay .»
- « It
seems that the cosplayer known as Keekihime, who is also the person behind
Takanashi Kiara, was attacked by a stalker. Apparently this person has
been harassing her for years .
- « Keekihime,
who was disguised as Asuka at Comiket, was attacked by a stalker who
lunged at her, causing a huge commotion .»
- " It
is because of situations like this that Cover Corp. warns the members of
Hololive Production not to attend Comiket ."
- « Keekihime
has been harassed again. Could he be the same guy who waited for her at
the airport earlier? If anyone has photos or videos of the attacker,
please send them directly to her .
- « She
was in line to see Keekihime when suddenly a suspicious man (stalker?)
pounced on her. It was so sudden that I couldn't react immediately… What a
dangerous guy .'
This incident has once again highlighted the dangers
that public figures face at mass events and has sparked debate about the safety
measures that should be taken to protect content creators and cosplayers.
Source: HachimaKikou
