Forum - View topicNEWS: AKB48 Idols Anna Iriyama, Rina Kawaei Released from Hospital
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Juno016
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Laceration... That really is a scary thought, to think that she was cut in the head by this man with a saw. I can't imagine how painful that might be... And a right thumb... That sounds like it could slice it clean off if it hits right. Kudos to the man who helped save their lives, too.
Glad to know they're recovering. |
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revolutionotaku
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They've canceled the rest of their tour after the attack.
http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/akb48-affiliate-groups-cancel-events-after-attack |
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Hoppy800
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It's time to ban the handshaking events entirely, security or not these poor idols are scarred for life not only are they going to be scared of "stuff" on the fans' paws, but now they have to be worried about fans and non-fan alike who can be described as total yanderes and yangires wanting to off them for every reason under the sun including no reason at all. They deserve better than this.
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revolutionotaku
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I always thought that Japan has a culture where they DON'T shake hands with someone. |
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electricpatriot
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What happened was awful. I hope those girls are able to recover. God bless the dude that stepped in to protect. The guy that pulled that crap, though, lock him up!
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iamadooddood
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I don't think they will. After all, much of AKB48's appeal comes from these handshake events (you get to meet them regularly, etc). This also applies to a lot of other idols in Japan.
Handshake events are a chance for fans to get into physical (skin) contact with their idols, and any sort of physical contact with someone else implies closeness to that person. And for obvious reasons, this is very important to idol fans. As a result of this closeness, idols make for a number of exceptions in Japanese culture, such as idols usually being referred to by their first name instead of their last name as is the standard in Japan. |
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mdo7
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Glad to see they're OK, I think they should put future concerts and events on hold for a bit to give these girls time to recover.
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