As reported by Kyoto-Np, The Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to indict a male employee in his 50s from the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau who was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of assault.
The incident in question involved the employee allegedly grabbing a subordinate by the collar and kicking him in the waist after the subordinate revealed spoilers for the popular anime “Oshi no Ko.” The decision not to indict was made by the 4th of June, but the reasons for this decision have not been disclosed.
The alleged incident took place on February 1st during a conversation outside of work hours at the Uji Branch of the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. According to sources, the male employee became enraged when a fellow male employee in his 50s mentioned plot developments in “Oshi no Ko,” a popular anime series. In his anger, the employee reportedly grabbed his colleague by the collar and kicked him in the waist.
The incident escalated to the point where it was referred to the Kyoto Prefectural Police Uji Police Station in April. The case garnered significant attention due to the involvement of the popular anime “Oshi no Ko,” which has a large and passionate fanbase.
The decision by the Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office to drop the charges has left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the reasons behind the non-indictment. Despite the lack of clarity on this decision, the case highlights the intense emotions that can be associated with spoilers in popular media.
It also underscores the potential for such incidents to escalate in workplace environments. As the anime community continues to react to the news, discussions about the impact of spoilers and workplace conduct are likely to persist.
