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Arrest and release of timelesz member Shuto Inomata

Overview

Shuto Inomata, a 25-year-old member of the J-pop group timelesz, was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of assault following an incident on September 18, 2026, in a Koto Ward convenience store parking lot. Inomata is accused of striking a female acquaintance in the face during an argument, causing injuries such as bruising and a nosebleed. Inomata has denied intentional assault, stating, “We got into an argument and I might have panicked and my hand struck her.” Following the arrest, his agency, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, suspended Inomata indefinitely and issued an apology to the victim. The remaining members of timelesz expressed “deep shock, shame, and regret.” On a recent radio broadcast, members Shori Sato and Yoshihiko Hara issued their first public verbal apologies; Sato expressed concern for the victim and the distress caused to stakeholders, though the remarks drew mixed reactions from fans on social media. Senior member Fuma Kikuchi also expressed deep regret and shame via a blog post. The incident has resulted in significant commercial and broadcast fallout. Sponsors including ABC Mart, Nissin Foods, AOKI, and Google have removed or edited advertisements featuring Inomata or the group. Industry experts estimate potential damages and replacement costs for advertisers could reach approximately 300 million yen. Additionally, film productions involving Inomata may require reshoots as he was a main cast member. Nippon Television announced it would edit scenes featuring the group from its upcoming music special, ‘120 Million Thank Yous: Song of Gratitude Festival’. Inomata was released from police custody on September 25. Upon his release, he appeared before the media in a black suit and offered a deep bow, apologizing for the incident without answering specific questions. Reports indicate that a settlement has been reached with the victim, which may lead to a non-prosecution decision, though investigations continue.

Entities

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT · Shuto Inomata · timelesz · Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department · Fuma Kikuchi

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Shuto Inomata of timelesz released after assault arrest

    Timelesz member Shuto Inomata has been released after being arrested for allegedly assaulting an acquaintance in Tokyo. A settlement was reached, but the incident faces massive commercial fallout.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Shuto Inomata released after arrest for alleged assault

    timelesz member Shuto Inomata has been released from custody following his arrest for allegedly assaulting an acquaintance. His agency has suspended his activities pending a final decision.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    timelesz members apologize following Shuto Inomata arrest

    timelesz members Shori Sato and Yoshihiko Hara issued a public apology following the arrest of Shuto Inomata on suspicion of assault, amid fan criticism regarding the sincerity of their remarks.

  4. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    timelesz member Shuto Inomata arrested on suspicion of assault

    timelesz member Shuto Inomata was arrested for alleged assault against a woman in Tokyo. The group's agency has suspended him, and media outlets and advertisers are removing his content.

  5. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 20 sources
    Inomata Shuto of timelesz arrested for suspected assault

    timelesz member Inomata Shuto has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman in a Tokyo parking lot. His agency has suspended his activities indefinitely following the incident.

Sources

alfalfalfa.com · blog.uula.jp · cafef.vn · coki.jp · fnn.jp · friday.kodansha.co.jp · hochi.news · jisin.jp · jugem.jp · kbizoom.com · kenh14.vn · koreaboo.com · kpophit.com · news.cube-soft.jp · news.mynavi.jp · news4vip.livedoor.biz · singtaousa.com · smart-flash.jp · star.ettoday.net · stheadline.com · the-miyanichi.co.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history