[REVISION HISTORY]

Arrest and release of timelesz member Shuto Inomata

Updated 5 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-09-27 03:38 UTC → 2026-09-29 02:33 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. ~~STARTO ENTERTAINMENT stated it will determine further disciplinary action after monitoring the progress of the case, which has been forwarded to prosecutors.~~

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.