Anime Producer Koichiro Ito Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Koichiro Ito, known for producing high-grossing anime films, is accused of soliciting nude photos from a minor.
- Koichiro Ito, a prominent figure in the anime industry, was arrested in Tokyo for allegedly soliciting nude photos from a 15-year-old girl.
- Ito is accused of paying the minor $85 for the photos, a violation of Japan's Child Prostitution and Pornography Prohibition Act.
- The arrest has caused a stir in the anime community, with Ito having produced major hits like Your Name and Weathering With You.
- Authorities are investigating the possibility of other victims after Ito admitted to receiving nude images from underage girls on several occasions.
- This incident is part of a concerning trend in the manga and anime community, with other notable figures previously arrested for similar offenses.
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