Nijiro Murakami Speaks Out After Being Accused of Assaulting His Ex-Girlfriend

According to reports from several Japanese media outlets, including Nikkan Sports, Murakami is suspected of assaulting a woman who was his girlfriend at his residence in the Shibuya area of Tokyo in 2024.

Murakami allegedly hit the victim's face several times, pulled her hair, and slammed her head against a window. As a result of the incident, the victim is reported to have sustained serious injuries and required medical treatment for more than a month.

The report also states that Murakami has admitted to the allegations. His case file has now been transferred by the police to the prosecutor's office for further review.

In the Japanese legal system, this transfer of the case file does not mean that the suspect has been found guilty or detained, but rather is a procedure for the prosecutor to decide whether the case will proceed to prosecution.

After the news became widely discussed, Nijiro Murakami finally spoke up through his personal X account. In his statement, he expressed his apologies to all parties affected.

"I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for the concern and discomfort I have caused to all parties involved, as well as to my fans and supporters."

The 29-year-old actor also mentioned that he would explain the situation directly in the near future. "For those who have always supported me, I will explain the actual circumstances in my own words soon."

Until now, there has been no official statement from Murakami's agency regarding the case. Meanwhile, the production house that is collaborating with him has also not announced whether this case will affect the projects he is currently undertaking.