Rotten Mango #259: The “Godfather Of J-Pop” Assaulted Male Trainees In Exchange For Making Them Stars (Johnny Kitagawa)
May 10, 2023
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Nattakani's Allegations
- Aryo Nattakani, an original Johnny's member, alleged Kitagawa abused them since middle school.
- He said they didn't recognize the abuse until they were much older.
Further Allegations and BBC Documentary
- More victims came forward, detailing Kitagawa's assaults and manipulation.
- One victim on the BBC documentary described a culture where boys fought for Johnny's attention.
Denial and Manipulation in Abuse
- Victims often deny abuse as a self-protection mechanism.
- Abusers exploit natural physical responses to manipulate victims' perceptions of the abuse.