Japan’s Schoolgirl Pin-Ups| Unreported World

[@nimpynim2689]

we just skipping over the fact that possession of child pornography wasn't illegal until 2014?? WHAT

[@pandaaazy5062]

I KNOW, that was just crazy. Meaning possession (or buying and selling? not sure) of child pornography was LEGAL untill 6 years ago. OMG

[@TheLimeCurd]

Typical Japan lol. Everything is nice on the surface.

[@fortunecookie8178]

Not just Japan, but the whole of Asia is porn obsessed. South Korea, China, Taiwan too. I live in Asia, it makes me so angry to be here. They are exposed to extreme things from a young age.

[@tohmaseguchi8505]

Lol I remember when they passed that law

[@ameserich]

and you think your country is different?

[@nikitaheredia416]

“Most of the audience of middle aged men” Red flags straight away, holy shit.

[@redfish337]

As is the audience of basically all Japanese female idols, regardless of age of the performers or concept. Especially in the underground. That includes 30+ year old idols and screamo idols. So it actually doesn't tell you anything.

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

@@redfish337 Yes it does, it tells that the audience is made up of potential predators. Else there would be female and same-aged fans there too. Also look at that revealing outfit.

[@redfish337]

@@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 There are almost certainly predators. That's nothing new for anyone in the limelight. It's still a fallacy though. The people who ATTEND underground idols festivals are predominantly men. As a general genre. There are lots of reasons for that, including the fact that any girls who like idols... can, without any experience, just go join a group. It can be 20-35 year old idols with stage diving and middle fingers and heavy metal, or cutesy stuff- doesn't matter, audience is men. The only underground idol groups that seem to pull a female audience are ones that form based around youtubers or models... or I suppose those that dress as men. So that's why you shouldn't be quick to judge. But I looked up this particular show. It was a 9 hour festival with 11 different groups on the ticket, including a 2 hour singing highlight of 21 of them doing solo songs. This is the problem with judging the audience- most people in the audience are not there to see just her... they might not even know her at all. However, this show was actually angled toward younger idols, so this stands out as the only one of these hit job pieces that actually picks a good show to show their point. Nevertheless, the main event, right after this girl, was a 17 year old which is young but is no different than Western or Korean standards for pop stars.

[@gitagogoipegu1402]

@@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 woah woah woah- so females can't be predators? U disgusting.

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

@@gitagogoipegu1402 Why would you say that? And insult someone you don't know? Of course females also have the potential for that. But females wouldn't prey on a fellow sister. The video shows a girl... not a boy. Are you kidding me.

[@Keely-Shaye]

The “Can you handcuff me?” says it all. The little girl was so confused, you can tell from her body language. 😭

[@eebbe3]

I feel so incredibly bad for her. Her mother most likely wants to live her life she wanted through her daughter. She manipulates Yuni since she might have idols. I know many young girls who want to be idols. So her mother is selling her child out. She thinks she is becoming and idol and is super happy as you can see. It’s so sad to think when she grows up she will realize the horrible toxic environment she was brought up to think was ok. It’s just horrible.

[@eebbe3]

Sorry for my broken english ^_^

[@Keely-Shaye]

@@eebbe3 Your english is fine! And yeah it’s so messed up :(

[@eebbe3]

@@Keely-Shaye Thank you!

[@Keely-Shaye]

@@DerekWong967 gets me so mad, honestly.

[@branscombeR]

I was a journalist in Japan in 1981/2 and the male fixation with under-age girls was fully developed at that time. Billboards and advertisements in the metro for practically anything were accompanied by photos of pretty pre-teenagers in mini-skirts. My Japanese interpreter was lamenting that she was 'too old' to attract a Japanese male ... she was 31. R (Australia)

[@valcrist7428]

The interpreter was right. At that age.. she should have been a mom already.. Taking care of a family.

[@anon2034]

@@flz7056 That's what he was saying. She is too old!

[@Krismake]

​@@anon2034too old? yall seriously need to stop using tiktok lmao

[@natalia.a020]

​@@valcrist7428In all your comments of this video you're being a total creep

[@valcrist7428]

@@natalia.a020 Wow.. You're the one JUDGING middle aged people. Just because they are middle aged. When statistics shows that most creeps are younger men.. and EVEN WOMEN are worst according to statistics. Get your facts straights. You're the one who is a JUDGE MENTAL CREEP. Here's my advice for you .. GET A LIFE!!!

[@CrystalLeon1914]

The interviewer is so uncomfortable, disgusted, and concerned. He looks even more helpless because he really can’t do anything about it.

[@nikenikkiart]

When Koji said some ppl may think he's creepy, the reporters face screams " Duh! You're creepy af dude! "

[@karinefonte516]

As I was watching child twerking competitions in America... Or "Cuties".

[@jadenquest9544]

@@karinefonte516 That's very disturbing too

[@iridiansanchez8617]

And how could that man say it's too imagine the idols as their daughters...????

[@thujoluvasa521]

Same here

[@Janet_________]

If they stop supporting her when she turns 20 just know what they are.

[@mememaybe4923]

Wouldn't 18 make more sense since you know 18 is what most people would consider an adult?

[@tatiannachandler4196]

@@mememaybe4923 Legally speaking, anyone under the age of 20 in japan would be considered a minor. Though with a new amendment this law may change.

[@meowburi7612]

@@tatiannachandler4196 however you know Japan age of conscent is 13 right. Some area lile tokyo its 18. So in a way its really fucked up

[@mememaybe4923]

@DoGyMusic um ok.

[@frankienamosaki7547]

20? Try 15 or 16...

[@expensivegurl1112]

Im sorry but that scene where the guy requested a pic handcuffed to the child is just creepy asf. Her clothes dont even suit her age, they probably see her as a "loli" at some sort, its creepy..

[@Waineruny09]

Yeah Ikr.

[@janamoran189]

The handcuffs are evil EVIL.

[@deontesampson1993]

Thats what im saying bro wtf

[@addisonfaith4749]

What the heck....

[@stormb3948]

whats a loli?

[@lguo_]

the mother knows exactly why those men watch her.

[@missyukizo]

As an idol fan who is a minor, people under the age of 16 or 18 becoming idols in either J or K-pop concern me because I know how dangerous it could be for them. She's 11 if I remember correctly, I think there should be some sort of age limit on becoming an idol. Hey, one of the older male fans also voiced his concern about the fans who may have perverse intentions when watching her and that's a further point why we shouldn't promote making young children idols. I can't deny that she's talented, but maybe her mother should make her wait until she's a teenager for her to be an adult. I'm not judging, it's just an opinion I have.

[@y.a.p8951]

protective mother( my ass) exposing her to older men. Letting her daughter wear aexy revealing clothes. pushing her up front for attention seeking addict. The child look very lovely and innocent. I wonder where is the father , seeing her mother pushing onto her daughter her won failed dreams of becoming a star. I hope she don't get damaged emotionally ,ending in the other side of industry as more Japanese girl follow that route as soon as they become mature enough.

[@Sandy33569]

@@missyukizoAnd with J-Pop, idols tend to typically debut even younger than with K-Pop... 😬

[@alexmatthew3928]

Evil

[@footwhisperer576]

The way that waitress drew that face is amazing! I would love to go there to experience that talent, but I'm not interested in their outfits! I could care less. I hate when women wear fake long eyelashes 👁👁

[@verysmartultrahuman939]

"Can you handcuff me?" yup they came for her "musical talent"

[@elbertkitching9906]

Oh sure they did

[@Dtt4]

No, its because ha skillz aru Kurezy hai!

[@ganigf9559]

Its like bdsm right?

[@Acidcburn]

Creeps.. especially the manager!

[@dddhhj8709]

why man ,that would make a good photo really

[@CharlotteWebb1952]

To Yune's mom; If they were fans because she has a beautiful voice, she would have female fans as well. Her fans are middle aged men.

[@rappermerch7785]

I mean she does have a good voice it is weird that the majority of her fans are men considering music industry there seems like it's geared towards women

[@desireevandermei]

I don't even think she has a good voice. She is a Lolita

[@mohamedahmedyassinhussein6856]

It’s a different culture women in Japan have zero interest on girl bands not all but most women

[@Neerepha]

@@mohamedahmedyassinhussein6856 That's true. I've been following Japanese music for more than 17 years now and that's how it works on a broad scale: women like male singers/boy bands, sometimes solo female singers (only the most famous ones), while males like girl bands (famous or idols), rock bands and sometimes solo female singers.

[@rappermerch7785]

@PuraguCryostato I don't listen to singers to I thought it was pretty good. But then again it's the fact she's acting like an idol and she's literally a kid rather than the singing part. Female idols bring in male fans and vice versa, children don't have a place in this scene.

[@nicetomeetyou3362]

She is so cute and innocent a real child just wanting to be a singer. I hate the day she will grow up and realize what she reallly was to her "fans". The interviewer is like: I'm really uncomfortable.

[@리주민]

Like a straight man in a g-y bar. 😳

[@serenityssolace]

I think she already knows. Don't think that 11 y.o. children are dumb.

[@nicetomeetyou3362]

@@serenityssolace not dumb just innocent or anable to fully accept it. Trust me I know

[@serenityssolace]

@@nicetomeetyou3362 You're probably right

[@314rft]

@@serenityssolace At the very least unable to fully grasp the real life ramifications purely due to less life experience.

[@bk8pa323]

This was hard to watch. But definitely harder to be filming this. Kudos to the team as well as those who agreed to be interviewed.

[@aprilsantamaria3119]

you can tell the host is so disappointed and frustrated that everyone just wants to turn a blind eye and pretend like they are not doing anything wrong he feels for the little girl

[@condorX2]

Have you notice most of the audience are into photography? And this is nothing compare to other part of the world where family sold their children for sex just for food. Google search is your friend. This video is pretty good in term of making money for the family just by singing for an audience and not having to take off your clothes or have a happy ending to the highest bidder.

[@condorX2]

@X 👍

[@orie_ooo]

@X it is definitely difficult to turn a blind eye on sexual undertones knowing that this place is infamous for having the tendency to fantasizing and sexualizing young school girls. so in this context, it's very weird to see these middle aged males adoring little girls dressed up in these rather inappropriate skimpy clothes. we also need to take into consideration how this girl, an underage, is being used by her mom into doing something that is, again, weirdly predominantly loved by middle aged men. she does seem like she loves what she does but this is not the right avenue for her right now, especially that she's just 11 who is not fully matured to know the implications of what she's getting into.

[@fatisummer9106]

@@condorX2 shut up stop writing the same comment over and over, just bc there are mess up things happening in the world doesn't mean this ok

[@aj-sz8mu]

​@X Dude ignoring the sexual aspect of this won't make it go away. It will normalize it and make it ok. It is NOT ok. If she can learn she shouldn't be in this situation, then good! She can get out of it before its too late. If being a performer depends on these specific fans of hers, then she knows they aren't that type of fans. Why bother "pretending" to be a singer to these so called fans, when deep in your heart you know they aren't there for that?

[@Dainty213]

“A lot of ‘fans’ don’t want to be on camera”..... hmmmm, I wonder why. And that other weirdo “can you handcuff me?”

[@wjuju8278]

yeah that one is disgusting...

[@kasturipandey8286]

God really

[@Dainty213]

@@kasturipandey8286 yeah, really.

[@bangtanseva2604]

And then said . We like them as daughters ..smh

[@dantedmonzell1541]

yes he looks sick

[@shunuuu]

cant she perform at school instead? let her promote herself to her peers too instead of to just adults.

[@redfish337]

I went to an event here in the United States. A bunch of groups from Japan performed- this was the headliner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ3Tgo1ogdNgjtU I think they're fairly reasonable- something like $10-15 for a polaroid. Most of these indie style groups in Japan are $15-20, with borderline famous groups usually only offering when they are selling singles, pricing them at $20-30 for a polaroid. Anyway, there is apparently a studio where some people in the US who are into idols made a few groups just like Japanese idols and a group and a soloist or two performed at the same festival. Because it was a big show, they invited a lot of their friends. They were selling polaroids for $5 each. Even at that price point, their school friends BOUGHT &%$^ING NOTHING. I bought one to support what they're doing... not quite pity, more like, good job, and I want you to know it even though no one is buying anything. To be clear, this was high school or college age and still too poor to buy anything to support their friends. This is just reality. If you're indie and want to actually be solvent, you need fans who will buy your stuff. If you're a huge ass company like Disney then you can promote to kids. But at Yune's level she would pretty much need 100 kid fans to equal 1 "uncle" fan, and when you're not running a huge profit margin, you can't promote that stupidly. If she ever joins a famous group the young fans will come naturally.

[@loniaql4410]

Girls want to be famous, their parents want money

[@jonnyOysters]

School kids don't have the disposal income that I'm guessing single middle aged men do.

[@200gb3]

She does

[@bellakim9530]

Because that's not how her mother is using her. Sad, she is such a talented and pretty little girl

[@Theworldisyouroyster156]

Her wearing a miniskirt shows exactly what kind of audience she’s going for. Her Mom should know better.

[@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighter]

Funny, coming from a shameless westerner

[@Malkai29822]

@@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighterare you one of that little girls “fans”? This person is right, AS AN ASIAN living in japan, this shits weird as hell

[@blackperson5283]

@@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighteryou’re part of the problem

[@rosesavocado8557]

@@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighter Funny, coming from a person with an anime child pfp

[@princessneha-s8k]

@@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighterit's still a fucking problem, you incel.

[@rae-ku6041]

The manager and her mother KNOW, the "fans" know, he KNOWS, EVERYONE KNOWS what thiss is all about the only person who doesn't know is Yune...

[@alexb8926]

That's sad but true

[@LBW_Mimir]

yep...

[@MinoriMuzic]

So true.

[@SalamanderMagic]

Katrina M ok you are overthinking it LOL, there is much more disturbing material here than a very minor accidental dick joke

[@alexanderenrique3058]

@@SalamanderMagic Well, those are the *expected* things that they are ogling over.

[@jaebunnii2530]

Her biggest fan says she’s beautiful, never said talented

[@Anya-js3ni]

@Suzu what website is it?

[@Nietabs]

@Suzu wait she has a website? are there a lot of comments sounding pedo?

[@kerryberger985]

Pretty sickening. She’s just a child.

[@MsValeriaHeart]

It’s the same thing with almost every adult celebrity. Lmao. And he’s right she is beautiful. As long as he never acts on it, what’s wrong with admiring beauty? We ALL do it. Not saying it’s ok to be a pervert so don’t even go there.

[@3llevate]

He said she has "raw talent" and a "great sense of humour" also.. did we watch the same doc?

[@andreabarbosa564]

respect to the interviewer, he couldn’t hide his disgust and his eyes were pure sadness every time he looked at Yune

[@TheXuism]

He is just pretending to be a moral defender and shows no sympathy.

[@hoyashi-ta2336]

TheXuism how can you be so sure? You don’t know how a person thinks, you can’t read their mind, we see this as a disgusting fact.

[@scottgreeff7043]

shame on the reporter he couldn't do a proper job of reporting he did this to push his agenda of its sexual when ever he was shown evidence to the contrary he ignored that and just focused on the small parts he could twist to make it seem its only sexual

[@Ytremz]

She is living vicariously through her daughter. When all of those horny middle aged men lust after her 11 year old daughter, she somehow feels like they are desiring her too. Nasty woman.

[@bharathi2128]

@@Ytremz yeah I don't understand how she can say "tHeY lIkE hEr VoIcE" is she blind

[@akuno7294]

It is the same as beauty shows in America where 10-year-old girls dress up and get judged by 50-year-old men.

[@Sarawarawara-]

Both are extremely creepy and damaging to the kids, ESPECIALLY Beauty Pageants, and need to be stopped. Your point??

[@alexc9532]

​@@Sarawarawara-I think their point was that this is something that's is happening in the world and things like young idols and beauty pageants should be put at a stop

[@trash0175]

@@Sarawarawara- they are only bringing in similarities.. why are u so defensive all the sudden. Weird

[@cooltwittertag]

@@Sarawarawara- I think you misunderstand, they were bringing up another situation where this stuff happens in order to call attention to it, not defend it.

[@Justice55339h]

Not the same..but still messed up

[@Adriana-ht5hj]

She is a child so she should be singing for others children... It's weird there are only old men... It's creepy..

[@enzogeee]

Ehh.. In terms of music or singing, I don't think she needs to be singing for other children. I mean I'm young and I listen to 30's - 60's music (somewhere around those years).

[@Chevymonster203]

It's not the age group she is singing too that concerns me but the way they are dressing her for her shows. If she was dressing in cute but full clothing with no hints of sexuality would be the right way to go. Most singers start of young and work their way up.

[@nessyness5447]

@@enzogeee yeah, but the point is that all her fans are old men, there are no women or kids among her fans, and that is creepy, those men are not there for her singing and it's obvious.

[@redfish337]

@@nessyness5447 That they're older men tells you nothing. That's typical for female idol shows at the indie level pretty much regardless of concept. It would be good for her to start doing more events with more groups that don't allow filming, even if she personally still does.

[@nessyness5447]

@@redfish337 dude, it does, the fact that all the fans if a female child artist or a young teen are old men says a lot about them, they are not there for her music. And the fact that it's typical doesn't really change that fact.

[@Anon8848]

Her vocal coach isn't teaching her better singing posture to support that voice or build her stamina. She has natural talent but they're not capitalizing on it because.......it's not about the singing. Poor kid

[@lisalynnn]

I'm glad that someone else realized it, too. My voice teachers were all very strict about the tools of articulation lol!

[@Runaway991]

That moment when a foreign reporter looks more concerned about Yune's safety than her own mom....

[@setaripantheon8801]

Old saying: "If you are lucky, you will find a wife that loves her children." This mother is a narcissistic and a child pimp... Despiceble!

[@haikat4]

Yet sex crime is rampant in the foreign reporters country and very low in Japan

[@TaiyoIsSleeping]

@@haikat4 that's because people outside of japan report such cases. Japan's culture makes victims not care since "it can't be helped".

[@haikat4]

@@TaiyoIsSleeping that's such bullshit lmao

[@haikat4]

@@TaiyoIsSleeping the USA and UK don't have high sex crimes because of 'reporting culture', it's because the USA and UK are dangerous countries full of rapists

[@Elfaia]

I just love every shot that the reporter's face is in. The mix of bewilderment, confusion, distain, and disgust.

[@quindariousgooch88]

i am more disgusted by white "people"

[@fiokoneko409]

​@@quindariousgooch88the fog is coming

[@valcrist7428]

Fast forward 2023, she's successful now. And no one molested her. So YOU ARE WRONG!!! Judgemental FK!! Not a single middle aged man who's watching her did bad to her. All they do is supported her. All the host did was judging all the middle aged man who's supporting the girl. Just because they are Middle aged and because they are MEN.

[@Bigpussy.sloppp]

@@valcrist7428 You know why they support her? because s*xually they're attracted to her. As soon as she turns 18, most of them will be gone due to her losing her innocence and child-like characteristics. And I don't know if you watched the video with closed eyes and ears, but its stated multiple times that most of her audience is infatuated with her, which is weird and gross on its own

[@kael7953]

@@valcrist7428 I'm also a man. I think every man who watches this video would instantly know what this is about. There are no need for clarification. "No one molested her" doesn't prove anything. There is no way to know what someone think inside their head.

[@michellebelle198]

“It’s a little bit difficult to justify” Exactly because you can’t justify it at all.

[@prawtism]

or his English is not good enough?

[@viviakabob964]

@@prawtism no he just a creep

[@PCEWM]

EXACTLY when he kept saying that and then like “we enjoy her in a gentlemanly way” ... like hell u do man.. disgusting

[@hearinea5800]

Congratulations on your one thousandth like

[@melissa87606]

@@prawtism he could have said it in Japanese

[@pl0shiee]

I went on Google to see if there’s any new info about the idol and I’m disgusted. In her wiki, the measurements of her bust, waist, and hips are detailed. She’s 11! That’s literally so creepy. I wish her the best, I feel really bad for her.

[@__lavenderose__]

🤮🤮🤮 that's terrible

[@b.hyerim4148]

@@__lavenderose__ that's a thing for every idol, unfortunately..

[@davidy22]

@@b.hyerim4148 *every female japanese personality or anime character. For whatever reason every bio also has blood type

[@b.hyerim4148]

@@davidy22 I mean thats a thing for every idol literally, korean chinese japanese, no matter they're age or gender you literally have those informations.

[@redfish337]

Idols don't always list it. But Yune is still a model. In any case, the fact that blood type is listed should be a big reminder to you that your cultural dispositions on all these stats are NOT the same. A, B, AB, O probably means nothing to you. It's basically zodiac mumbo jumbo for them, but with only four available, they're all familiar with the personality types that are stereotypically associated with each. So it's kind of reminiscent of the "four temperaments" so the blood type is sort of like spamming sanguine, choleric, melancholic and phlegmatic on everyone's bio... or perhaps like a sorting hat house of Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. They don't take it suppper seriously... but they take it surprisingly seriously. But it was probably just a letter you glanced over to look at the three size.

[@nadiaa.b3104]

This was so uncomfortable, it looked like she genuinely enjoyed performing then the camera switched to crowd, it is so so disgusting. I hate this world I’m so sorry for her, she doesn’t even understand

[@Random17Game]

The fact that BabyMetal is in at 1:01 oh the irony. PS: I'm a Babymetal fan, I'm their age, but also like their stuff from younger days in 2013-2015, although I reckon its strange to see some people at their concerts at 12yo

[@theabnormalfetus4398]

@@Random17Game Its just all depends on why you like these artists. If you support them and in no way think of them in an indecent matter more power to you because nobody should be ashamed of what they like BUT if you are seeing them that way or preying on them then thats a whole different story. Im 28 and have been a Babymetal fan and some idol groups since I was a teen. I just like the music and thinking something is cute doesnt always have to be sinister but sadly that not the case for all the fans which sucks.

[@erikasl.7050]

Tbh they are not all creeps, most (hopefully most) simply enjoy the idols performance and that's all. As the guy said these idols are popular amongst these particular audiences and that's why they exist in Japan. She wouldn't be singing at all if not for this sub-culture, plus i think her viewers will diversify a bit once she grows, there will be younger guys watching. Ofc tho kids nor females ever gonna come to these performances bcs they are not interested. Babymetal for example, super popular (i also really like their music) and their main audience is adult guys, like 98%, it's just the seiso culture in Japan, nothing wrong with that as long as there's no creeps obviously

[@anti_fragile]

@@erikasl.7050 Oh how I wish I could be this optimistic.

[@veryconfused9768]

Her mother is in it you can see mother would understand everything yet she is allowing it

[@oliverstewart2782]

I am guessing the reporter has children and will be worried if he saw his own children doing it. You can tell by his voice.

[@LeechUFC]

I think all decent men, regardless of if they have children or not, would be highly disturbed witnessing this right in front of their eyes

[@y.a.p8951]

no sane father would allow himself to expose his daughters to the men in his age bracket or older. We used to protect our children and put curfew on them , so they wouldn't be expose in wrongdoing, any dangerous or harmful situations. The intention of the mother is even more questionable, there's no father in the whole video. Not during the life streams with fans or the events.

[@ggobugi13]

Her stage outfit is what a 21 year-old wears out, she shouldn't be in it. Shorts with a translucent blouse.. whoever styled her needs to be taken away from her.

[@geegeebelle4149]

Right? They could've at least made her a long cutesy dress with ruffles instead of THAT

[@bellaluvssuuu]

bonbonboinkies ikr or like a dress like that says minty and have a teddy or whistle with her

[@Dark666Butterfly]

Exactly, with this outfit, make-up etc, she looks a few years older, which is even creepier.

[@benis9965]

@@geegeebelle4149 a cute white dress to imply purity, something those old men have to be reminded about lmao

[@muyffintop]

Im the same age as her, you can't blame her for the way she dresses. Thats the same as saying women are asking for it if they wear something revealing, which is sexist and wrong. Not to mention this is a child your talking about, not someone who has the mental capacity (even more so in japan where children age mentally alot less than in western and European countrys) to comprehend that people only want to see her to have sexual fantasies about her. Its normal to wear revealing clothes in japan as a girl, because men generally are a lot more respectful towards women. Its normal. Especially if she wants to become and idol, the idols that she looks up too are around 16-25 so they would be wearing stuff like that. She obviously wants to be like them so she keeps up whith the trends. Trust me ive been to concerts like this in Japan, i live there and even if the idol is wearing clothes to 'match' his/her age the fans are still the same- in Japan youthful appearances are glorified and i wouldn't be surprised if some of the men there were attracted to her, but you can blame a 12 year old (almost thirteen) for wanting to be a popstar. (Obviously if she was forced to wear that i see your point)

[@mmumford377]

Everyone just acted as if it was normal for the much older man, to ask the little girl to handcuff herself to him. At any age that's weird an there needs to be a line drawn on the interaction. Not all money is good money.

[@jofx4051]

Yeah

[@fahisdiary]

That was really shocking... that fact that her mom is there and that she is ok with all of that ... 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mmumford377]

@@fahisdiary Right! I would have demanded the police go check his basement, for victims.

[@jofx4051]

@@fahisdiary It may depends, as long as those guys don't disturb her... I think her mom is there to ensure that would not happened

[@fivegoldstar6811]

Not all money is good money, hahahahahhaha tell that fortune 500 companies like Nike, Apple that use child labour to made your stuff.

[@victoriab637]

I really don't buy the "the guys are just lonely" excuse. There are plenty of adult idols who can sell that same fantasy to them, but they're choosing the children. It can't be the father-daughter dynamic they are claiming it is in the video either. They are actively seeking out attention and validation through girls who are young enough to be their daughters.

[@vik24oct1991]

I think one of the reason might be they have social awkwardness towards females of their own ages which can be a cultural problem in japan, That makes them satisfy their fantasy with innocent children with whom they can feel more comfortable to interact with , this is exploitation of children for gratification of lonely shy men , what a disgusting culture. The people who are saying they look for their daughters in the child performers are simply lying because the truth is very embarrassing.

[@BWcapture]

@@vik24oct1991 There are a lot of lonely men for many reasons. And these lonely men try to find comfort in many ways.

[@vik24oct1991]

@@BWcapture only loneliness cannot explain the fascination for young girls, if it was only loneliness surely they would have had interest in adult females.

[@lolboi7434]

To be fair though, this is actually a valid excuse if you know more about the societal problem in japan

[@lolboi7434]

@G Schultz I’m not talking about that lol

[@michiirose]

i never even thought they might be imagining these girls as their own daughters, i really hope that’s true and not just a common excuse. yune deserves to go far and safely

[@DFlaminberry]

With how crazy low the birth rate is due to the work culture and other contributing factors I'd actually believe this. An incredibly depressing parasocial relationship.

[@valcrist7428]

Apparently.. these middle aged average looking men did not do any harm to her. They are just fond of her. It only proves that the middle aged men around her are not bad people. Just because they are middle aged and average, have no wives or gf.. and men, it doesn't mean they are bad people. People are too judge mental. Every people have desires... old or young. If there are victims of this video.. it's the old middle aged averga looking men.. getting judged by the public. These middle aged men are a victims of the sexual market deregulation. They are not molesters.

[@valcrist7428]

Not a single middle aged man who's watching her did bad to her. All they do is supported her. The only thing is that the host judging all the middle aged man who's supporting the girl. Just because they are Middle aged and because they are MEN.

[@natalia.a020]

Tbh I feel this is an excuse. I think these industry cater to the lolita school fantasy, it's not a wholesome feeling. Maybe for some of them, but a lot of them are just creeps. In anime they sexualize young girls a lot too. There's definitely a sinister fixation with school girls and infantilization in Japan

[@9395gb]

​@@valcrist7428these men are creeps and predators. This isn't normal or sane as an adult to obsess with children or anyone else for that matter.

[@kimkim3827]

That mom knows exactly that she's pimping her daughter. She's monitoring her live 6:12 and she's definitely seeing the disgusting things they were commenting dat maybe yune was too young to understand

[@Anirossa]

How is Japan on childcare services I wonder, they seem to need them...

[@Meijibby]

Maybe. Like the reporter be more worried for the kid more than the mom

[@lifelongvirgin5794]

There are weak bonds between parents and children in Japanese culture.

[@kerenshalom4633]

Didn't know you could read the comments.

[@mark-mm4ou]

The mother either doesn't care about her child or is in denial.

[@catcatcat14]

I'm not being that close minded person, but this is actually creepy. There is no way these middle aged men have innocent thoughts about these little girls...

[@nhanhanhanhanha]

hell no, a bunch of these pictures are probably sold from creepy men to creepy men, and they are not used as a cute little souvenir in their phones at all

[@gordonbgraham]

Keep in mind it's her mother who is putting her out there in front of those men in skimpy clothes and makeup

[@Xynic48]

As an idol fan for years, I would tell you based on experience, some of the fans really are creepy meat beaters. But I would also tell you that it's not the same for everyone. It was a bit of a culture shock for me at first like probably for most of you too, but some of these "creepy old men" go to these events not to satisfy their fetishes but to genuinely have fun and support their idols. Like if you ask a wota (idol fan) if they wanna make their idol their girlfriend, some would say no and would probably reply with "I wanna keep being fan". The feeling of supporting your idol and see them slowly be successful in their career is one the biggest reason the industry is still thriving. I guess the good feeling when seeing your idol succeed is a fetish in a way. This kind of culture I think started because of akb48. Because in 48 group, there's an election and if you're oshimen (bias) gets a spot in the rankings there is this unexplainable joy. Also if you attend some idol events it literally feels like a rave party--fanchats and dancing it's actually fun lol. You also make many friends and that's the biggest thing for me.

[@N0xiety]

Well, as a man i found it cute tbh. Nothing else, just cute. They seem cheerful and enjoyable to watch tbh. It is like how you find a kitten cute. You don't have to have a cat fetish to find a kitten cute. They are just, cute, that's all. Why i find kittens cute? Who knows, i just do. I am not looking to get some cat booty just because i find them enjoyable tho. So well, if i can react like that, guess someone else can too. So never say never, you can't understand everyone and put them into a box...

[@honorablehuman6397]

There's a difference in finding something/someone cute and being infatuated with someone/something. And also when you're saying you find it "enjoyable" you should give a proper context as well.

[@Josh-op8wj]

it was really sweet seeing a few children in the audience her age, who seemed to be with their parents having a fun time.. but then i looked to the people around them, and felt disturbed again. it's truly sick.

[@200gb3]

Most of audience are children, too

[@myrtle1234]

And her mom KNOWS, her manager KNOWS. The little girl is the only one who believes this is real stardom.

[@darkmusky9851]

Wdym it's sick? It's amazing!

[@darkmusky9851]

@Blinked Is a bit creepy but nothing wrong with it

[@starlight4086]

THE FACT THAT THEYRE TAKING PICTURES?? IS BEYOND ME

[@The-Mediator]

The mother is basically pimping her daughter out. This is horrible.

[@y.a.p8951]

no wonder the father isn't around. Otherwise the girl would ease up with the way she's promoted. It's a joke but maybe he went to stalk the other kids performance.😅

[@xenarodriguez9820]

She’s just like Brooke Shields’ mom

[@vanessachan8948]

It is so frustrating to see that the interviewer is the only one who cares about the girl and all other adults only see her as the goose that lays the golden eggs. So disgusting.

[@robhatesyoutube]

It's weird because they feign ignorance about the sexual side of this but then you hear these little innuendos the girl says and you're like ?huh?

[@FreeSpirit47]

It's their culture. Japanese men like the little school girls. They want a female to be subservient yet sassy & do what they tell her to do. There is a lot of beauty in Japanese culture. This is one aspect that is not so beautiful.

[@vanessachan8948]

Just because it's the real world doesn't mean that this kind of thing should be taken so lightly.

[@kgsd3863]

We all know that you’re one of those fake japanese online

[@sladewillson8461]

That’s just how the world is now .

[@valerieeatssnooki]

Her manager literally rolled his eyes when he said “he wished she had fans her own age”

[@takigan]

To be fair Japanese people culturally don't really look people in the eye as much as westerners, so there's much more meeting your gaze and then immediately averting it. He could just be looking away casually.

[@marcie557]

i don’t like that manager dude at all for justifying the sexualization, but i don’t think he was rolling his eyes. i don’t think japanese people would do that with a stranger, while being interviewed. he was merely looking away because like what the previous comment said: they can’t maintain eye contact.

[@BachikoiBabi]

To be fair, 11 year olds don't have much money to buy merch and concert tickets. Middle-aged men do!

[@ilex161]

@@marcie557 well, even if he knows it's wrong he won't say it openly cause he is in it for the money

[@frankienamosaki7547]

Their parents do though...?

[@h0rriphic]

The reporter looks stressed and shook throughout this entire upload. Can't blame the guy. Grateful to journalists that expose this sort of thing.

[@olliew9487]

His brother, Louis, is maybe the best documentary maker of all time too

[@nadeeyaakira]

@@olliew9487 Wait I really just come to this channel, and I wanted to know more. Where can I find Louis documentary vids?

[@olliew9487]

@@nadeeyaakira All of Louis Theroux's stuff is on Netflix if believe. If not just look around for Louix Theroux's Weird Weekends and watch that series for a start. He has loads on top of that

[@TheGrimeekid]

@@olliew9487 weird weekends is my favourite docs by him but have seen all his docs like 20 times excluded the most recent re-watch them many times a year lol

[@TsakDjit]

I'm 50 seconds in and that is enough. Done.

[@Jjangbunbun]

At any age we can never escape perverts. I think it’s a mixed bag of lonely people finding happiness and creeps. It really comes down to her mother and the manager protecting her adequately

[@bigbrowntau]

Yeah, I do think some of the guys are just happy to have a positive, happy person in their life they can care about. So many people still have the need to be a parent, but can't in a society like in Japan. Like in so many other areas of Japanese society, it's packaged up and commercialised. And yes, unfortunately, there are creeps who find erotic desire in this packaging of an 11 year old girl.

[@golem3080]

so the japanese teen idol industry is wrong, but western Desmond the Trans Kid is okay? Idols are at least singing artists, Desmond the Trans Kid is just a child prostitute, make a video about that

[@BeautiiMai]

Yeah, I agree. I also like to watch babies and children but not because of any inappropriate thoughts or desires. For me babies are just cute.

[@vitas75]

​@@bigbrowntauTBF, we're entering such a time in Europe and the US as well.

[@saturnleaf]

Honestly yeah i agree

[@rebbit8767]

"I can only protect her" *Allows his 11 year old artist to dress and perform provocatively in front of a bunch of much older men in shady and crowded venues*

[@finickyzeppole]

he's complacent! "i have no intention of denying that some audience members fall in love with her because different people exist. but if someone crosses the line, it's my job to protect her from them." 14:50

[@cuckingfunt9353]

@PuraguCryostato None of them do though, it's a quite safe environment. Here in the west rape is around 50 times more prevalent than Japan.

[@bridget3956]

@@cuckingfunt9353 yes, but just like how child pornography is illegal even if the viewers aren't touching them, it doesnt mean that its not wrong

[@mereiam]

cucking funt depends on the western country also in japan, it’s not even counted as rape unless it can be proven that violence was used. There was was a case where a girl was raped by gun point but turns out it wasn’t a real gun so even though she thought she was in danger it didn’t count as rape. So there is that

[@finickyzeppole]

@PuraguCryostato I know that, but the other part of the statement is concerning. he thinks that these pedophiles and predators are necessary for her to reach stardom.

[@soulfulfreedomheart2505]

Her fans should be 11 year olds not 41 year olds. Child exploitation happening here period

[@gothxSpice]

THANK YOU!

[@DekkarJr]

Then where are the 11 year olds to see her? Supply meets demand where it demands to see it. If there was a demand, she would be singing in front of 11 year olds - there is no demand for that.

[@soulfulfreedomheart2505]

@@DekkarJr what... So what are you saying?

[@DekkarJr]

@@soulfulfreedomheart2505 I am saying that if they could access an equal amount of 11 year olds to go and sing to wouldn't they do that rather than pimping her out to these pervs? Of course they would. This is Japan, not America or Britain, it's a different culture, there aren't rly that many kids to begin with and TONS AND TONS of lonely men and lonely women as a result of their massive overworking of both sexes and their culture failing to produce a mechanism that transitioned younger generations into a normal dating pattern. So you get weird markets as a result to appeal to lonely women who worked past their birthing years paying young men to spend time with them and feel an emotional connection, and you get things like the maid cafes, and things like this - of course there are pervs, but it's just like how simps aren't really looking at girls as sex objects - hundreds of thousands of simps pay women on twitch from a distance just to feel valuable to men. I believe this same phenomenon is happening here. They don't have the normal things someone should have in their life as a result of failures of their generations in society - men fantasizing about feeling valued and looking at a girl as daughter-figure is not out of this world.

[@soulfulfreedomheart2505]

@@DekkarJr which one looked at her as a daughter figure? There is no excuse no matter what the reason for exploitation of children. I think it is exactly what it is and cannot be excused away by any reason whatsoever. She is a child. All the girls in this are children. It's sick and that don't matter what country on earth you live in.

[@TshoksOlam]

She likes rabbits, and colouring books" - This should tell you that this is a CHILD. Her mom even asked her about her "homework".

[@condorX2]

Have you notice most of the audience are into photography? And this is nothing compare to other part of the world where family sold their children for sex just for food. Google search is your friend. This video is pretty good in term of making money for the family just by singing for an audience and not having to take off your clothes and have a happy ending to the highest bidder.

[@TshoksOlam]

@@condorX2 Believe what you want to believe and ignore the red flags.

[@HIHaiki]

Wasn't her age ypur first clue ?

[@TshoksOlam]

@@HIHaiki What clue?

[@condorX2]

@@quatsch344 You're a weirdo. Why? Because your second statement on pedophiles contradict your first world country. Next.

[@kingryuseiyumo2947]

Saw a video on tiktok of a salaryman kn his knees at a subway begging a girl who seemed to be in a school uniform to sleep with him, but she ignores it and looks calm as he is wailing and complaining as if this happens all the time. No one even helps...this seems very normal.

[@Sunshineattacks3]

That’s terrifying!

[@kingryuseiyumo2947]

@@Sunshineattacks3 i can post it if you would like. I live in China where this also happens.

[@ewwdk1887]

Ayo im calling chris hansen 💀

[@StephenChowKINGOFCOMEDY]

It's Japan culture, their brain already doomed no more hope .i mean man of course

[@StephenChowKINGOFCOMEDY]

It's their culture, they have that kind of mindset , no more hope . Their mind already doomed

[@YusufMaulanaAripin]

if Yune fans are kids around her age then it's normal, but when her fans are old man like that, then you know something isn't right

[@alekk2320]

You have obviously never been to asia. Specifically japan.

[@ninjasiren]

Asian cultures are very different. You will be culture shocked. Even Asians sometimes gets culture shocked by their neighbor's cultures. I have friends who love idols like this, I just end up tolerate them even if it is kinda weird.

[@pinklemonegg]

I was gonna disagree and cite babymetal, but knowing the creeps I know who are babymetal fans perhaps you're not incorrect...

[@adee390]

@verber nouner Was the artist a child? Did you take pictures from weird angles? Did you handcuff her while taking the pictures? If no then no you're not weird. The problem here is the audience. It's only middle aged men. From the way they look at her and take pictures of her, you already know what kind of thoughts they have. And that's weird and creepy and disgusting.

[@dererererurary8286]

Japanese is aging population it is a main reason..

[@mrsvoice7292]

They feel like they're watching their own daughter's growing up? Excuse me who asks her daughter to handcuff him then take a pic!!

[@dilipsaha4732]

Yes 😢😢

[@kittenmimi5326]

Shows their views, creepy

[@jamun3616]

I think that's what they tell people to hide their creepiness. none would buy it though

[@zb2433]

Japan has a weird fetish towards their children. They want their daughter to marry them

[@asideofaioli4630]

@@zb2433 I've been explaining that to my brother for yrs. He loves anime, and is so oblivious to some of the subtle brainwashing you see in a lot of anime (not all anime, but I do see it a lot). He's like "but they aren't being sexual, plus some are playing adults" Um yeah, adults modeled to look and sound like little girls!. I think he doesn't want to believe that bc it creeps him out to think it's true.

[@mysterioustiings9909]

This is so disturbing because we all know what they're doing with those pictures when they get home.

[@tuumanka7974]

MysterïousTïïngs ? Omg no 😓

[@kalyanimenon5600]

What do they do though?? (Not mocking anyone I have a genuine doubt)

[@kalyanimenon5600]

@Saturn ohk

[@majonaisse3986]

@@kalyanimenon5600 They also get off to them *vomits*

[@benis9965]

@@majonaisse3986 AHHAAHAH no subtlety

[@MsTaengo]

I investigated a bit for those who are curious about Yune! She recently celebrated her 16th birthday, she still sings, livestreams and has a fanclub. She was a member of a group called Sokubaku Kanojo. She's currently playing Neon Nostrade in HunterxHunter The Stage 2!

[@luismyp31]

Happy she its making her dream come true, having an stage opportunity its great at that age

[@chrisretired5379]

Ahhhh, thank you for this update ! I enjoy the music of the Japanese girl band, baby metal. I was happy to see them blend a unique mix of pop and metal sound. They dress conservatively, with a fresh , professional, energetic stage presence . I believe they are now in their twenties in age. I recently watched their FoxFest 2024 concert, where they played with a German ? metal band. The song RATATATA is amazing and fun ! Their continued success I like to see !

[@winonapurple7957]

that man basically admitted he was attracted to her.....he was trying so hard with his wording but he did

[@mikebaku1803]

Matthew 12:34 "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks"

[@dongysakura418]

truly

[@justme7052]

His nervousness shows that he is fully aware that it's something that's really wrong.

[@stopcheatingconsumers9779]

I can't believe they aren't in disguise. They should be wearing big diapers.

[@abhishah7139]

Nah I don't think he's sus. Japanese don't know English, at all. He was trying very hard to remember the English words. Apart from that, he's just like that.

[@astrumfaerie]

This middle aged man did not just ask an 11 year old girl if he could be handcuffed I-

[@Camilavvm868]

Right? Tf

[@riajuu5046]

Yeah I know that man should be jailed though.

[@lxsrvsqz]

I was shocked like what?! What would an 11 year girl know about the true meaning of that it's truly disgusting

[@karenkaeke7905]

that man needs to be handcuffed to go to JAIL

[@n8tivewolf]

That's what I said! Uhhhhhhhh I'm 25 bisexual female but have never ever thought 'hey that lil kid is attractive..handcuff me to her' That's disgusting in every way shape and form...Her mom didn't see that as weird...let alone the middle aged man fanbase??????????? I don't care I know in the future..even now ppl try to advocate for pedos like they actually go thru oppression...miss me with that bs. I pray for this talented girl and many other's mental health because being in this business HAS to be draining once they realize what it really is...I wish only blessings for this girl and many others.

[@kciemimido962]

"Give me love, kiss me baby" sung by 11 year old kid to adult men in their middle age 🤦‍♂️

[@rg1whiteywins598]

Revolting

[@almezamorra1021]

Hey, you probably don't realize but you must have sung such songs when you were 8. Well, if you have heard of Celine Dion, then you must have heard of her song "Its all coming back to me." Then just read the lyrics and you will know why I bring this up. Then a lot of children below 10 have sung it. But Did the children know the meaning of some of the lines of the song? No. Was the song intended to be sexual? No. Those songs are about love. And there is nothing dirty about the act of union between a man and a woman. But do children even care? No. They only try to interpret the "love" part of the song. Me, I remember singing such songs but it was only until I reach 15 that I truly realized the hidden meanings. Anyway, most love songs are like that. For goodness sake, the phrase "Give me love, kiss me baby" is not that much, unless you are one of the few people who are disgusted by love or no longer know the meaning of love, always associating it with ulterior motives. Girls her age still interprets such songs to its purest form. Then this means there is nothing wrong with the song, and there is nothing wrong with the child singing it. It is us adults that adds malice to it and misinterprets her intentions when she sang that song. Blame the adults, not her. Cant you see it in her eyes? those are the eyes of someone looking at the future, someone full of dreams. Don't you dare add dirt to it. You make me sick.

[@kciemimido962]

@@almezamorra1021 basically you just wrongly assumed we blaming and condemning the poor little girl who is just playing obediently the dirty games of adults that were supposed to protect her but prefer to exploit and manipulate the kid... Well, thank you for the unnecessary comment since we already know whom to blame or not. Have a nice day!

[@almezamorra1021]

@Mihaela Strugaru I dont care If I make you sick, I stand by my belief. Adults should stop sexualizing the act of children. And Im not even talking to you.

[@almezamorra1021]

@@kciemimido962 Then change your comment so that there will be no misunderstanding. Instead of writing it in such a manner, why not just blame the adults. Your comment merely summarize the situation along with that facepalm. It doesnt blame the adults or anything. Whats more, the way you said it, emphasizes the action of singing, not the act of listening by the adults. Your comment still infuriates me, and will continue to infuriate me. I dont care about your intentions.

[@mudmud251]

Tokyo Friday, June 16, 2023. Japan’s Parliament on Friday raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13.

[@geodudespolitica6869]

It was 13 ? wtf

[@Sarawarawara-]

@@geodudespolitica6869 Basically 13 was the lowest any prefecture could possibly set it to, but every place in Japan had chosen to set it to either 16 or 18 so it was practically 18 anyways even before the change.

[@日本ジョリーン]

Wtf...

[@xsuploader]

@@geodudespolitica6869 it was 16 before for all the prefectures but the national age was 13 because there was no point in updating it (since none of the prefectures had an age below 16 anyway). Thats why it took so long.

[@juley0721]

I think this would be perfectly fine ONLY if her fans were her age, the clothes she wears is appropriate for her age, and the song lyrics aren't "love songs". She's a wonderful girl with amazing potential, but this has go to stop.

[@hi-jt2qg]

Yeah honestly she has so much potential with singing, I just wish they marketed her to other kids like KidzBop in the west

[@starflowre]

mmm. as a kid myself, i dont classify the clothes she wears as appropriate.... knee highs, see through shirt (belly exposed, im sorry no no no), and the short skirt? doesn’t sound that appropriate to me. oh, and exposed thighs. plus, that pose at 12:50.... i have chills. although she does have the talent, she shouldn’t be worrying about this kind of stuff.

[@mintiistrqwberri5483]

Yeah

[@СтефанИветић-э7н]

It would be ok if she took only singing lessons and none of this idle stuff

[@Kitxne]

Japanese law sucks.

[@daiseewalker]

The pain in the eyes of the reporter is so real. I could feel his concern through my screen, wow.

[@gailshore8540]

'The reporter' is Marcel Theroux, brother of Louis.

[@aheikal1715]

Same here😭.. please..don’t believe with “men culture”😭 with that cameramen shooting to her.. I can’t 🥺

[@bornita9384]

Yes duh I am 17 I can understand the feeling .The thing which suprises me the most how can a mum allow

[@judeflowers2813]

@@bornita9384 exactly!!!!!!

[@dulcebellz3857]

Im crying. I saw anger and his helplessness...i think these are the moments that he wishes he canntake his brain out n wash it...

[@adellasavirap.9030]

She actually has a really good voice, I hope she gains tons of fans who are her age

[@200gb3]

Why don't older men ?

[@elizabeththe3rd776]

@@200gb3 because it’s creepy

[@elizabeththe3rd776]

@덕배형패스해 i’m just saying that there might be potential predators, it doesn’t involve my emotion at all

[@gabrisdZ]

@덕배형패스해 what type of comment is that

[@BuBs1970G]

@덕배형패스해 Actually it does. 😂 People's emotions are what determine rules and popularity of certain things.

[@minananan]

the maid cafe worker who drew his face is very talented woah, she cartoonified his face so quickly and so well

[@kenyaalex4012]

Her mother is delusional if she believes these men just go to her concerts for her "singing voice". Come on woman, these men are undressing your daughter with their eyes. Disgusting

[@redfish337]

They probably sat her down for a 10-30 minute interview and everything is cut besides the couple of soundbites they wanted for their story.

[@tobin6767]

I am rather sure that a significant portion of her audience are not pedophiles. While obviously a disturbing amount seem to be, the mother knows that and thats why she is monitoring the fans so carefully. With any kind of exposure come creepy people but it seemed like the daughter liked what she was doing and wasnt forced into anything nor was she sexualised in any way, and she still had a lot of free time.

[@LBW_Mimir]

@jane lam in the United States there is a TV show called Dance moms which shows them moms exposing and sexualizing their children. if interested, these two (aba & preach) talk about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZomlknZ_gsp5iJY

[@jessaduran2723]

She even did not answer the question, she just avoided it, and that's what I am mostly surprised...

[@Ashley-el4wf]

If that what it takes to earn fame, why the hell would any young girl want it?

[@meowmixza]

This poor girl. That stalker fan paying extra for pics bringing his own elaborate equipment makes me want to puke

[@casper34xv19]

And he smiled at the end talking about some fans being dangerous that made me hella suspicious if he really care for her safety that wouldn’t be a laughing matter

[@arpadczyliwampir]

​@@casper34xv19 people also smile when they're uncomfortable though

[@howo357]

Why? She’s laughing to the bank with with grown ass adults money. Stats show having an outlet like this to openly express attraction decreases number of sexual assault.

[@X_Drako]

eh i dont care that much lol

[@hanamoon125]

I already filled up my puke bucket watching it

[@ruthsteiner1589]

Her coach saying "I can't judge the audience..." is saying everything. He doesn't want to, bevause deep down he knows that it is weird for middle aged men to show such attachment to a child.

[@LolitaLaceCotton]

yes he *can* judge the audience the fact that he doesn't say anything about it proves to show he doesn't give a damn at all and is a coward.

[@KIMIMUSIC]

It’s so obvious that he doesn’t care much about her and only sees her as a way to get more money...the look in his eyes is so gross

[@thepjup4507]

huh, i understood that as him saying "i can't judge IF the audience is..." not that he "cannot pass judgement on them" because he obviously is judging them... am i the only one who interpreted it that way?

[@MrCmon113]

Yeah, it is weird. So what?

[@nil-8026]

He’s in this industry, he doesn’t want to be beaten up by the weirdo pedo fans of his students

[@SFBL1]

The fact that Japan has an odd obsession with youth (even moreso than most countries) is part of it. The girls are seen as pure, heavenly beings. Not human. Typical women can have their own ideas and desires, and most of these types of men are intimidated by them. The men just have to cheer and bring gifts and they get all the attention they crave.

[@sakuraspring528]

The man in glasses said "Its hard to justify" in a way that he's admitting that there's something wrong about him but he doesn't feel bad about it....

[@gellotion]

If he didn't feel bad it wouldn't be hard to justify. At the very least he's conflicted.

[@sakuraspring528]

@@gellotion and your point??? he's still a sick weirdo for continuing to be like that.

[@gellotion]

@@sakuraspring528 Respectfully, I think I made my point clear. You said he doesn't feel bad about it. I disagree, and showed evidence. I'm not pointing this out this out for the purpose of arguing. It's about both healing him from this sickness and protecting children. If he didn't think it was wrong it would be a lot harder to get through to him, and others like him. The fact that he knows it's wrong helps a lot, and is worth noting, imo.

[@danieade1559]

@@gellotion he knows society as a whole is disgusted by it. Because it is horribly wrong. Poor kids.

[@Bhabna10]

He's literally shameless

[@grassfield5177]

Yune is a really talented girl. Its really unfortunate that shes used like that.

[@cuckingfunt9353]

Used like what ? .... Seems to me she is using a bunch of sad old dudes to pay her to listen to her god awful singing... Good work if you can get it. .. The money will put her through school and college, she is laughing all the way to the bank.

[@grassfield5177]

cucking funt old men come to her show to listen to her god awful singing? No, they came to get some fap material lol. But yeah, they got all that money. But im afraid she’ll think differently about her mother when she grew up. Thats all. I hope theyll have a healthy relationship in the future.

[@bayamonrican]

I can't think of a child artist that has never been used... the parents are the worst because they allow it to happen

[@kappreesans8670]

Even if she’s getting money or whatever, this can lead to a downfall in her future. It sucks that her mom is just using her like a little toy than rather her own living daughter.

[@aj01-14]

cucking funt Her singings not that bad bro chill. The man there tho are weird🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hussein7517]

Despite everything, you have to agree that yune has a fantastic voice

[@finickyzeppole]

sure

[@dandelion5691]

her voice is okay, a lot of Japanese singers has a good voice like her.

[@hussein7517]

@@dandelion5691 sure but for her age she's incredible

[@cuckingfunt9353]

Not bad ass neither !

[@Supervillain725]

She's pitchy.

[@beezlegacy]

That so called 'loyal fan' is a huge red flag. He's single, 38 and because he's lonely he became a huge fan of an eleven year old girl? A die hard fan at that? What a bs. There's so much more entertainment and funny shows in Japan and he chose to fill in his loneliness with an underage performance? That speaks volume about him and his choices 🤮

[@SimonsRandomRants]

I feel like the reporter has already arrived at his conclusion about the whole scene. You can see it clearly in his body language.

[@honieethesolarpunk4895]

He is creeped out

[@mimishkaz]

His facial expression is one of total parental concern.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Yes I do not like how he clearly has decided that all the fans of any child must be pedophiles. There will be nice innocent people who follow because they appreciate talent, because they like their personality, thinks she's cute (like adorable innocent little girl way, not sexy.) This was way too one sided & too short to gain any real insight.

[@givmespace]

moment forever: what is your conclusion? it takes about 1 second to conclude this is a pedo play ground. you sound as if him concluding so quick is wrong

[@waso]

givmespace reporters should try to have a neutral stance.

[@castle7689]

*Do you realize TikTok is basically the same thing, only the viewers are watching from all around the world*

[@lunamiku4166]

*PREACH 👏*

[@nayemalaboni8318]

Thank you for pointing it out

[@EagleZtoTheGrave]

Didnt really lie... 😂

[@castle7689]

@@areli9961 *Who's Charlie?*

[@lapinlibum8361]

No? The creators are young teens, and so are the audience.

[@claudiahbabic5102]

This mother is basically selling her daughter every night she performs. This is disturbing at every level.

[@Anya-js3ni]

I know right, and I think the same. It's uncomfortable that her mother is so okay with all of this

[@lagunabae7479]

@@Anya-js3ni its brings money to her and money blinds all ideas of child trafficking as long as they get paid it will continue

[@Anya-js3ni]

@@lagunabae7479 true dat

[@asideofaioli4630]

It's sick

[@flowerprincess664]

Sounds like her mother is the Japanese Kris Jenner 💯

[@xo0_als]

もっと国民みんなで子供を守る意識を持つべきだと思う 性別関係なく未成年はちゃんと大人が守るべき 少しずつでも変えていきたい 性犯罪に関してはもっと刑を重くするべき

[@xo0_als]

性的摂取に対して何か言うと「嫉妬だ」「ババア」とか言われるのおかしいよーーー

[@billjones642]

is it true japunani is sideways, and that's why they pixelate it?

[@RicArmstrong]

Japan banned child porn in 2014? Christ, what took them so long?

[@XWoodbineX]

I know right! And they’re usually so advanced with most things

[@chimergo6501]

Their age of consent also pretty low among other nations.

[@giselevanhounten8366]

@@chimergo6501 Nope, it's not, theres a minimum limit of 13 for the entire country but the provinces set the age to over 18.

[@chimergo6501]

@@giselevanhounten8366 i know about that, but the minimum is also low among nations other than Angola and Philippines (12)

[@lastburning]

@@XWoodbineX Japan being advanced is a myth. It's a very traditional culture that is very slow to change.

[@LooksByNaheemah]

The only “fans” of children should be other children. This is HIGHLY disturbing

[@MarkyPaligs]

same with americans and their child beauty pageants

[@ElLicienciado]

Straight fax

[@BakedBuddy]

@@MarkyPaligs but the target has never been grown men in their 30s. In fact, even though beauty pageants are run by crazy competing mom's, they regularly looked down upon, put under fire, and opposed. At least we're discouraging those, while they're encouraging THAT.

[@ascent8487]

Yeah, as an adult I’ve never been a fan of child musicians. It’s generally just not music that is relatable for adults in any way and it’s not meant to be. So adult men falling all over themselves to watch a scantily clad 11 year old “perform?!” There’s one reason and it’s not her super relatable tween lyrics. I mean come on! It’s twisted.

[@pterhallow]

it's such a mediocre thought ... and prejudiced

[@plexoduss]

I would like a follow up, a 10 years later interview with that girl because all my alarms are being triggered.

[@evvyrblx2521]

her youtube channel is called yune

[@alexdhamp]

Hopefully, she ends up like Babymetal's Su-metal.

[@takigan]

@@alexdhamp The difference is that Su-Metal's idol roots were managed by more progressively-minded people that weren't willing to feed the creepy mob. The meet-and-greets, the purikura (polaroids), the handcuffs....they made it a point to avoid all of that stuff with those girls.

[@jeans4484]

@@alexdhamp Suzuka and Moa are represented by god-tier agent, this one isn't. To be represent by that god-tier agent, you have to be the supreme cream of the crop. They treated their junior idol as talent development program into more serious entertainment career (idol are looked down upon in Japan - you aren't real artist if you are idol) and getting some cash along the way.

[@LastGhost12]

I would like one too but I know I will forget about this by the time 2031 rolls around

[@k1iic_]

"pedophilia and the sexual exploitation of minors is bad" japanese convivence stores : 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@universatechus]

they sell that in convenience stores bra???😭😭😭

[@k1iic_]

@@universatechus Yes!! theres pornography sections

[@universatechus]

@@k1iic_bruhh

[@TenKurVynas]

@Anri17_ ....since 2015 (cp is illegal in jp). however the 10-12 year olds posing in ...bikinis? is that for other 10-12 year olds? do 10-12 year olds really show interest in buying and viewing such magazines? the answer is *NO* so stop being naive and thinking these older gentlemen just want to have a daughter. no. no.

[@StephenChowKINGOFCOMEDY]

​​@@TenKurVynascp never illegal because i recently just watched it.i was Not enjoy it just want to know why they want to do it. They groomed them

[@ohshitherewegoagain2114]

The interviewer is so protective, i mean, he knows she’s just pure and he looks so concerned it breaks my heart

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

You got 200 likes Imma reply so you can see

[@campkira]

she had to learn to lure man in to made moeny.. i just see a cute girl with alot of cut on the arm...

[@emmmanuel501]

Look 11 min. Look his reaction.. that it is the real message.. not what he Saida

[@annmariemarin5513]

He really is a great reporter. This is a great series.

[@Dnxl03]

In japan you called that "Moe gap"

[@irieprendygal]

This is really inappropriate. She is dressed like a woman and taking "sexy" pictures for much older men. The mother, manager and men are irresponsible!!

[@sylviaking8866]

The mother and manager are exploiting her. Disgusting.

[@TENNSUMITSUMA]

who are you to judge and all that crap

[@Mutiny960]

Western people are quick so say "Don't insult their culture" until that culture disagrees with their Western sensibilities. Then its open fucking season on insulting it.

[@natedill9180]

So

[@wereallgoingtoheck5444]

@@Mutiny960 no, they are rightfully criticizing the very prevalent pedo subculture in japan, stop beating around the bush just say you like kids lol

[@AllStarAlphaDog]

The reporter’s face during all of this : 😐

[@MonzennCarloMallari]

He looks super uncomfortable throughout the ep

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

🤣😂💀

[@alicefaitdescarabistouille924]

Honestly, watching this I had the same face as him.

[@nhanhanhanhanha]

I really do not blame him. The documentary was very uncomfortable to watch, so I can't even imagine how uncomfortable it was to film.

[@SunfireGTX25]

I watch tons of anime with fanservice episodes and even this made me fucking cringe! Real life is way different than anime and this makes it look so fucking wrong.

[@TravelWithBradley]

I absolutely love that if I'm watching Louis, or I'm watching Marcel, it's similar interview styles (with a similar voice), and is always quality content. Awesome brothers.

[@Johno3998]

OH I didn't realise Louis had a brother, I thought he looked oddly similar

[@elvenkind6072]

AHA! So that was why he looked so similar in some way.

[@myjams7180]

Ahh never knew they were brothers!

[@NouammAA]

Her manager's grotesc smile when he admits that 90% of her audience is there to have fantasies about het makes me sick. That guy has to go jail.

[@ilie123petcan9]

@日渡 早紀 the problem reflects in shrinking population of japan the new idea of making a great nation puth thm.under pressure to.make a lot of hours and making a lot tasks tht are not need it and the bosses ate bullyng the people who work thr and not even so called feministic into corporations its not good the woman into society needs to be woman ,a mom, a wife tht means social secure for moms need to invcrease and the womans needs to let more free to not go straight ar work

[@Vera-wl7fy]

I wanna cry... it's like among all these adults the interviewer is the only one that sees her just as a child. Poor kid :(

[@Nonyah123]

the problem is they all see her as a child. they hate adult women because they have no social skills

[@milascave2]

@@Nonyah123 I think that there is truth to that. For socially awkward men, girls are much less threatening than women.

[@shashachuu]

Quibbles Literally every old man i met online wanted a "father daughter date" with me. I never see people like that talking to older women. That happened ever since i was underage. Now that i'm 19 i feel less disgusted but i still look relatively young and non threatening (my mom sometimes tells me i look like a 14 year old boy so..) and it still happen.. As long as you look like a child you're gonna get harassed, sadly. One of my best friend also looks really young and gets harassed by men but my other friends who look much older than their age aren't as harassed. (but they still are..) They have a fetish for innocence.. Also sorry if my english sucks a bit i tried my best!

[@hsunflower6401]

shashachuu are u japanese?

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

The girl sings and dances. Middle aged men may be her biggest fans but it's not like they do anything to her. In the end she goes home with her mum. If you wanna see real child exploitation Google child exploitation in third world countries. Watch a few documentaries and then you'll see want real exploitation is. 12 year old African girls coerced into working on plantations months away from their families doing hard labour, fed very little food, being permanately scarred from harsh chemicals and in the end returned to their families to be abused by their families because they weren't even paid. You say you wanna cry well this middle aged man who was a social worker was balling his eyes out. These Japanese girls do modelling, some sing and dance and they make money. As long as they are in a safe environment and aren't harmed in any way that's all that matters. This girl will one day grow up find a career, get married have kids and look back at all this and probably feel that it was a positive experience that prepar3d her for adult life. Singing, dancing and modelling ain't that bad.

[@justarandommeow3296]

The look the interviewer is giving Yune is that of a concerned father. The rest of the adults in the video including the mom look at her as a cash cow. No good mother would allow her daughter to be fed to predators. There are other ways to make your daughter popular through her singing. Not like this, okaasan.

[@scottgreeff7043]

except no ones feeding predictors if anything its the reporter trying to push that its sexual despite all he gets told

[@kumakun6582]

@James Henry Smith the entertainment industry in general. It's not exclusive to jpop and kpop. Take britney spears, for example. She was like 15-16 when she debuted, and most of her songs, if not all, are sexual and inappropriate for girls her age to perform.

[@마이배뷔]

@James Henry Smith kpop is different my friend they r mostly under surveillance and strict discipline

[@yangofthevalley]

@@scottgreeff7043 did you even watch the video? the men he interviewed even admitted that "some" of her fans are sexually attracted to her.

[@scottgreeff7043]

@@yangofthevalley i watched it a few times and they say there are likely fans that are just like in everything else, are there some fans that are attracted to idols: yes, are there some fans attracted to movie stars: yes, are there some that are attracted to child actors: yes, are the some fans that are attracted to fictional characters: yes are there some fans attracted to video game characters : yes are there some students attracted to their teachers: yes well guess we must get rid of all those things as they are clearly bad . you will find people that are attracted to all sorts of things because everyone is different the important thing is that its a small minority and they are not allowed to do anything and act upon it

[@wabo1]

Completely unacceptable. Hard to understand how that can be legal. For sure it is not good for the child to grow up with questionable behavoir. I would call it child abuse right away.

[@itsa-memario1297]

I hate the way the manager, the mum and the fans literally accepts and normalizes the fact that Yune is just a 11 year old girl wearing lewd clothing with disgusting middle-age men looking at her with discomforting eyes and intentions

[@marnegro8079]

Mom wants money

[@alizeahmoss6187]

I know her clothing was also NOT suitable for minors. I really hope she leads a successful and nice life and still uses her talents but not at this way.

[@BoleDaPole]

in the US you have young boys dressed in drag doing strip shows for grown men yet Japan is the one with the problem.

[@vkyal5810]

@@BoleDaPole It's possible that people who doesn't think too highly of this stuff can not only be from different countries other than the US but also has negative opinions about the culture there as well. At this point all you're doing is demanding us to look the other way.

[@syahidkacak]

She is being used, manipulated

[@maryamwari9168]

The reporter actually looks like a concerned father 😂

[@julosx]

Talking about the father… Where is he ?

[@masterdementer]

@@julosx probably divorced and left. Don't take this seriously.

[@Kat-rd8tp]

ikr better then the mother

[@s.hung.8782]

@Player Unknown and I guess It must be that "smart" of you to give such a "fast" judgement ha ? Bravo to you kid 🙄

[@Big_Gulps_Huh]

Here's his expression the entire time: :^|

[@gipsydanger5020]

The older man handcuffing himself to her for a photo was disturbing.

[@Teejay-rs3jr]

Exactly it made me VERY uncomfortable.

[@maryav5396]

@ロリは愛です and it's totally disgusting if you view a kid like a "lolita Cop 🤢"

[@DH-zz8ok]

ロリは愛です ok still I’m not even close to being 16 but I know this is wrong and seriously if you had a daughter doing this and you see a man handcuff himself to her what would your reaction be?

[@TheGamer2336]

even more disturbing since it seems like he was proud of it. he talked to the reporter like it’s nothing.

[@TheGamer2336]

@ロリは愛です grow up.

[@HeyItzRosie]

I just hope she’s not going to be sexually assaulted or harassed. She just likes singing and I hope no one takes advantage of her.

[@criticalcharge8172]

@RandmGye What happened?

[@robots4216]

Critical Charge too late.

[@user-us9fu5po5c]

Ralph but what happened?

[@mariastewart9820]

@@robots4216 stop lying !

[@minseonglee5942]

WORD

[@apokryphos117g]

I couldn't believe my eyes when a fan pulled out a pair of custom cuffs and asked for a picture handcuffed to Yune. She laughed it off and smiled, but you could see the confusion in her eyes. That made me sick.

[@Ru_1963]

The box was full of props to be used for personal photos with her. There wasn't confusion in her eyes, she was quite happy to pose in the handcuffs. There is confusion in YOUR mind. Actually, I though t it was sexy. I wish I could be handcuffed by her.

[@TTUHSL]

Those looked like old slave chains I've seen only in museums.

[@nathant7437]

@@alann5003 I laughed so hard at that one I'm like "danggggg this guy is like "f it, I'm dying of cancer so living it up!" When you're a pedo and you ain't got nothing left to lose.

[@RandomCelebs]

@@TTUHSL LOL so true!

[@ayushsrivastava1672]

Oh my god, i really hope that wasn't some sort of BDSM shit💀

[@robertdii671]

Problematic issues aside, little Yune has a surprisingly powerful, clear and emotive singing voice for an 11-year old. She's talented and I'm impressed!

[@willowoodz]

Fr! I hope she has a genuinely hopes she has a good future- she deserves it. it's sad the environment she's put in, though :(

[@SkinnerBeeMan]

@@willowoodz you mean Japan? Yea it could be better. 1940 Japan was peak.

[@LOLelpepe]

@@SkinnerBeeMan what does Japan in ww2 have to do with anything? lol

[@SkinnerBeeMan]

@@943roberts culturally no. Power yes. 1980s economically. Heian period maybe culturally? I mean I love gundam. But hotd seems a little less epic than woodblock original tentacle hentai. Y'know what I mean.

[@montgomeryfortenberry]

I thought the same thing. I really expected her to be a glorified karaoke singer, but i think she has some real talent. I hope she make it to the big stage for at least one concert.

[@natalia.a020]

I'm honestly speechless at the man who brought cuffs to the fan meeting. But I'll guess people will keep justifying this with shitty Orientalist excuses about how "exotic Japanese culture is, we just don't understand." You guys would never be so lenient to any other country. If it's only about a parental feeling, how come you don't see lonely women becoming fixated with these girls? Keep justifying unhealthy parasocial relationships and obsessions with little girls. Even if these guys won't hurt her, you guys could stop stop going in loops to not call a spade a spade. People romanticize Japan too much.

[@whatsonhermind1768]

exactly- you are 100% right.

[@Triniarin]

actually there is box, possible thats cuffs was already in as inventory

[@Cunningstunts23]

U r mostly correct, except there are plenty of lonely women who get involved with male idols and hosts

[@lapse2395]

"There are sexualized cartoons of children" My guy, that's like level 5 out of 300 on the doujin scale

[@314rft]

To be fair, the higher the number in that rating you made up, the more universally reviled it is.

[@AyAReI00]

Well look at this instagram.com/p/CG3fCBFh7-Z/?igshid=8ckgoyqt77kf

[@movieclipsvideos1781]

If it’s a cartoon it’s okay apparently, it’s fucking stupid. If cuties was an anime would it be okay? 😂😂 yes apparently.

[@peltwngj3883]

@@AyAReI00 nice move Australia!

[@thedamnguy2896]

@@AyAReI00 Holy shit that griff guy is a fucking legend

[@sternritter9788]

This is not even the worst. There is a big industry where junior idols take skimpy swimsuit and lingerie photoshoots for older men. And when you realize there are directors who tells the underage girls how to pose and what to wear, and their parents actually allow their own daughters to be sexualized, is truly sickening.

[@isshishiroorderofgoldenkit3550]

Isshi Shiro: Yes yes A Man of Culture

[@alexdhamp]

Yeah. When I seen the title, I thought it was about underage gravure models...this is just junior idols. Still questionable...but it's not the "pin-ups" the title tries to claim it is...that would be the gravure models I mentioned.

[@marioreyes5816]

Lol

[@r1ch3rd]

this is the way to sexualize society. when this girls get older, they have a weak mind and the producers and evil industry take them to porn

[@peachypink4u]

Nako from IZ*ONE did that when she was a minor, I found the photos by accident I was just scrolling through her jacket shoot pics on Google :/

[@partyhardyyyy333]

"normal people think we are creepy" Dude you are creepy

[@ice-tgaming4609]

@pkmnrgby 9698 ah beacuse there beautiful? And old virgins have a very strong imagination about sex so yeah you can't think the same way as if its a old woman

[@scuiba]

ICE your weirddd

[@Charlie0106]

ICE what no this is very wrong this is paedophilia

[@bfbvouabeorbvoaervure963]

ICE A child isn’t sexy or sexual in any manner. Go see a therapist, love.

[@joeymo3298]

Boo

[@katien3022]

Virtual love is a problem in all developed countries in this time. It’s honestly devastating. I can see how Japan it might be stronger because of certain cultural differences or pop culture differences, but in an America it’s a huge problem too. A major root worldwide is pornography. Pornography must stop, both creation and consumption.

[@EH012]

Children are NOT some kind of therapy tool for lonely middle-aged men, either. I don't care how much social anxiety and loneliness those men feel, moving on to involve a child in their issues is a WORSE state of affairs, not better. Using a child to feel better is so much worse.

[@vinzenzs2805]

Now you see how much we all as a mankind have failed

[@sajibsjb]

Those are very strong, well articulated and thought provoking words.

[@vinzenzs2805]

@@niamh7180 To be honest, I believe that the west lost it connection to a deeper and grounding story and this lost is part of several things...I honestly don’t think that it will be a certain religion that will fix the chaos because all hold truth in their core but are somewhat outdated in their formulation...but basically....

[@EH012]

@@niamh7180 ... I don't think religion is relevant here. As a pretty big fan of most religions in their fundamental form, I think that whatever you wanted to achieve by inserting reference to Christianity, it's just resulted in giving the impression that you're aggressively proselytizing.

[@EH012]

@@vinzenzs2805 I don't see that we've reached an "end", so I don't see a "failure" here. For all the dysfunctional, destructive, anti-social people out there, this comment section is evidence that there's plenty of us willing to be the change we want to see. Don't lose hope ☺

[@muccycloud]

Her mother waying "theyre here for her singing voice" sounds so disillusioned, not sure if she's just lying for the camera or also herself

[@gafrers]

She doesn't care, she just swims in money

[@lifelongvirgin5794]

There are weak bonds between parents and children in Japanese culture.

[@whrlds]

The fact that the whole netflix cuties drama got so much coverage but i have never heard about this wierd shit before

[@sametsu1259]

cus netflix is a giant world wide cooperation meanwhile this shit is like between her and her 100 ''fans''. which one do you think would attrach more attention

[@handsomebear.]

Maybe because they're sexualizing girls this age 10 times worse in cuties. The actors of that movie were 12 as well and are twerking and doign other very sexual dances and the cameraman is zooming in on their crotches. This girls clothes were kinda bad at the first live performance, but it's way worse in Cuties lol. Oh and it was on NETFLIX.

[@barghest8763]

human nature are disgusting thats for sure youre still on the surface level

[@GroovlyDo]

The men taking close-up photos are probably making more money selling those pictures on "other sites" than the mum is. Wonder if she is still singing today? I think the maid cafes are somewhere between Gaisha and Hostess bars, Japan has a very long history of paid company.

[@nearshovie]

This is beside the obvious point, but yune really has such a beautiful voice..

[@mintiistrqwberri5483]

Yeah

[@nearshovie]

@Tubecreeper huh?

[@emb6077]

For those who speak Japanese, you can hear how uncomfortable her mother is with the older men fans. But in a sense the interviewer is part of the outer group and thus not trusted enough for her mom to be directly honest. She also is being very careful of maintaining "mask/face". She is trying to support her daughter and her dreams, and in a sense can protect her more by being involved than just trusting the cest pool that is young idol entertainment

[@yumiamiyumi4181]

Her voice is very elegant! Kinda like what i wanted to sound like when i was young,but my voice rn sounds dead

[@sapphiremcpherson6679]

She really does

[@soapy2587]

Seriously? She is wearing a see-through shirt at the concert. And the fact that they KNEW her audience and still dressed her like that. I'm so done

[@efrainsaucedo3134]

My thoughts exactly. Why did they have to dress her like that 😡

[@forzajuve4845]

and the mother realizes but continues to enable

[@nhatthanh4070]

@@forzajuve4845 bro fr she knew exactly the intentions of those men's and still let her dress like that..

[@muajin]

Her mom deserves the bitch slap of the year award! No sane parent would do this shit to their daughter. At least find a respectable female manager. This is fkd up on so many lvls...

[@ThaSandwitch]

@@muajin She the same as moms that put their girls into beauty pageants

[@His_Willl]

"NORMAL people think we are creepy". There we have it. He knows what they do isn't normal and should not be done.

[@hajukara2303]

haha thats why of them are bit weird

[@BakedBuddy]

Exactly. It's not normal to be in your 30s and infathated with a child. It's not normal to support this type of performances from a kid. Every adult around her has complete control of her performance. If she was really preforming for people her own age, her routine would be completely different. Example western culture, children preforming for children here do NOT act that way. "BUT LOOK AT YOUR OWN COUNTRY" is a weak argument. we are trying to change our country for the better, while they are simply encouraging these acts. Just like other countries watch us, call out our bullshit, and encourage change, we will do the same to them.

[@BakedBuddy]

@Louis Ed Nacion expected nothing less from someone with a hitler profile pic on youtube (at the time you commented this, but now you've changed it)

[@mr.not.so.perfect.666]

Thats exactly what I thought. When he said "normal people" then I totally thought that he considers himself not to be normal, if what he was doing was non-sexual then why have photos of her on his phone with her in a nightgown on her bed, in some countries that would be sexually suggestive and almost considered as Child porn. Japan has a really fucked up way of thinking about this "School Girl" fantasy stuff. Anime, Hentai, Lollicon etc. Its all essentially sexualising school children and seems largely to be considered socially acceptable. I even remember seeing a program years ago with some well known presenter whose name escapes me, (Louis Theroix ??) and he was stunned that on some train stations there were vending machines that sold "soiled schoolgirl panties", seriously how fucked up is that, Google it if you don't believe it. Crazy.

[@makmakg242]

@Dainsleif Everyone is weird onto their own special unique thing, probably why Radiohead created the song Creep

[@Frogman1212]

That outfit at 12:40. Absolutely nobody should be letting their daughter dress like that. No way.

[@redfish337]

Maybe the camera crew shouldn't have suggested that Western audiences would like if she tried to dress like Ariana Grande? You can complain about the outfit all you want but the outfit is what it is because the camera crew convinced them that this is what Western audiences want to see knowing full well that having her dress that way would drive engagement. Whole video is entrapment.

[@m66kan]

​@@redfish337 You're saying absolutely nothing.

[@cosmicrows]

her voice is literally so beautiful. I hate how her talent is being used for this kind of subculture. it's disgusting

[@anicarmin4667]

Same I wish they could have waited til she was like 16 before debuting her

[@Lexlex11848]

@@anicarmin4667 she needs to be at least 18 but these creeps would probably hate that

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Ah well, everyone has to start somewhere. Tho i do think 11 is way too young for an idol but at least she started training her voice early and will most likely gonna grow big in the future, or at least i hope she will

[@bjorn1583]

@@erikasl.7050 Ayu started the Jidol thing when she was even younger and she became the biggest singer in japan with multiple japanese and world records to her name

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@@Lexlex11848 yes yes I agree ☝️