Tag: Hana kimura

Mother of Deceased Reality Star Thinks Oshi no Ko Used Her Story

Content Warning: Suicide The manga and anime adaptation of Oshi no Ko is supposed to be about the more unpleasant parts of being in the entertainment business, and for Kyoko Kimura, mother of former reality TV star Hana Kimura, the sixth episode hit close to home. …Read more »

Japanese Voice Actor Opens Up About “Traumatic” Hate Mail

May 31, 2020

Matt Schley

Many in Japan and around the world are reeling after the May 23 death of Hana Kimura, the young professional wrestler whose suicide was prompted by hate comments she received online. One response by veteran voice actor Toshio Furukawa shows how painful hate comments can …Read more »