Tag: Kouichirou itou

Suzume Producer Kouichirou Itou Confesses to Paying Underage Girl for Sex

New accusations have risen against anime producer Kouichirou Itou, who has produced multiple films with award-winning director Makoto Shinkai. Itou was originally arrested last month after allegations he paid an underage girl for nude photos. Now Wakayama Prefectural Police say he paid money to a …Read more »

Makoto Shinkai Responds to Arrest of His Long-Time Producer

February 27, 2024

Danica Davidson

Anime producer Kouichirou Itou, whose credits include your name., Weathering With You and Suzume, was recently arrested after being accused of trying to get a 15-year-old girl to give him nude photos. Director Makoto Shinkai, who has worked with Itou for years, put out a …Read more »