'Alice in Borderland' star Nijiro Murakami has been reported for assaulting a woman. The Japanese actor is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, causing serious injuries. While the charges are being forwarded to prosecutors, Murakami posted an apology.
Nijiro Murakami has spoken out after allegedly assaulting a woman he once lived with at his home in Shibuya, Tokyo, in 2024. The ex-girlfriend has consulted with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department regarding the violence that has befallen her since the beginning of the year.
In a recent post on X's social media, the 29-year-old finally apologized in Japanese and English to fans, expressing his regret for causing inconvenience due to his case. "I would like to express my sincere apologies for the concern and inconvenience I have caused to all parties involved and to all my fans and supporters.
"For the sake of those who have always supported me, I will explain the situation surrounding this matter in my own words in the near future," he wrote. In the comments section, Nijiro's post drew mixed reactions.
Many expressed their disappointment and urged the actor not to apologize to fans, which should have been addressed to the victims. Nijiro Murakami had previously confessed to his actions to his ex-girlfriend after the case was handed over to the police.
"There's no doubt I hurt her," he said, though he didn't elaborate on the veracity of the accusation. According to Nikkan Sports, Nijiro allegedly pulled the complainant's hair, slammed her head against a window, and punched her ex-girlfriend in the face, causing serious injuries. The woman reportedly took more than a month to recover.
Nijiro, the son of actor Jun Murakami and singer UA, rose to fame after his role as Chishiya in "Alice in Borderland." In 2023, Nijiro took a break from acting due to mental and physical health issues. At the time, he even missed the red carpet event for "Tokyo Revengers 2" and withdrew from the production of "Evangelion Beyond."
The "Come Come Everybody" star is reportedly returning to action in 2025 with his latest drama, a Singapore-Japan co-production, "Lost and Found." However, the emergence of this case will undoubtedly impact his popularity.
Nijiro Murakami is also scheduled to appear in the premiere of 'Strange - Junji Ito's Strange Stories That Keep You Up at Night' on July 3, 2026. There is currently no word on whether the event will be canceled or will continue as planned following the controversy surrounding its cast.
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