A serious controversy reminiscent of the 'Burning Sun' incident has erupted in the Japanese virtual YouTuber (VTuber) industry. Accusations have been made against Nijisanji VTubers of being secretly filmed and sexually harassed by an external musician, and some victims are even facing drug use allegations, sending shockwaves through the industry. Aniplex, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced legal action in response to the incident, vowing to do everything in its power to protect victims and resolve the situation.

This incident is particularly alarming given the importance of keeping the physical identities of VTubers hidden from the public. Nijisanji has announced that it initiated an investigation after receiving allegations that the external musician secretly filmed their affiliated livers and shared the footage with others. While Nijisanji has refrained from disclosing the musician's identity, fans and netizens are suspecting a particular individual based on evidence like deleted content from Nijisanji's official channels.

This incident is drawing comparisons to the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal in Korea, sparking widespread criticism over the repeated occurrence of sexual offenses against entertainers. Aniplex views this incident as a criminal act involving breaches of contract, privacy violations, defamation, and assault, and has pledged to take stringent legal action.

Aniplex has expressed its commitment to alleviating the anxiety of its affiliated livers and resolving the issue with all its resources. Further information related to this incident is likely to be released in the future, making this a closely watched development.