Japanese Actor Nijiro Murakami Investigated for Alleged Assault

Nijiro Murakami, a Japanese actor gaining international recognition for his role as Shuntaro Chishiya in Netflix's "Alice in Borderland," is now embroiled in an investigation over alleged assault. The actor reportedly attacked his ex-partner multiple times between March and May 2024 at his Tokyo residence.

Murakami, born in 1997, hails from a prominent artistic family, being the son of actor Jun Murakami and singer UA. He began his acting career in 2014 with "The Second Mother's Window," a film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival. His subsequent performances in "Mukoku" and "The Blood of Wolves: Level 2" earned him awards for Best Supporting Actor.

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The case was remitted to the prosecutor's office to continue the process.

Beyond acting, Murakami has explored modeling for brands like Tom Ford and has lent his voice to various productions. His international breakthrough came with "Alice in Borderland." However, a new series starring Murakami, "Strange – Junji Ito's Strange Tales That Keep You Awake at Night," is now under review by TV Tokyo following the assault allegations.

The case has been sent to prosecutors, with local media reporting that Murakami has partially confessed to the accusations. The investigation has cast a shadow over the career of an actor previously seen as one of Japan's most promising young talents.

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During his statement, the actor reportedly partially admitted to the facts.