Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 1, 2025 at 05:24 AM

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Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was interrupted midway through a performance of the theme song from the hit anime One Piece at a music festival in Shanghai. The lights and music went off, and she was rushed off stage by two crew members. This incident occurred amid diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. Otsuki's management attributed the interruption to "unavoidable circumstances". The festival was also cancelled for subsequent events due to "comprehensively taking into consideration various factors", according to Japan's Kyodo News. The incident has been met with criticism from fans, who have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration.

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