The actor Junji Majima apologized on social media for some hurtful comments he made about women.
Today, a member of the My Hero Academia alumni is in headlines for the worst of reasons. Junji Majima, a voice actor who starred in My Hero Academia as Koku Hanabata, has found himself in water over recent comments he posted about women. Now, the actor has posted a full apology for his “inconsiderate” words.
For those who require background, Majima started using social media on June 20. The voice actor expressed his frustration following a run-in on the train there. Majima claimed that while running errands, he boarded a train and sat down next to a woman who quickly moved to a different seat. The actor claimed that the entire experience made him feel awful. This incident was replicated on Majima’s subsequent train.
The actor’s article quickly gained popularity in Japan as users brought attention to an important detail about international public transportation. Regrettably, sexual harassment is a widespread occurrence, particularly in Japan’s public transportation system. The issue is so severe that phones sold in Japan are unable to turn off the camera shudder sound, which keeps users from snapping pictures of other people. Japanese women, regardless of age, are aware of the need to defend themselves against sexual harassment, and removing oneself from social situations is one way to do this.
The actor issued a comprehensive apologies for his “thoughtless” statement following Majima’s viral post. “I would like to sincerely apologize for causing discomfort and for the great inconvenience anyone felt from my careless comment,” the comedian added.
It is true that some individuals find it uncomfortable to sit next to strangers, as you have pointed out, and it is crucial that you take precautions to keep yourself safe. I write with great awareness that the words I used were careless, ignorant, and naive. I’m going to start thinking differently and paying even more attention to how people around me are feeling. I’ll think about it and work to not make the same mistake twice.”
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