Idol group Timelesz member Shuto Inomata arrested for beating a girl in Tokyo
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- Shuto Inomata, 25, a member of the Japanese idol group Timelesz, was arrested on September 18 in Tokyo after punching a 26-year-old acquaintance in the face several times in a store parking lot.
- The case was transferred to the prosecutor's office on September 21, and the group's managers announced the suspension of his participation in the team.
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Why It Matters
Timelesz (formerly Sexy Zone) was founded in 2011, has released 10 albums and received numerous awards. In 2024, she launched a reality show to search for new participants, the winner of which was Shuto Inomata.
In Japan, a member of the famous idol group Timelesz beat a girl on the street of Tokyo. Japan Today writes about this.
25-year-old Shuto Inomata was arrested on Friday, September 18. According to investigators, late in the evening the singer was in a car with a 26-year-old acquaintance in the parking lot of a convenience store. They then argued and Inomata hit the woman in the face several times.
To the police, the performer confirmed the fact of the quarrel and added that “his hand could have hit her in the face” during the conflict. Immediately after the arrest, Timelesz managers announced the suspension of Inomata's participation in the group. On September 21, the case was transferred to the prosecutor's office.
Timelesz was formed in 2011 under the name Sexy Zone and has since become one of the most successful in Japan. The team recorded 10 albums and received many prestigious awards. In 2024, the group launched a reality show to find new members. Shuto Inomata became the winner.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Shuto Inomata will be officially kicked out of Timelesz.
Likely · Within weeks
A case of minor bodily harm will be heard in court.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What exactly are the charges against Shuto Inomata?
- Will he be kicked out of the group forever?
- Does the victim intend to file a civil lawsuit?






