A shocking Japanese college club created to gang assault girls｜Super Free Incident

Summary

This video script delves into the dark side of Japan's societal image, focusing on the shocking reality of gender-based crimes and the 'Super Free' incident. It discusses the existence of a university club turned into a criminal organization, where women were drugged and sexually assaulted. The case led to the revision of Japan's sexual assault laws, yet gender discrimination and attacks persist. The script also touches on the cultural factors and attitudes that contribute to such issues.

Takeaways

• 🇯🇵 Japan is often perceived as a safe and polite society with a rich cultural heritage.
• 🚨 Despite its reputation, Japan has its share of gender-based crimes, including frequent molestation incidents.
• 🎓 The 'Super Free' incident highlights a shocking case of a university club exploiting female students for sexual assault.
• 🤬 The club, initially a social gathering, transformed under the leadership of Shinada, becoming notorious for its criminal activities.
• 💼 Shinada's ambition led him to enroll in a prestigious university and rise to the head of the 'Super Free' club, where he encouraged gang assaults.
• 🍻 The modus operandi involved getting girls extremely drunk at parties and then sexually assaulting them in bathrooms or other locations.
• 📸 Members took photos of the assaults to blackmail victims, making it difficult for them to report the crimes.
• 🚨 The club's activities went under the radar for years, with an estimated 100 women assaulted and about 50 men involved.
• 📚 The case led to the revision of Japan's sexual assault laws, adding a gang sexual assault prosecution law to the criminal code.
• 🏆 The sentencing disparity between robbery and sexual assault highlighted a troubling valuation of human dignity by the law.
• 🎭 Some men in Japan view sex and assault through a distorted lens, influenced by media like the 'Rapeman' anime, which promotes harmful stereotypes.

Q & A

What is the general perception of Japan in terms of safety and cultural heritage?

The general perception of Japan is that it has a rich cultural heritage, a unique cuisine, and its people are known for their high level of politeness and strong sense of etiquette. It is also often considered a safe place compared to other parts of Asia.

What concerns have been raised about safety for women in Japan?

There are concerns about the safety of women in Japan due to frequent experiences of molestation in broad daylight, as reported by women living in the country. This raises questions about whether Japan is truly safe for women.

What is the 'Super Free' incident mentioned in the script?

The 'Super Free' incident refers to a shocking case involving a university club in Japan that was created to take advantage of female students through sexual assault and exploitation.

How did the 'Super Free' club initially operate and what changed when Shinada became the organizer?

Initially, the 'Super Free' club was a social gathering at Wasa University. When Shinada became the organizer in 1995, it transformed into a notorious club involved in sexual assault, targeting vulnerable women and engaging in heinous acts.

What was the modus operandi of the 'Super Free' club?

The 'Super Free' club would lure women to rave parties, get them extremely drunk, and then sexually assault them in bathrooms or other locations. They would also use drugs to render their victims unconscious and take pictures of the assaults to blackmail them.

How did the 'Super Free' club manage to operate under the radar for so long?

The club operated under the radar by targeting the most vulnerable and attractive girls, using strong alcohol or drugs to incapacitate them, and blackmailing them with pictures of the assaults, which made it difficult for victims to report the crimes.

What was the legal outcome for Shinada and the 'Super Free' members involved in the sexual assaults?

Shinada and 13 other 'Super Free' members were arrested and sentenced to imprisonment. Shinada was sentenced to 14 years, while others received sentences ranging from 28 months to 10 years. Their appeals were rejected by the Tokyo High Court and the Supreme Court of Japan.

How did the 'Super Free' incident influence Japan's legal system?

The incident led to the revision of Japan's sexual assault laws, including the addition of a gang sexual assault prosecution law to the criminal code, addressing the disparity in sentencing between robbery and sexual assault.

What was the role of Wasa University in the 'Super Free' incident?

Wasa University was the site where the 'Super Free' club was initially a social gathering club before it became notorious under Shinada's leadership. The university's prestigious image was tarnished by the incident.

What broader societal issues does the 'Super Free' incident highlight?

The incident highlights broader societal issues such as gender-based crimes, victim reluctance to report due to fear of shame, and the sexualization and fetishization of assault in media and culture.

What was the Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasu Fukuda's controversial comment regarding the 'Super Free' incident?

Yasu Fukuda made a controversial comment suggesting that some women appear to be inviting assault and that it's the women's fault because men are like panthers. This comment was widely criticized and he later claimed it was distorted and not intended to defend sexual assault.