Ensemble Stars!! Music Producer Kuwabara Kiyoshi Resigns After Misconduct Allegations
The resignation removes a key creative figure from one of the biggest mobile rhythm game franchises, and the company's acknowledgment of misconduct using company facilities raises questions about internal oversight at Memento mori Inc.
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Kiyoshi Kuwabara, music producer for Ensemble Stars!! and head of Arte Refact, resigned after acknowledging allegations of misconduct with women as largely true. His company Memento mori Inc. confirmed the facts and said his future as representative is under discussion. His band Sir Vanity also apologized and is reviewing upcoming releases and events.
Kiyoshi Kuwabara, the music producer behind songs for Ensemble Stars!! and other anime and games, resigned from his role on the franchise after admitting that allegations of misconduct with women spreading on social media are largely true. In a statement posted to his X account, Kuwabara said he offered to resign as music producer for Ensemble Stars!! and the offer was accepted. He also apologized for betraying the trust of the works, characters, and fans.
The exposé account DEATHDOL NOTE had accused Kuwabara of extramarital affairs and other issues on June 4. His company Memento mori Inc., which operates the music label Arte Refact, confirmed the core allegations were true and said Kuwabara's future as representative director is under discussion. The company called his use of company facilities for private purposes an unforgivable act and said it would improve its management system. It denied any connection between the scandal and the departure of six creators on May 5.
Kuwabara's band Sir Vanity, which includes voice actors Yuichiro Umehara and Yoshiki Nakajima, also issued an apology. The band said it is reviewing its first EP puzzle, scheduled for July 8, and all announced live events, with a policy to be announced later.
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