I☆Ris Cancels Photo Time at Live Shows After Fan Posts Morally Objectionable Content
The incident shows how a small number of fans can force a unit to remove a popular fan-service element, and i☆Ris's threat of legal action signals a harder line on personality rights violations.
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Voice actor idol unit i☆Ris announced the cancellation of designated photo-taking time at their ongoing tour after a fan took photos and repurposed them to post content that violates moral standards. The unit warned of legal action and demanded deletion of the posts.
Voice actor idol unit i☆Ris has canceled the designated photo-taking time at performances on their 11th nationwide tour after a fan used photos taken during that window to post content the unit called morally objectionable. The official X account announced on May 21 that the unit had confirmed the violation and would demand immediate deletion of the posts, with possible legal action. The photo-taking segment will not return for the remainder of the tour, which continues through July. Members including Yuu Serizawa posted a joint message asking fans to focus on enjoying the shows. The unit is managed jointly by Avex Group and 81 Produce.
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