Agency President Arrested For Sexually Assaulting An Underage Idol 13 Times 

The 39-year-old head of a talent agency has been accused of repeatedly assaulting and exploiting a teenage idol. She was 15 years old when the suspect, GO little by little president Hiroshi Torimaru, summoned her to a rented room to “have a discussion” with him.

There, Hiroshi allegedly committed unspecified indecent acts against her. According to investigators, the suspect sexually assaulted the idol and an additional 12 times in Tokyo hotels between April of 2021 and October of 2022, when she was 16 to 17 years old.

In March of 2025, the idol reported Hiroshi to the police and revealed why she had stayed silent. “I loved being an idol and wanted to keep going,” she said, “but I hated being treated that way. It left me emotionally drained.”

During questioning, Hiroshi admitted to having sexual contact with the idol, but he denied the charges, telling police, “I intended it as a serious relationship. I never abused my position.”

Following his arrest, GO little by little released an official statement, acknowledging that “behaviour potentially amounting to acts against a minor did occur.”

We deeply apologise for the great concern and distress this incident has caused. After speaking with multiple parties involved, it has become clear that behaviour potentially amounting to acts against a minor did occur. The fact that the young woman has been hurt is undeniable. We extend our sincere apologies to her and her family. We take this matter very seriously and will strengthen both our management system and compliance policies moving forward.

— GO little by little

The investigation is still ongoing.