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Tokyo Big Sight Addresses Return of Kuroko's Basketball Events

posted on by Sarah Nelkin
Threats made against events linked to Kuroko's Basketball since October

The received threat letters, including some with powdered and liquid substances.

The staff of the convention center wrote, "If there is no change in the situation, these events can be held starting in May if their organizers have in-depth discussions with the authorities to ensure the safety of all attendees." The staff concluded the statement by saying that they are currently conducting thorough procedures, in order to protect the attendees of the Tokyo Big Sight as the first and foremost priority.

Background

Several Kuroko's Basketball said there is a high possibility that the liquid sent to Sophia University (Fujimaki's alma mater) on October 12 could emit a lethal dose of hydrogen sulfide if vaporized.

The "Shadow Trickster 3" event did proceed without incident at the Big Sight on October 20, shortly after the center barred Kuroko's Basketball items and circles in December.

The organizers of the Comic City dōjinshi events also insisted on allowing Kuroko's Basketball circles. Comic City Tokyo 131 proceeded without incident on January 27.

[Via Yaraon!]


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