[2026] What is the molestation allegation against Takumi Tsuzuki of Yon-sen-toshin? Summary of the allegations and future prospects.

On August 18, 2026, it was reported that Takumi Tsuzuki, a member of the comedy trio "Yonsen Toushin," had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of molestation. Based on news reports and official statements, we will summarize what he is alleged to have done, the details of the charges, his explanation, the response from his management agency, and the future activities of Yonsen Toushin.

[2026] What is the molestation allegation against Takumi Tsuzuki of Yon-sen-toshin? Summary of the allegations and future prospects.

Summary of the referral of Takaki Tsuzuki to prosecutors
What did he do? | Details of the allegations
Explanation by Takuki Tsuzuki himself
What does "referral to prosecutors" mean?
The agency's response and the future of Yonsen Toushin
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What did Takuki Tsuzuki from Yon-sen-toshin do?

A. In late June 2026, he is suspected of touching the lower body of a woman in her 20s over her skirt at an event venue in Tokyo.

Q. What charges were you referred to the prosecutor's office on?

A. On August 18, 2026, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department referred the case to the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance on Prevention of Public Nuisance and assault.

Q. What will happen to Yonsen Toushin in the future?

A. Tsuzuki will be suspended for the time being, and Yonsen Toushin will continue as a duo with Goto Takumi and Ishibashi Ryota.

1. Summary of the referral of Takaki Tsuzuki to prosecutors

On August 18, 2026, various television stations reported that Takaki Tsuzuki (29), a member of the comedy trio "Yonzen Toushin," had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of molestation. The Metropolitan Police Department referred Tsuzuki to prosecutors on the same day on suspicion of violating the Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance on Prevention of Public Nuisance and assault.

【2026年】四千頭身・都築拓紀の痴漢疑いとは？容疑と今後まとめ

Following a report to her agency, Ms. Tsuzuki was placed on temporary suspension. The details of the incident are summarized below.

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subject	Takaki Tsuzuki (Yonsen Toushin)
Date of referral to prosecutors	August 18, 2026
Suspect	Suspected of assault in violation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance on Prevention of Public Nuisance.
Occurrence period	Late June 2026
Location	Event venues in Tokyo
disposal	Suspended from work for the time being

2. What did he do? | Details of the allegations

According to investigators, Tsuzuki is suspected of touching a woman in her 20s' face and her lower body over her skirt at an event venue in Tokyo late one night in late June. The venue had a DJ booth, and men and women were gathered there while loud music was playing.

Mr. Tsuzuki and the woman had no prior acquaintance, and the Metropolitan Police Department had been investigating after receiving a consultation from the woman in July. This is the extent of the allegations reported in the media, and it is important to understand that these are still only at the "suspicion" stage.

3. Explanation from Takuki Tsuzuki himself

According to reports, Tsuzuki has largely admitted to the charges during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. He has stated that he was intoxicated at the time.

According to reports, Tsuzuki has stated that he was drunk and doesn't clearly remember what happened at the time, and that he heard about it from an acquaintance who was with him, and that he now realizes he did what he did and deeply regrets it. He is believed to have been intoxicated at the time.

4. What does "referral to prosecutors" mean?

Let's clarify the meaning of the term "referral of documents to prosecutors" used in this news. Referral of documents to prosecutors refers to the procedure in which the police, after investigating a case, send the case documents and evidence to the prosecutor without taking the suspect into custody.

Unlike "arrest," which involves detaining the suspect, in the case of referral to the prosecutor's office, the suspect is not in custody when the procedure proceeds. After the case is referred to the prosecutor's office, it is up to the prosecutor to decide whether or not to indict. In other words, a guilty verdict is not reached at the time of referral to the prosecutor's office. This is not confirmed.

5. The response from their management agency and the future of Yonsen Toushin

Watanabe Entertainment, the agency representing Tsuzuki, released a statement on its official website. The agency explained that it had received a report from Tsuzuki himself that he had been referred to prosecutors, and that it had decided to suspend him for the time being.

In their statement, they offered their deepest apologies to the woman involved and said they take this matter very seriously, given that they have consistently instructed their talents to be highly conscious of compliance. As for the future activities of Yonsen Toushin, they stated that for the time being, Goto Takumi and Ishibashi Ryota will continue as a duo.

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Talent agency	Watanabe Entertainment
Office response	Suspended from work for the time being
Group activities	For the time being, Takumi Goto and Ryota Ishibashi will be the two members.

Yon-sen-toshin is a three-member group formed in 2016 and has gained popularity as part of the "7th Generation of Comedy." They reached the semi-finals of the "M-1 Grand Prix" in 2019, and Tsuzuki reached the quarter-finals of the "R-1 Grand Prix" in 2021. Tsuzuki has mainly been in charge of the comedic role in the trio.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What kind of person is Takaki Tsuzuki?

A. I'm a comedian born on March 20, 1997, from Ibaraki Prefecture. I formed the comedy group Yonzen Toushin in 2016 and mainly play the role of the straight man (boke).