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[2026] Why did Koki Tanaka cut ties with Anri Sakaguchi? A summary of the circumstances surrounding his request to "lend me 500,000 yen."
It has been reported that Koki Tanaka, formerly of KAT-TUN, made remarks during a live stream that could be described as "cutting ties" with former talent Anri Sakaguchi, who has often been the subject of controversy. Based on the news reports, we will summarize and explain why Tanaka took such a harsh stance towards Sakaguchi, including the circumstances surrounding his request to "lend me 500,000 yen" and the concerns he expressed towards her.
[2026] Why did Koki Tanaka cut ties with Anri Sakaguchi? A summary of the circumstances surrounding his request to "lend me 500,000 yen."
table of contents
- Summary of Koki Tanaka's "cutting ties" statement
- Reason for estrangement | Demand to "lend me 500,000 yen"
- Concerns expressed by Koki Tanaka to Anri Sakaguchi
- Anri Sakaguchi's current situation
- Tanaka Koki's profile and current status
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Has Koki Tanaka cut ties with Anri Sakaguchi?
A. Tanaka revealed during a live stream that she had exchanged LINE messages with Sakaguchi in the past, but that she had blocked him.
Q. What is the reason for the isolation?
A. According to Tanaka, the reason was that Sakaguchi had asked him for a loan, saying, "I can't pay the rent, so I need you to lend me 500,000 yen."
Q. Did Tanaka criticize Sakaguchi?
A. Rather than being critical, it also showed concern for the current environment surrounding Ms. Sakaguchi.
1. Summary of Koki Tanaka's "cutting ties" statement
It has been reported that former KAT-TUN member Koki Tanaka mentioned former talent Anri Sakaguchi during a live stream he conducted in mid-August 2026. When asked about Sakaguchi by a viewer, Tanaka revealed that he had exchanged LINE messages with her in the past, but that he had blocked her.
Sakaguchi has been a hot topic online every day recently, and Tanaka has spoken frankly about his feelings regarding this situation. Here's a summary of what he said:
| item | Content |
| The person who made the statement | Koki Tanaka (former KAT-TUN member) |
| subject | Anri Sakaguchi (former talent) |
| platform for speaking | Tanaka's live stream (mid-August 2026) |
| Key points of the statement | I had exchanged messages with them on LINE in the past, but I blocked them myself. |
| chance | Questions from viewers |
2. Reason for estrangement | Demand to "lend 500,000 yen"
The reason Tanaka gave for blocking Sakaguchi was a financial transaction. According to Tanaka, although he had never met Sakaguchi in the entertainment industry, they had exchanged LINE contact information for a few months and had communicated several times.
Tanaka revealed that after exchanging LINE contact information, Sakaguchi asked him for a loan of 500,000 yen about one to two months later, saying, "I can't pay my rent, so please lend me 500,000 yen." Tanaka said that he had doubts about how the money would be used given the circumstances at the time, and that he should have said something to the effect of, "If you can't pay the rent, then you should get a place that is more appropriate for your budget." These are all statements made by Tanaka himself during the live stream, and no explanation from Sakaguchi's side has been reported at this time.
3. Concerns expressed by Koki Tanaka to Anri Sakaguchi
Tanaka's comments were not merely critical, but also included expressions of concern for Sakaguchi's current situation. When asked by a viewer about Sakaguchi, Tanaka said, "I think she should stop hanging out with streamers," expressing concern about the environment surrounding Sakaguchi now.
Furthermore, Tanaka touched upon the structure of the streaming world, where problematic individuals are easily exploited to gain attention, and expressed concern that Sakaguchi "seems to have ended up in a dangerous situation." He then repeatedly said that he wanted Sakaguchi to "connect with the right people," showing concern for Sakaguchi, as reported by the media.
4. Anri Sakaguchi's current situation
The reason Tanaka expressed concern stems from a series of incidents surrounding Sakaguchi. Sakaguchi debuted as a second-generation celebrity, being the eldest daughter of actress Ryoko Sakaguchi, but she has since drastically changed the direction of her career and has frequently been involved in troubles.
According to reports, Sakaguchi was arrested in March 2026 for stealing a sandwich from a convenience store, but was not indicted. In recent years, there have also been reports about her living situation, and on August 16, 2026, she announced her relationship with a streamer and streamed it online, attracting attention every day. It was in response to these circumstances that Tanaka addressed the issue in her live stream.
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5. Tanaka Koki's Profile and Current Status
Koki Tanaka is a former member of KAT-TUN and left the former Johnny & Associates agency in 2013. Since then, he has been repeatedly reported in the news for drug-related incidents, and was imprisoned in 2024, but it was reported that he was released around the end of February 2026.
Since his release from prison, he has been appearing more frequently on social media, YouTube, and live streams, and is said to be using his own experiences to raise awareness about drug problems. His comments regarding Sakaguchi were also part of this fresh start.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Are Koki Tanaka and Anri Sakaguchi acquaintances?
A. According to Tanaka, they had no prior acquaintance in the entertainment industry, and only exchanged messages on LINE for a few months at one point.
Q2. Is it true that he asked to borrow 500,000 yen?
A. This is what Ms. Tanaka said during a live stream. No explanation from Ms. Sakaguchi's side has been reported at this time.
Q3. Did Ms. Tanaka unilaterally criticize Ms. Sakaguchi?
A. While explaining the circumstances of the block, it has also been reported that he expressed concern and concern for Sakaguchi's current situation.
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