Key Facts
• April 5, 2025: Incident occurred early morning after dining out.
• Ryuji Imaichi, 38, allegedly threatened taxi driver, saying, “I’ll kill you.”
• Accusations include hitting acrylic partition and pulling driver’s arm.
• Taxi driver’s representative claims actions were unprovoked; no route errors occurred.
• Imaichi was reportedly intoxicated during the incident.
• Driver and Imaichi have not reached a settlement as of July 31, 2025.
• Imaichi’s agency confirmed inappropriate behavior and announced his house arrest.
• Agency claims settlement was reached with the taxi company.
• Prosecutors to decide on criminal charges after further review.
Summary
Ryuji Imaichi, vocalist of the popular group JSB, was accused of threatening and assaulting a taxi driver on April 5, 2025. Allegedly intoxicated, Imaichi reportedly hit the acrylic partition, pulled the driver’s arm, and issued a death threat. The driver’s representative stated the actions were unprovoked, with no errors in route or destination. While Imaichi’s agency confirmed his inappropriate behavior and announced disciplinary measures, they also claimed a settlement with the taxi company. However, the driver’s representative denied any settlement as of July 31, 2025. Prosecutors are expected to carefully evaluate the case before determining criminal charges.
