Nijiro Murakami Faces Legal Issues Amid Assault Allegations

Nijiro Murakami, the Japanese star known for his role in Netflix's 'Alice in Borderland', is facing serious legal troubles due to allegations of assault against his former girlfriend. Reports suggest he inflicted injuries that took over a month to heal. The Tokyo police have referred the case to prosecutors for potential charges. Murakami, who comes from a family of celebrities, has previously taken a break from acting for health reasons. As he navigates these legal challenges, fans are left wondering about his future in the entertainment industry.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 20:09 IST

Nijiro Murakami's Legal Troubles

Japanese actor Nijiro Murakami, who gained popularity in 2020 for his role as Chishiya in the Netflix series Alice in Borderland, is currently embroiled in legal issues following serious allegations of assault against his former partner. Reports indicate that he allegedly inflicted injuries on her that required over a month to heal. Earlier this year, Nijiro confessed to physically assaulting her. The Tokyo police have now escalated the matter to prosecutors to decide on potential charges.

Details of the Assault Allegations

As per various Japanese media outlets, the 29-year-old actor is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend multiple times between March and May 2024 at their residence in Shibuya, Tokyo. Allegations include him pulling her hair and forcefully slamming her head against a window, as well as punching her in the face. The injuries were severe enough that she sought help from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department regarding the incidents.

During a voluntary questioning session, Nijiro reportedly acknowledged, "There's no doubt that I injured her." Following their investigation, the Tokyo police have referred the case to prosecutors, who are currently reviewing the evidence to determine if formal charges will be filed. As of now, the actor has not made any public comments regarding the situation, and his talent agency has also refrained from discussing the ongoing legal matters.

Background on Nijiro Murakami

Nijiro comes from a family of notable figures in the entertainment industry; his father is actor Jun Murakami and his mother is singer UA. While he has received praise for his performances in films like Still the Water (2014) and Last of the Wolves (2021), his international fame surged with his role in Alice in Borderland, where he appeared in both the first and second seasons, along with a special cameo in the upcoming final season set to release in 2025.

Nijiro's Break from Acting

In 2023, Nijiro announced his decision to step back from acting due to mental and physical health concerns. He missed the red carpet event for Tokyo Revengers 2 and withdrew from the play Evangelion Beyond. However, he made a comeback last year with a cameo in Alice in Borderland and the Singapore-Japanese series Lost and Found. His next project is the horror anthology series Strange Stories That Keep You Up at Night, which is set to premiere on July 3.