Film Director Hideo Sakaki Accused of Using Violence and Manipulation

Sakaki appears calm at trial

The trial of film director Hideo Sakaki (54), who is accused of quasi-rape for committing indecent acts against a woman in her 20s, was held on February 21 at the Tokyo District Court. A witness examination of the victim took place, revealing the reality of the fear-based mind control through Sakaki’s words and violence.

Last October, a trial was held for the quasi-rape charge in relation to indecent acts committed in 2016 against an actress, referred to as A, who was in her 20s at the time.

For those who wish to learn more details about this trial, please refer to the October 21, 2024, edition of Friday Digital.

The courtroom also revealed Sakaki’s abnormal sexual preferences and his self-indulgent claims, with remarks such as, “I get excited by treating actresses roughly.”

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 Additionally, on March 19, 2015, under the pretense of offering acting guidance, Sakaki sexually assaulted actress B in an apartment. In 2016, he invited actress C out for a meal and said:

“If you’re serious about becoming an actor, you’ll do anything, right? Now, take off your underwear.”

He then invited her to a hotel where they engaged in sexual intercourse.

In court, Sakaki appeared in a moss-green set-up suit, lightly bowing to his female lawyer. He seemed composed.

On this day, the trial proceeded with the prosecution, Sakaki’s lawyer, and the judge asking questions to C, who responded accordingly. Below is the specific account C provided, from her first encounter with Sakaki to the events leading up to the incident. (Editor’s note: This trial involved C’s testimony, and the following comments attributed to Sakaki are as recounted by C.)

C, who took the witness stand remotely from a separate room, appeared unable to tolerate being in the same space as Sakaki. When the prosecutor asked, “How many times did you suffer from Sakaki’s abuse?” C responded:

“I believe it happened about seven or eight times.”