Visual kei acts Fukuro and DRUGS have issued statements addressing information circulating online about a member, with Fukuro cancelling the Fukuoka date of their ongoing tour.
On July 2nd, Fukuro, DRUGS, and international management agency Killing Daze each posted preliminary statements acknowledging what they described as information about a member currently spreading online. None of the statements identify the member by name or detail the nature of the allegations, and all three say they are still verifying the facts before making a formal report. Yoshiatsu, a founding member of both Fukuro and DRUGS, is the only member shared by both bands.
Fukuro confirmed the cancellation of their July 4th show at Fukuoka Queblick, part of the six-city free tour WELCOME TO FUKURO that began on June 28th. In their statement, the band said they could not deliver the performance fans deserve under the current circumstances. The band are still deciding whether the remaining dates will go ahead.
The tour was due to continue at SENDAI BIRDLAND on July 11th, IMAIKE GROW on the 19th, Kitahorie club vijon on the 20th, and Ikebukuro EDGE on the 26th. Fukuro’s third overseas tour, ROAD TO LATIN AMERICA, is currently still scheduled for October, with dates in São Paulo, Santiago, and Mexico City.
Killing Daze, which handles the band’s overseas activities under an agency contract, asked anyone with firsthand information to contact them directly rather than spread unverified claims, and said it would update on any impact to planned overseas activities when able.
EBW will provide further updates as the situation develops.
Fukuro preliminary statement:
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of Fukuro.
We have become aware of certain information regarding one of our members that is currently circulating online. We are taking this matter seriously and are carefully reviewing the facts while discussing the appropriate course of action.
After careful discussion among the band members and staff, we have concluded that we are unable to deliver the performance our fans deserve under the current circumstances. Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Fukuoka show scheduled for July 4.
Cancelled performance:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
6-City Free One-Man Tour “WELCOME TO FUKURO”
Fukuoka Queblick
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the show, as well as to all those involved, for the concern and inconvenience this decision has caused.
Information regarding ticket refunds will be announced as soon as the details have been finalized.
We are also carefully discussing whether the remaining scheduled performances will proceed as planned. We will provide an update on those shows in the coming days.
Regarding this matter, we will make a formal announcement once we have carefully confirmed the facts.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued patience.
2 July, 2026
TOMARIGI RECORD
Fukuro
DRUGS preliminary statement:
Thank you as always for your continued support of DRUGS.
We are writing to address the recent concern and information regarding our members currently circulating on the internet. We are currently verifying the facts and carefully discussing our response going forward.
Furthermore, we are also in careful consultations regarding whether or not our upcoming scheduled performances will take place. We will provide another update on this matter in the coming days.
Regarding this situation, we are working in cooperation with “Killing Daze,” with whom we have an overseas agency outsourcing contract. Once we have carefully confirmed the facts, we will make a formal report.
We deeply appreciate your understanding in this matter.
02/07/2026
DRUGS
Killing Daze Management preliminary statement:
Concerning Fukuro:
We have been made aware of the concerns, allegations, and materials currently circulating online regarding a member of Fukuro, one of the artists we represent.
We take these matters very seriously and immediately began reviewing all available information while remaining in direct communication with the artist and his representatives.
As an international management agency, Killing Daze Management has a responsibility not only to the artists we work with, but also to our community and the public who follow our work. Given the potential impact of this situation on the artist, his bands, bandmates, staff, business partners, and our agency, it is essential that we carefully review all available information.
We encourage anyone with firsthand information or relevant evidence to contact us directly through our official channels and by email, rather than relying on speculation or incomplete information. Furthermore, we respectfully ask everyone to refrain from spreading unverified claims that may compromise the integrity of our review and decision-making process.
We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide further updates regarding the artist and any potential impact on planned overseas activities as soon as we are able to do so.
We are committed to handling this matter responsibly, transparently, and with the utmost respect for everyone involved.
Killing Daze Management
02/07/2026
