Japanese Performance Abruptly Halted and Canceled at Bandai Namco Festival in Shanghai
On November 28, 2025, an unprecedented incident occurred at the 'Bandai Namco Festival 2025' held in Shanghai, China, where a performance by Japanese artists was suddenly interrupted and canceled. Singer Maki Otsuki, who was performing, reportedly had the stage lights cut off during her song and was forced to leave. Videos allegedly capturing this incident have spread widely on social media, causing a significant stir. According to sources and multiple reports, the cancellation of the performance is attributed to an instruction from Chinese authorities stating, 'all performances by Japanese artists are strictly prohibited.' It is highly likely that diplomatic tensions between Japan and China have impacted even entertainment events. In response to this situation, social media has been flooded with criticism of the Chinese authorities and demands for Bandai Namco Entertainment to address the issue. Online, expressions of surprise such as, 'A dystopia where officials b...