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According to police reports, the incident happened around 12:20 a.m. on the 8th of this month.
Hirosue Ryoko allegedly kicked a female nurse and scratched her arm, causing minor injuries.
She was arrested on the spot by officers who were already at the hospital investigating a prior traffic accident involving the actress.
Just hours earlier, Ryoko Hirosue had reportedly crashed into a trailer on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Kakegawa City.
She was taken to the hospital for treatment, and it was during her stay there that the assault took place.
While the exact motive behind the violent outburst is still unclear, the actress is currently cooperating with police investigations.
Authorities have yet to reveal whether she has admitted to the allegations.
Online, reactions to the news were swift and mixed.
Many expressed shock, while others referenced her iconic 90s catchphrase, jokingly calling the situation “MK5” – short for “maji de keru 5 byou mae” (literally, “five seconds before a serious kick”).
Hirosue, known for her breakout roles in the late 90s and early 2000s, has had a rollercoaster of a personal life.
She first married in 2003 and had a son, later divorcing. She remarried in 2010, had two more children, and divorced again in 2023.
Just last year, she parted ways with her agency to go independent and launched her own fan club.
Her recent career revival included an appearance at a music festival in Taiwan this March, with fans praising her fresh start. However, this latest incident could throw a wrench in her comeback plans.
Police are continuing their investigation, with further updates expected soon.