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The AKBar48 => The Official NGT48 Girls Forum => Topic started by: manatzukkyun on August 22, 2015, 08:15:25 PM

Title: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: manatzukkyun on August 22, 2015, 08:15:25 PM
Yamaguchi Maho / 山口 真帆

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip219528.jpg)

Birthdate: September 17, 1995
Birthplace: Aomori, Japan
Blood Type: O
Height: 161cm
Hobbies: Collecting pictures of beautiful girls, Checking out consumer electronics
Special skill: Lightning-fast vending machine button pushing



Based on her self-introduction video, she comes across as... quite awkward (but she has very interesting hobbies and her special skill is....  :lol:)
I wonder if she'll be able to overcome her awkwardness and become a variety genius?  :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9U9-2sUQs

Edit: her self-introduction video has received the most views this far so... she might have something.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on September 13, 2015, 11:23:36 PM
Maybe she travels with the other Aomori girl, Nara Miharu..  :deco:

(also like Nara Miharu she's pretty emotional in her introduction video... :huhuh Tohoku girls are delicate!)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on September 14, 2015, 12:07:27 AM
Maho seems to be a woman of many moods
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip221188.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/t/jphip221186.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip221186.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/t/jphip221187.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip221187.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/t/jphip221189.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip221189.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/t/jphip221190.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip221190.jpg)

In this clip she is pretty playful


NGT48 山口真帆(やまぐち まほ)サインの解説☆ @幕張メッセ 2015.09.06 AKB48 SKE48 NMB48 JKT48 HKT48 SNH48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-Z0-ZMMs8)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on October 14, 2015, 04:49:05 PM
I wonder about the fastest and cheapest way to travel from Aomori to Niigata. No direct Shinkansen connection, you need to get to Tokyo first. Or take Shinkansen to Akita and conventional train along the coast. Or maybe plane?

It's likely though she moved to Tokyo.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 14, 2015, 07:58:31 PM
I wonder about the fastest and cheapest way to travel from Aomori to Niigata. No direct Shinkansen connection, you need to get to Tokyo first. Or take Shinkansen to Akita and conventional train along the coast. Or maybe plane?

It's likely though she moved to Tokyo.

She's old enough to probably move into Tokyo or as close as Nagaoka.  The connection for the Joetsu is relatively open that she had made her move there :nervous
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on October 15, 2015, 12:54:24 AM
She's a Woman!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip222659.jpeg)

Mahohon celebrated her Happy Hatachi last month, and we missed it......

But Moeka was right by Maho san's side
(maybe for the cake?)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip222653.jpeg)

The girls wishing Maho san Happy Birthday.....

NGT48 山口真帆 9月17日は “まほほん”こと山口真帆のお誕生日です☆ 2015.09.17 AKB48 SKE48 NMB48 JKT48 HKT48 SNH48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToNOKLnEejQ)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on November 13, 2016, 05:28:53 PM
Seems she's involved in a 'scandal'

http://po-co.net/?p=28349 (http://po-co.net/?p=28349)



Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: Rezar on November 14, 2016, 11:29:32 PM
I made it to this part of the forum because I wondered why this video was about

Oh I see vilinorman posted something about it.... not that it makes me understand anything!
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on November 15, 2016, 12:33:28 AM
"Nothing to see here folks,
please move along"
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip229053.jpg)

It seems that some select Japanese Netizens thought she was having some
Off camera physical relations, either solo, or with a man in the
room, WHILE filming the Showroom event.

Apparently, buying Friday magazine with upskirt photos of starlets
walking up stairs isn't floating their boats enough these days....
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 15, 2016, 05:19:38 AM
Totally agree with Muppet,

Point is nothing was wrong and it was all something in a bad situation.

Move along folks :)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: Rezar on November 15, 2016, 11:56:54 AM
It seems that some select Japanese Netizens thought she was having some
Off camera physical relations, either solo, or with a man in the
room, WHILE filming the Showroom event.
Yeah I understood that much and I didn't think that was the case, I just wondered why her voice was trembling in that way, seemed really odd.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on November 16, 2016, 02:47:24 AM
I didn't think much of the 'scandal' either, but the girl did strike me as a bit 'odd' from the very beginning.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on August 21, 2017, 06:07:47 AM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nohohon_mahohon/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on August 23, 2017, 05:44:14 AM
She should be noted for having the biggest Cinnamoroll collection ever.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on January 09, 2019, 04:45:08 AM
MOD NOTE: I'm posting this as a PSA for what has happened. It is disturbing to hear this and with the cover up will make it worse for all fans. News as it is has been cleared up but what we know is in the articles. Anything else will be carefully monitored and PLEASE HELP US promote with the has tags. #NGT48 and #山口真帆

http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4500-idol-personal-security-alert-yamaguchi-maho-cries-on-showroom-live.html

http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4504-2-men-broke-into-yamaguchi-maho-home.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 09, 2019, 06:54:19 AM
^
Following up...

AramaJapan.com - NGT48 member Maho Yamaguchi assaulted, rumored to be orchestrated by other NGT members (http://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48-member-maho-yamaguchi-assaulted-rumored-to-be-orchestrated-by-other-ngt-members/94450/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48-member-maho-yamaguchi-assaulted-rumored-to-be-orchestrated-by-other-ngt-members/94450/
- https://onehallyu.com/topic/758368-ngt48%E2%80%99s-yamaguchi-maho-was-attacked-by-2-men-who-were-sent-by-another-member-management-attempts-to-silence-her-added-police-statement/
- http://www.stage48.net/forum/index.php?threads/yamaguchi-maho-mahohon.11913/page-24




VIDEO OF HER STREAM THAT WAS SUDDENLY CUT OFF
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/kiXy7fWiH54eHusFZS6_



Apparently the police have now publicly made a statement.
Quote
NHK, has covered the story on Maho Yamaguchi of #NGT48 They’ve seemed to have corroborated with police and confirmed some things. AKS has refused comment. I’ve translated below for fans interested.

❌no official report says specifically sexual assault.
- https://twitter.com/aminadujean/status/1082846718188769280
- https://www3.nhk.or.jp/shutoken-news/20190109/0023654.html



ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS OF TWEETS (NOW DELETED) THAT SHE POSTED ABOUT THE INCIDENTS, PROVIDED BY @fryan_get (https://twitter.com/fryan_get)
Quote
I translated mahohon's tweets about this
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip09990.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip09991.jpg)
- https://twitter.com/fryan_get/status/1082755543138222080


This is definitely disturbing, especially when you look at both the circumstances (i.e. the fact that, according to the tweet that she was supposed to have deleted, the first incident apparently happened last month and appears to have allegedly been covered up/hidden from public knowledge) and the fact that people are suspecting other NGT members as possibly being (at least partially) behind it.  This could end up putting a big, uncomfortable spotlight not only on NGT48 but also the entire *48G conglomerate.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on January 09, 2019, 11:32:45 PM
This does not look good at all......
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 10, 2019, 05:38:50 AM
NeoTokyo2099.com - UPDATE: NGT48 member Yamaguchi Maho assaulted by two men on her way home last month, her tearful comment live streamed on SHOWROOM was terminated (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/09/ngt48-member-yamaguchi-maho-assaulted-by-two-men-on-her-way-home-were-ngt48-members-involved-by-leaking-her-private-information/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/09/ngt48-member-yamaguchi-maho-assaulted-by-two-men-on-her-way-home-were-ngt48-members-involved-by-leaking-her-private-information/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on January 11, 2019, 12:14:02 AM
Allegedly one member set her boyfriend (or one of her boyfriends) on her and this member is daughter of a main sponsor of the group.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 11, 2019, 06:46:19 AM
So an official statement about the incident has now appeared on NGTs website, however, in another example of ass-backwards dumb-fuckery...she was made to publicly apologize for bringing the incident to the public's attention.  :smhid


AramaJapan.com - Maho Yamaguchi apologizes again, management finally release statement on her assault (http://aramajapan.com/news/maho-yamaguchi-apologizes-again-management-finally-release-statement-on-her-assault/94545/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/maho-yamaguchi-apologizes-again-management-finally-release-statement-on-her-assault/94545/

STATEMENT BY AKS ON NGTs WEBSITE - https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003058



NeoTokyo2099.com - Fans show anger towards management on social media that NGT48 member Yamaguchi Maho had to apologize on stage (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/fans-show-anger-towards-management-on-social-media-that-ngt48-member-yamaguchi-maho-had-to-apologize-on-stage/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/fans-show-anger-towards-management-on-social-media-that-ngt48-member-yamaguchi-maho-had-to-apologize-on-stage/



You know it's bad when it's made international news.

DailyMail.co.uk - Japanese pop star apologises to fans... after SHE 'was attacked by two men' who have been arrested for assault (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6578205/Japanese-pop-star-apologises-fans-attacked-two-men.html)
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6578205/Japanese-pop-star-apologises-fans-attacked-two-men.html




If anyone was interested, the Twitter account @39_saku_chan has translated a few tweets from other 48G members who have spoken up about the incident: https://twitter.com/39_saku_chan
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on January 11, 2019, 08:13:01 PM
Sucks being a woman or a foreigner in Japan.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on January 12, 2019, 06:55:41 PM
Right now as it stands, there is some major crisis going on and I won't post it here but this is meant for Mahohon to don't feel that we've gone against you for speaking out. In all, we do want to support you as an idol and any choice solely by you won't be questioned. You are not the first and shouldn't be the last to come out about these incidences. We, as fans, shall be wanting truth for everything and anything that has happened. There should be protection for the welfare of any person in danger so please don't make it that you did wrong :jphip:
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 12, 2019, 10:38:47 PM
Looks like it's a good thing that she spoke up when she did, as it may be that the guys who were arrested were released (and thus are "out and about") before New Year's Eve. They apparently were released before this all became public, so it wouldn't surprise me if THAT was the final straw that made her speak up about it.  This whole thing could have been swept under the rug again if she hadn't gone on that Showroom video stream that was forcibly shut down.


TokyoReporter.com - Suspects in attack of NGT48’s Maho Yamaguchi released 3 weeks later (https://www.tokyoreporter.com/crime/suspects-in-attack-of-ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi-released-3-weeks-later/)
- https://www.tokyoreporter.com/crime/suspects-in-attack-of-ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi-released-3-weeks-later/


Of course, the online community is calling for the resignation of NGT's manager:

TokyoReporter.com - Petition calling for the resignation of NGT48 Theatre Manager Imamura Etsurou and an apology from NGT48 staff has received over 43,500 signatures (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/petition-calling-for-the-resignation-of-ngt48-theatre-manager-imamura-etsurou-and-an-apology-from-ngt48-staff-has-received-over-17000-signatures/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/petition-calling-for-the-resignation-of-ngt48-theatre-manager-imamura-etsurou-and-an-apology-from-ngt48-staff-has-received-over-17000-signatures/



And other follow-ups:

TokyoHive.com - NGT48's agency and AKS release statement regarding assault case involving member Yamaguchi Maho (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/01/ngt48s-agency-and-aks-release-statement-regarding-assault-case-involving-member-yamaguchi-maho)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/01/ngt48s-agency-and-aks-release-statement-regarding-assault-case-involving-member-yamaguchi-maho
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/315626


TokyoReporter.com - NGT48’s Maho Yamaguchi apologizes over ‘concern’; AKS issues statement (https://www.tokyoreporter.com/entertainment/idol/ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi-apologizes-over-concern-aks-issues-statement/)
- https://www.tokyoreporter.com/entertainment/idol/ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi-apologizes-over-concern-aks-issues-statement/


TokyoReporter.com - Agency of NGT48 announces cancellation of 3 concerts (https://www.tokyoreporter.com/entertainment/agency-of-ngt48-announces-cancellation-of-3-concerts/)
- https://www.tokyoreporter.com/entertainment/agency-of-ngt48-announces-cancellation-of-3-concerts/



And unfortunately, due to gossip and rumors, a huge part of this whole shitstorm is that certain members have found themselves being targeted/accused of being involved/responsible for it.


JShowBiz.com - Nakai Rika: I do not related to it (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4556-nakai-rika-i-do-not-related-to-it.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4556-nakai-rika-i-do-not-related-to-it.html
- https://twitter.com/rika_nakai823/status/1084067233628737536


NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48’s Nakai Rika, Tano Ayaka and Nishigata Marina respond on Twitter of being falsely accused of involvement in Yamaguchi Maho’s assault (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/ngt48s-nakai-rika-tano-ayaka-and-nishigata-marina-respond-on-twitter-of-being-accused-of-involvement-in-yamaguchi-mahos-assault/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/ngt48s-nakai-rika-tano-ayaka-and-nishigata-marina-respond-on-twitter-of-being-accused-of-involvement-in-yamaguchi-mahos-assault/



Again, this is making news, for all the wrong reasons.

JShowBiz.com - Ex-SKE48 Shibata Aya comments on Yamaguchi Maho Assault Incident (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4534-ex-ske48-shibata-aya-comments-on-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4534-ex-ske48-shibata-aya-comments-on-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident.html
- https://abematimes.com/posts/5546619


NeoTokyo2099.com - Former SKE48 member Shibata Aya discusses Yamaguchi Maho on Abema news (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/former-ske48-member-shibata-aya-discusses-yamaguchi-maho-on-abema-news/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/11/former-ske48-member-shibata-aya-discusses-yamaguchi-maho-on-abema-news/
- https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1083608540567166977




And while it's pretty obvious why Yamaguchi would sit out/not participate in NGT's upcoming anniversary show, considering that Tano's name is one of the ones being mentioned as being involved in this whole mess, this isn't going to help matters...

JShowBiz.com - Tano Ayaka & Yamaguchi Maho not to participate in NGT48 3rd Anniversary Event (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4539-tano-ayaka-yamaguchi-maho-not-to-participate-in-ngt48-3rd-anniversary-event.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4539-tano-ayaka-yamaguchi-maho-not-to-participate-in-ngt48-3rd-anniversary-event.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100002972
- https://ngt48.com/news/detail/100003061
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on January 13, 2019, 03:38:25 AM
Why were they released exactly?

Knowing Japanese justice system, they come from rich families?
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 14, 2019, 02:39:39 AM
So now this bit should definitely be taken with a grain of salt, as the source (Daily Shincho) is apparently regarded by at least some people as a tabloid publication. That being said, this tabloid publication is apparently now saying that NGT management tried to manipulate what information was and was not released to the media.

JShowBiz.com - Daily Shincho: Newspapers deceived by NGT48 Staff through Information Control (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4559-daily-shincho-newspapers-deceived-by-ngt48-staff.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4559-daily-shincho-newspapers-deceived-by-ngt48-staff.html
- https://www.dailyshincho.jp/article/2019/01130601/?all=1
- https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20190113-00555044-shincho-ent


NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48’s Ogino Yuka tweets apology to fans (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48s-ogino-yuka-tweets-apology-to-fans/) [and then later tweets that she wrote it herself/that it was not written for her by management]
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48s-ogino-yuka-tweets-apology-to-fans/
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4561-ogino-yuka-the-tweet-was-written-by-myself.html
- https://twitter.com/yuka_ippaiwarae/status/1084252228859265024
- https://twitter.com/yuka_ippaiwarae/status/1084260533866381313



NeoTokyo2099.com - SKE48’s Suda Akari comments on the Yamaguchi Maho assault incident (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/ske48s-suda-akari-comments-on-the-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/ske48s-suda-akari-comments-on-the-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident/
- https://twitter.com/DOUDOU285403917/status/1084263387314278400
- https://twitter.com/dasuwaikaa/status/1084271913713623040
- https://twitter.com/dasuwaikaa/status/1084272431924006912
- https://twitter.com/dasuwaikaa/status/1084273660293111809
- https://twitter.com/dasuwaikaa/status/1084274295105146880



And considering how she's the most publicly-known and exposed (as in, she gets a SHIT-ton of TV appearances) 48G member, there's no way to avoid it anymore once Sasshi gets asked about it.

JShowBiz.com - Sashihara Rino comments on Yamaguchi Maho Assault Incident in TV Show (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4560-sashihara-rino-comments-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-in-tv-show.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4560-sashihara-rino-comments-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-in-tv-show.html


NeoTokyo2099.com - HKT48’s Sashihara Rino on “Wide na Show” in regards to Yamaguchi Maho’s assault – “I felt the response from the management side was terrible” (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/hkt48s-sashihara-rino-on-the-wide-show-in-regards-to-yamaguchi-mahos-assault-i-felt-the-response-from-the-management-side-was-terrible/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/13/hkt48s-sashihara-rino-on-the-wide-show-in-regards-to-yamaguchi-mahos-assault-i-felt-the-response-from-the-management-side-was-terrible/



Both of the articles linked above mention that Sasshi specifically talked about the fact that even though management eventually put out a statement about the incident, no specific person signed their name to it, which gave the impression that no one was willing to take responsibility for how the whole situation was handled. And now, perhaps a result of that:

JShowBiz.com - NGT48 appoint New Managers (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4571-ngt48-appoint-new-managers.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4571-ngt48-appoint-new-managers.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003068



NeoTokyo2099.com - AKS appoints new NGT48 Theatre Manager, adds Vice Theater Manager and adds follow up to their investigation in regards to Yamaguchi Maho’s assault (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48-appoints-new-ngt48-theatre-manager-adds-vice-theater-manager-and-adds-follow-up-to-investigation/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48-appoints-new-ngt48-theatre-manager-adds-vice-theater-manager-and-adds-follow-up-to-investigation/
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003068


EDIT:
JShowBiz.com - NGT48 New Managers make Public Apology (https://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4577-ngt48-new-managers-make-public-apology.html)
- https://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4577-ngt48-new-managers-make-public-apology.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 14, 2019, 09:49:48 PM
NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48’s Nakai Rika – “I want to trust all members” (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48s-nakai-rika-i-want-to-trust-all-members/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/14/ngt48s-nakai-rika-i-want-to-trust-all-members/



AramaJapan.com - NGT48 director Etsuro Imamura to be replaced with a female, still no punishments for Maho Yamaguchi assault (https://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48-director-etsuro-imamura-to-be-replaced-with-a-female-still-no-punishments-for-maho-yamaguchi-assault/94681/)
- https://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48-director-etsuro-imamura-to-be-replaced-with-a-female-still-no-punishments-for-maho-yamaguchi-assault/94681/
- https://twitter.com/qc_bb/status/1084501874068389889



The next bit here is going to be a lot of repeats of posts made over the last few days, it's just that it turns out that the website AsianJunkie.com has translated quite a bit of stuff (i.e. public statements, etc) that have come out during this fiasco.

AsianJunkie.com - NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho assaulted by 2 men, fellow group member(s) allegedly provided her info & told them to visit her house (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/08/ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-assaulted-by-2-men-fellow-group-members-allegedly-provided-them-info-told-them-to-visit-her-house/)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/08/ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-assaulted-by-2-men-fellow-group-members-allegedly-provided-them-info-told-them-to-visit-her-house/
- https://twitter.com/jeauexe/status/1082799640250970112
- https://twitter.com/SeeYaWithYouu/status/1082862076744355840



AsianJunkie.com  - Yamaguchi Maho apologizes at NGT48 anniversary stage for ‘causing trouble’ by coming forward about being assaulted (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/10/yamaguchi-maho-apologizes-at-ngt48-anniversary-stage-for-coming-forward-about-being-assaulted-causing-trouble/)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/10/yamaguchi-maho-apologizes-at-ngt48-anniversary-stage-for-coming-forward-about-being-assaulted-causing-trouble/
- https://twitter.com/CRAAE16/status/1083318870998433792
- https://twitter.com/sunshineyena/status/1082988295951310851



AsianJunkie.com - NGT48 release statement on Yamaguchi Maho assault incident, former & current 48 Group members react (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/10/ngt48-release-statement-on-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-former-current-48-group-members-react/) (includes many translated tweets made by many/various 48G members; I won't link to them all as they're all embedded in the article post so it's just easier to read them there)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/10/ngt48-release-statement-on-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-former-current-48-group-members-react/
- https://twitter.com/76do__/status/1083368011380121605
- https://twitter.com/76do__/status/1083373098466869249



AsianJunkie.com - Yamaguchi Maho & Tano Ayaka will miss upcoming NGT48 event … sooo yeah (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/12/yamaguchi-maho-tano-ayaka-will-miss-upcoming-ngt48-event-sooo-yeah/)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/12/yamaguchi-maho-tano-ayaka-will-miss-upcoming-ngt48-event-sooo-yeah/
- https://twitter.com/76do__/status/1083660087808258048
- https://twitter.com/76do__/status/1083662172037644289



AsianJunkie.com - Sashihara Rino uses TV appearance to rip management, who don’t plan on explaining Yamaguchi Maho/NGT48 mess further (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/13/sashihara-rino-uses-tv-time-to-rip-ngt48-management-who-dont-plan-on-explaining-yamaguchi-maho-mess-further/) (translated tweets embedded within the article post, read them there)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/13/sashihara-rino-uses-tv-time-to-rip-ngt48-management-who-dont-plan-on-explaining-yamaguchi-maho-mess-further/
- https://twitter.com/CRAAE16/status/1083724263842967552



AsianJunkie.com - NGT48 manager connected to Yamaguchi Maho scandal ‘moved’, 3 members deny involvement (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/14/ngt48-manager-connected-to-yamaguchi-maho-scandal-moved-3-members-deny-involvement/) (translated tweets embedded within the article post, read them there)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/01/14/ngt48-manager-connected-to-yamaguchi-maho-scandal-moved-3-members-deny-involvement/


Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 18, 2019, 06:52:44 PM
JShowBiz.com - SPORTS NIPPON: The 3 Men involved in Yamaguchi Maho Assault Incident Are NOT Her Fans (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4597-sports-nippon-the-3-men-involved-in-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-are-not-her-fans.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4597-sports-nippon-the-3-men-involved-in-yamaguchi-maho-assault-incident-are-not-her-fans.html
- https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2019/01/16/kiji/20190115s00041000285000c.html

I dunno, doesn't really seem to me like it should matter whether they are or not. Either way they should be facing serious consequences for what they did.




And cross-posting these 2:

JShowBiz.com - NGT48 lose Sponsors after Scandal (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4579-ngt48-lose-sponsors-after-scandal.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4579-ngt48-lose-sponsors-after-scandal.html
- https://www.niigata-nippo.co.jp/news/national/20190111444069.html



JShowBiz.com - More Organizations Sever Ties with NGT48 (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4585-more-organizations-sever-ties-with-ngt48.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4585-more-organizations-sever-ties-with-ngt48.html
- https://contents.xj-storage.jp/xcontents/AS00463/461d0fe2/1c1c/4112/b49b/035032147938/20190115092512452s.pdf
- https://www.zkai.co.jp/home/news/press/190114_Z-kai.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on January 19, 2019, 01:41:19 AM
Mahohon should've been in Nogizaka.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 20, 2019, 01:52:33 AM
TokyoReporter.com - Maho Yamaguchi incident: Niigata governor wants to ‘return to normal’ (https://www.tokyoreporter.com/crime/maho-yamaguchi-incident-niigata-governor-wants-to-return-to-normal/)
- https://www.tokyoreporter.com/crime/maho-yamaguchi-incident-niigata-governor-wants-to-return-to-normal/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 25, 2019, 07:30:56 PM
CROSS-POSTING!!


NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48 Theater Manager Matsumura Takumi apologizes to NGT48 fans before theater performance (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/26/ngt48-theater-manager-matsumura-takumi-apologizes-to-ngt48-fans-before-theater-performance/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/01/26/ngt48-theater-manager-matsumura-takumi-apologizes-to-ngt48-fans-before-theater-performance/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on February 02, 2019, 01:25:31 AM
Mahoriko!

(https://i.imgur.com/dgvw8yW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BPCg5ls.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EmgK0va.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pbRUtrd.jpg)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on February 02, 2019, 04:55:44 AM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho Assault Investigation's 3rd-party Committee formed (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4756-yamaguchi-maho-assault-investigation-s-3rd-party-committee-formed.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4756-yamaguchi-maho-assault-investigation-s-3rd-party-committee-formed.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003099
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on February 05, 2019, 09:12:32 PM
ShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho Removes "NGT48" from Profile (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4784-yamaguchi-maho-removes-ngt48-from-profile.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4784-yamaguchi-maho-removes-ngt48-from-profile.html
- https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2128829/full/



NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho’s social media accounts are no longer showing that she is a member of NGT48 (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/02/04/yamaguchi-mahos-social-media-accounts-are-no-longer-showing-that-she-is-a-member-of-ngt48/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/02/04/yamaguchi-mahos-social-media-accounts-are-no-longer-showing-that-she-is-a-member-of-ngt48/


From NeoTokyo's post:
Quote
Fans also noticed the NGT48 description are also not on the Twitter and Instagram profiles for Hasegawa Rena, Murakumo Fuka and Sugahara Riko.

UPDATE: Media is reporting that NGT48 officials are saying that the following NGT48 members did not graduate.



If anyone didn't have them before:

Yamaguchi Maho's Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Maho's Official Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nohohon_mahohon
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on February 09, 2019, 03:04:01 AM
Mahohon must smile again

(https://i.imgur.com/GmcX8O1.gif)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on February 17, 2019, 09:15:40 PM
The good girls.

(https://i.imgur.com/KDSdANV.jpg)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on March 07, 2019, 07:56:17 PM
Cross-posting this here as it is a bit of a follow-up.


NeoTokyo2099.com - AKS terminates former NGT48 Theatre Manager Imamura Etsurou’s contract (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/03/08/aks-terminates-former-ngt48-theatre-manager-imamura-etsurous-contract/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/03/08/aks-terminates-former-ngt48-theatre-manager-imamura-etsurous-contract/
- https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12445106009.html



JShowBiz.com - Former NGT48 Manager Fired, AKB48 Manager Dismissed (https://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4920-former-ngt48-manager-fired-akb48-manager-dismissed.html)
- https://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4920-former-ngt48-manager-fired-akb48-manager-dismissed.html
- https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/201903070001119.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on March 13, 2019, 11:29:22 PM
Mahoriko

(https://i.imgur.com/CwrjkVi.jpg)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on March 14, 2019, 01:52:03 AM
Yamaguchi Maho Relative: Yamaguchi Maho is considering to Leave NGT (https://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/4985-yamaguchi-maho-leave-ngt.html)

My hot take is I know it happens and to a further extent this is an example of lack of authority for the manager (thank god someone was SMART to do it) Now, for her to leave she has to do it on her own terms and especially that if there was a mass movement, it would further prove her point. It may not be good for anybody to reconsider what they have built in Niigata however it could be better to disband and rebuild again. I'm for sure is not a popular opinion but these band-aids are not going to stop but for Maho, I'm hoping she does what's best for her  :)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 16, 2019, 07:47:38 PM
I'm with you on that.  I've been a big Maho supporter, and to see her put on the sidelines irks me.  With Niigata friend ending, it seems like NGT is getting cut off.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on March 21, 2019, 06:40:31 PM
CROSS-POSTING these here:

JShowBiz.com - NGT48 site discloses Yamaguchi Maho Investigation Report (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5101-ngt48-site-yamaguchi-maho-investigation-report.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5101-ngt48-site-yamaguchi-maho-investigation-report.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003226

Key points mentioned:
Quote
  • No NGT48 members were directly involved in the incident.
  • The company is considering to charge the suspect through civil procedure.
  • There were some members having private connection with fans and gave them favor, the company finds it inapproicate but admits it was the management's fault, the staff did not give a proper instruction to members, so the time, the company decides ignoring those behaviours.
  • If any inappricate behaviour occurs in future, the management will deal with it seriously.
  • The company will regard members' safety as first priority, reinforce the management system, improve handshake event's security, provide better education to members and staffs.



JShowBiz.com - niconico to Livestream NGT48 Explanatory Meeting (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5103-niconico-livestream-ngt48-meeting.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5103-niconico-livestream-ngt48-meeting.html
- https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv319128492
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on March 22, 2019, 11:35:17 PM
Maho san counters the official NGT48 version of the “investigation”

http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/03/23/ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-unleashes-on-twitter-after-report-was-released-fans-back-yamaguchi-maho/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on March 23, 2019, 05:14:20 AM
CROSS-POSTING


AramaJapan.com - “Third party” determines no NGT48 members involved with Maho Yamaguchi’s assault (http://aramajapan.com/news/third-party-determines-no-ngt48-members-involved-with-maho-yamaguchis-assault/96615/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/third-party-determines-no-ngt48-members-involved-with-maho-yamaguchis-assault/96615/
- https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/maho-yamaguchi_jp_5c943f45e4b01ebeef0d50c4
- https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi/status/1108958036800864256
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: bunny_rabbit on March 27, 2019, 03:13:01 AM
not sure how reliable this source is, but I hope and wish this really just a fake "leak"

https://mobile.twitter.com/hirobook3/status/1110696141765730305
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: kuro808 on March 27, 2019, 03:26:54 AM
Kinda funny to read this but hell if it happens, this adds more fuel to the fire of a coverup
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on April 20, 2019, 05:16:05 AM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho to Return NGT48 Theater for Senshuuraku (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5448-yamaguchi-maho-ngt48-theater-senshuuraku.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5448-yamaguchi-maho-ngt48-theater-senshuuraku.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003252


JShowBiz.com - 48G stop selling Yamaguchi Maho Goods (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5450-48g-stop-selling-yamaguchi-maho-goods.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5450-48g-stop-selling-yamaguchi-maho-goods.html
- https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2019/04/17/0012250839.shtml
- https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/entame/akb/1357941/



EDIT:

NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48 Yamaguchi Maho merchandise discontinued (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/18/ngt48-yamaguchi-maho-merchandise-discontinued/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/18/ngt48-yamaguchi-maho-merchandise-discontinued/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on April 21, 2019, 10:01:12 PM
CROSS-POSTING


JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho Finally Decides to Leave NGT48 (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5485-yamaguchi-leave-ngt48.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5485-yamaguchi-leave-ngt48.html


AramaJapan.com - Maho Yamaguchi (https://aramajapan.com/news/maho-yamaguchi-to-graduate-from-ngt48/97452/) [and Team G members Rena Hasegawa and Riko Sugahara] to graduate from NGT48 (https://aramajapan.com/news/maho-yamaguchi-to-graduate-from-ngt48/97452/)
- https://aramajapan.com/news/maho-yamaguchi-to-graduate-from-ngt48/97452/
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/328860
- https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2134123/full/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on April 23, 2019, 05:49:55 PM
CROSS-POSTING:


TokyoHive.com - Yamaguchi Maho, Hasegawa Rena and Sugahara Riko announce graduation from NGT48 (https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/04/yamaguchi-maho-hasegawa-rena-and-sugahara-riko-announce-graduation-from-ngt48)
- https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/04/yamaguchi-maho-hasegawa-rena-and-sugahara-riko-announce-graduation-from-ngt48
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/328860



NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho, Sugahara Riko and Hasegawa Rena announced graduation from NGT48, Yamaguchi reads letter of why she is graduating (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/22/yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-rena-announced-graduation-from-ngt48-yamaguchi-reads-letter-of-why-she-is-graduating/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/22/yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-rena-announced-graduation-from-ngt48-yamaguchi-reads-letter-of-why-she-is-graduating/



JShowBiz.com - Translation: Yamaguchi Maho Graduation Announcement (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5488-translation-yamaguchi-maho-graduation-announcement.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5488-translation-yamaguchi-maho-graduation-announcement.html
- https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2134123/full/

Translated letter/Graduation Announcement, per JShowBiz.com's post:
Quote
"I, Yamaguchi Maho will graduate from NGT48. I wrote the feeling I kept in my heart on a letter, and share it with all of you.

I really like idol and the group, therefore, I hope the group can change, because I am very painful, and I don't want my important companion have the same feeling, therefore I prepared giving up everything and took an action.

However, after I disclosed everything, the director told me "Because there is no charge, so it is not an incident", and blamed me against the company, I have became a victimizer. I am just want to protect the members, and do the activities seriously. And the group where overlook everything, is not the place I think I can continue my idol career.

For the un-overlookable problem, the group give me an answer "If you can not overlook, you should graduate, otherwise there is no new NGT48". However, if the environment does not change, I think same thing will happen again. I were enduring, and hoped I could do the best, but the fact is I am just a nobody who can do nothing.

I don't know what is more important then human life. I sincerely wish my important companion can be an idol safely everyday.

Since I disclosed the incident, there are only (Hasegawa) Rena, (Sugahara) Riko and Mofu (Murakumo Fuka) are still willing to come close to me. Therefore, while I know they have made the decision for the future, I have decide to make an announcement. What I can do for NGT48 is only graduation. To all of you, I am sorry.

There were a lot of people supporting me, the people who are the victim suffered the torture I experienced , leave me message, the people who have courage because of me, I am wondering if they are disappointed by this result, I am very sorry about this. I think it is the world people do the right thing, they may not get a return, but I don't think they should suffer.

Thank you I am glad there is a lot of people spend their time supporting me, I hope, in the future, they spend their time to do the thing make them happy, as well as, they hope I will be happy.

For the fans who support me, I am sorry I graduate from the group like this. There were days I sang and danced, and had handshake event every weekend, and we would say "see you", but my final handshake events will be on 5 May 2019 and 6 May 2019. Let's handshake again after my long absence. I will be happy to continue our "see you", let's talk about dream then.

My last day of activities will be on 18 May 2019, a graduation live performance with (Hasegawa) Rena and  (Sugahara) Riko together. (Sugahara) Riko who can not participate in the live today due to injury, is undergoing the rehabilitation, for smile once again on the stage. I will be happy if we can show you we can move forward.

What I can do is, I should show you the happy face, not a sad face I did, and give you support. Just like all of you helped me, I hope I can give my hand to the person in need.

For this incident, I once wish I did not join NGT48. But standing on the stage and perform the live together, and get the support from you, I really feel happy about this, I think it is great to join NGT48. I hope members and fans both can move forward in the future, I hope you can have a smiling face all the time.

There is less than a month left, no matter as a person, or a NGT48 member, I hope we can meet again with smile. Please keep supporting."



EDIT:
Another version of the translation of her letter/announcement -

AsianJunkie.com - Yamaguchi Maho announces graduation from NGT48, gives emotional speech (http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/04/21/yamaguchi-maho-announces-graduation-from-ngt48-gives-emotional-speech/)
- http://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/04/21/yamaguchi-maho-announces-graduation-from-ngt48-gives-emotional-speech/
- https://twitter.com/sanatanslator/status/1119937729997893633
- https://twitter.com/sanatanslator/status/1119949258898063360
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on April 26, 2019, 11:18:22 PM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho posts on Twitter about her graduation and her final activities with NGT48, but most of all, a personal “thank you” to those who have supported her (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/25/yamaguchi-maho-posts-on-twitter-about-her-graduating-and-her-final-activities-with-ngt48/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/25/yamaguchi-maho-posts-on-twitter-about-her-graduating-and-her-final-activities-with-ngt48/
- https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi/status/1121212299342012416


Twitter post translation:
Quote
I, Yamaguchi Maho, will be graduating from NGT48.

I am very sorry that I have to say this to all the fans but I wanted to do it while I’m smiling.

It took all that I had in order to hold back my tears after hearing the graduation announcements of Rika and Rena.

I loved AKB48 and idols but I disliked myself who had fallen in love with idols.

I disliked myself for fighting against my parents who opposed of me becoming an idol.

But if I hadn’t become an NGT48 member, I felt that perhaps I wouldn’t have to go through these feelings.

But I do think it was a good thing that I became a member of NGT48.

For those who always stood by my side and supported me, Rena, Riku and Mofu.  No matter what anyone said, I  believe we did the right thing and because of them I felt protected.

I feel that if I had done something irresponsible, I’m sure they would have been upset with me immediately.

I believe that we were friends who shared the same purposes and they helped me to believe.

And because these three supported me, I want to support them.

If I had not become a member of NGT48, I may have never known what true friendship is.

Meeting such wonderful friends is my treasure.

If I hadn’t become a member of NGT48, I wouldn’t have met all the fans who have kindly supported me.

All of you who have gone so far to use your time on me, who thought of me, I also thought about all of you everday.

It will always bother me that the final appearance that I would show my appearance was when I made that apology at that time.

I thought if the one that would be hurt was me instead of other members but I realized by doing so, I caused many worries for the fans.  I’m sorry for making such an appearance.

So, with the Final Stage performance, I want to make it through with a smile up to my graduation announcement but when I saw the news broadcast the following day, I wasn’t smiling at all and the image of me crying is what I remember.

With the last two handshakes and the Graduation State performance, I want to make you all smile.

Just as there are many sad emotions that I’ve shown you, I want to make you laugh in the end.

Just as you have all kept me going, this time I want to make you all happy.

With these events that have transpired, many people who didn’t know me, have kindly found me.

There are also people who tell me that they would’ve wanted to know me.

No matter of all the painful, hurtful and sad things that were part of my life, I’m so happy that had a chance to meet you and I thank you for meeting me.

Even when I was inactive, your messages, photos, illustrations filled my heart and encouraged me, that it made me happy.

I will be quitting as an idol but as a human being, I want to become a strong, kind woman who is worthy of all your love once again.

Even if you whisper behind me, I want to live upright and walk down the path that I truly believe in.

I want to show you a happy me this time and so you can all receive my happiness and the courage from my efforts because I will work hard to achieve my dream.

I won’t tell you to please support me but If you can, please watch over me.  That would make me happy.

All of you are my treasure.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on April 27, 2019, 11:52:22 PM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho Handshake Event New Arrangement: Chat Only (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5537-yamaguchi-maho-handshake-event-chat-only.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5537-yamaguchi-maho-handshake-event-chat-only.html
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003268



NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48 announced that Yamaguchi Maho will not be doing a handshake but will be a “speak-only” event on May 5th and 6th (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/27/ngt48-announced-that-yamaguchi-maho-will-not-be-doing-a-handshake-but-will-be-a-speak-only-event-on-may-5th-and-6th/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/27/ngt48-announced-that-yamaguchi-maho-will-not-be-doing-a-handshake-but-will-be-a-speak-only-event-on-may-5th-and-6th/



NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48 performed at the “AKB48 Group Haru no Live Fes”, people in audience chanted “Mahohon (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/28/ngt48-performed-at-the-akb48-group-haru-no-live-fes-people-in-audience-chanted-mahahon/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/04/28/ngt48-performed-at-the-akb48-group-haru-no-live-fes-people-in-audience-chanted-mahahon/
- https://twitter.com/shimashita1121/status/1122032520814403584
- https://twitter.com/sino_pop/status/1122035974454665217
- https://twitter.com/tibaboso/status/1122034941972213761
- https://twitter.com/linkyarooo/status/1122125857286307841



And in "indirectly related" news...

SoraNews24.com - Japanese boy tries to wipe away the tears of assaulted idol singer he sees crying on TV (https://soranews24.com/2019/04/23/japanese-boy-tries-to-wipe-away-the-tears-of-assaulted-idol-singer-he-sees-crying-on-tv/)
- https://soranews24.com/2019/04/23/japanese-boy-tries-to-wipe-away-the-tears-of-assaulted-idol-singer-he-sees-crying-on-tv/
- https://twitter.com/SMART_TIMES/status/1120163946038587392
- https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2019/04/23/kiji/20190423s00041000070000c.html

Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 01, 2019, 09:03:18 PM
JShowBiz.com - AKS suit against 2 Males who Assaulted Yamaguchi Maho (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5601-aks-suit-against-2-male-yamaguchi-maho.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5601-aks-suit-against-2-male-yamaguchi-maho.html
- https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2019/05/01/kiji/20190501s00041000018000c.html



NeoTokyo2099.com - AKS files lawsuit against two of the men who assaulted NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/01/aks-files-lawsuit-against-two-of-the-men-who-assaulted-ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/01/aks-files-lawsuit-against-two-of-the-men-who-assaulted-ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho/



JPopAsia.com - AKS Sues Two Men Who Assaulted Maho Yamaguchi (https://www.jpopasia.com/feed/25569/aks-sues-two-men-who-assaulted-maho-yamaguchi/)
- https://www.jpopasia.com/feed/25569/aks-sues-two-men-who-assaulted-maho-yamaguchi/




EDIT:

AramaJapan.com - AKS files lawsuit against two men who assaulted NGT48’s Maho Yamaguchi (https://aramajapan.com/news/aks-files-lawsuit-against-two-men-who-assaulted-ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi/97915/)
- https://aramajapan.com/news/aks-files-lawsuit-against-two-men-who-assaulted-ngt48s-maho-yamaguchi/97915/
- https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2019/05/01/kiji/20190501s00041000018000c.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 03, 2019, 04:24:36 PM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho: Akimoto Yasushi Knows Nothing (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5635-yamaguchi-maho-akimoto-yasushi-knows-nothing.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5635-yamaguchi-maho-akimoto-yasushi-knows-nothing.html
- https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2019/05/03/0012296624.shtml


For the record, it looks like she's referring to the fact that AkiP is more of a figurehead now, and not really directly involved with much of the actual "day to day" operations of the *48G anymore.
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 06, 2019, 06:37:34 PM
Probably elaborating on the above:

JShowBiz.com - Sashihara Rino: Akimoto Yasushi is only a Creative Producer (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5660-sashihara-rino-akip-ngt48.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5660-sashihara-rino-akip-ngt48.html
- https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2019/05/05/kiji/20190505s00041000139000c.html



EDIT:

JShowBiz.com - Security Increase for Yamaguchi Maho Handshake Event (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5668-security-increase-for-yamaguchi-maho-handshake-event.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5668-security-increase-for-yamaguchi-maho-handshake-event.html
- https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/201905050000730.html
- https://hochi.news/articles/20190505-OHT1T50331.html
- https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20190506/akb19050605050001-n1.html



NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho participates in her final AKB48G handshake events (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/06/yamaguchi-maho-participates-in-her-final-akb48g-handshake-events/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/06/yamaguchi-maho-participates-in-her-final-akb48g-handshake-events/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 08, 2019, 05:37:25 PM
CROSS-POSTING


NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho, Sugahara Riko and Hasegawa Rena graduation performance to only feature the three NGT48 members (http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/07/yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-rena-graduation-to-only-feature-the-three-ngt48-members/)
- http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/07/yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-rena-graduation-to-only-feature-the-three-ngt48-members/
- https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100003282

Dafook? :?
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: vlinorman on May 18, 2019, 07:03:36 PM
Mahoriko

(https://i.imgur.com/hlesDLg.gif)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 18, 2019, 07:34:53 PM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho performs Kuroi Hitsuji at Graduation Live (http://www.jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5749-yamaguchi-maho-performs-kuroi-hitsuji-at-graduation-live.html)
- http://www.jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5749-yamaguchi-maho-performs-kuroi-hitsuji-at-graduation-live.html
- https://twitter.com/NvzIOZ4iq452aON/status/1129700897024430081
- https://twitter.com/official_NGT48/status/1129748559262355456



NeoTokyo2099.com - NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho, Sugahara Riko and Hasegawa Rena’s graduation performance (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/19/ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-renas-graduation-performance/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/19/ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-sugahara-riko-and-hasegawa-renas-graduation-performance/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSvbfbvx0Tk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KY7A6TILI
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 22, 2019, 06:08:38 AM
CROSS-POSTING

AramaJapan.com - NGT48’s captain Minami Kato shades Maho Yamaguchi on Instagram (https://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48s-captain-minami-kato-shades-maho-yamaguchi-on-instagram/98465/)
- https://aramajapan.com/news/ngt48s-captain-minami-kato-shades-maho-yamaguchi-on-instagram/98465/
- https://www.j-cast.com/2019/05/20357891.html?photo=2&in=news.yahoo.co.jp
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/332279

Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 25, 2019, 07:54:55 PM
TokyoHive.com - Former NGT48's Yamaguchi Maho transfers agencies (https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/05/former-ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-transfers-agencies)
- https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/05/former-ngt48s-yamaguchi-maho-transfers-agencies
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/332880



NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho transfers to Ken-On Group (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/25/yamaguchi-maho-transfers-to-ken-on-group/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/05/25/yamaguchi-maho-transfers-to-ken-on-group/
- https://www.ken-on.co.jp/headline/20190525_4743/
- https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi/status/1132015371056082945
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on May 29, 2019, 04:25:14 AM
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho Assault Case Held at Niigata Court In July (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5794-yamaguchi-maho-assault-case-niigata-court-july.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5794-yamaguchi-maho-assault-case-niigata-court-july.html



JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho re-start Social Media (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5804-yamaguchi-maho-restart-social-media.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5804-yamaguchi-maho-restart-social-media.html
- https://hochi.news/articles/20190525-OHT1T50280.html
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on July 17, 2019, 05:46:24 AM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Will AKS civil lawsuit reveal new details on the Yamaguchi Maho assault? (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/07/16/will-aks-civil-lawsuit-reveal-new-details-on-the-yamaguchi-maho-assault/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/07/16/will-aks-civil-lawsuit-reveal-new-details-on-the-yamaguchi-maho-assault/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on August 03, 2019, 07:10:47 AM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Former NGT48 member Yamaguchi Maho’s first photobook will be released on her birthday, September 17th (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/08/01/former-ngt48-member-yamaguchi-mahos-first-photobook-will-be-released-on-her-birthday-september-17th/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/08/01/former-ngt48-member-yamaguchi-mahos-first-photobook-will-be-released-on-her-birthday-september-17th/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on August 22, 2019, 02:25:04 PM
TokyoHive.com - Yamaguchi Maho loses 5 kg to shoot photo book in Hawaii (https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/08/yamaguchi-maho-loses-5-kg-to-shoot-photo-book-in-hawaii)
- https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/08/yamaguchi-maho-loses-5-kg-to-shoot-photo-book-in-hawaii
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/344223
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: muppet on August 27, 2019, 02:04:23 AM
^ with thanks to JFC san

Hot dayum  :w00t:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48b/jphip250022.jpeg)
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on September 02, 2019, 10:49:29 PM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho has first media interview at Tokyo FM since graduating from NGT48 (https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/08/27/yamaguchi-maho-has-first-media-interview-at-tokyo-fm-since-graduating-from-ngt48/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2019/08/27/yamaguchi-maho-has-first-media-interview-at-tokyo-fm-since-graduating-from-ngt48/
- https://twitter.com/Skyrocket_Co/status/1166288976287690752
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on September 05, 2019, 06:31:16 AM
If anyone didn't have them before:

Yamaguchi Maho's Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Maho's Official Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nohohon_mahohon
JShowBiz.com - Yamaguchi Maho re-start Social Media (http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5804-yamaguchi-maho-restart-social-media.html)
- http://jshowbiz.com/english/component/k2/item/5804-yamaguchi-maho-restart-social-media.html
- https://hochi.news/articles/20190525-OHT1T50280.html

UPDATE:

She has changed her Instagram account name (her Twitter remains the same).

Yamaguchi Maho's Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Maho's NEW Official Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yamaguchimaho_official/
Title: Re: [NGT48] MAHOHON ~ The Yamaguchi Maho Thread
Post by: JFC on January 17, 2021, 07:10:08 PM
NeoTokyo2099.com - Yamaguchi Maho to appear in her first film “Chocolat no Mahou” (The Magic of Chocolate) (https://neotokyo2099.com/2021/01/16/yamaguchi-maho-to-appear-in-her-first-film-chocolat-no-mahou-the-magic-of-chocolate/)
- https://neotokyo2099.com/2021/01/16/yamaguchi-maho-to-appear-in-her-first-film-chocolat-no-mahou-the-magic-of-chocolate/