This even made the front page of all the major Norwegian news sites ... it's strange to me, because AKB48 and Japanese idol culture is not a well know phenomenon here at all. Mention "idols" to anyone, and they'll immediately think you're talking about Idol (be it the US or the Norwegian version). However, it goes to show just how disgusting this act of crime really was. It doesn't matter who it happened to, the act itself demands attention, because we need to shut this shit down. I am not sure I agree that more security is the way to go - though I do understand that increased safety measures, however theatrical or formal, will make the girls feel better about doing these kind of events.
The outcome of this type of attack could have been much worse, I am glad the girls seem to be doing okay.
Performers shouldn't have to be scared of their fans