- By Supratik Das
- Sun, 11 May 2025 02:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a horror case that stunned Japan and became viral on social media, a 23-year-old cosplayer has been accused of several counts of assault for allegedly severing her boyfriend's ring finger so that he cannot marry another woman. The suspect, named Saki Sato, allegedly committed the gruesome act last October following a quarrel with her 21-year-old boyfriend in their apartment in Osaka, part of Japan's Kansai region. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed due to privacy reasons, called the police in January this year and exposed a horrifying pattern of abuse.
"I Didn't Want Him Exchanging Rings With Another Woman": Sato's Motive
According to local reports and police statements cited by South China Morning Post, Sato was insecured over the possibility of her boyfriend leaving her and marrying someone else. She allegedly shouted, “I do not want you marrying another woman and exchanging rings,” before chopping off part of his left ring finger.Authorities later discovered the severed finger preserved in alcohol inside the couple’s refrigerator. The victim also asserted that Sato mutilated half of his left nipple before, saying she once told him, “A man’s nipple will grow back if you cut it off.” Fearing her threats and manipulation, he said.
The couple first met in 2023 when he was a 19-year-old student came across Sato's cosplay videos on the internet. Enchanted by her looks, he pursued a relationship with her and later moved in with her. But what started as romance soon became a nightmare. The victim disclosed that Sato was obssesed on dominating his life. She allegedly kept his bankbook and smartphone locked in a safe, only allowing him access with her permission. “I knew she was controlling and abusive, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave because she was so beautiful,” he told this to investigators as reported by South China Morning Post.
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"Yandere" Fantasy Turns Real
The incident has triggered heated debate on the internet, with most netizens drawing parallels between Sato's actions and the "yandere" character trope in Japanese anime, where a sweet and innocent-looking individual turns into a violently obsessed lover.
Sato has been formally indicted on three charges of assault as of April 21. However, she denies all allegations and has told police that the boyfriend cut off his own finger. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and psychological evaluations have reportedly been ordered as part of the trial proceedings.
