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Born in Japan · Nationality Japanese — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “SHOW YOUR HEART fund after 2011 earthquake: suspicions about collection and use of donations, followed by confirmation of payment to Red Cross” and “Sexual assault allegation published by FLASH in 2013 and Gackt's categorical denial”.
Profile No. 0316 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2021-02
Gackt published a video showing him giving his dog Fendi, which he had owned for approximately five months, to a friend's wife who was grieving the loss of her own pet. The decision prompted strong public reaction.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2021-07 – 2021-11
Weekly Bunshun and other media published testimony from the husband of a married woman, who alleged that Gackt had had a sexual relationship with her in 2021 following exchanges on Instagram.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2011–2020
Following the Tōhoku earthquake, Gackt established the SHOW YOUR HEART fund. Its initial use of an account linked to NHN Japan, followed by articles about the use of donations, raised suspicions. Project communications stated that all funds collected would be donated to the Japanese Red Cross, and retrospective press accounts report that the funds were indeed transferred.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2020-12
Shortly after the launch of G&R, a project promoted by Gackt and Roland, internet users identified dresses resembling existing designs. Dazzy acknowledged that designs had been copied, stopped sales and recalled the products.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2017–2018
Gackt was one of the most visible promoters of SPINDLE, nicknamed "Gackt Coin". In 2018, AppBank suspended its distribution following reports of possible unregistered cryptoasset exchange activity.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2018-05
Articles linked Gackt to the liquidation of G-PRO and revived tax suspicions. Gackt responded that the company was neither his personal company nor one he owned or held shares in.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2014
Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.
Executives of DEARS and GORDIE ENTERTAINMENT, former operators of Gackt's fan club and agency, were convicted of approximately 100 million yen in tax fraud. Gackt's current team stated that he was not involved in the companies' management, accounting or finances.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
2013-05
In May 2013, FLASH published a woman's account accusing Gackt of sexual assault. His official website responded that no assault of the kind described had taken place, that the statements were false and that legal measures were being considered.
Last verified: 22 August 2026
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