YouTuber Tatsuki Shirai arrested for allegedly groping woman at Tokyo club

Tatsuki Shirai, a 36-year-old YouTuber known professionally as "Vanbi," was arrested on October 1, 2026, on suspicion of violating Tokyo's public nuisance ordinance after allegedly touching a woman's lower body at a nightclub in Roppongi, Tokyo's Minato Ward. According to investigative sources, the incident occurred early on October 1 at approximately 4 a.m. The alleged victim was a woman in her 20s. Police responded to a report at the scene and arrested Shirai on the spot. Shirai was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the alleged incident.

Shirai operates a YouTube channel under the name "Vanbi" and holds the distinction of being the fastest Japanese creator to reach 10 million YouTube subscribers, according to his talent agency's website. He is represented by Ohta Production, a major Japanese entertainment company.

In response to the arrest, Ohta Production stated to TBS Television that the agency is "currently verifying the facts." The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has not disclosed Shirai's response to the allegations at this time.