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We will endeavour to provide updates as more information becomes available.Your IP address has been temporarily blocked due to a large number of HTTP requests. This story has become a national news story in Japan. In the future, we will strengthen the management system such as education and guidance of affiliated players and thoroughly prevent a recurrence." "We recognise that any discriminatory or insulting acts, behaviours, or statements on SNS are not allowed, and we value diversity for all. Inappropriate remarks and attitudes during the distribution of 'Tanukana' players on February 15, 2022, were not acceptable to us, and we decided to cancel the player contract." "As of February 17, 2022, we will cancel the player contract with 'Tanukana' player who belongs to 'CYCLOPS athlete gaming'. We deeply apologise for causing a great deal of inconvenience and concern to the sponsors and all related parties." Tanukana has been fired from esports organisation Cyclops Athlete Gaming. "This time, the inappropriate remarks of 'Tanukana' player who belongs to 'CYCLOPS athlete gaming' hurt the hearts of everyone who felt uncomfortable, and all the fans who support us. A translated version of her now-former team's statement reads:

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Unsurprisingly, Tanukana was dropped from her professional esports team two days later. Tanukana allegedly expressed repulsive opinions about black people and members of the LGBTQ community.
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However, a more recent report by PC Gamer highlighted that Tanukana had made several other controversial (and repulsive) remarks. Tanukana allegedly made racist, anti-LGBTQ+ claims This confusion reportedly sparked a debate on Twitter over whether Tanukana's claim was intentional or not. Kotaku notes that there was some confusion regarding the Japanese word for human rights, " jinken (人権) ", and a gaming jargon (of the same name) that referred to an in-game item or character. Tanukana formally apologised for her remarks on Twitter. "As a professional esports player and as a member of society, I deeply regret and apologise for betraying you," Tanukana concluded. Read more: Twitch streamer Reydempto gets choked out while live in Amsterdam.There is no excuse for disappointing you in this matter." The Tekken star continued, "I take it seriously that my remarks during the are unacceptable and that my lack of awareness has led to it. She later apologised for her outburst on Twitter after many regarded her commentary as hate speech.Ī Google Translate of her Japanese apology read, "I am very sorry to all the fans who support me on a daily basis, to all the sponsors such as Red Bull, and to my selfish remarks, which caused unpleasant feelings and a great deal of inconvenience."

(Picture: Gamer Matters)Īccording to a blog site, Tanukana also reportedly told chatters in a previous stream to kill themselves, branding them "trash" of society. Tanukana's broadly offensive remarks have sparked outrage.
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The Tekken pro reportedly said, "Men who are under 170cm don't have human rights," and added that they should consider getting surgery to make them taller. Initially branded a rising star and promising esports athlete, Tanukana's latest opinions have seemingly derailed her gaming career. Tekken esports pro Tanukana claims short men don't have rights
