Otoboke Beaver apologise for throwing guitar and hospitalising fan

Otoboke Beaver have apologised after guitarist Yoyoyoshie threw her guitar into a crowd in Osaka, striking and injuring a fan. READ MORE: Otoboke Beaver: “I think it’s wonderful that there’s no other band that sounds like us” The incident took place during a show by the Japanese punk band’s show at Umeda Club Quattro in Osaka back in April, with a member of the audience being hospitalised, requiring seven stitches. Earlier today (August 11), the band posted on Instagram to apologise for the accident, saying they “wish the injured person a full recovery” and acknowledging that “we caused this accident” and “offer our deepest apologies”. They went on to acknowledge that their handling of the incident had added to the fan’s distress. “Co-ordination between us and the staff member entrusted to act as the point of contact that day, as well as our follow-up response, was not prompt, resulting in a delay to both our direct apology and public statement,” they said. The band also apologised to those who attended the show and anyone affected by the incident. “The injured person was taken to hospital by ambulance immediately after the accident and received treatment for injuries including a f...