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Hana Kimura Memorial Show

Hana Kimura Memorial Show
Created byKyoko Kimura
First eventHana Kimura Memorial Show (2021)

The Hana Kimura Memorial Show is an annual professional wrestling memorial show and pay-per-view event promoted by Kyoko Kimura to commemorate the anniversary of the death of her daughter Hana Kimura, who committed suicide on May 23, 2020. Since its inception in 2021, it has taken place on May 23, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The annual event is broadcast live by FITE TV.[1]

Production

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Background

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On May 23, 2020, Hana Kimura committed suicide at age 22.[2][3] Early that morning, Kimura posted self-harm images on Twitter and Instagram while sharing some of the hateful comments she received.[4][5][6][7] In late 2020 and early 2021, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested and charged multiple men for the cyberbullying that contributed to Hana's death.[8][9][10]

The first event took place on May 23, 2021 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, where the annual event has been held since its inception.[11] The second event took place on May 23, 2022, establishing the Hana Kimura Memorial Show as an annual event.[12]

Dates and venues

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# Event Date City Attendance Venue Main Event Ref
1 Hana Kimura Memorial Show May 23, 2021 Tokyo, Japan 714 Korakuen Hall Asuka vs. Kagetsu [13]
2 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2 May 23, 2022 666 Syuri vs. Asuka [14]
3 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3 May 23, 2023 687 Aja Kong and Sareee defeated Mika Iwata and Mio Momono [15]
4 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4 May 23, 2024 TBD Utami Hayashishita defeated Veny [16]

References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Jeremy (May 12, 2022). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show to Stream On FITE TV". 411mania.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ^ DeFelice, Robert (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura Has Passed Away". Fightful. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "『テラハ』出演の木村花さんが死去 22歳 所属のスターダムが発表" [Hana Kimura, who appeared on "[Terrace House]", dies at 22 years old, Stardom announced] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  4. ^ Stedman, Alex (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and 'Terrace House' Cast Member, Dies at 22". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "木村花(HANA)". Instagram. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  6. ^ Haring, Bruce (May 23, 2020). "Hana Kimura Dies: Star Of Netflix's Reality Show 'Terrace House' And Wrestler Was 22". Deadline. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22". BBC. May 23, 2020.
  8. ^ Frater, Patrick (17 December 2020). "Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Terrace House: Japanese man fined $80 after Netflix star's suicide". BBC News. 31 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide". The Japan Times. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  11. ^ Rose, Bryan (February 15, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 23". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 12, 2022). "FITE TV To Stream Hana Kimura Memorial Show On 5/23". fightful.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  13. ^ Klyn, Parker (May 22, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW LIVE RESULTS: KAGETSU, OTHERS IN ACTION". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  14. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 23, 2022). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show Results (5/23): Aja Kong, Syuri, Veny, And More Pay Tribute To Hana Kimura". fightful.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Peterson, Karen (May 23, 2023). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3: PINX! Event Report". postwrestling.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  16. ^ Fain, Thom (February 6, 2024). "Kyoko Kimura Announces Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2024 for May 23 at Korakuen Hall". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.