Hana Kimura Memorial Show Explained

Hana Kimura Memorial Show
Created By:Kyoko Kimura
Firstevent:Hana 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

Background

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

EventDateCityAttendanceVenueMain EventRef
Hana Kimura Memorial ShowTokyo, Japan714Korakuen HallAsuka vs. Kagetsu[13]
Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2666Syuri vs. Asuka[14]
Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3687Aja Kong and Sareee defeated Mika Iwata and Mio Momono[15]
Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4TBDUtami Hayashishita defeated Veny[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hana Kimura Memorial Show to Stream On FITE TV. 411mania.com. Jeremy. Thomas. May 12, 2022. May 13, 2022.
  2. Web site: Hana Kimura Has Passed Away. Fightful. Robert. DeFelice. May 22, 2020. May 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: 『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 . 2021-04-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603031451/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a5fee5be32f86debf7224221b27892ddd1d0ddda . 2020-06-03 . ja . Hana Kimura, who appeared on "[Terrace House]", dies at 22 years old, Stardom announced.
  4. Web site: Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and ‘Terrace House’ Cast Member, Dies at 22. Variety. Alex. Stedman. May 22, 2020. May 22, 2020.
  5. Web site: 木村花(HANA). https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/hanadayo0903/2314847396810967248 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram. May 22, 2020. May 23, 2020.
  6. Web site: Hana Kimura Dies: Star Of Netflix’s Reality Show 'Terrace House' And Wrestler Was 22. Deadline. Bruce. Haring. May 23, 2020. May 23, 2020.
  7. Web site: Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22. BBC. May 23, 2020.
  8. Web site: Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully. Variety . Frater . Patrick . 24 April 2021.
  9. Web site: Terrace House: Japanese man fined $80 after Netflix star's suicide. BBC News.
  10. Web site: 2021-04-05. Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura’s suicide. 2021-04-09. The Japan Times. en-US.
  11. Web site: HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 23. f4wonline.com. Bryan. Rose. February 15, 2021. May 15, 2021.
  12. Web site: FITE TV To Stream Hana Kimura Memorial Show On 5/23. fightful.com. Jeremy. Lambert. May 12, 2022. May 13, 2022.
  13. Web site: HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW LIVE RESULTS: KAGETSU, OTHERS IN ACTION. f4wonline.com. Parker. Klyn. May 22, 2021. May 23, 2021.
  14. Web site: Hana Kimura Memorial Show Results (5/23): Aja Kong, Syuri, Veny, And More Pay Tribute To Hana Kimura. fightful.com. Jeremy. Lambert. May 23, 2022. May 23, 2022.
  15. Web site: Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3: PINX! Event Report. postwrestling.com. Karen. Peterson. May 23, 2023. May 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Kyoko Kimura Announces Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2024 for May 23 at Korakuen Hall. monthlypuroresu.com. Thom. Fain. February 6, 2024. February 8, 2024.