Yasushi Akimoto is one of the most successful pop producers in Asia, having a string of successful musical acts that includes the phenomenon that is AKB48. Throughout his career, however, he has faced allegations of antiquated and misogynist attitudes towards women, which can be seen most obviously in his role as a lyricist...

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Sources:

• Onyanko Club, Please Don't Take Off my Sailor Uniform 
• Ushiro-yubi Sasare-gumi, Behave Yourself, Teacher! 
• Musukko Club, Boku-Tachi no Season 
• Suitei Shoujo, Kagi ga Akanai 
• Morning Musume, Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari 
• Generasia - Akimoto biography 
• AKB48 Fandom - Akimoto 
• Wikipedia - Akimoto 
• Wikipedia - Onyanko Club