{
  "id": 6815306,
  "title": "Japan’s radical feminist theatre troupe turns ‘cute’ Gothic Lolita fashion into armour against sexism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/japans-radical-feminist-theatre-troupe-turns-cute-gothic-lolita",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/12/japans-radical-feminist-theatre-troupe-turns-cute-gothic-lolita-fashion-into-armour-against-sexism/234835"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo, September 12 - TremendousCircus, Japan's self-described radical feminist theatre troupe, uses the captivating world of Gothic Lolita fashion to fight sexism and sexual violence. The nine-member group, driven by a concept they term \"radical victim feminism,\" stages theatrical performances that recount personal experiences of sexual assault and harassment.\n\nConfronting Japan's resistance to the #MeToo movement, TremendousCircus employs its flamboyant aesthetic as a shield against male-dominated society. The troupe's members, dressed in pink, white, and black, portray revolutionists battling an AI tyrant in a dystopian future.\n\n28-year-old Chino, a rape survivor and co-founder of the group, aims to inspire survivors that a joyful future awaits them. Despite facing a severe gender wage gap in Japan, the troupe challenges traditional roles by charging men twice as much as women for their performances.\n\nIn their latest show, \"Unite,\" the troupe depicted the killing of men and tore apart AI-generated images of men's faces, challenging societal norms. The performance resonated with its predominantly female audience, sparking discussions about women's empowerment and societal expectations.",
  "summary": "TOKYO, Sept 12 — Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about ra...",
  "key_points": [
    "Radical feminist troupe uses Gothic Lolita fashion to combat sexism",
    "Nine-member group stages theatrical performances recounting sexual assault",
    "Charges men twice as much as women for performances"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}