Shinzo Abe's Assassination
Who was behind the killing of Shinzo Abe and why?
4.7 (38)
58 mins
Explore the shocking killing of Shinzo Abe during a public speech, an event that stunned the world. Uncover the motives, security gaps, and deeper factors behind an attack that challenged Japan’s sense of safety and stability.
Ep 1:
The Day the Silence Broke
Japan, a nation almost untouched by gun violence, watches in disbelief as former PM Shinzo Abe is gunned down in Nara—shattering 62 years of political peace.
Ep 2:
A Family Destroyed, A Cult Exposed
A boy's shattered childhood, a mother lost to a predatory cult, and a grievance that found an unlikely target: how Tetsuya Yamagami's desperation led him to Shinzo Abe.
Ep 3:
From Mourning to Reckoning
Grief turns to outrage as Japan discovers the Unification Church's hidden grip on its ruling party, while Abe's dynastic rise and bold economic gamble come into focus.
Ep 4:
Architect of the Indo-Pacific
From the Quad to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific, Abe reshaped Asia's balance of power—even as his nationalist ties to a troubled wartime past sparked fierce controversy.
Ep 5:
The Bullet That Changed Japan
One assassin's act unravels a cult's decades-long shield of political protection, while Japan reckons with the complicated, enduring legacy of the man it lost.
Discussions (3)
Bronson
Level 3 · 5 mo agoTargeted the wrong boss but still wiped the guild.
Wayne
Level 5 · 5 mo agoIt is weirdly impressive that a guy with a duct taped gun achieved more legislative change than the entire opposition party. He killed the wrong man and still destroyed the church's influence.
Mary
Level 6 · 4 mo agoThe fact that his mom is still in that church after giving them 1.4 million makes my blood boil. 🤬
