Arthur Lee Walker III, widely known in the anime and VTuber communities as Kiba Walker, has been accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an individual who was a minor at the time the contact began. The claims were brought forward publicly by online creator Korey Solomon, known professionally as Blade or BladeWillBe.
Solomon alleges that Walker initiated contact in 2017, when Solomon was just 15 years old and Walker was 22. The relationship reportedly started as a mentorship around music but soon turned into private exchanges of a more personal and eventually explicit nature. Screenshots shared by Solomon appear to show Walker engaging in suggestive conversations, despite being informed of Solomon’s age.
The interactions allegedly continued for several years, spanning from 2017 to 2020, with Solomon claiming that Walker sent and solicited intimate messages and images. In the posts shared by Solomon, they described feeling uncomfortable and attempting to create distance multiple times throughout their conversations. According to Solomon, all contact was eventually severed in 2023.
Screenshots from Discord and past messages shared in the statement suggest a consistent pattern of communication that crossed personal boundaries and led to significant emotional distress for Solomon. The allegations include descriptions of Walker commenting on Solomon's appearance and behavior in ways that felt inappropriate and invasive, especially considering Solomon’s age during the time of communication.
Walker has not yet released a formal statement. His social media profiles are currently private. However, a preview from one of his recent posts on X indicates that he is aware of the allegations and may address them soon.
The situation has caused concern throughout the anime fanbase, with many calling for transparency, accountability, and appropriate action from associated production companies and management teams. Conversations about creator-fan relationships, especially when age and power dynamics are involved, have resurfaced with urgency.
This case is currently unfolding. Anime Insider will continue to follow the developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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