The state-of-the-art Aegis destroyer "Atago" collided with a fishing vessel, resulting in the loss of a father and his child.

The Ministry of Defense's response immediately following the accident was delayed, sparking intense backlash from the public and the media.
In court, an acquittal regarding the "duty to avoid" caused significant controversy.
From errors in on-site judgment and issues with the monitoring system to the decisions made by Defense Minister Ishiba—we investigate the reality of the accident where "national responsibility" was called into question.