raitokira comments

Konami canceled the events with the “safety of participants in mind,” though similar events in the U.S. were to proceed as planned, a spokesman said on condition of anonymity, citing company rules.

I won't call it as "safety of participants in mind" - looks more like "a sensitive period" to be taken care of. Given similarity to those animes - being postponed due to certain events. E.g Higurashi Kai

and yea, i found this statement to be pretty amusing

Prior to the meeting, Machimura told a press conference, ‘‘There are surprisingly many types of knives marketed in the world. We would like to discuss how to deal with it.’

ermm, yes and so? knife is not the only weapon you can use in this world? hehz.