Tokyo International News Agency

Japanese actor Jiro Sato recently gave an exclusive interview to a weekly magazine, revealing the behind-the-scenes details of his ongoing dispute with Fuji Television. The revelation has sparked an intense debate across social media. Particularly drawing attention is an incident where a compliance lawyer representing the network allegedly told him, "If she (actress Ai Hashimoto) breaks down, it will damage your career as a talent too." Sato recalled these words as sounding "like a threat that terrified me to the core." Following his confession, social media has been flooded with voices questioning the response of both the television station and the lawyer. Many users expressed sympathy for Sato while criticizing Fuji TV's corporate culture, with comments such as, "Isn't it completely backward for a compliance lawyer to hold a talent's career hostage?" and "This is clear harassment, bordering on intimidation." There is also a growing ...