Why Are Studio Ghibli Films Missing from the Friday Roadshow? Exploring the Changes in Airing Patterns

Why Are Studio Ghibli Films Missing from the Friday Roadshow? Exploring the Changes in Airing Patterns

Reader’s Question:
I’ve been wondering about the Friday Roadshow. Why have they stopped showing Studio Ghibli films lately? They used to air about three movies during summer vacation, but that doesn’t seem to happen anymore.

Understanding the Shifts in Studio Ghibli Film Airings: A Comprehensive Analysis

The world of anime, particularly the

Understanding the Disparities in Victim Treatment: A Closer Look at Masahiro Nakai and Taichi Kokubun Cases

Understanding the Disparities in Victim Treatment: A Closer Look at Masahiro Nakai and Taichi Kokubun Cases

Question from a reader:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, it seems that the woman who reported the incident is facing defamation, whereas Taichi Kokubun’s sexual harassment victim appears to be relatively protected. Why is there such a difference in treatment? Even though both cases resulted in investigations by the television networks and led to suspensions or withdrawals from activities, the reactions toward the

Understanding the Nakai Masahiro Confidentiality Agreement: Implications for Sexual Violence Allegations and Public Perception

Understanding the Nakai Masahiro Confidentiality Agreement: Implications for Sexual Violence Allegations and Public Perception

Question from a reader:
I would like to know about the confidentiality agreement exchanged between Nakai Masahiro and A-ko concerning issues of sexual violence. Specifically, if the contents of the confidentiality agreement suggest Nakai-san’s involvement in sexual violence, is there a promise not to disclose that information publicly? Additionally, if that content were to be made public, would it be framed

Fuji Television Investigation Report: Analyzing Missing Communications and Transparency Issues

Fuji Television Investigation Report: Analyzing Missing Communications and Transparency Issues

Question from a Reader:
I have some questions regarding the investigation report from Fuji Television’s third-party committee. The report contains detailed email exchanges between former talent Masahiro Nakai and producer Yuichi Nakajima. However, why are there no recorded LINE exchanges with former president Koichi Minato or executives like Akira Oota? Considering the transparency and fairness of the investigation, could you

Understanding the Role and Importance of Fuji TV's Third-Party Committee

Understanding the Role and Importance of Fuji TV’s Third-Party Committee

Question from a Reader:
What is the purpose of Fuji TV’s third-party committee?

Purpose of Fuji TV’s Third-Party Committee

Recently, Fuji TV’s establishment of a third-party committee has become a topic of discussion. Honestly, this was somewhat surprising, considering that the former president had stated that “third-party committees are not trustworthy.” I decided to think a little about what this means.

Masahiro Nakai: Navigating Media Scrutiny and Personal Privacy in the Spotlight

Masahiro Nakai: Navigating Media Scrutiny and Personal Privacy in the Spotlight

Question from a reader:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, I think it’s best to stop reopening old wounds. What do you think?

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Current Situation

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding Masahiro Nakai, particularly regarding his private life and media exposure. Nakai has been a beloved figure for many fans over the years, and his influence is

Masahiro Nakai's Confidentiality Proposal: A Reasonable Measure or Unnatural Control?

Masahiro Nakai’s Confidentiality Proposal: A Reasonable Measure or Unnatural Control?

Question from Readers:
Do you think it is reasonable for Masahiro Nakai’s side to impose a new confidentiality obligation on the female announcer? The third-party committee of Fuji Television has published a response document to Nakai’s side. Within this document, it has been noted that Nakai’s lawyer proposed a new confidentiality obligation stating that the victim must not disclose any information

Nakai Masahiro Case Analysis: Understanding the Controversy and Implications for Fuji Television

Nakai Masahiro Case Analysis: Understanding the Controversy and Implications for Fuji Television

Thoughts on Nakai Masahiro’s Case

Recently, there have been various opinions circulating regarding the series of reports about Nakai Masahiro and the conclusions drawn by the third-party committee. I’ve also been contemplating this matter, particularly whether the committee’s designation of “sexual violence” was intended to criticize Fuji Television.

The Essence of the Trouble

First of all, it appears to be

Understanding the Privacy Surrounding Mako-san and Kei Komuro's Child: What We Know

Understanding the Privacy Surrounding Mako-san and Kei Komuro’s Child: What We Know

Question from a reader:
Is Mako-san’s child a boy? It seems that there’s no coverage on television, but do you have any information?

Thoughts on the Komuro Couple’s Child

Recently, there has been discussion surrounding the child born to Mako-san and Kei Komuro. There seem to be many questions regarding the child’s gender; however, the reality is that not much information