Online Backlash

The Contest That Wasn't? "Miss Kyoto University" Winner Sparks Outrage After University Denies Hosting Event

2025-02-14 16:25:04

Japan has a long-standing tradition of Campus Miss (ミスキャンパス) contests, often held during university festivals. These pageants can be a major stepping stone for participants to gain public recog ...

Shukan Bunshun Exposed Fuji TV's Alleged "Sex Tribute" Arrangement, Now Corrects to "Masahiro Nakai's Invitation," Sparking Online Outrage: "Extremely Irresponsible"

2025-01-28 16:20:17

Masahiro Nakai, former leader of idol supergroup SMAP, has recently been embroiled in a sex scandal. This followed Japanese media outlet Shukan Bunshun's exposé alleging Fuji TV's practice of private ...

Fuji TV's Bizarre 10-Hour Press Conference on Nakai Scandal Ends with No Answers

2025-01-28 02:57:39

Masahiro Nakai, former leader of the idol supergroup SMAP, has recently been embroiled in a sex scandal that has also implicated Fuji TV in an alleged practice of arranging its female announcers for " ...

Masahiro Nakai Scandal Rocks Fuji TV; New Anime-Savvy President Sparks "Will It Become an Anime Channel?" Buzz

2025-01-27 16:45:14

Former SMAP leader Masahiro Nakai has recently been embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, which has also implicated Fuji TV in an alleged "sexual tribute" system involving its female announcers. T ...

Fuji TV Ad Exodus Spreads: Chibi Maruko-chan's End Credits Left with Zero Sponsors

2025-01-27 00:47:40

Former SMAP leader Masahiro Nakai has recently been embroiled in a sex scandal, which has also implicated Fuji Television in alleged "sexual tributes" by its female anchors. Despite Nakai's announceme ...

Nakai Masahiro Announces Retirement Amidst Scandal; Former SMAP Members Inagaki, Kusanagi & Katori Release Joint Statement: "Beyond Words"

2025-01-23 18:08:15

Masahiro Nakai, former leader of iconic Japanese idol group SMAP, has recently been embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal. This has led to the suspension of numerous variety shows and radio program ...

Masahiro Nakai Announces Retirement on Fan Club Website Amid Sexual Misconduct Scandal, Impacting Fuji TV

2025-01-23 13:39:50

Masahiro Nakai, former leader of the iconic Japanese idol group SMAP, has recently been embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal. This has led to the successive suspension and cancellation of numerous ...

Delays, Disasters, and Now Discontinued Blu-rays! 'Whisper Me a Love Song' Anime Cancels Release Citing 'Internal Company Reasons,' Fans Are Fuming

2025-01-09 00:49:58

Japanese anime has been absolutely thriving in recent years, constantly expanding its reach both domestically and globally and flexing some serious soft power. With a significant boost during the pand ...

"Delusional Inventor" ZAWAWORKS' "Pubescent Fantasies" Spark Outrage Overseas: "No Wonder Japan's Birth Rate is the Lowest!"

2025-01-06 17:59:23

The concept of "invention" is a wild one. While most inventions aim to make life easier, some brilliant minds also cook up incredibly clever gadgets that, well, don't really serve much practical purpo ...