Behind the scenes, Miho Kanno’s husband Masato Sakai continues to do well in TV dramas and commercials even after becoming independent… “Possibility of Office Independence” being whispered about Miho Kanno.

It has been announced that “VIVANT,” a drama starring Masato Sakai (49), will air on TBS TV Sunday Gekijo this July. The drama has been highly anticipated even before it begins airing, with a distinguished lineup of actors including Hiroshi Abe (58), Fumi Nikaido (28), Momori Matsuzaka (34), and Koji Yakusho (67) as co-stars.

Mr. Katsuo Fukuzawa (59), who will write and direct the film, is a close friend of the co-stars, including Sakai, who plays the lead role. He is a close friend of Sakai and his co-stars. TBS has put so much effort into the production that they are risking their company’s fortunes on the project, so attention within the industry is extremely high.

Speaking of Sakai, he left the entertainment agency to which he had belonged for more than 20 years at the end of last year. Nevertheless, in addition to starring in films, he will appear in a new commercial for Mercari Inc. starting in April, and his momentum shows no sign of slowing down.

On the other hand, his wife, actress Miho Kanno (45), is suddenly making a lot of noise. She is rumored to be planning to leave her agency in the wake of her husband’s success. A person involved in the entertainment industry said, “Entertainment agencies and celebrities are becoming more and more closely connected these days.

The environment surrounding entertainment agencies and celebrities is changing rapidly these days. There are more and more places for self-expression, such as YouTube and SNS, and the balance of power between talent and agencies is changing. Furthermore, the recent trend toward independence is said to continue to accelerate. Ms. Kanno has a strong desire to work at her own pace, balancing both work and childcare, so her choice is attracting a lot of attention.”

Sugano is currently busy raising her two children. Is it possible that she will prioritize life with her family and seek a new environment? At this point, however, the possibility of independence is close to zero.

When I left my former agency in 2006, my current agency was the first to reach out to me. After that, each time she got married or had a baby, they would give priority to Sugano’s personal life, but they also gave her work to other people. I hear that Sugano herself feels indebted to the agency for not giving up on her when she announced that she was taking a leave of absence from acting to concentrate on childbirth and childcare. At the very least, he is not likely to use Sakai’s current success as the basis for his decision to go independent.

Surrounded by trusted friends and family, Sugano is leading a fulfilling life both publicly and privately. We look forward to his continued progress in the future.