Osamu Suzuki’s retirement…thought to be a big blow to the TV industry, but “some on the scene are welcoming it” behind the scenes

Suzuki’s retirement is likely to affect other major broadcasters and program production.

Veteran broadcasters were active in an era when power harassment and moral harassment were commonplace, so they have yet to update their sensibilities. They are not in tune with Reiwa’s TV, unknowingly coming up with projects that disregard compliance and making comments to young staff that are bordering on moral harassment. Mr. Mitsuyoshi Takasu (59), who established an era with “Downtown,” will turn 60 this year. I believe that Mr. Suzuki’s retirement will be a good opportunity to rejuvenate the staff.

In fact, broadcasters in their 40s are emerging one after another.

Momino Taiki (49), who was a member of the Child Machine duo before becoming a writer, is an indispensable presence on such storytelling programs as “Ariyoshi’s Wall” and “Shinninkagi. Daigo Iizuka, 41, a former student comedian, is closely associated with “Audrey” and his college classmate “Knights. He is valued for his versatility in a wide range of programs, from aggressive programs such as “Wednesday’s Downtown” (TBS) to information programs.

The problem is that under them, young broadcasters in their thirties and younger are leaving television.

Young writers such as Shusei Nagasaki (32), the brain behind Huwa-chan (29), are not that attached to TV. There is a big possibility that they will turn to YouTube and video distribution, where they have more freedom and are paid more.

Is the retirement of a major writer good news for the TV industry?

From the November 10-17, 2023 issue of “FRIDAY