Jun Shison’s independence from a major agency was behind his “strong bond with a popular actor.

A source in the entertainment industry tells the inside story.

He and Masaru Shirota (38), who used to belong to the same office, had a strong relationship of trust, almost like brothers. Their closeness was such that they lived in the same apartment for a time. Shirota was such a person that Shion respected and was fascinated by him. When Shirota’s exclusive contract with the agency expired at the end of September 2008, and he left the agency and went independent, there were rumors that Shiron would follow suit. At the time, the agency persuaded Shida not to leave the agency, but this year, Shida appeared in a series of dramas, including a morning drama, a drama starring a private key station, and a popular Netflix movie, and his departure came at a time when he had fulfilled his obligations to the agency. In October of this year, he opened his own official website and an official fan club, which probably means that he had already made clear preparations for independence at that point.

So what does the future hold for Shikon?

He has announced that he will operate a private office with investment and support from Watanabe, but he will continue his private activities in the form of an affiliated company. He will be able to focus on his personal activities without being bound by the boundaries of the office, and he may even join forces with Shirota, whom he admires as his older brother.

In his message announcing his departure, Shidon said, “From now on, I will leave Watanabe Entertainment and start my own agency, but I will continue to devote myself to my acting career as I always have. I look forward to meeting many new people and creating new works in the future. His future endeavors are sure to draw even more attention.