Iwahashi Alleges Power Harassment by Masatoshi Hamada’s Aide
Yoshimoto Kogyo is in turmoil.
While “Downtown’s” Matsumoto Hitoshi takes a break from activities amid allegations of sexual misconduct, power harassment issues have now arisen around his partner, Masatoshi Hamada.
The incident originated when comedian Iwahashi Yoshimasa from the comedy duo “Plus-Minus” suddenly revealed on the night of January 28th that he had left the “Downtown” Hamada Masatoshi faction due to power harassment directed at him by “X.” The posts regarding “X” were spread across multiple platforms.
The beginning was as follows.
“Power-harassing president, Mr. H from Company B – B Company mainly produces programs featuring Mr. Hamada as a solo act.” (Editor’s note: The posted text includes the actual company name and individual’s name.)
At first, there were no details of the power harassment, just the company and its actual name.
Looking at Company B’s website, they are responsible for producing “Prevato!!” (TBS), “Hamachan ga!” (NTV), “Gobu gobu” (MBS, Kansai local), and “Junk Sports” (Fuji TV). Upon further investigation, it was found that they also handle the production and direction of the extremely popular New Year’s program “Entertainer Rating Check” (TV Asahi).
In addition, Mr. H of Company B is involved in almost all of the programs in which Hamada appears by himself. He is truly Hamada’s close associate.
Iwahashi exposed the power harassment by Mr. H.
“Replacing comedians’ food with dog food, laughing uproariously as comedians suffer in agony.”
“He would take a bill, fold it in two, put the world’s hottest powder (higher than habanero) on it, pour it under the comedian’s tongue. He Laughs heartily as comedians suffer in agony. All of these actions take place when the camera is not rolling.”
“Forcing comedians to bite on conch shells. As a result, I chipped my tooth. Of course, I laughed hysterically.”
The story goes on to say that the same things that comedians do as punishment for bad behavior are also forced upon them in their private lives. What’s more, he was forced to do it in private as well.
