Inohara Yoshihiko and Higashiyama Noriyuki Navigate Tokuso 9 as They Embody the Supervisory Image Demanded by the Times in New Series

“While temporarily under Higashiyama’s supervision, Inohara was expected to adhere to strict hierarchical norms, where voicing opinions might have been challenging. In contrast, in the new company, he can engage in frank exchanges of opinions with Fukuda Jun, the CEO, without any considerations for seniority. This environment might be beneficial for Inohara, who holds a role akin to a playing manager.” (Same source)

Inohara, in addition to starring in “Tokuso 9,” continues to host the information variety show “Demachi! Adomakkuk Tengoku” on TV Tokyo, where he has refrained from recruiting former Johnny’s talents. As a talent, he appears to have suffered minimal damage from Johnny’s sexual harassment scandal. However, the situation has drastically changed for Higashiyama, who was temporarily Inohara’s superior.

“SMILE announced that it would close down after completing compensation for victims of sexual harassment. This might take at least another two years. Until then, Higashiyama will focus on his role as president and likely refrain from public appearances in the entertainment industry.

During this period, TV Asahi’s popular detective drama series ‘Keiji 7-nin’ starring Higashiyama and the annual period drama special ‘Hissatsu Shigotonin’ will face production delays as it’s not feasible to find replacements. Production teams are currently grappling with this issue.

Recently, the activity of Higashiyama’s wife, actress Kimura Yoshino (47), has been noticeable. It seems she’s compensating for his absence from the public eye.” (TV station insider)

From Higashiyama’s perspective, he might envy Inohara’s ability to actively participate in the entertainment scene as a talent.

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