Yasuko Faces Backlash in Fuwa-chan Outburst Incident, Sparking Industry Concerns

On August 4, Fuwacchan, a YouTuber and comedian, sparked a huge controversy by using inappropriate language toward Yasuko on X. The radio program “Fuwacchan’s All-Night Nippon 0,” which she was scheduled to appear on, was canceled, and the regular broadcast of “The Consultation Office in Line” on August 11 (NTV) underwent editing to minimize Fuwacchan’s appearance.

While Fuwacchan has often stirred controversy with her outspoken behavior, this level of backlash is unprecedented. According to a sports newspaper entertainment reporter.

 

“Her previously smooth career has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. She is utterly exhausted. Her manager is trying to handle the situation by consulting with influential figures in the entertainment industry.”

According to the report.

It seems that Fuwacchan, having received advice, detailed the situation on her X account on the 8th. After expressing her apologies, she explained the reason for her inappropriate post:

“At the time of the post, I was talking about anti-comments and, upon accidentally seeing Yasuko’s post, I intended to write something along the lines of, ‘If anti-comments are going to be attached to this.’ I included the content of the post in question and showed the screen to those present, but due to an operational mistake, I accidentally posted it.”

She stated.

At the time, Fuwacchan was reportedly traveling with Aiko Kano from the comedy duo “A Masso” and Shintaro Morimoto from the comedy trio “Tontsukatan.” While they were playing a game similar to a comedy improv, she accidentally made her answer public. 

If this is true, Fuwacchan’s post was merely a product of the comedic improv game and was not meant to be a genuine insult towards Yasuko.

“It’s a rather clumsy answer for an improv game,” says a comedy industry insider. “Although Shosina from the comedy duo ‘Shimofuri Myojo’ suggests that comedians might do such things as part of an improv game, it honestly feels forced. Many people online view the apology post as a ‘desperate attempt,’ which has only worsened the situation rather than calming it.”

Yasuko is the one who is deeply troubled by Fuwacchan’s actions.

On August 8th, through her talent agency, Yasuko stated:

“Regarding this matter, we have met with the individuals involved and discussed it.”