Fuwa-chan Leaves Tokyo Office Behind for Budget-Friendly Rental!

Among celebrities, jokes are being made one after another.

More than two months have passed since the defamation controversy that drew attention across Japan.

Talent Fuwa-chan (30) sparked a major uproar with her post to comedian Yasuko (26) saying, “Please die.” Even after Fuwa-chan announced her hiatus from activities, rumors continued to circulate about comedian “A Masso” Kanou (35) being the mastermind behind it all.

Since the incident, Fuwa-chan has remained hidden without holding a press conference. Many of her pre-recorded television appearances were edited out, leaving little opportunity for the public to see her. The only time her name comes up on terrestrial television is when other performers mention it as a joke.

“On the midnight broadcast of ‘All-Star Koyasai’ (TBS) on October 5, the victim Yasuko called out to the camera, ‘Fuwa-chan, are you watching~~?’ Yasuko also revealed on social media that she received an apology from Fuwa-chan, so it seems she has come to terms with it herself. Additionally, on the October 11 broadcast of ‘Sake no Tsumami ni Naru Hanashi SP’ (Fuji TV), actor Masahiro Higashide referenced the controversy, expressing his views on online defamation” (TV magazine writer).

With Yasuko herself having transformed the situation into material for jokes, it seems that the uproar has calmed down considerably. However, this does not mean that there are clear prospects for Fuwa-chan’s return to activity. A television network insider speculates, “The key to her comeback may lie with Nippon Television.”

“Fuwa-chan frequently appeared on terrestrial broadcasts, but surprisingly, her only regular show was ‘Gyoretsu no Dekiru Soudanjo’ on NTV. Nevertheless, her willingness to tackle any challenge, like her popular wrestling challenge project, earned her recognition among industry insiders.

While her name has already disappeared from the program’s official website, she hasn’t officially stepped down. Program staff with strong influence in casting still hold Fuwa-chan in high regard. If a ‘purification program’ for her return is to be made, it would likely have to be with NTV.”