Kyoko Sasaki Exposes Fuji TV’s Power Struggles

“She didn’t consult A-san about this.”

Kyoko Sasaki (52), the announcer, reportedly said this to the victim woman, X-ko, who had been harmed by the celebrity Masahiro Nakai (52).

This was reported in the January 8 issue of Weekly Bunshun. A-san refers to a Fuji TV executive who, according to some reports, indirectly arranged the dinner meeting between Nakai and X-ko.

The meaning of this statement sheds light on the underlying issue of this controversy, which has involved Fuji TV.

Before diving deeper, let’s look back at the chain of events. In June of the year before last, Nakai reportedly faced a serious issue with X-ko and paid a settlement through a representative. When this came to light, two commercials, six regular TV and radio programs were replaced, broadcasting was suspended, and his appearance scenes were completely cut.

There was absolutely no sexual reception or anything like that

Additionally, a suspicion has arisen that Fuji TV has been offering female employees talent for many years. The individual who was reported as the attendant in this context was A-san. In the issue of Bunshun released on the 16th, a female announcer from Fuji TV revealed anonymously:

“I too was offered to A-san.”

She made a shocking confession.

With sponsors distancing themselves, Fuji TV President Koichi Minato held a press conference on the 17th. While he denied A-san’s involvement in the trouble between Nakai and X-ko, he limited his comment on the tribute system, stating:

“I do not believe that there were any sexual receptions or anything like what has been reported in weekly magazines.”

At the same time, he explained that he was aware of the trouble between Nakai and X-ko:

“I became aware of it in early June 2023.”

Despite this, regarding Nakai’s continued appearance on programs,

“We prioritized respecting the woman’s wish to return to work without others knowing, focusing on her physical and mental recovery and privacy protection.”

He stated.