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When a celebrity is caught in a scandal—be it an affair, drug possession (rare, but fatal to a career), or even just breaking a contract—they do not sue the tabloids. They hold a press conference. They shave their heads (a famous act of contrition by an idol caught dating, as dating is often banned for female idols). They bow at a 45-degree angle. They apologize for "causing trouble."

We are also seeing a "great resignation" in the manga industry, as digital platforms like Jump+ allow artists to publish without the brutal weekly print deadlines. 1Pondo 020715-024 Ui Kinari JAV UNCENSORED

Furthermore, the talent agencies—notably Johnny & Associates (now Smile-Up) for male idols—have wielded autocratic power for decades. The recent revelation of systematic sexual abuse by founder Johnny Kitagawa forced a reckoning, exposing how the industry prioritized silence over safety for generations. Similarly, the honne (true feelings) of voice actors (seiyuu) often involves exploitative wages and "love bans." The Japanese government recognized two decades ago that Cool Japan could be a strategic asset. Through subsidies and trade missions, they pushed anime and J-pop abroad. When a celebrity is caught in a scandal—be