The 37th episode of “Number One Sentai GODUJAR” (TV Asahi), a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Super Sentai series, was broadcast on November 9. In this episode, actor Maya Imamori (19), who played the role of “Gojyu Unicorn/Kakuno Ichikawa,” the “Sentai Black” character, was forced to leave the show due to an emergency, causing viewers to become upset. The viewers were upset. The “ Number One Sentai Gojyuger” is a story of warriors who made a “ring contract” with the giant god Tegasword in order to fulfill their wishes. The Gojyujah are not only friends but also rivals in the battle for the ring, and many guest actors besides them are transformed into “Universe Warriors” (*looks like Sentai Red from past works) in this unique work. The September 11 issue of “Shukan Bunshun” (Bungeishunju) reported on Imamori’s alleged affair with Kosuke Asai (41), a “suit actor” (an actor who performs in a costume) who plays the role of Red Gojyuwolf in the series. In addition, the September 18 issue In the September 18 issue, it was further reported that Imamori was also dating a professional soccer player, Yutaka Michiwaki (19), and was suspected of having a two-timing affair. Imamori’s office strongly denied dating and two-timing with Michiwaki, but said that they were “confirming the facts” of the alleged affair with Asai. Asai announced her resignation from the program on September 1, before the affair allegations were reported, citing “worsening of a chronic illness,” and Shigeki Ito (36) has taken over the role since the 29th episode aired on September 7. Imamori, on the other hand, has continued to appear on the show without any cuts, and was even seen in the preview footage for the 37th episode scheduled to air on November 9. However, on November 8, the day before episode 37 aired, TV Asahi reported on the program’s official website that “Toei, the producer of the program, has reported that Maya Imamori, a performer, has been drinking under the age of 20, and that she will be asked to withdraw from future appearances in the program. Our company has agreed to this request in light of the seriousness of the situation,” said the company, announcing that Imamori had been dropped from the cast. Imamori’s agency also confirmed the fact that he had been drinking while under the age of 20. As a result of careful discussions, we have terminated the management contract with Maya Imamori as of today,” and her profile page was deleted. X and TikTok became private accounts.
