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Women's Dressing Room
Entrance
Minami!
Ruby!
We get to work together!
Ain't that right?
I can't wait.
Um...
You're Ruby-san... right?
I... I'm Mimi Yoshizumi.
I-I'm here for the Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible! shoot, too.
Oh, yeah?
That's a hella cute voice. Are you a voice actress?
U-Uh, nothing like that.
Actually, I guess it's not that dissimilar a career.
Yeah?
And who might this be?
Oh, she's a cosplayer I've worked with before.
I suggested her because she seemed like a perfect fit.
Nice to meet you. I'm Meiya.
I often cosplay shonen manga characters.
You're Minami Kotobuki-san, yes?
I see your pin-ups all the time.
Really? Mighty obliged.
I'll look into yer work too, Meiya-san.
Oh, don't worry about it. Seriously.
I have a lot of R-18 stuff that minors shouldn't be seeing.
Oh...
Did you have any issues with the last-minute costume change?
I was okay because I had a bunch of original costumes, but what about you?
It wasn't ideal, but I managed.
My agency had this lyin' around.
Really? Good to hear.
I'm not surprised that TV people would act like this.
It's like, all they care about is themselves.
I asked because it'd be a serious issue if they caused problems for you all.
It sounded like it came as a surprise to them, too.
The crew have a lot goin' on, so I get it.
I guess you would. You're in showbiz, too.
Anyway...
I'm sure it'll work out.
They're professionals. All in a day's work, right?
Let's go.
Yep.
Meiya-san.
I'm really sorry for the trouble I caused you.
Oh, don't be.
I know ADs have it rough.
Hey, how's it going?
You came, Urushibara-san?
Why wouldn't I?
Damn is it hot, though!
These people are crazy for wearing those stuffy costumes in this heat!
Nii-chan, was that the director?
Yeah.
Urk, even his face makes me uncomfortable.
Don't say that.
Yoshizumi!
Coming!
He's so loud.
Hey, who is that?
Meiya-san, a cosplayer.
Mind if I take a pic?
Go ahead.
Aha, it's you!
You got one heck of a racy costume.
Damn, that's hot.
Oh, gee...
How sexy! Whaddaya know, size does matter, eh?
How much do you make from your adult content?
Uh, I'd rather not answer that.
So, do you date your photographers?
A few girls do, I guess...
Have you ever had sex in costume?
Phew.
Glad that went okay.
I had lots of fun!
We're heading this way.
Okay, goodbye.
Goodbye!
Yeah, screw TV.
They think you're trash just because you show some skin.
I agreed to appear because they were covering Tokyo Blade cosplayers,
but then they have the gall to ask for an original costume the day before.
Meiya @77xxxxmeiyaxxxx77 Yeah, screw TV. They think you're trash just because you show some skin. I agreed to appear because they were covering Tokyo Blade cosplayers, but then they have the gall to ask for an original costume the day before. They clearly have no respect at all for cosplayers. Do they have any idea how much work we put into this? I feel so hurt and betrayed. I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while. 5:03 PM Aug 17 3.0M Views
They clearly have no respect at all for cosplayers.
Do they have any idea how much work we put into this?
I feel so hurt and betrayed.
I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while.
Meiya @77xxxxmeiyaxxxx77 Yeah, screw TV. They think you're trash just because you show some skin. I agreed to appear because they were covering Tokyo Blade cosplayers, but then they have the gall to ask for an original costume the day before. They clearly have no respect at all for cosplayers. Do they have any idea how much work we put into this? I feel so hurt and betrayed. I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while. 5:03 PM Aug 17 4.3M Views
Meiya @77xxxxmeiyaxxxx77 Yeah, screw TV. They think you're trash just because you show some skin. I agreed to appear because they were covering Tokyo Blade cosplayers, but then they have the gall to ask for an original costume the day before. They clearly have no respect at all for cosplayers. Do they have any idea how much work we put into this? I feel so hurt and betrayed. I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while. 5:03 PM Aug 17 6.1M Views
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Those assholes! I feel so bad for Meiya-san. I'm definitely not watching the show how could any professional act like this lol Why do these men always act so high-and-mighty when they're the ones being done a favor? She's taking a break? If she ends up retiring, are these TV people gonna take responsibility? you gotta be kidding with the last-minute costume change The condescending attitude is so gross. Have some professionalism Did they treat her like that because she cosplays? Why interview someone you don't respect? Do the people in that industry have no common sense?
Why do these men always act so high-and-mighty
when they're the ones being done a favor?
They like to look down on all cosplayers, huh?
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She's helping out, so what's with the attitude? I feel so bad for Meiya-san!!!! Do they think costumes grow on trees??? It's so joever for TV TV people are scumbags TV is so washed How long are they gonna act like the kings of media? talk about insulting
I feel so bad for Meiya-san!
TV people are scumbags.
TV is so washed.
How long are they gonna act like the kings of media?
Talk about insulting.
I'm never watching Dig Deep! again.
The age of television is over.
All of this could've been avoided with some basic communication.
We spend our whole lives cleaning up after incompetent muppets like this.
I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while.
5:03 PM Aug 17 7.9M Views
Meiya
Meiya-san!
We sincerely apologize if we offended you during our interview!
So could you please delete your tweet?
No chance.
Don't you understand how badly I was hurt?
Just because I put out adult content, you gave me zero warning...
and asked me inappropriate questions that had nothing to do with cosplay.
I take pride in my work, you know?
When my health deteriorated and I had to quit my career,
I almost applied for welfare before showing more skin to make ends meet.
And this is how you treat me?
Um, I agree that we inadvertently crossed some lines that we shouldn't have...
What I took most offense with was the whole costume thing.
Because you asked for Tokyo Blade,
I called a friend over, and we pulled an all-nighter to complete the costume.
Only for you to ask for a last-minute change like it was nothing!
I said what I said to prevent other cosplayers from falling victim to this.
I have no intention of deleting my tweet.
Nii-chan...
Next, Urushibara-san has an announcement about the Dig Deep incident.
Management has decided to hold off on airing the cosplay episode.
They're considering issuing an apology on the site. That's all.
Come on, man.
Never ask crazy chicks like that for interviews ever again.
Leaking information like that was completely unprofessional.
People like her stir up outrage for a living.
Urushibara-san.
Doing things this way just isn't acceptable anymore.
In this day and age, political correctness is everything.
We have got to be more respectful!
Times are changing, huh?
Yeah, you're right.
And?
So what?
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
What is this show's concept? Why does it air on affiliates and stream on the web?
Why do you think they put a disgraced director like me on it?!
Because, as society makes more and more things unacceptable,
we want to push boundaries and make content that can't air on broadcast TV!
Immorality and entertainment are two sides of the same coin!
Breaking taboos is how true art is made!
I'm all for people who can play it safe and make entertaining stuff.
But we don't have any geniuses like that here.
I do what I do knowing I'll get called a problematic sexual harasser.
I've got a wife and kid to feed. My back's against the wall here.
I do feel guilty for the costume mix-up.
I was pulling all-nighters doing editing and stuff.
I'll take full responsibility.
Forgive me.
That guy's finished.
There's nowhere for TV oldheads to go but the scrap heap.
What even is TV?
How many more years will I spend stuck as an AD?
I get pushed around by directors
and shackled by sponsor interests and standards and practices.
I work like a slave and get basically no time off.
Even when I do make director, I'll just have other problems to deal with.
I'll never be free.
That's not true. Things will get better as you climb the ladder.
You know how people fall off cliffs and die a lot in suspense fiction?
Why do you think that is?
Because if you kill them with drugs, pharma sponsors get mad.
Stab them, and it's kitchen appliance brands.
Run them over, and it's car manufacturers.
Accommodate, accommodate, accommodate.
Cliff deaths are the safest. Nature doesn't get mad at those.
How are cast credits ordered? Where are refreshments placed?
Breach-of-contract fines for every little thing.
The industry is full of nonsense like that.
There's no freedom here.
Yes, Urushibara-san is a power-drunk asshole.
Yes, he's a scumbag who's impossible to please and a terrible communicator.
But the content he makes is genuinely entertaining.
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Controversy Over Director "Sexually Harassing" Cosplayer
The uproar over Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!'s director shows no signs of slowing down.
Yikes. It's everywhere now.
What's gonna happen to me?
I might just get fired.
Do you need help?
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Special Episode Pitch
I come to you with an interesting pitch.
Would you mind taking a look at it?
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Special Episode Pitch
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!
has always dug deep into topics that can't be aired on broadcast TV
and constantly pushed boundaries on the topics it covers.
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Emcee Sawa
But today, we bring you a special episode that goes even deeper.
Actor Aqua Hoshino
Guest Meiya
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Special Episode Pitch
I see.
This is very like Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!
Did you come up with this, Yoshizumi?
No, the reporter Hoshino-san pitched it.
Director Urushibara and I polished it up.
She was also the one who pitched adding herself to the show, wasn't she?
This has the whistleblower in the studio. Will she really give us the okay?
Yes. Hoshino-san's working on it.
Okay, that girl's a shrewd one. This is really risky, but...
I like this. Let's do it.
Pushing the envelope like this is what makes our show what it is.
I think it'll go over well.
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Are you all familiar with this tweet?
Meiya @77xxxxmeiyaxxxx77 Yeah, screw TV. They think you're trash just because you show some skin. I agreed to appear because they were covering Tokyo Blade cosplayers, but then they have the gall to ask for an original costume the day before. They clearly have no respect at all for cosplayers. Do they have any idea how much work we put into this? I feel so hurt and betrayed. I think I'm going to take a break from cosplay for a while. 5:03 PM Aug 17 7.9M Views
An interview conducted by this show has ignited a major controversy,
and we've received hundreds of complaints.
So our topic for this episode will be the show itself!
We'll hear from the TV showrunners who messed up!
We also invited Meiya-san, the cosplayer who called attention to the issue.
And we'll dig deep into why this happened!
Bow!
What I wanna know first is...
Why are you so gung-ho about this?
Because none of it is my fault!
If anything, I got dragged into this controversy.
You could say I'm a victim of this show's sloppy management.
Emcee Sawa
Uh, firstly, Meiya-san...
The show's staff would like to apologize for the trouble we caused you.
I know you're in a difficult position. Thank you for joining us today anyway.
Oh, I just...
You're totally in the right, Meiya-chan!
The way that show does things is just not it.
They've put me in bad situations too, so seeing you call them out felt good!
I'm glad to hear that.
But, hey, is this really what you wanted?
Are you satisfied with just getting the TV people who annoyed you in trouble?
This controversy might make it harder for TV shows to feature cosplayers,
which could hurt people wanting to get famous through cosplay.
I didn't...
Unless you make it clear what's okay and what's not, it won't change a thing.
If you really want to point out an issue, you can't just do it on social media.
If you're willing to speak up to help the cosplay community,
then I'll back you up.
I'll make sure it all goes well.
So why don't we speak out together?
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Guest Meiya
I'm not looking for an apology.
I just want to make sure this doesn't happen again
by helping you identify the cause and take steps to rectify it.
Now...
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
Let's review the incident with input from the people involved as we go.
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Cosplay
Rights Issue
First up, let's look into the cosplay rights issue.
Respecting cosplay culture
Cosplayers were initially told they'd be filmed in Tokyo Blade costumes.
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Guest Meiya
Bun-Buns Oosako
But plans changed at the last minute, which hugely inconvenienced them.
Here's what the episode's director had to say about that.
I asked our anime licensing department
to contact Tokyo Blade's anime production committee and apply for permissions.
I assumed we'd get it, but when I checked,
I was told we didn't get the green light.
Actor Aqua Hoshino
Guest Meiya
A lack of manpower had left me short on time and bandwidth,
and I failed to follow up like I should have, causing the whole mess.
Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!!
We also asked our anime licensing staff for their side of the story.
With most anime, the production committee makes the call on permissions.
But Tokyo Blade is notoriously difficult on that front
because it apparently needs the creator to sign off on everything.
So I told the director we couldn't complete the process before the shoot,
but it seems like he wasn't checking his emails.
So there were multiple factors at play here.
This is a bit of a tangent,
but why exactly is Tokyo Blade so strict about rights permissions?
Doesn't it make you curious?
So we dug deep into that!
I'm Kana Arima, your Dig Deep reporter for the day!
Actor Aqua Hoshino
I'm in an idol group called B-Komachi with Ruby!
I'm here to conduct an interview in Ruby's place.
Can you tell where I am?
That's right. I'm visiting the publisher's offices.
Here to discuss this cosplay controversy is the creator of Tokyo Blade,
Abiko Samejima-sensei.
It's been a while, Abiko-sensei.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for this.
Don't mention it. I always have time for you, Arima-san.
I'm so happy to see you.
Let's get right to it.
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Is it true that you need to sign off on any Tokyo Blade rights approvals?
There are times when rights approvals take creator opinions into account.
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For example, as a general rule,
my publisher turns down individuals who want to sell unlicensed merch at events.
But there are franchises where they've approved it on the creator's wishes.
If left unchecked, though, people try to sell the most outrageous things!
Like half-naked figures with massive knockers,
lewd body pillow covers, and all kinds of stuff!
I see...
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And for some reason,
they always send women to ask about these things.
I love this stuff! Just look how sexy she is! Figures sell best when they're about this spicy!
They almost got me that way a few times.
That's the same tactic brands use to get idols to wear risque swimsuits.
I love this stuff! Isn't it just the hottest and cutest swimsuit ever? I think you'd look amazing in it, Arima-san!
My approval isn't required for cosplay, though.
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I'd shoot down adult photo shoots and the like, but otherwise it's okay.
Heck, editors tend to ask for designs that'll get tons of cosplays at Comiket.
Would anyone really say no to that?
Production Committee
Rights
rights
RIGHTS
RigHTs
Rights
When it comes to rights approvals,
we creators don't say no as long as we can sense the love there.
In the first place, the companies on the committee
invest in our IPs in order to secure merchandising, music, and other rights.
We can't just screw them over.
We only do the checks to weed out products that don't respect the work.
Even if my publisher tried to sue an individual,
I'd put a stop to that as long as the merch was made with love.
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But the doujin thugs drawing rapey manga and making bank online are on their own!
Read the publisher's rules and guidelines and use your best judgment!
I don't get a single yen from those!
That's all from the scene!
Rights approvals sure are complicated, huh?
I'm glad to see Abiko-sensei's doing well.
Next, let's talk about the interview questions!
Emcee Sawa
Meiya-san, what exactly were you asked about?
Actor Aqua Hoshino
Guest Meiya
Bun-Buns Oosako
If I'm an exhibitionist,
if I've ever had sex in costume, things like that.
I can tolerate dirty talk like that in private, when I'm with peers.
I'm an adult, too. I'm not totally against it.
But that's only when there's already mutual respect and trust established.
If I'd felt you respected cosplay culture—
if you'd been considerate and let me know in advance—
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I would've responded in kind, and we wouldn't be here today.
Asking disrespectful, vulgar questions like that is just sexual harassment.
That, along with your thoughtless, last-minute costume change,
only showed contempt for cosplayers.
I couldn't feel any respect from it at all.
But now I see that you had your own issues to deal with.
At this point, I'm really not all that upset anymore.
So long as you take measures to ensure it won't happen again,
I don't mind deleting my tweet.
Meiya-san...
I hear Urushibara, the director who started it all, regrets it deeply.
But...
If you just put an end to this by taking the high road,
won't it leave a bad taste in your mouth?
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Are you really satisfied with this, Meiya-san?
Not entirely, but...
I knew it!
So I took it upon myself to make a suggestion!
Guest Meiya
What do you mean?
If we want to to make up for the disrespect shown to the art of cosplay,
cosplayers, and all the effort and trouble you go through...
I think this is the best way!
Urushibara-san, it's time to atone!
Come on in!
Meiya-san,
and everyone in the cosplay community,
I am truly sorry for what I've done!
I prioritized the show too much and didn't respect your culture enough.
That's an undeniable fact, and I make no excuses for it!
Going forward, I promise you we'll get second opinions
and establish practices that respect the people and topics we cover!
Please accept my sincerest apologies!
Yeah, uh...
Are you seriously messin' around right now?!
Hey, you braindead sister of mine.
What made you think a middle-aged dude apologizing in that was a good idea?
There's nothing sincere about an apology made in a half-assed costume.
Ever heard of "an eye for an eye"?
Atoning for cosplay crimes is more fun in cosplay.
Yeah, the problem is that it's too fun.
Quit playing a serious situation for laughs.
That's not what I was going for.
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Did you make that yourself?
Yes.
What made you dress as Princess Saya?
I read the manga, and she was my favorite character.
You don't even know how to sew buttons on?
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You messed up your sewing-machine work and redid it so many times
that you've damaged the fabric.
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I made the exact same mistakes when I was starting out.
It was hard, wasn't it?
It was. I never knew this stuff was so much work.
For the past week, I've gone home and worked on it until late every night.
What if the show suddenly told you this costume wouldn't be used?
How would it make you feel?
I'd completely lose it.
If you understand that,
that's all I need.
I'm glad it all worked out somehow.
We made peace with Meiya-san, and she deleted that tweet.
We got a great show out of it, too.
I hear they'll be able to air the Summer Comiket episode with some edits, too.
I'm glad that it didn't all go to waste.
Ruby.
How much of that were you involved in?
No...
How much of that did you set up?
What are you talking about?
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