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Agency Apologizes for Ensemble Stars! Stage Play Actor's Actions
posted on by Jennifer Sherman
The official website for talent agency Omnia posted an apology on Saturday related to reports about affiliated actor Yūdai Natsume. The company did not specify the content of the reports or confirm Natsume's alleged actions but apologized to fans, staff members, and others upset by the situation.
Omnia said it it taking measures to prevent incidents from recurring. The company is currently investigating the reports and will announce a possible punishment or other measures related to its findings in the future.
According to online reports, Natsume tweeted misogynist and discriminatory remarks in "extreme tweets" in the past.
Natsume played Mitsuru Tenma in the Ensemble Stars! Extra Stage: Judge of Knights and Ensemble Stars! On Stage: To the Shining Future stage plays, which ran in Japan last September and from January to February, respectively.
[Via Nijimen]
