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Last Tuesday, the former Mako Princess officially registered their marriage with her fiance, Kei Komuro, a New York lawyer. The couple announced their engagement as early as 2017, but the long delay before marriage was not the result of a difficult meeting with the wedding planner to ensure that every little thing is suitable for the ceremony and reception, but a part of the game. Continued controversy over appropriateness.

Many non-Japanese reports mention that Komuro is a "civilian", but for members of the modern Japanese imperial family, marrying a commoner is their only option, because Japan has no remaining families with official aristocratic status. However, according to Japan's Royal Family Law, female members of the Royal Family are considered to leave the Royal Family and enter their husband's family when they get married, thus losing their royal status. However, although Mako marrying a commoner is a foregone conclusion, every time the royal family announces a marriage plan, they are subject to strict scrutiny by Japanese far-right members, who believe that their partner is worthy of any connection with the Celestial royal family.

The main criticism of Xiaoshi stems from a financial dispute between his mother and her former fiance, who claimed that the 4 million yen loan he provided to her was never repaid. The mother claimed that the money was given to her as a gift, but Xiaoshi later released a detailed document outlining the process of repaying the money. Komuro’s non-traditional ponytail (he cut off the ponytail before meeting with the emperor and empress) also angered his critics, and Mako’s intention to leave Japan and emigrate to the United States is not in line with the hardline traditionalists. opinion.

After four years of engagement, there were complaints that Mako and Komuro gave up any public royal weddings and announced that they would submit the marriage registration form on Tuesday morning, and then hold a press conference to resolve the problem at a hotel in Tokyo that afternoon. Naturally, film crews from almost all TV stations in the city appeared, with one exception. TV TOKYO did not live broadcast news conferences like almost all its competitors, but chose to continue its plan to show "Blade".

▼ A live broadcast from NHK, Nippon TV, Asahi TV, TBS, Fuji TV and TV Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon

▼"Blade" (It seems that no one will forget)

Yes, while Mako and Komuro stand in front of the people across the country, thanking the people who support them, apologizing to their distressed people, and asking people not to make defamatory comments. At the same time, the audience can choose to withdraw from the two consenting 30-year-olds. A drama where adults are forced to explain how and why they want to get married, but instead is transferred into the 1998 Wesley Snipes (Wesley Snipes) vampire hunting movie action film.

This is actually not the first time TV TOKYO has chosen to let other networks compete for the attention of the same story, but to provide something completely different. Although it is clearly located in Tokyo, TV TOKYO is technically a regional broadcasting company with a smaller budget than many national TV stations that are also based in the city. When a "big" story happens, TV TOKYO is often content to continue doing its own thing instead of trying to compete with wealthier and better equipped opponents. Many online commentators are happy to have "blade" as an alternative. They think this is the latest round of unfair treatment for Mako and her new husband.

"This is the TV TOKYO we know and love."

"I like the sense of commitment from TV TOKYO."

"Everyone else is broadcasting the press conference live and following up with popular studio comments, but TV TOKYO sticks to the end."

"They really do things their way!"

However, not attending the press conference is more than just a prudent business decision. At a regular press conference after the broadcast of "Blade Warrior", TV TOKYO President and CEO Ishikawa Ichiro was asked whether he had considered broadcasting a press conference of Mako or producing a special program for analysis. Ishikawa answered with a smile:

"I really don't understand why so many people are worried about this situation... We will report this story as part of our regular news program. I hope Mako and Komuro can live happily together now. Only. That's it."

Source: Livedoor News/Nikkan Sports via Hachima Kiko, Nikkei Asia, Twitter

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TBS (and Wesley) got my vote!

The author here criticized a business decision to provide alternative and interesting movies to the oversaturated local "news" (?) market? :

-"I really don't understand why so many people are worried about this situation... We will report this story as part of our regular news program. I hope Mako-san and Komuro-san can now live happily together. Only That's it."

Should we also criticize the media for their editorial choice of what they call "*entertainment"*?

The author's criticism and criticism of "filled content" is to provide her own "filled content"? -The first and five lengthy paragraphs repeat the same story that has been reported many times in the other "national" and "political" sections only this week. How could this be considered a good weekend "entertainment" news(?) story?

Blade (1998) is an "entertainment" movie. See it (and its sequel) before waiting for Hollywood to restart.

I also prefer to watch the blade. Active TBS.

It is better to watch Wesley than to watch media sniping.

Blade sounds more interesting than anything random couples have to deal with in their lives.

TV TOKYO skips the ugly controversy

Sweeping things under the carpet is the name of the game for the people here.

Parasitic media should be ashamed of themselves! Well done by TV TOKYO!

It usually comes from the rigorous scrutiny of Japanese far-right members as to whether their partner deserves any contact with the Celestial Clan.

How dare a group of old right-wing fascists decide who is worthy or not! ! !

TBS knows that no one is really interested in these. Especially young people.

I am glad to see that the attitude of TV TOKYO maintains an unconventional and consistent attitude. If it follows other major broadcasters, it is indeed the end of the world in Japan :)

Just like hating it, "Blade" is the pioneer of the entire Marvel/Sony (Spider-Man) "roller coaster", and we have been a part of it for the past 20 years. Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, but hundreds of thousands of paid workers may raise a glass to Wesley every night!

Agree *@roylance.norton at 9:00 AM*. Blade (1998) and its two sequels are "*The First* Black MARVEL" characters/superheroes in movie theaters, long before Disney tried to label Black Panther (2018) as such.

There was no disrespect for Chadwick Bosman (RIP), but Disney has since rephrased their initial press release and marketing to identify BP as the "first black superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe" (1966, Fantastic Four).

Maybe Disney wants to stay away from such "R" entertainment?

*- @roylance.norton 9:00 AM: "Just like hating it, Blade is the pioneer of the entire Marvel/Sony (Spider-Man) roller coaster. We have been involved in it for the past 20 years. Maybe not Everyone’s cup of tea, but hundreds of thousands of paid workers may raise a glass to Wesley every night"-*

Wesley Snipes kicks @ss! This man has never received the honor he deserves. Especially now, young people don't seem to know his existence. Well, now they did it.

Disney and all fans should thank Wesley Snipes and treat him better. Without Blade, there would be no modern MCU Univese. He founded the franchise and kept it floating by himself!

Another option for TV shows.

Said not so.

Midnight Son of Marvel Comics, anyone? ? -With the release of Mobius (2022) and subsequent release of "Blade Warrior 2022" (October) directed by Mahsala Ali and Bassam Tariq, Disney’s beast interests may pursue some "R "Class blood and violence brought back the audience in the "adult" theater.

Snipes can accomplish things that Russel Crow's Dr. Hyde and Tom Cruise's The Mummy failed to launch in Universal's Dark Universe.

TV TOKYO doesn't have that kind of show to start, so it's not a question of whether they skip it or not.

If you do, it will only cause controversy.

Mother refused to repay the loan. Wesley Snipes was sentenced to jail for tax evasion. entertainment time!

But for modern Japanese royal family members, marrying commoners is their only choice, because Japan has no other official noble status remaining families.

They can follow the path of Ptolemy/Cleopatra.

Mako's intention to leave Japan and emigrate to the United States is also likely to be incompatible with hardline traditionalists.

What does this have to do with them. She is an ordinary person now. busy body.

Why are people so concerned about TBS? If you want to see this couple, there are many other channels. When Prince Philip passed away, I think all British channels started talking about him all day long. People are angry that even EastEnders has been cancelled. Life has to go on.

I like TV TOKYO-they only do their own thing. #irreverencerulez

The blade is BA. Like those ninja vampires.

It's another replay of an old movie.

"The Ugly Marriage Controversy"? Even uglier American meaningless brain death stuffing content! Bullying the people!

So 1 out of 15 stations does not have the same boring things? OK.

How many people are broadcasting other content?

If I want news (cough-gossip), then I can get it at any time. At least this couple can disappear in the United States in most cases, except for the Japanese paparazzi in the United States.

What? Movies by Blade a good

Although I would say this is a good move by TBS, it is a pity that the only option among all radio stations is Blade. You want to know why so many people are turning to the Internet now...

Although I would say this is a good move by TBS

Why is everyone talking about TBS. TBS and TV TOKYO are not the same thing. TBS broadcasts a press conference, TV Tokyo broadcasts Blade...

I also prefer to watch the blade. Active TBS.

TBS didn't show Blade, so what's the good move?

Four years after being engaged, the complaint continues,

This grumpy little article tried to arouse anger, very sad. rest early.

I think the commenter is wrong. The article claims that TV Tokyo is broadcasting "Blade", and the picture shows TBS broadcasting a press conference, but commenters praised TBS instead of TV TOKYO. Or am I misreading something?

"I hope Mako and Xiaoshi can spend the rest of their lives happily now. That's it."

Thank you! This person just got my respect. The same goes for Blade's choice.

The comments here are a bit confusing, although this is not surprising, because the story is poorly written and the lead is buried in the fourth paragraph.

The movie NOT TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) was broadcast by TV Tokyo, so the praise of TBS is wrong.

In addition, TV TOKYO broadcasts a movie from 13:40-15:30 every weekday, so it has not changed the program.

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