Actor Kazuya Matsunaga has revealed the circumstances that led to his departure ahead of his scheduled musical appearance.
Following his explanation regarding the production process and the handling of fan-club tickets, the organizers issued an apology.
However, because the scope of the information disclosed by each side differs, it is necessary to distinguish between the claims made public and the measures that have been confirmed.
3-Line Summary
1. Kazuya Matsunaga revealed the circumstances behind his departure on October 4.
2. His role was replaced by Yushin Nakatani.
3. Detailed issues surrounding the production process remain unresolved.
The Recast Kakuzaki Role in the Musical Opening in October
Kazuya Matsunaga was scheduled to appear as Eisuke Kakuzaki in the musical *Rokuhōdō Yotsuiro Biyori*. According to a report by coki, production company Links announced on October 3 that, following discussions held at his request, his appearance would be put on hold. The role was subsequently recast with actor Yushin Nakatani. The performance was announced as scheduled to open on October 16.
On October 4, Matsunaga uploaded images of 7 documents to his X account, explaining the circumstances behind his departure. He stated that he had asked the producer to improve the response provided to fans, but that the issue had not been resolved, and wrote that this was the final trigger for his departure. Livedoor News and All About News also reported on the release of the documents and the announcement of his departure.
Matsunaga’s Account and the Production Company’s Apology
In the documents, Matsunaga explained that, between July and September, remarks suggesting his departure had continued to be made by the producer, and that words, conduct, and responses that caused him mental strain had repeatedly occurred during the production process. He also mentioned an incident in which some fan-club-assigned tickets were damaged.
This information consists of Matsunaga’s records and explanation and was not reported as fact confirmed by the other party. In particular, coki reported that it had not been confirmed whether the production company had individually disputed the remarks suggesting his departure, the contract and rehearsal schedule, or the explanation of insurance coverage at the time of a previous injury.
On October 5, after Matsunaga publicly explained the circumstances, Links apologized through its official X account for hurting Matsunaga’s feelings and for showing insufficient consideration toward fans. The company also expressed its intention to continue discussions. However, this apology cannot necessarily be read as an announcement acknowledging every detailed matter raised by Matsunaga.
Ticket Damage Is a Separate Matter Acknowledged by the Production Company
The scope of what the production company made public includes its decision to put Matsunaga’s appearance on hold after receiving his departure request, the replacement actor, guidance regarding refunds, and damage to some fan-club tickets. According to coki’s report, the production side explained that there had been no damage at the time of sorting and that a problem had occurred during the process before delivery. It also announced that tickets would be exchanged for handwritten tickets for those who wished to do so.
The clearest outcomes in this matter are Matsunaga’s departure, the recasting of the role, and the production side’s apology and exchange guidance concerning the damaged tickets. By contrast, it remains difficult to reach a conclusion about the words exchanged during the production process and the scope of responsibility based solely on one side’s publicly released documents. What audiences and fans need is not speculation, but specific facts that both sides may disclose going forward.
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