Fukuda didn’t give a specific reason for the change in production, but stated that the network was complying with the previously announced production guidelines.
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The guidelines follow the internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the live-action Sexy Tanaka-san series, after the death of the show’s original manga creator Hinako Ashihara in January.
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The network added at the time that it was is taking the situation seriously and would conduct its own investigation with an internal team.
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The guidelines included measures to improve production process, safety, social media policies, and human resources.