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.
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.
The network added at the time that it was is taking the situation seriously and would conduct its own investigation with an internal team.
The guidelines included measures to improve production process, safety, social media policies, and human resources.