Japanese Comedian Criticized for Harassing “Most Beautiful Crier in Showbiz” Mei Nagano on Live TV
On the morning of March 30, Koreaboo reported that Japanese comedian Egashira had sparked outrage on social media after publicly harassing popular actress Mei Nagano during a live television broadcast.
During the live airing of All-Star Thanksgiving on TBS, Egashira, shirtless, suddenly ran towards Mei Nagano, shouting repeatedly, “Be my woman.” His behavior escalated as he made exaggerated facial expressions, stuck out his tongue, and performed bizarre gestures to gain the actress’s attention.
Terrified by the inappropriate advances of her 34-year senior, the 1999-born actress fled in panic. She was visibly shaken, even bursting into tears on live TV. Mei Nagano had to leave the stage briefly before regaining her composure and returning to continue the broadcast. Meanwhile, the show’s staff quickly intervened to restrain Egashira and prevent further harassment.
Japanese netizens took to online forums to condemn Egashira’s actions, accusing him of blatant harassment rather than humor. Many pointed out that his behavior had crossed the line of comedy and was entirely unacceptable, especially towards a much younger actress.
Born in 1965, Egashira has a history of controversy, often criticized for outlandish and inappropriate comedic acts. However, this latest incident has led to intensified backlash, with viewers demanding accountability. As of now, TBS has yet to release an official statement regarding the shocking incident during All-Star Thanksgiving.
Mei Nagano first gained widespread recognition in Japan through her roles in dramas such as My Love Story and We Made a Beautiful Bouquet. However, she initially went viral eight years ago for an unexpected reason—her emotional and graceful way of crying.
During a promotional event for one of her films, an MC read a touching letter from the film’s original author. Overcome with emotion, Mei Nagano tearfully broke down on stage. Her sincere and visually captivating tears quickly became an internet sensation, earning her the title of the “most beautiful crier in showbiz.”
Now, despite her flourishing career, the young actress finds herself at the center of an unsettling scandal. Fans and the public continue to rally behind Mei Nagano, demanding a formal apology from Egashira and accountability from the broadcasting station.
