Karata Erika's return to acting draws criticism, but some are questioning the unfairness of the situation, saying "Higashide is active"
Karata Erika's return to acting draws criticism, but some are questioning the unfairness of the situation, saying "Higashide is active"
Karata Erika (23) has resumed her career as an actor after an absence of about a year and a half. She is currently appearing in the 20-minute short film "something in the air", which is also available on YouTube. Her return has been greeted with positive comments on the Internet, but there are also some harsh criticisms.
Immediately after her affair with Higashide Masahiro (33) was reported in January last year, Karata's office released a statement on her behalf saying, " She deeply accepts her own weakness, stupidity, and naivete, and wants to face it". Since then, she had not appeared on the public stage.
In May of last year, the drama "Nagi no Oitoma" (TBS) in which Karada appeared was rerun. Even at that time, there was constant criticism that she had "destroyed a family with three young children," and there were calls for her scenes to be cut.
After that, Karata started a series for a camera magazine. Although she was only able to continue for five months due to the magazine's cancellation, she seemed to have found a way to make a living in a "restricted world" This movie was also made as a presentation for a fashion show, so it was easy for Karata to appear in the movie since only people who wanted to see it would see the content.
While Karata is searching for a new start, Higashide, with whom she had an affair, is making a steady "comeback"
"At that time, Higashide dropped all the commercials he was in, but continued with the drama in which he and Kiritani Kenta (41) played the lead roles. Also, the movies that had already been shot were not put on hold. Among them, "Confidence Man JP: The Princess Edition" was a huge hit, grossing over 3 billion yen at the box office, and the sequel is scheduled to be released next year. Higashide appeared on variety shows to promote the film, and also took the stage to thanking for the film being a big hit. He continued to work as an actor and was selected for the lead role in the movie. On the other hand, Karata's career as an actor may have ended," said an entertainment insider.
■ Higashide was the one who approached her....
Karata and Higashide are said to have developed a close relationship through their collaboration in the movie "Netemo Sametemo," released in 2018. Although they are both involved in the affair, some people are wondering why Higashide is the only one who can continue to work as an actor.
As Karata stated " I had a great love relationship in the last summer of my teenage years", their relationship started in the summer of 2017. Even though she was underage at the time, Higashide, who was 10 years older than her, approached her positively.
However, Karata felt guilty about having a relationship with a married man, and promised not to see Higashide. However, the reason why the relationship continued was because Higashide kept approaching Karata, who tried to back out of the relationship. Isn't it unfair that Higashide is the only one who can continue her activities? ......" ( media editor)
Last March, Higashide was interviewed at an event. A reporter asked him, "Why did you agree not to meet with Karata? After a moment of silence, he answered, "I was only thinking about myself"
While Higashide was active, Karata refrained for a year and a half. This inequality has led some to advocate for Karata's return.
"Higashide didn't refrain from doing activities that's unfair"
"Isn't Higashide-kun, the one who committed adultery, active as usual? So why can't we forgive Karata Erika for resuming her activities?"
"Higashide-san has been back for a long time now, and I think Erika Karata should come back and do her best. If you don't want to watch it, just don't watch it"
[+4,756, -679] ≫ While Higashide was active, Karata refrained for a year and a half. This inequality has led some to advocate for Karata's return.
It is true that if you compare the two, it seems unequal, but since Karata hasn't even apologized to Anne for a year and a half, it is hard to believe that her return to acting will be accepted honestly by the public.
[+3,675, -363] While Higashide held a press conference to apologize, this person decided to hide in the shadows and keep quiet, so I wonder if it would be appropriate for her to come out quietly when things have cooled down....
In fact, if she can come back to work, wouldn't that be more unfair?
[+3,524, -440] I think the public will be even more angry the "I am the one who is wronged " kind of thinking.
To be honest, I don't know how she can appear on the public stage without embarrassment.
It seems that there is a need for her in Korea, so why don't she move her activities there?
I think it's much better than being restricted in small castings in Japan.
[+1,647, -179] If you want to come back, you can.
If you want to watch it, just watch it, if you don't want to watch it, don't watch it.
I don't think there's a demand for her, but you can do the rest at your own judgment.
[+1,468, -101] It's true that Higashide has the impression that he's messing around with young women, but Karata's smelly behavior was also disgusting.
It's hard to change the fact that she mentally hurt Anne, who is very likable.
Both of them are the same, and I think both of them have lost their likability.
Even so, if there is demand, they can survive in this world.
The future will depend on their own efforts.
[+909, -63] He had an affair with Karata, who was underage at the time, and even though he promised not to see Karata, he still continued the relationship.
Even now, I think he still has a bad image with Karata because of the scent he gave to Anzu, which jeopardized his acting career.
After his affair with Karata was exposed, his answers at the press conference made him look worse and worse, and he deserved the loss of work.
The cost of betraying his family was too much for both of them.
Karata Erika: "I'm not retiring." Her family has been waiting for her to return to acting
Karata Erika (23) has been away from acting since her affair with Higashide Masahiro (33) was reported in January last year. On September 2nd, we learned that Karata had made her "comeback"
"In October last year, some weekly magazines reported that Karata had cut her long hair short. In early August this year, her promotional photo was updated to show her with a little longer hair. This led to widespread speculation that she might be announcing some kind of activity soon. (Entertainment industry insider)
In early June this year, this magazine caught up with Karata as she came out of her entertainment office in Tokyo. Perhaps the filming of the movie had already started at that time, but Karata's cheerful expression when she was talking to someone on her phone was impressive.
"After the affair, Karata-san was depressed for a while. She deeply regretted having an affair with a married man, but she did not want to give up her dream of becoming an actress. Higashide, on the other hand, resumed his career earlier and was chosen to play the lead in a movie
Although Karata and Mr. Higashide were both bashed by the public as well, the "gap" between them has widened greatly. Even so, she stepped out from working as a domestic worker at her office and tried her hand at writing a serial article for a camera magazine using her special skills. (Sports journalist)
Her family was also concerned about her inability to resume her activities. In July of last year, Karata's sister told the following to this magazine
"I don't think she' s going to retire. It would be too regrettable for her and her family. (About resuming work) she's leaving it up to the agency, but she intends to continue working, and our family will continue to support her."
Karata's return to acting, which her family has been waiting for, has finally come true. It's been about a year and a half since her last activity, and people on social media are cheering her on
"Let's keep moving forward! I'll cheer on you!"
"I know the public is very harsh
[+ on you, but I hope you can look at the past as a thing of the past and work hard at your acting career"
"Karata-san is back. People have to work in order to live. I don't mind if she comes back, but I hope she never forgets that a family is ruined because of her. I want her to keep that in mind and work hard as an actress."
[+18,308, -1,180] With women condemning her and men prejudging her as a slut, who outside of her family would want her to return?
I didn't know of her existence until the incident, so I don't really care if she returns or not, but it's a simple question.
[+16,441, -594] She said it would be too regrettable for her and her family if she were to retire.
Her words are so stupid that I am at a loss.
[+13,453, -528] "I don't think she's going to retire. It would be too regrettable for her and her family. (About resuming work) she's leaving it up to the agency, but she intends to continue working, and our family will continue to support her."
It's a shame for Anne.
I don't care if you support her as a family but I don't think the public will support her
[+11,122, -463] It's not that she's a good actress or that she's crazy good looking.
I don't understand what people see from her.
I think I'm going to reject all the shows, dramas, and TV commercials she's in...
She's got a lot of nerve.
I can only distrust her as a person.
[+8,996, -351] There are many people and many opinions.
It's up to you whether you want to come back or not!
But please remember.
You had an affair with a married man for a long time, you destroyed a family, you took away a father from his children.
You are not a victim, you are a perpetrator
[+6,847, -328] If you're back, you need to do something about your acting skills. She had no acting skills even before the affair
[+5,361, -258] Her acting is not good and her voice is stuttery, so I don't think she is suitable for acting.
In addition, she is no longer able to play the elegant type, so her range of roles has narrowed
[+4,346, -159] One after another, people are calling for the return of the actress...
Where in the world are you talking about?
"I don't want to see her", there's no demand for her" etc
I can only see the opinions against her return.
I guess her office made them write it.
There's no way that the manager doesn't know that she's been having an affair for years.
If the office also approves of it, then it makes sense that the office would respond accordingly