[All] Kanna Hashimoto's power harassment allegations and the background to the large-scale hiring at Discovery Next

Kanna Hashimoto, who is hugely popular in the Japanese entertainment industry as a "once-in-a-millennium beauty," has recently been embroiled in allegations of power harassment (workplace bullying). Meanwhile, her agency, Discovery Next, has announced a large-scale staff hiring, garnering attention both inside and outside the entertainment industry.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the relationship between Kanna Hashimoto and Discovery Next, as well as the agency's management policy, the reasons for its large-scale hiring, and the unique trust that exists within the agency.

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1. Allegations of power harassment and the agency's response
2. Reasons for large-scale adoption of DiscoveryNext
3. The reason why Kanna Hashimoto continues to belong to the company: trust and vision
4. Discovery Next's CEO and Management Policy
5. Reality and challenges of hiring conditions
6. Conclusion: Possibilities and limitations of small offices

1. Allegations of power harassment and the agency's response

At the end of October 2024, the Japanese weekly magazine "Shukan Bunshun" reported that Kanna Hashimoto had made abusive remarks to her managers on set, causing as many as eight managers to quit one after another. The article also stated that "useless" was her favorite phrase.

Following this report, his agency Discovery Next published the following lengthy statement on their official website, completely denying the allegations.

🎙️Comment from President Isao Ito:
"The contents of the article are completely unfounded, and there is absolutely no evidence that Hashimoto Kanna has verbally abused or engaged in power harassment towards staff. On the contrary, she has an honest and cheerful personality, and treats staff with sincerity."
On the other hand, the president did not mention any legal action against the article, giving the impression that he was concerned about further reporting.

2. Reasons for large-scale adoption of DiscoveryNext

Amid the allegations of power harassment, Discovery Next is looking to hire 10 people through the recruitment website Doda.

It has started.

✅Recruitment background:

1️⃣Kanna Hashimoto's busy schedule

Kanna Hashimoto is currently involved in many projects, including starring in the NHK morning drama "Omusubi" and hosting the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (for the third year in a row).

2️⃣Staff shortage

A small office with just 15 employees has limited ability to handle this huge amount of work.

✅Recruitment conditions:

▪️Monthly salary: 185,000 yen or more ▪️Annual salary: 2.4 million yen or more (including two bonuses)
▪️Job Description: New talent discovery, management work, etc. ▪️Work Location: Tokyo

The hiring conditions are roughly equivalent to the minimum wage in Tokyo, sparking mixed reactions among applicants.

3. The reason why Kanna Hashimoto continues to belong to the company: trust and vision

Kanna Hashimoto was originally affiliated with a small agency called Active Hakata in her hometown of Fukuoka, but when she started to attract national attention, she chose Discovery Next. Here are some reasons why:

1️⃣Clear vision for development

Discovery Next placed emphasis on nurturing Hashimoto Kanna for the long term and on her career as a serious actress rather than on short-term profits.

2️⃣Relationship of trust with President Ito

At the time of signing the contract, Kanna Hashimoto was overwhelmed by the numerous offers she was receiving, but she was impressed by Ito's advice and thought to herself, "I want to work with this person."

3️⃣Based in Fukuoka and Tokyo

Discovery Next utilized its two-base system, based in its hometown of Fukuoka and Tokyo, to support the company's nationwide activities while remaining rooted in the local community.

4. Discovery Next's CEO and Management Policy

President Isao Ito founded DiscoveryNext in 2015. Although the company is small with only 15 employees, it has an ambitious corporate culture and places importance on close relationships with talent.

✔️Management Philosophy

▪️Individual support for talent through small group training▪️Long-term talent development▪️Encouragement of a spirit of challenge

✔️Affiliated Talents

▪️Actor: Kanna Hashimoto▪️Models: Baku Idegami, Yukari Obata▪️Artists: yukaDD and others

5. Reality and challenges of hiring conditions

Some of Discovery Next's hiring requirements suggest a tough working environment.

▪️Low wages and long working hours:
While the starting salary is close to the minimum wage in Tokyo, the work in entertainment management is demanding and tends to have a high turnover rate.

▪️Industry-wide challenges:
Long working hours and unpaid overtime are often seen as problems at entertainment agencies, and improving working conditions has become an issue for the entire industry.

6. Conclusion: Possibilities and limitations of small offices

Discovery Next has achieved great results despite its small staff, based on a strong relationship of trust with Kanna Hashimoto. On the other hand, harsh working conditions and a high turnover rate have been highlighted as issues facing the agency.

The advantage of a small agency is that the talent and the agency are close, allowing for individual support. However, in order to achieve sustainable growth in the highly competitive entertainment industry, it is necessary to improve the working environment and present a clear vision.

Kanna Hashimoto's relationship with Discovery Next is special and goes beyond a simple contract, and continues to be seen as an example of success in the entertainment industry.

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