TBS drama VIVANT faces controversy over director allegations

The TBS drama series ‘VIVANT’ is facing scrutiny following reports regarding director Katsuo Fukuzawa. Media reports alleged that Fukuzawa caused a staff member to suffer a fracture after pushing them off a stepladder. While TBS acknowledged that an investigation confirmed power harassment and that strict personnel measures were taken, the broadcaster has faced public criticism on social media. Critics have argued that the incident may constitute more than harassment, potentially reaching the level of a criminal injury case, and have questioned why Fukuzawa’s name remains credited on the official series website.

Separately, the series is generating significant online discussion regarding its plot developments. Following the broadcast of episode 18, viewers have been analyzing a preview for episode 19, which shows the character Kaoru being silenced by an unidentified individual. Fans are using details such as a black wristwatch and the differing reactions of characters to speculate on the identity of the assailant and the direction of the upcoming storyline.