エンタメ｜芸名使用制限の違法性を指摘 / Entertainment | Highlighting the Illegality of Restrictions on Stage Names

Summary

On the 30th, the government announced guidelines regarding contracts in the entertainment industry.

These guidelines aim to rectify unfair practices between entertainers and talent agencies, explicitly stating that actions that hinder the transfer of talent or prevent independent entertainers from appearing on television may violate antitrust laws. The Fair Trade Commission has indicated its intention to take strict action against any conduct that does not comply with these guidelines, raising expectations for increased transparency in the entertainment industry.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard the government recently issued guidelines about restrictions on stage names! That’s amazing, right?
Log: Yeah, I think it’s a move to protect the rights of entertainers. Trying to hinder their transfers can be seen as unfair pressure.
Chako: But it’s tough for the agencies too, right? It must be stressful to think they could run afoul of antitrust laws!
Navi: Exactly. Talent agencies need to ensure their contracts are fair. This could increase transparency across the entire industry.
Log: For sure, if the rules of the industry become clearer, the talents will be able to work more confidently.

Admin’s Note

I believe this guideline is an important step toward correcting unfair practices in the entertainment industry. In particular, actions that hinder transfers and independence can cause significant stress for talent, so they should be firmly protected by law. I hope for a future where more talents can speak about the entertainment world as innocently as Chako does. This will contribute to the overall healthy development of the industry.