[2026] Ai Hashimoto in tears? A look at the harassment allegations and rumors of Jiro Sato's departure.

This article summarizes the information available as of July 2026 regarding the harassment allegations against Jiro Sato that allegedly caused Ai Hashimoto to burst into tears. It covers what happened on the set of "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective," rumors of her departure from the show, explanations from both sides, and officially confirmed facts.

Ai Hashimoto in tears? A look at the harassment allegations and rumors of Jiro Sato's departure [2026]

Summary of key points

Q. Is it true that Ai Hashimoto burst into tears?

A. Bunshun Online and other publications have reported that Ai Hashimoto broke down in tears due to trouble during the filming of "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective." However, she has not directly explained the details herself.

Q. What is the harassment report about Jiro Sato?

A. This concerns reports of problematic behavior towards Ai Hashimoto, with whom he co-starred in the drama "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective." On the other hand, Sato Jiro's agency has refuted the reports, stating that "some of the content is not true."

Q. Has Jiro Sato left the show?

A. Sato Jiro himself has stated that he requested to leave the project during filming, but there has been no official announcement confirming that he has officially left the project.

What was the trigger for the reports that Ai Hashimoto burst into tears?
Details confirmed in the harassment reports involving Jiro Sato
What happened on the set of "The Detective Who Wants to Keep His Surname for His Wife"?
Is the rumor about Jiro Sato being removed from the show true?
Differences in explanations between Ai Hashimoto and Jiro Sato
Reactions and points to note that spread on social media
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What was the trigger for the reports that Ai Hashimoto burst into tears?

The story of Ai Hashimoto's alleged outburst of tears stems from a trouble on the set of the drama "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective," which was reported by Bunshun Online on July 1, 2026. Bunshun Online reported that Jiro Sato had engaged in problematic behavior towards Ai Hashimoto, and that Fuji Television had requested an investigation by an external lawyer, which resulted in the incident being deemed "serious harassment."

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However, it's important to distinguish between "what has been reported" and "officially confirmed facts." Ai Hashimoto herself has not publicly disclosed the circumstances or details of her crying. Therefore, at this point, it is appropriate to simply say, "It has been reported that Ai Hashimoto cried profusely."

2. Details confirmed in the harassment reports concerning Jiro Sato

The recent harassment allegations against Jiro Sato alleg a dispute occurred between him and Ai Hashimoto during the filming of the drama "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective." Bunshun Online reports that Fuji TV has commissioned an external lawyer to investigate Jiro Sato's behavior.

On the other hand, Jiro Sato's management agency issued a written rebuttal to the media. In the statement, they indicated that they could not accept the content of the report, saying that it contained "content that is not factual" and "parts that are based solely on the claims of one party."

item	Information currently available
People who are the talk of the town	Ai Hashimoto, Jiro Sato
Work name	Criminals who seek separate surnames for married couples
News report content	Reports regarding problematic behavior during filming and the recognition of harassment
Ai Hashimoto's side	He explained that it was true that he fell ill due to trouble during filming.
Sato Jiro's side	They countered by stating that they did not believe it constituted harassment.
Rumors of being removed from the show	It was explained that the person in question requested to be removed from the show. However, an official announcement of his removal has not yet been confirmed.

3. What happened on the set of "The Detective Who Wants to Keep His Surname"?

"Married Couple with Separate Surnames Detectives" is a Fuji TV drama starring Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto. Jiro Sato plays Makoto Yomoda and Ai Hashimoto plays Asuka Suzuki, and the story is about a married couple who hide their marital status while working as detectives and solving cases. The program information on BS Fuji also describes the two as a great buddy detective team.

According to Sato Jiro's agency, the incident began during filming of the first episode when Sato Jiro's finger accidentally touched Hashimoto Ai's chin. Following this, a rule was established that "prior confirmation is required before touching anyone other than the shoulders and arms," and the agency explained that they followed this rule during filming thereafter.

Hashimoto Ai's side has not elaborated on this explanation. However, her agency told Bunshun Online that it is true that she fell ill due to trouble with a co-star during filming and was unable to participate in the shoot.

4. Is the rumor about Jiro Sato leaving the show true?

The reason rumors of Jiro Sato's departure spread is because he himself explained on his social media that he had repeatedly called for his departure during filming. ORICON NEWS reports that Jiro Sato referred to some media reports surrounding "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective" and revealed that he had called for his departure from the drama.

However, this is only his own explanation that he "requested to step down." As of now, there has been no official announcement that Jiro Sato has officially left the drama "Married Couple with Separate Surnames." In fact, BS Fuji's program information still lists Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto as cast members.

Therefore, it is more natural to understand the story of "Jiro Sato's departure" not as an official departure, but as something that he himself requested to leave during filming.

5. Differences in explanations between Ai Hashimoto's side and Jiro Sato's side

What makes this case confusing is the discrepancy between the explanations given by Ai Hashimoto's side and those given by Jiro Sato's side.

Issues	Ai Hashimoto's side / Media	Sato Jiro's side
Whether or not there are problems	He explained that it was true that he fell ill due to trouble during filming.	We explained that problems occurred during filming.
Harassment Recognition	Bunshun Online reports it as "serious harassment."	They explained that it did not constitute harassment.
physical contact	It was reported that the incident started with physical contact.	He explained that his hand touched her chin during the performance.
Stepping down	Detailed explanations from Ai Hashimoto's side have not yet been confirmed.	It was explained that Jiro Sato himself requested to be removed from the show.
Current conclusion	An officially unified explanation has not yet been confirmed.	The agency issued a statement refuting the claim.

It is difficult to draw conclusions based on explanations from only one side. Sato Jiro's side has refuted the claims, and we have not yet received detailed comments from Hashimoto Ai herself. Therefore, at this point, it is necessary to read the "news reports," "explanations from the individuals involved," and "responses from their management agencies" separately.

6. Reactions and points to note that spread on social media

Following the news reports, many people on social media have been reminiscing about the promotional appearances for "Married Couples with Separate Surnames Detective" and the behind-the-scenes photos on the official social media accounts. SmartFLASH reports that some viewers have pointed out the perceived distance between Ai Hashimoto and Jiro Sato in their social media posts and promotional appearances for the drama in which they co-starred.

However, reactions on social media are merely how viewers perceive things. We cannot definitively determine the relationship between Ai Hashimoto and Jiro Sato, or the truth behind any alleged trouble, based solely on their absence from promotional events or the distance between them in photos.

Also, while his name may sometimes be written as "佐藤二郎" in search results, the official spelling of the actor's name is "佐藤二朗". When checking information in articles or on social media, it's important to pay attention to the difference in spelling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is it true that Ai Hashimoto burst into tears?

A. There have been reports in publications such as Bunshun Online and SmartFLASH that Ai Hashimoto burst into tears. However, since Ai Hashimoto herself has not directly explained the details, we cannot say for certain.

Q2. What is the harassment report about Jiro Sato?

A. This concerns reports that Jiro Sato engaged in problematic behavior towards Ai Hashimoto during the filming of "The Detective Who Adopts Separate Surnames for Married Couples." However, Jiro Sato's agency has refuted the reports.

Q3. Did Jiro Sato leave the drama "The Detective Who Wants to Keep His Surname for His Wife"?

A. There has been no official announcement that he has left the show. He himself has stated that he requested to leave the show during filming.

Q4. Were Ai Hashimoto and Jiro Sato on bad terms?

A. There is no official information that can definitively conclude that they are on bad terms. While some on social media have pointed out a distance between them, this does not prove any factual basis.