Japan's Justice Ministry Cancels Netflix Dating Show Collaboration Amid Backlash Over Criminal Past Cast
Japan's justice ministry has canceled its collaboration with the Netflix dating show "Badly in Love" following significant backlash. The show features cast members with criminal pasts, including ex-juvenile delinquents and former yakuza gangsters. The ministry had initially partnered with the streaming giant to promote the program as part of a rehabilitation campaign, even releasing a poster featuring heavily tattooed cast members. However, concerns arose that the show could glorify crimes and cause discomfort among crime victims. An episode in Season 2, where a cast member confessed to setting someone on fire as a teen, intensified the criticism. The ministry stated that while its intention was not to endorse crime, the partnership was terminated due to public concerns, though the show will continue to air without government support. 
