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Tokyo's underground idols
TV Episode | News
Young performers in Japan, known as idols, not affiliated with large management or production firms operate in a grey area between independence and mainstream performance, relying on a system of affective labour to generate connections ...See moreYoung performers in Japan, known as idols, not affiliated with large management or production firms operate in a grey area between independence and mainstream performance, relying on a system of affective labour to generate connections with fans and provide the means potentially to succeed as entertainers. This system of affective labour emerges through mutual interactions between fans and idols as an emotionally supportive enterprise, despite the generally difficult working conditions of the idols. Written by France 24 See less
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Writers
Minori Kitahara (writer) | Andre Maffioletti (writer) | Ryusuke Murata (staff writer)
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Status
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Updated Sep 10, 2019
Release date
Sep 10, 2019 (France)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Tama Himeno primary photo
Tama Himeno
Self - Teen Idol Self - Teen Idol   See fewer
Waiting for You (2016)
Kotobano Aya primary photo
Kotobano Aya
Self - Fmr. Teen Idol Self - Fmr. Teen Idol   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Wendy Xie Boone primary photo
Wendy Xie Boone
Self - Entrepreneur Self - Entrepreneur   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Keiji Goto primary photo
Keiji Goto
Self - Lawyer Self - Lawyer   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Minori Kitahara primary photo
Minori Kitahara
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Tsubasa Minmin primary photo
Tsubasa Minmin
Self - Fmr. Teen Idol Self - Fmr. Teen Idol   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Yumeno Nito primary photo
Yumeno Nito
Self - Activist Self - Activist   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
Risa Satosaki primary photo
Risa Satosaki
Self - Entrepreneur Self - Entrepreneur   See fewer
Oomori Seiko: Aishiteru.com (2016)
Christine Yano primary photo
Christine Yano
Self - Performer Self - Performer   See fewer
France 24 (2006)
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