A surge of public objections have emerged over a controversial NHK drama, prompting action by involved parties to lodge a formal complaint with Japan's Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization (BPO). The specifics of the drama's objectionable content have not been disclosed, but viewers have demonstrated their dissatisfaction through protests. The exact date of the BPO application filing is yet to be confirmed.

NHK is a crucial public broadcaster in Japan. Any charge of inconsistency with its obligations reflects directly on the country's public broadcast system's perceived integrity. In Japan, BPO handles complaints about broadcasting contents, reflecting the society's importance of media ethics and balanced reporting.

In the US or EU, similar cases would also spark public outcry and potentially involve regulatory bodies like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US or the Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the UK. Media regulation is an essential element to ensure accountability and compliance with ethical standards in these countries as well.