High-profile Japanese entertainment personalities, Tamasawa Tsutomu and Yamaguchi Tomoko, are reportedly on the path to independence. The celebrity couple, renowned for their immense contributions to the Japanese entertainment scene, are said to be venturing beyond their traditional roles and charting a career course independent of their current agencies. Though details of their exact intentions remain scant, talk of this major step has sent ripples through the industry.

In Japan, talent agencies have substantial control over celebrities' careers, and moving away from them is seen as a significant step towards personal and professional freedom. Fans often closely monitor these decisions as the direction and tone of the celebrity's future projects can change drastically post-independence. Legal challenges or backlash from the industry could crop up, and this hints at the risk and courage involved in such a decision.

In the US and EU, celebrities gaining independence from their talent agencies is not particularly unusual. It's seen as a natural progression and can often lead to an expansion of their brand through independent ventures. However, there's acknowledgment of the possible risks including managing their own contracts, PR, and potential career missteps.