Overview

• A Kobe District Court approved the July 9 settlement ending Harada’s lawsuit over his alleged forced resignation in December 2022.
• Under the agreement Takarazuka rescinded Harada’s coerced exit and confirmed his employee status until his formal June 30, 2025 resignation.
• The troupe agreed to pay ¥15.5 million in back wages and related compensation to resolve the unpaid salary dispute.
• Settlement terms acknowledge that Takarazuka did not convene a disciplinary committee to investigate the harassment allegations against Harada.
• On July 10 Takarazuka deleted the harassment-related statement from its official website and published an explanatory notice.