The NTV drama "Maiden Sanada" has received excellent reviews, with its grand finale achieving an astonishing 40% viewership rating. This success has led to Naoko Takeuchi being hailed as a legendary actress by local audiences and netizens. In contrast, her husband Takenori Kanemitsu has faced much criticism; in recent years, his movies and TV series have performed poorly in terms of viewership, significantly reducing his workload. As his wife is busy with her career, Takenori has become the stay-at-home dad responsible for taking their daughter to school. Neighbors living nearby say they only see Takenori and their two daughters going in and out, while Naoko Takeuchi has never been seen.
On January 5, 2012, in Hong Kong, due to the popularity of the drama "Maiden Sanada," Naoko Takeuchi's popularity rebounded, further widening the gap between her and her husband Takenori Kanemitsu's careers. Recently, there have been rumors that the extremely busy Naoko refuses to do housework, forcing Takenori to become a stay-at-home man, leading to speculation about divorce.
A Japanese media outlet recently visited their residence for an interview, but the man who answered the door claimed to be a renovation worker, stating that the Takenori family had already moved away. After 11 years of marriage, Naoko and Takenori have been rumored to have a strained relationship, often attending events and banquets separately. It is also known that he is dissatisfied with her lack of involvement in household chores, which contrasts sharply with her all-capable image in the drama "Maiden Sanada," exacerbating their marital issues.
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