Viewer Disappointed to Find Indians on Beloved Hilander Show
Fans of long-running Japanese TV show 'Hilander' were surprised when two Indian businessmen appeared as guest stars in one episode, leading one viewer to switch off their TV altogether! Reaction from other fans has been mixed, with some welcoming the move towards greater diversity while others feel like it doesn't fit with what 'Hilander' is all about.
Dec. 26, 2022 5:03AM
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Viewers of the popular Japanese show, Hilander, were left disappointed after tuning in to find that the episode featured Indian guests. The show is a fan favorite and has been running for over 20 years, with viewers tuning in week after week to watch their favorite characters and stories. The most recent episode however, featured two Indian guests who had come to Japan for a business trip. This was a surprise to many viewers as it is not common for foreign guests to appear on the show. One viewer expressed their disappointment at having to switch channels due to the unexpected appearance of the Indian guests. “I love Hilander so much but when I saw that there were Indians on it I had to change channels” they said. The reaction from other viewers was mixed, with some feeling that it was an interesting twist and others feeling like it was out of place on the show. One viewer said “I think it’s great that they are introducing different cultures into the show but I don’t think this kind of thing really fits with what Hilander is about”. The producers of Hilander have yet to comment on why they decided to feature Indian guests in this episode or if there will be any more appearances from foreign guests in future episodes. It remains unclear whether this decision was made as part of an effort to diversify the content or if it was simply an attempt at creating something new and exciting for viewers.