Maya Imamori, a 19-year-old actress known for her role as Sumino Ichikawa in the series No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, has been dismissed from her role following an underage drinking incident. The incident was confirmed when her agency reported her illegal alcohol consumption, which is prohibited for individuals under 20 in Japan. Toei, the parent company of the series and producer of popular anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball, issued a formal apology and announced the termination of Imamori's contract. Her agency also confirmed her management contract was canceled immediately and pledged to improve compliance education for talents. Imamori, who gained fame after winning Miss Magazine 2023 and was notable as the first female Black Ranger in the Super Sentai franchise, issued a public apology on Instagram expressing regret and promising to reflect on her actions. The controversy has sparked discussions about the strict standards of conduct expected in Japan's entertainment industry.