Terrace House: Tokyo 2019–2020

*Age when they first joined Terrace House.

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| Title = We're Back in Tokyo

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|5|14}}

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| Aux4 = 40

| ShortSummary = All the members enter the house and some initial relationships begin to form. Shohei seems to hit it off with Kaori and asks her out to drinks.

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| EpisodeNumber = 2

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Tempura Incident

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|5|21}}

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| Aux4 = 39

| ShortSummary = Haruka asks Kenji for a guitar lesson and they promise to hang out on the weekend. Some of the members discuss their dreams over drinks at home.

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| EpisodeNumber = 3

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = Dreamed of Her

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|5|28}}

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| Aux4 = 37

| ShortSummary = Though Ruka and Risako go out for pancakes and a movie, Ruka isn't sure if it counts as a date. But when Ruka gets a fever, Risako takes care of him.

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| EpisodeNumber = 4

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = I Want to Be a Hero

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|6|4}}

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| Aux4 = 42

| ShortSummary = After Haruka buys a guitar in Harajuku, Ruka gives her a ride back to the house. While playing cards together, Risako and Ruka make a wager.

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| EpisodeNumber = 5

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Reiwa!!

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|6|18}}

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| Aux4 = 45

| ShortSummary = The house rings in the Reiwa era. Ruka gives Risako a ride to parkour practice, Haruka enters a drag race, and Kaori and Kenji go out for burgers.

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| EpisodeNumber = 6

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|6|25}}

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| Aux4 = 57

| ShortSummary = Haruka and Ruka go on a date; over a steak dinner, she asks him what he thinks of Risako. It seems that romance is on everyone's mind.

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| EpisodeNumber = 7

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Woman to Treat and Woman to Split the Check

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|7|2}}

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| Aux4 = 45

| ShortSummary = The atmosphere gets a little strained as Haruka and Risako find it difficult to talk to one another. They know they're both interested in Kenji.

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| EpisodeNumber = 8

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Passive Boys

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|7|9}}

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| Aux4 = 48

| ShortSummary = The ladies of the house go to lunch together, where they agree that the guys' passivity is unsatisfying. That night, Risako tells Ruka and Shohei.

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| EpisodeNumber = 9

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Girlfight

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|7|23}}

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| Aux4 = 45

| ShortSummary = Both Risako and Haruka declare that they're interested in Kenji, which leads to a serious late-night argument. Later, Kenji hears about it all.

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| EpisodeNumber = 10

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = The Boy That Gets Treated

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|7|30}}

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| Aux4 = 43

| ShortSummary = Haruka and Shohei attend a festival to hear Kenji and Terrace House alum Yusuke perform. The members prepare a surprise birthday party for Kenji.

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| EpisodeNumber = 11

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = Broccoli Pasta, Carbonara-Style

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|8|6}}

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| Aux4 = 49

| ShortSummary = Kaori admits that she's losing confidence in her artistic abilities, but Kenji isn't very supportive. Ruka talks about his dreams, but he lacks focus.

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| EpisodeNumber = 12

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Always Chillin'

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|8|13}}

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| Aux4 = 46

| ShortSummary = The night of her birthday party, Kaori and Ruka talk for a long time. Kenji tells Shohei he's got feelings for Risako, and he's planning to tell her.

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| EpisodeNumber = 13

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = All Or Nothing

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|8|27}}

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| Aux4 = 48

| ShortSummary = The weather is stormy, but Kenji and Risako head out for a beach date and Kenji confesses his feelings. NBA star Rui Hachimura stops by the studio.

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| EpisodeNumber = 14

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Just A Moment, Please

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|9|3}}

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| Aux4 = 43

| ShortSummary = Kaori meets with a friend to talk about her art and her feelings for Shohei. The night of Kenji's farewell party, Risako makes a surprising decision.

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| EpisodeNumber = 15

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = A Man's Worth Is Determined By His Job

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|9|10}}

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| Aux4 = 38

| ShortSummary = In an action acting class, Shohei and Haruka do pretty good in their fight scenes, but Ruka fails to shine. Two new members arrive in the house.

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| EpisodeNumber = 16

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Orange Flavor First Kiss

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|9|17}}

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| Aux4 = 44

| ShortSummary = Durato and Haruka have drinks on the roof one night and talk about his relationship history. The members use the house pool for the first time.

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| EpisodeNumber = 17

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = This is Not a Place to Slack

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|10|1}}

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| Aux4 = 37

| ShortSummary = Peppe invites Emika to go to the beach after playing video games with Haruka. Ruka applies for a new job, then asks Emika out on a drive.

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| EpisodeNumber = 18

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Bros Before Hoes

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|10|8}}

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| Aux4 = 35

| ShortSummary = Emika and Peppe take their trip to Zushi beach. After a night swim, Shohei tells Ruka about a big decision before heading out the next morning.

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| EpisodeNumber = 19

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = The Stray Sheep

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|10|15}}

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| Aux4 = 38

| ShortSummary = Emika and Ryo hit it off during their baseball outing, while Peppe and Haruka enjoy an afternoon playing Pokémon Go. Housecleaning is in the air.

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| EpisodeNumber = 20

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = The Third Flower

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|10|22}}

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| Aux4 = 41

| ShortSummary = Kaori makes a shocking announcement, and an outgoing new house member smashes in and makes waves. The girls gossip about the boys.

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| EpisodeNumber = 21

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Too Shy Girl

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|11|5}}

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| Aux4 = 43

| ShortSummary = Change is in the air as the members bond with the new arrival. Energetic Hana is love-struck by Ryo, while Emika reveals she's hanging out with Ruka.

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| EpisodeNumber = 22

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Tip Off

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|11|12}}

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| Aux4 = 44

| ShortSummary = Peppe makes progress on his manga; Emika and Haruka discuss their insecurities. Hana gets jealous of Emika after they both cheer on Ryo at his game.

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| EpisodeNumber = 23

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = Friendship Between Men and Women

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|11|19}}

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| Aux4 = 44

| ShortSummary = Tensions rise in the house when Haruka has her long-awaited date with Ryo. Emika worries about her future prospects both professionally and in love.

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| EpisodeNumber = 24

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Pink Rose

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|11|26}}

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| Aux4 = 40

| ShortSummary = After an intense encounter, Emika makes a stand. Peppe and Haruka go on their long-awaited date, but nerves and other priorities get in the way.

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| EpisodeNumber = 25

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = The Girls Can't Do It

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|12|9}}

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| Aux4 = 52

| ShortSummary = Athlete Yusuke Tamuara joins as a studio guest, and Haruka gives Peppe her answer. After Ruka makes a special dinner, he gives a speech in English.

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| EpisodeNumber = 26

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Internationalization at Once

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|12|16}}

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| Aux4 = 41

| ShortSummary = Friendships are never forgotten as Peppe takes his next step. The house takes on a more international feel as three new members arrive.

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| EpisodeNumber = 27

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = I Can't Be Here

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|12|24}}

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| Aux4 = 38

| ShortSummary = Members new and old get to know each other. Hana gets serious when Ryo returns home with an injury, and the housemates throw a Halloween party.

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| EpisodeNumber = 28

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Starving for Affection

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2019|12|31}}

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| Aux4 = 47

| ShortSummary = Kai offers Hana some emotional support as Ryo and Vivi grow closer. Tupas reveals more about himself to his housemates.

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| EpisodeNumber = 29

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = About Love

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|1|14}}

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| Aux4 = 50

| ShortSummary = Comedian Chiemi Blouson joins the studio. Kai works on his next routine, while Hana seeks advice from friends and the girls go on the offense for love.

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| EpisodeNumber = 30

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Not Guilty

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|1|21}}

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| Aux4 = 47

| ShortSummary = Tupas treats Emika to a movie and dinner, and the female members go to Kai's standup show. Awkward encounters ensue between Hana, Vivi and Ryo.

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| EpisodeNumber = 31

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Publicity Stunt

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|1|28}}

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| Aux4 = 40

| ShortSummary = Actor Eiichiro Funakoshi joins the studio. Hana reaches out to a sick Kai; Vivi dispenses some harsh advice and Ryo continues to send mixed signals.

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| EpisodeNumber = 32

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = I Hate You

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|2|4}}

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| Aux4 = 40

| ShortSummary = The members go out for dinner together and Ryo shares some upsetting news. Later, he discusses his feelings honestly, and Vivi makes one last stand.

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| EpisodeNumber = 33

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Half Blue

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|2|18}}

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| Aux4 = 44

| ShortSummary = Emika tells Hana about her decision before her romantic date with Tupas. Kai and Hana bond, and attractive new tenant Toshiyuki joins the house.

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| EpisodeNumber = 34

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Case of The Bottle Beer Incident

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|2|25}}

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| Aux4 = 46

| ShortSummary = Tupas and Emika leave the house, and new members Yume and Shion arrive. Toshiyuki goes on offense to get closer with each of the female members.

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| EpisodeNumber = 35

| EpisodeNumber2 = 11

| Title = The Monster in the Hallway

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|3|3}}

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| Aux4 = 45

| ShortSummary = Vivi tries to make plans for Christmas with Ryo, but when it doesn't work out, Toshiyuki tests his prospects. The house gets into the holiday spirit.

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| EpisodeNumber = 36

| EpisodeNumber2 = 12

| Title = Angel

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|3|10}}

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| Aux4 = 48

| ShortSummary = Toshiyuki and Yume go on a passionate date, but Yume is hesitant about the next steps. Kai gets some advice and the members ring in the new year.

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| EpisodeNumber = 37

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = Another Terrace!!

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|3|24}}

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| Aux4 = 48

| ShortSummary = Hana, Kai, and Yume join Toshiyuki on a two-day, one-night trip to Kyoto to test the dating waters, but things don't go quite the way they planned.

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| EpisodeNumber = 38

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Case of The Costume Incident

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|3|31}}

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| Aux4 = 42

| ShortSummary = The girls get together to vent after the trip, and Vivi confronts Kai, who then has a rough show. Hana's wrestling clothes get ruined in the wash.

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| EpisodeNumber = 39

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = Always Remembered

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|4|7}}

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| Aux4 = 46

| ShortSummary = Kai apologizes to Hana before his announcement. New member Reo, a pro surfer, eyes Vivi when he arrives, bringing a change of pace in the house.

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| EpisodeNumber = 40

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Never Forgive Luigi

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|4|14}}

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| Aux4 = 44

| ShortSummary = Vivi bonds with Reo and makes plans with Shion; Yume proposes a trip to Sapporo with Toshiyuki. The house gets spirited during the Setsubun holiday.

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| EpisodeNumber = 41

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Life-Threatening Date

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|5|12}}

| AltDate =

| Aux4 = 42

| ShortSummary = Toshiyuki's Hokkaido trip with Yume approaches, but her closeness with Reo sparks jealousy. Shion and Reo each spend more time with the female members.

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| EpisodeNumber = 42

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Woman Who Makes Everyone Dream

| OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2020|5|19}}

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| Aux4 = 43

| ShortSummary = Yume gives her answer to Toshiyuki. Hana's matches get cancelled due to COVID-19. Shion confides in Vivi who makes an announcement at a group dinner.

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The 2019–2020 season was originally planned as an extended Terrace House edition with an extended run of episodes that would lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.{{Cite news|last=Friend|first=David|date=4 September 2019|title=Truth and fiction blur in diverse slate of highlights to stream in September|work=680 News/The Canadian Press|url=https://www.680news.com/2019/09/04/truth-and-fiction-blur-in-diverse-slate-of-highlights-to-stream-in-september/|access-date=9 August 2020}} In the first episode, the panel spoke about the ambitions of this special season which would culminate around the same time as the global sporting event.

Comedian Yoshimi Tokui, a panel regular, took leave from the show in late 2019 after he was charged with not reporting income of over 100 million yen over a period of three years for his one-person company.{{Cite news|date=2019-10-24|title=Japanese comedian Tokui apologizes over $1 million in unreported income|language=en|work=Mainichi Daily News|url=https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191024/p2a/00m/0na/015000c|access-date=2020-08-10}} He apologized, saying he missed the payments due to his "sloppiness and neglectfulness."

In April 2020, the production of the show was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, a decision that was announced shortly after the postponement of the Summer Olympics on March 30, 2020.{{cite news |last1=Brzeski |first1=Patrick |title=Netflix's 'Terrace House' Halts Production as Coronavirus Lockdowns Finally Come to Japan |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflixs-terrace-house-halts-production-as-virus-lockdowns-hit-japan-1290153 |access-date=12 May 2020 |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2020-04-13}}{{Cite news|date=30 March 2020|title=Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8, 2021|work=CBC/The Associated Press|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/tokyo-olympics-rescheduled-1.5514526}} The show resumed airing episodes that were filmed prior to the suspension of production in May 2020 with Ryota Yamasato hosting the commentary segments alone, before Reina Triendl joined him to co-host.{{cite news |title=『テラハ』1ヶ月ぶり4話限定で配信再開 スタジオから山里亮太が"ぼっち"出演 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2161745/full/?ref_cd=tw_pic |access-date=12 May 2020 |publisher=Oricon News |date=2020-05-11}}

But the release of new episodes was again suspended following the suicide of cast member Hana Kimura on May 23, 2020.{{cite tweet |user=TH6TV |number=1264134226313572352 |date= May 23, 2020|title= Official Terrace House Twitter Account }}{{Cite news|date=2020-05-23|title=Japanese wrestling star Hana Kimura dies aged 22|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52782235|access-date=2020-05-23}} Following Kimura's death, Fuji Television announced their decision to cancel the season on May 27, 2020, leaving the final two produced episodes of the show (episodes 43 and 44) unaired.{{Cite news|date=2020-05-27|title=Fuji TV to end reality show "Terrace House" after cast member death|language=en-GB|work=Kyodo News|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/1bd4ce12a5ae-breaking-news-fuji-tv-says-will-terminate-reality-show-terrace-house.html|access-date=2020-05-27}}{{Cite news|date=2020-05-27|title=Current season of 'Terrace House' cancelled following death of cast member Hana Kimura|work=The Japan Times|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/27/entertainment-news/terrace-house-canceled-hana-kimura-suicide/#.Xs7bgjl7nIV|access-date=2020-05-27}}

On May 23, 2020, cast member Hana Kimura died by suicide while isolating at her own home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before her death, Kimura shared a picture of herself and her cat on Instagram with the words, "I love you, have a happy long life. Sorry." She also tweeted hours before her death: "Every day, I receive nearly 100 honest opinions and I cannot deny that I get hurt."{{Cite news|last=Margolis|first=Eric|date=2020-07-17|title=The Fall of 'Terrace House'|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/arts/television/terrace-house-suicide.html|access-date=2020-08-10|issn=0362-4331}}

Several notes were discovered in her apartment, with one addressed to her mother.{{Cite web|title=Hana Kimura's death fuels debate over how to stop cyberbullying|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Hana-Kimura-s-death-fuels-debate-over-how-to-stop-cyberbullying|access-date=2020-08-10|website=Nikkei Asian Review|language=en-GB}} Kimura's death led to a widespread conversation about cyberbullying messages she faced from Terrace House viewers, a situation that escalated after the episode "Case of the Costume Incident," which included a scene where she was involved in a fight with cast member Kai Kobayashi over him accidentally washing her wrestling costume.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-23|title=Why some fans of Netflix reality-show star Hana Kimura blame her death on cyberbullying|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-05-23/hana-kimura-dies-netflix-terrace-house-cyberbullying|access-date=2020-08-10|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}

Hana Kimura's mother Kyoko Kimura claimed in weekly magazine Shūkan Bunshun that Hana was pressured by the staff to stage the fight with Kobayashi.{{Cite web|url=https://popculture.com/sports/news/hana-kimura-terrace-house-producers-allegedly-staged-incident/|title='Terrace House' Producers Allegedly Pressured Hana Kimura to Stage Scene That Sparked Bullying|website=popculture.com|language=en|date=July 7, 2020}} In July 2020, she filed a complaint with the Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization claiming the producers edited the program to misrepresent her daughter as violent. She said the program violated her daughter's personal and human rights and continued shooting even after her daughter hyperventilated following the dispute with Kobayashi.{{Cite web|last=Submission|first=Internal|date=2020-07-16|title=Mother of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura files ethics complaint over death|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/16/national/mother-hana-kimura-files-complaint/|access-date=2020-08-10|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US}}

Kobayashi also claimed in Shūkan Bunshun that he was asked by the staff to touch her breast.{{Cite web|url=https://soranews24.com/2020/07/09/kai-kobayashi-from-terrace-house-says-staff-asked-him-to-touch-hana-kimuras-breasts/|title=Terrace House star Kai Kobayashi says staff asked him to touch Hana Kimura's breasts|website=SoraNews24|language=en|date=July 10, 2020}}

In August 2020, Fuji Television released an internal report which outlined some of the circumstances surrounding Hana's experience on the show and her subsequent suicide. The producers noted in the report that Hana engaged in self-harm after the fight with Kobayashi. They said staff had met with her on a number of occasions where they suggested she stop using social media and seek professional care.{{Cite web|last=NEWS|first=KYODO|title=Fuji TV says cyberbullying of "Terrace House" star was unforeseen|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/a5aa31ebe456-fuji-tv-says-cyberbullying-of-terrace-house-star-was-unforeseen.html|access-date=2020-08-10|website=Kyodo News+}}

Hana's mother disputed the report's findings, saying she doubted the investigation was impartial, and that the TV network could have foreseen the cyber bullying because of their past experience with the popular show.

On August 10, Netflix removed episodes 20 to 42 from its streaming platform across all international markets. Episode 20 featured a brief introduction of Kimura before she entered the house, while on all subsequent episodes she was one of the housemates.

Kyoko Kimura announced in December 2021 that she will file a lawsuit against Fuji TV and a production company.{{Cite web|url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/mother-of-hana-kimura-to-sue-japanese-broadcaster-of-terrace-house-production-company|title=Mother Of Hana Kimura To Sue Japanese Broadcaster Of Terrace House, Production Company|website=Cultaholic|language=en|date=December 17, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021}}

A story arc involving Toshiyuki Niino and Yume Yoshida saw Tom Hanaway of The Japan Times write a piece criticizing the show and its commentary panel for not making "a bigger deal" about consent.{{Cite web|last=Hanaway|first=Tom|date=2020-05-10 |title=It's time to talk about 'Terrace House' and consent|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/10/tv/terrace-house-tokyo-consent/|access-date=2020-08-10|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US}} In the episode "Angel," Niino is shown smearing lip balm on Yoshida's lips and then suddenly kissing her for the first time, without asking permission. On another date in the episode "Another Terrace!!," Yoshida had to decline Niino's physical advances "over a dozen times."

Hanaway generalized the studio commentators' reactions to these moments by saying they first sympathize with the woman, "before typically ending up at the outdated sentiment: She was asking for it." He noted that while several Western media outlets and online viewers criticized them over a similar situation in the previous season, the panel members had yet to face any backlash in Japan for their remarks - or lack thereof - on consent. He wrote that "The conversation on consent in Japan hasn't progressed as far as it has in some places abroad, but those places are precisely where the show is popular." In a YouTube video he made with Vivi where they discussed how the Terrace House program only shows short clips of their lives at the house and viewers then think they know them as a result, Niino briefly addressed foreign viewers who accused him of sexual assault based only on seeing the clips; "it's the person's decision whether it's a sexual assault or not. If the person says it is, then it is. But who are you to judge?"{{cite AV media |people=Violetta Razdumina, Toshiyuki Niino |date=2020-06-23 |script-title=ja:なにも言わずにはいられなかったので、少し発言させて頂きます。 |trans-title=I couldn't remain silent. So, I decided to share my opinion. |medium=video |language=ja |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS65MZ8LjMk |access-date=2020-08-10 |time=16:39 |publisher=YouTube}}

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• {{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/episode-52-can-terrace-house-continue-hana-kimuras-death/|title=Episode 52: Can 'Terrace House' continue after Hana Kimura's death?|newspaper=Japan Times|date=2020-06-05}}

• [http://www.terrace-house.jp/tokyo2019-2020/index.html Official website]
• [https://www.netflix.com/title/81077065 Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020 on Netflix]
• [https://www.youtube.com/user/terracehousecx Official YouTube Channel] Includes bonus material per episode.

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