Popular Voice Actors Depart, Sending Shockwaves Through Style Cube

The successive departure of popular voice actors from the talent agency Style Cube has been revealed, sending significant ripples of concern and surprise among fans.

Of particular note is Machico's announcement on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she will depart from Style Cube on December 31, 2025, and join the new agency Voice Kit on January 1, 2026. Machico expressed her determination for her future endeavors, stating, "With gratitude for all the support I've received, I will strive even harder!"

Following this, Moe Toyoda and Miku Ito, who had been affiliated with Style Cube for 13 years, also announced their departures. Reports indicate that a total of five voice actors have left the agency simultaneously, leading to numerous expressions of shock and apprehension from fans.

Comments such as "Is Style Cube okay?", "They're losing so many key talents...", and "Is Style Cube a sinking ship?" are circulating widely on social media, with many expressing worry about the agency's future. Furthermore, fans are also highly interested in the fate of the unit "Pyxis," formed by Moe Toyoda and Miku Ito.

This series of high-profile departures by popular voice actors is expected to have a considerable impact both within and outside the voice acting industry, and attention is now sharply focused on Style Cube's future trajectory.

The Context

In Japan, "seiyuu" (voice actors) are often celebrities with dedicated fan bases, much like pop idols. They not only lend their voices to anime, video games, and foreign film dubs but also frequently engage in musical careers, live concerts, and public appearances. Talent agencies like Style Cube manage these artists' careers, securing roles, handling publicity, and overseeing their overall brand.

The simultaneous departure of multiple popular voice actors from an agency, especially key figures like Machico, Moe Toyoda, and Miku Ito, is an unusual and significant event. Machico is known for roles in "The Idolmaster Million Live!" and "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," while Moe Toyoda and Miku Ito are also prominent figures, recognized for various anime roles and as a musical unit "Pyxis." Toyoda Moe is also known for "Hibike! Euphonium," and Ito Miku for "BanG Dream!" and "The Quintessential Quintuplets."

Such a mass exodus can signal underlying issues within the agency, ranging from management disputes and contract disagreements to financial instability. For fans, it raises concerns about the stability of their favorite artists' careers and the continuation of units like Pyxis. The move to a new agency, such as Machico joining Voice Kit, suggests these artists are not retiring but are seeking new management environments. The ripple effect of these changes will likely be felt across the competitive Japanese entertainment landscape.