Tokyo International News Agency

Popular voice actor Kenichi Suzumura has announced a temporary hiatus from his activities after being diagnosed with an Adaptive Disorder. According to an official statement from his agency, Intention, he will be suspending his work temporarily to focus on treatment and rest. This news quickly spread, primarily on social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter), eliciting surprise from fans along with numerous messages expressing concern for Suzumura-san's health. Warm wishes such as "Please rest well" and "Take care" poured in, indicating that many fans had been worried about his busy schedule. Kenichi Suzumura has lent his voice to numerous major characters in anime, including Shinn Asuka in "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY" and Sougo Okita in "Gintama." Beyond his prolific voice acting career, he also serves as the CEO of his own agency, Intention, and hosts radio programs such as "Toei Kounin Kamen Radiranger," "ONE ...

Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his diverse activities across various media, has claimed the top spot in Oricon's first-ever "Favorite Voice Actor Ranking (Male Category)." This ranking symbolizes not only Tsuda's widespread appeal as a voice actor but also the growing recognition among the general public and the re-evaluation of his acting prowess, particularly given his remarkable recent work as a live-action actor. According to the ranking reported by Livedoor News, Kenjiro Tsuda was followed by Koichi Yamadera in second place and Natsuki Hanae in third. Other top-ranked voice actors included a mix of seasoned veterans and mid-career talents with both skill and popularity, such as Mamoru Miyano, Yuichi Nakamura, Akira Ishida, Hiro Shimono, and Tomokazu Sugita. Tsuda's first-place win generated significant buzz on social media. Praises such as "A natural outcome," "He's truly a legendary voice actor," and "His impactful acting is superb...