Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura Returns From Hiatus
Suzumura's return ends a four-month pause caused by a diagnosed health condition, with his agency confirming he will resume work gradually.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura is gradually returning to voice acting work after a hiatus that began in February 2026 due to an adjustment disorder diagnosis. His agency, Intention, announced the return on Monday. Suzumura has roles in upcoming anime including the second half of Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers and the second season of Trapped in a Dating Sim.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura is coming back to work. His talent agency Intention announced on Monday that he will gradually resume voice acting, four months after he went on hiatus in February 2026. At the time, Intention said Suzumura had been in poor health and was diagnosed with adjustment disorder.
Suzumura is known for roles including Sōgo Okita in Gintama, Shinn Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny and the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM film, and Masato Hijirikawa in Uta no Prince Sama. He has upcoming work in the second half of Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers and the second season of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs. He also won the Singing Award at the 19th Annual Seiyū Awards in March 2025 for his performance in Brave Bang Bravern!.
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