Voice actor Suzumura Kenichi’s agency Intention has officially announced his return to work. Fans have flooded the comments with joy, saying ‘Welcome back!’ and expressing their happiness.
On June 29, the agency updated its X (formerly Twitter) account with a notice titled ‘Announcement regarding Suzumura Kenichi’s return,’ linking to the official website. Suzumura had been on hiatus since February 2026 after being diagnosed with adjustment disorder. The announcement states that he will gradually resume activities while monitoring his health.
Fans responded with overwhelming support. Comments include: ‘I’m really happy about the return! Please work at a comfortable pace and have fun!’, ‘Waaah, welcome back, Suzumura-san!’, ‘So glad—but please don’t overdo it’, ‘Uoooooh welcome back!!!!’, ‘I don’t want you to push yourself, but honestly I’m happy! Your voice and acting are one of a kind!’, and ‘Great!!!! Please take it easy and work slowly!!!!’
Suzumura is known for voicing popular characters such as Okita Sougo from Gintama, Hijirikawa Masato from Uta no Prince-sama, and Zack Fair from Final Fantasy VII. With his return, fans are looking forward to his future activities.
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