Japanese voice actress Fairoz Ai has announced her indefinite hiatus amid troubling health reasons. The 31-year-old star, who has brought some extraordinary anime icons to life by lending her voice to them, recently shocked otakus with her unexpected social media post. On December 31 (IST), the artist who contributed to countless anime masterpieces like Chainsaw Man and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure revealed on her ex’s Twitter profile that she attributed her sudden professional break to post-traumatic stress disorder. Had gone. PTSD) diagnosis. His talent agency, Raccoon Dog, supported the decision, informing fans of the development on Tuesday.
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Fairouz AI’s extensive anime career including Chainsaw Man, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Kaiju No. 8
In 2024 alone, Fairouz Ai’s contribution to the anime industry speaks volumes. She voices Pansy from Dragon Ball DAIMA, Kana Sakuragi from Magilumiere Co., Ltd., Hana Ayukawa from Negative Positive Angler, Kikoru Shinomiya from Kaiju No. 8, Aki Yashio from Viral Hit, and many others. His voice acting resume boasts his versatile offerings in shows like Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Akama-kun, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Nights of the Apocalypse, Chainsaw Man, Kakegurui Twin, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Tokyo Revengers, and countless other projects. Is.
The news of his hiatus surprised many especially as Ai had graced several stages at the Jump Festa 2025 event on December 21-22. Addressing his involvement in various ongoing anime narratives, he participated in the Chainsaw Man, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Kaiju No. 8, and Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. panels.
No news on when voice actress Fairoz Ai’s hiatus will end
Ai concealed any details about the cause of his PTSD, asking viewers to respect his privacy while he was away from the entertainment industry. Revealing that she was diagnosed with the disorder a few months ago, she explained how she kept pushing boundaries to live up to expectations during her professional career. However, he eventually accepted that the time had come for him to step down for a while to focus on his treatment and healing. Apologizing for any inconvenience caused in the process, he thanked “the amazing production teams who create my favorite work and characters.” According to Anime News Network’s translation, the actress also expressed her gratitude to her fans for always supporting her.
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Focusing on his rapid physical and mental recovery, Fairoz intends to resume activities as soon as possible. No timeline for his return was specified. Fairouz also led the Friday MC duties on the ABEMA variety program Voice Actors Night Out. In light of Ai’s hiatus, Nobuhiko Okamoto, along with Toshihiko Seki, will temporarily replace him.
Jump Festa 2025 set the stage for the 2025 premiere of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Rage Arc. Fans also got their first look at the upcoming film thanks to the release of a brand new trailer. A 2025 premiere date has already been set for Japan, with the film expected to have passed its recording stage. So, there’s a good chance that fans will still see Ai voicing Power. However, official confirmation is still awaited.
