The talented Seiyuu Atsumi Tanezaki, renowned for giving life to characters as endearing as Anya Forger on Spy x Family and Frier on sousou do not frieren, has announced an indefinite pause in its activities due to health problems. The information It was confirmed through the official website of your agency, , Haikyo. Later, the actress shared it on her social networks.
a necessary pause after an intense agenda
According to the official statement, Atsumi Tanezaki (voice of Anya and Frier) has been working under medical supervision since last year. However, it has recently been determined that the most convenient thing for your health is to limit your activities temporarily.
The announcement indicates that the priority at this time is its rapid recovery. They also mention that they deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause to fans and industry collaborators.
In his own words, Atsumi Tanezaki expressed through its official account of x (formerly known as Twitter) that you will also take a break from social media posts. However, he did not rule out making some spontaneous appearance. The actress was emphatic in affirming that she is still committed to her characters and work. But you need to prioritize your health in order to continue in the future with the same dedication and energy.
“In order to continue taking care of the works and characters I have found, and to continue working with the same delivery, I need to be healthy. So I will also take care of myself,” wrote the voice of Anya and Frier.
A brilliant and successful trajectory
Atsumi Tanezaki She is one of the most popular seiyuus today for her talent playing such important characters in otaku culture. Her versatility has allowed her to interpret from adorable girls to deep and complex women. His most iconic role in recent years has been that of Anya Forger, the telepathic girl from Spy x Family. This series became a phenomenon and consolidated TANEZAKI as one of the most beloved seiyuus.
Although not everything is Anya, has also shone like Frier on sousou do not frieren, , Sajuna Inui on My Dress-Up Darling, and the heroic dai on Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. In addition, he has lent his voice to characters in popular video games such as Blue Archive, , Zenless Zone Zero and Person 5: The Phantom X.
Community reactions: unconditional support and affection
Following the release of the news, social networks in Japan were flooded with messages of support towards Atsumi Tanezaki (voice of Anya and Frier). From anonymous fans to public figures, they all agreed that the most important thing is their well-being. Many stressed how demanding the entertainment industry can be, especially for talents like TANEZAKI. His agenda has been full of commitments in multiple simultaneous projects.
“I always imagined his voice like Chloe’s, but I’m going to wait as long as it takes,” one follower wrote. Other messages expressed that, although they will miss hearing their voice in new animes, they are willing to wait patiently for all the time necessary. The important thing is that it returns completely recovered.
The community also expressed concern about the labor demands of the anime industry. They suggested that these types of pauses should be more common and better accepted to preserve the physical and mental health of voice actors.
The future of Spy x Family and Sousou do not frieren
Though Atsumi Tanezaki (voice of Anya and Frier) He has clarified that there are no significant changes in his current workload, the truth is that some promotional activities or recordings could be affected. Fortunately, his participation in many series has already been pre-recorded or completed. This will allow her work to continue to reach the public while she recovers.
It is worth mentioning that Spy x Family It has scheduled the premiere of its third season. And sousou do not frieren It has a second season scheduled for the beginning of 2026. Although no voice replacement has been mentioned for now, the situation will be monitored as your health evolves..
