Fairouz Ai, the Japanese voice actress behind more than a few stand-out characters in anime,has announced on Xthatshe will be taking a sudden, indefinite hiatus. The announcement came as a surprise to fans of her work, given that she appeared on-stage just weeks ago at the Jump Festa 2025Chainsaw Manpanel. Ai is known for the incredible passion she brings to her many prominent roles,includingChainsaw Man’s Power, andJojo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Jolyne.
Fans have offered their support on social media through her trying time, and have also begun to express concern over the future of their favorite franchises, most notably,Chainsaw Man. The anime has just announced thatthe upcomingReze Arcfilm is scheduled for release in 2025, and it is unknown if Ai’s absence will affect its potential release date.
Fairouz Ai Announces Sudden Hiatus
Fans Are Expressing Concern Over the Future of Chainsaw Man
Fairouz Ai’s announcement on X came as a bit of a surprise, but fans have been quick to show their support, respect, and admiration for the hard-working voice actress. Specific details about the hiatus are sparse, thoughAi specified that it is related to a PTSD diagnosis she received earlier in 2024. Fans will be relieved to hear that she expressed how deeply motivated she is to return to work in good health.
The upcomingChainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, which features Ai in the role of Power,looks to be in the final stages of production, and though nothing has yet been confirmed, it’s likely that the studio has already moved beyond recording voice lines. There is still no word on whether Season Two of the wildly popular anime is in production, though a prolonged absence of one of its main characters could prove problematic for the franchise moving forward. Until more detail is given, fans should be sure tocheck out the film’s most recent trailer.
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Whileuncertainty surrounding theChainsaw Mananime has run rampant over the two years since its conclusion, fans of the popular and ongoing series,Dragon Ball Daima, are also expressing concern about the status of the show.Fairouz Ai plays the role of the newly introduced Demon Realm princess, Panzy, who has joined the cast and taken on a larger role in the anime.Daimais only 12 episodes into its unspecified length, and announced a hiatus over the past week as well, planning to return on January 10.
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The extent of Fairouz Ai’s hiatus is unknown, though her announcement explained that she would be “restricting activities” for an unspecified period of time. Fortunately, fans have been extremely respectful towards the talented voice behind several of their favorite characters, and are wishing her a speedy recovery. Until more details are announced, fans can look forward to Ai’s work in the upcomingChainsaw Manfilm.
Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Manis a dark fantasy manga created by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The series follows Denji, a young man who merges with his devil-dog Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. He joins the Public Safety Devil Hunters to fight devils threatening Japan. The series explores themes of violence, power, and survival. Since its debut in 2018,Chainsaw Manhas gained immense popularity, leading to a critically acclaimed anime adaptation.
