Re:Zero Voice Actress Takes a Short Break

On April 3, 2025, through her agency, 81 Produce, popular voice actress Rie Takahashi announced a one-month hiatus to recover from a recent vocal cord surgery.

This surgery came about after Takahashi reported hoarseness in her voice due to the presence of vocal cord nodules and, wanting to proceed with her voice acting career, she opted for the surgery.

After consulting medical professionals and considering her future voice acting career, she decided to undergo surgery.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

“Thank you for your continued support of our talents. Our affiliated voice actress, Rie Takahashi, has been experiencing hoarseness due to vocal cord nodules for some time and has been undergoing treatment. After consulting with medical professionals and considering her future activities as a voice actress, she has decided to undergo surgery. Consequently, she will take a one-month break for post-surgical recovery.

Regarding her return to work, the timeline may vary depending on her recovery progress. We will provide further updates as necessary.

We sincerely apologize to all related parties and fans for any concern or inconvenience this may cause. Takahashi will focus on her treatment during this period, aiming for a swift recovery. We appreciate your continued warm support.”

Takahashi has also thanked the anime industry professionals for considering her schedule amidst her medical procedure and has committed to focusing on rest and recovery.

Rie Takahashi is famous for her roles in Re:Zero as Emilia, KonoSuba as Megumin, and Oshi no Ko as Ai Hoshino, and won the Best Female Newcomer at the 10th Seiyu Awards (2016).

Source: Oricon

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