Voice actress Junya Enoki, who is best known for playing Yuji Itadori in the hit anime series Shounen Jujutsu Kaisen, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Enoki’s affiliated talent agency, Atomic Monkey, announced that the voice actor has been diagnosed with the infamous respiratory virus. Enoki is said to have sought medical help when he began to feel unwell sometime before September 1. A PCR test was conducted shortly thereafter and the results confirmed that he was infected. COVID, although it is worth noting that Atomic Monkey does not disclose the severity of the voice actor’s symptoms. The agency also reported that Enoki will be taking a break from work to focus on his health in the near future and will be cared for by medical professionals while he recovers.
The company also said that Enoki will no longer attend two scheduled events due to his illness, which are the “2023 Chikahiro Kobayashi Birthday Fan Meeting” and the preview of Alice and Therese’s Illusion Factory as well as stage greetings. Atomic Monkey apologized to the voice actor’s fans and asked for their understanding, and the company said it intends to prioritize the health of its talent, employees and customers.
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As for Enoki, the voice actor similarly posted on the X account, formerly known as Twitter, that he plans to take a break after being diagnosed and apologized for possibly causing some followers to follow him. disappointed. Online users were quick to show their support for Enoki, with many fans asking him to focus on his health for the time being. Some commentators also said they hope he takes care of himself and that they eagerly await his return to Jujutsu Kaisen. They wished Enoki a speedy recovery and encouraged the voice actor to take a break from his heavy workload.
While Yuji’s voice actor may be on a short hiatus, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime continues to air as scheduled. The second half of Part 2 will specifically deal with one of the most anticipated events from mangaka Gege Akutami’s original manga series, the Shibuya incident, in which a massive battle between curses and witches will erupted in the middle of one of Tokyo’s most iconic locations.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Source: Atomic Monkey
