Voice Actor Scandal: Takahiro Sakurai Resigns from INTENTION

Recently, veteran voice actor Takahiro Sakurai officially announced his departure from INTENTION, the talent agency founded by his close friend Kenichi Suzumura. The news immediately sparked intense discussion, with many onlookers viewing this as a necessary damage control measure and some netizens bluntly stating, 'It's about time.'

In the comment section, the consensus was celebratory—a sentiment often expressed as 'popping champagne' (celebrating a bad person's downfall). The discussion centered on Kenichi Suzumura, who is widely seen as the most unfortunate victim of this twenty-year betrayal: he was forced to clean up the mess after his friend's infidelity was exposed by Weekly Bunshun, faced public backlash due to his role as agency president, and even saw his wife dragged into the controversy. Many fans feel that this incident has likely ended their two-decade friendship for good.