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Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION plans to close on March 31, 2027, the agency announced in Japan on October 13.
The decision is linked to Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder, which he disclosed in February.
The agency said doctors advised that his condition would not improve while he continued to take part in management.
Suzumura, a well-known voice actor, has taken time off because of his health and also leads the agency.
The agency represents many other voice actors, including Yuichi Nakamura, Nao Toyama and Yuma Uchida.
The agency says it will support its talents as it prepares to close.
Toyama and other agency members said they would continue their work and maintain their ties with Suzumura and the agency’s staff.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency, INTENTION, will close on March 31, 2027.
The agency said the decision was due to Suzumura’s adjustment disorder.
It said doctors advised that his condition would not recover while he remained involved in management.
Suzumura disclosed his diagnosis in February 2026 and said he would rest for the time being.
Several agency talents issued statements after the closure announcement, expressing support for Suzumura and saying their ties would continue.
- Who
- INTENTION, the voice acting agency headed by Kenichi Suzumura, and its affiliated performers.
- What
- The agency announced it will close on March 31, 2027, citing Suzumura’s adjustment disorder.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 13, 2026; the closure is scheduled for March 31, 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The agency said doctors had advised that Suzumura’s condition would not recover as long as he continued to be involved in management.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Suzumura disclosed that he had been diagnosed with adjustment disorder and said he would rest for the time being.
INTENTION announced it would close on March 31, 2027, citing Suzumura’s condition.
Performers affiliated with the agency issued statements expressing support and saying their ties would continue.
- Agency
- INTENTION
- Closure date
- March 31, 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Reason cited
- Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder
- Suzumura’s diagnosis disclosed
- February 2026
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