Chainsaw Man Star Fairouz Ai Announces Hiatus Amid Health Issues, Sparking Concern For the Anime

Fairouz Ai, the Japanese voice actress behind more than a few stand-out characters in anime, has announced on X that she 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 2025 Chainsaw Man panel. Ai is known for the incredible passion she brings to her many prominent roles, including Chainsaw Man's Power, and Jojo'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 that the upcoming Reze Arc film 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

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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, though Ai 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 upcoming Chainsaw 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 to check out the film's most recent trailer.

Another Notable Ongoing Anime Features the Voice Actress in a Prominent Role

Fairouz Ai Is Featured in Dragon Ball Daima as Panzy

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While uncertainty surrounding the Chainsaw Man anime 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. Daima is only 12 episodes into its unspecified length, and announced a hiatus over the past week as well, planning to return on January 10.

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 upcoming Chainsaw Man film.