Voice actors in anime play an important role in making the anime as true and realistic as possible. As celebrities, voice actors need to be constantly in check to keep their reputation out of harm to avoid backlash. Tatsuhisa Suzuki, voice actors of several admirable characters like Draken (Tokyo Revengers) and Ban (Nanatsu no Taizai) recently faced the darker side of big fame after the huge scandal regarding his personal life. While it’s been a few months since the scandal surfaced, it’s after effects are still showing as the voice actor gets removed from multiple projects. In the most recent update, Yuichiro Umehara replaces Tatsuhisa Suzuki for the role of Anos Voldigoad.
The Misfit of Demon Academy, based on the Light Novel written by Shu aired in 2020. The anime revolves around Anos, the Demon King, who reincarnates 2000 years after the great war. On its conclusion, the series gained mixed responses from it’s viewers. Regardless, the anime returned for a new season. While earlier there were no changes in the cast, it was announced that Yuichiro Umehara will be replacing Tatsuhisa Suzuki in the new season.
Yuichiro Umehara replaces Tatsuhisa Suzuki for the Role of Anos Voldigoad
The Misfit of Demon Academy premiered in 2020 with Tatsuhisa Suzuki’s voice as the main lead, Anos Voldigoad. Earlier this year, in the spring of 2021, the anime announced a second season of the anime. new season. However, after Tatsuhisa Suzuki got caught up in the big scandal, the staff made changes in the cast. Tatsuhisa Suzuki was reportedly seen having an extra marital affair with a fan. His infidelity created a stir in his marriage with singer LiSA and The 38-year-old voice actor went on a hiatus and even attempted suicide.
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アノス・ヴォルディゴード役は梅原裕一郎さんが担当することになりました。
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Although things have lightened since then, they have not changed much for the voice actor. On 10 December it was announced that Tatsuhisa Suzuki has been removed from his role of Anos Voldigoad. Following this, another announcement on 12th December reveals that the new voice actor of the reincarnated Demon King will be Yuichiro Umehara.
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