Fans of anime such as Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8 and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure have received some good news, with a favorite voice actor set to return to work after a limited hiatus.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, well-known voice actor Fairouz Ai recently announced on her official X (formerly Twitter) account that the restrictions she had placed on her activities have been lifted, allowing her to fully resume her industry work activities as of April 1. In addition, she has left her previous talent agency, Raccoon Dog, and will instead now be associated with Mausu Promotion.

On Dec. 30, 2024, Ai originally announced that she had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) earlier in 2024, and that she would be limiting her work activities to focus on her health and recovery. At the time, she said that she was sorry for taking the time off, but that she wanted to be able to “stand in front of everyone with a healthy figure.” The cause of her PTSD was stated to be a private matter, with Ai requesting that the public refrain from speculating about it or trying to pry for more information.

Happily, Ai has now posted that, following a doctor’s diagnosis, she will be lifting these restrictions and resuming regular activities. As part of the announcement, she apologized for causing concern and inconveniencing everyone involved, as well as thanked everyone who has supported her throughout the process, allowing her to start anew in a new environment. She also went on to thank her fans for believing in her and supporting her through her hiatus, adding, “You didn’t rush me or ask me any questions, but just waited kindly and sent me so many heartfelt letters. Your presence was a great encouragement to me…I will turn the kindness I’ve received from you all into courage, and from now on, I will continue to face each job carefully, face myself, and forge ahead with a strong heart to walk the path I believe is right.”

While not yet as well-known as some other famous voice actors in the anime industry, Ai has continued to land more prolific and high-profile roles following her 2019 debut in How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? as Hibiki Sakura. Following this, she played the likes of Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Delta in The Eminence in Shadow. Ai has only continued to gain popularity from there, voicing Power in Chainsaw Man in 2022, Kikoru Shinomiya in Kaiju No.8 in 2024, and Panzy in Dragon Ball Daima in the same year. In addition to anime, she has voiced several major video game characters over the past several years, including Fire Emblem Engage‘s Yunaka, Unicorn Overlord‘s Melisandre and Metaphor: ReFantazio‘s Catherina Grann.

Currently, Season 2 of Kaiju No.8 is set to premiere in July 2025, with a specific release date yet to be announced. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is planned to release in theaters in Japan on Sept. 19, 2025, and in the U.S. on Oct. 29.

Source: Oricon, X (formerly Twitter)