Takahiro Sakurai has dropped out of the role of the medicine seller in "Mononokai" the Movie! The decision was made from the standpoint of the work's quality" [Ikinari! Seiyu Bulletin]

It was announced on the official website that Takahiro Sakurai, who plays the role of the main character and medicine seller in the theatrical version of "Mononokai" currently in production, will be stepping down from the role.

According to the announcement on the official website and Twitter, the theatrical version of "Mononokai" has been postponed from its originally planned release date of 2023. In addition, the film " takes place in the inner chambers of the Imperial Palace and depicts the suffering and redemption of the women there," so "from the perspective of the nature of the work," the decision was made to drop Mr. Sakurai.


" We will be able to announce the release date of the theater version and the new cast by the summer," so expect more news.

Takahiro Sakurai announced that he had gotten married in September 2022. Then, in October 2022, he announced that he was married to a woman who is a member of the radio program " P.S. Genki Desu. In January 2023, it was revealed in the press that he had been dating another woman for 15 years since 2006, and his agency Intention issued an apology.
⇒ In January 20, it was revealed that he had been dating another woman for 15 years since 2006, and his agency "Intention" issued an apology!Seiyu Bulletin]

In February 2023, it was announced that Sakurai will no longer be playing the role of Kurama Haruaki in the anime " AYAKA-Ayaka" which is scheduled to start in 2023 due to various reasons.


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