Voice actor Junichi Suwabe posted on his official X account on January 19 that he is returning to work on January 22. He previously announced his hiatus in a blog post on December 8, 2023, in which he explained the need for a break from work activities starting January 1, 2024, to undergo surgery as recommended by his doctor.
Following a week-long stay in the hospital, Suwabe was discharged on January 11. After visiting the hospital a week after being discharged, the voice actor mentioned that the doctor confirmed that he is recovering well, affirming Suwabe’s plans to resume work activities on January 22. While he never disclosed the reason for the surgery, Suwabe assured his fans that he is not facing any serious health issues caused by his work or lifestyle; he simply wants to get rid of any possible causes for concern.
Junichi Suwabe is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who is currently affiliated with Haikyo. Some of his most notable roles include Ryomen Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen, Yami Sukehiro from Black Clover, and Victor Nikiforov from Yuri!!! on Ice, Grimmjow Jaegerjacquez from Bleach, Archer from the Fate series, and many more. He currently voices Ryoh Grantz who appears in the second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles.
Source: Official X Account