Junya Enoki, who is best known as the voice behind Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Enoki’s affiliated talent agency, Atomic Monkey, reported on their official website that the 34-year-old voice actor sought medical assistance as he was not feeling well. A PCR test was then conducted and the results returned positive on the same day.
The agency added that Enoki is focusing on recovering under the guidance of healthcare professionals, and will not be able to attend the following upcoming events:
Date: September 3, 2023 (Sunday)
Event: Chikahiro Kobayashi’s Birthday Fan Meeting 2023
Date: September 4, 2023 (Monday)
Event: Alice and Therese’s Illusion Factory Movie Premiere Preview — With Stage Greetings
The voice actor stated himself on his Twitter (now X) account that he will take a break from work activities while he recovers. He also expressed his apologies as he will not be able the events where fans anticipated him to be. Previously Enoki tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2022.
Junya Enoki is a voice actor born in Tokyo, Japan. Being active since 2012, Enoki’s versatility allowed him to become widely recognized for his distinct roles as the lively Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen, the hot-headed mafioso Pannacotta Fugo from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, the amiable Takeru “T.K.” Takaishi from Digimon Adventure, and the apathetic Shosuke Komi from Komi Can’t Communicate.
Source: Atomic Monkey Official Website, Junya Enoki Official Twitter
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