Takahiro Sakurai may seem like an unusual or even new name to you, but it’s one of the most famous voice actors in the world of Japanese animation, the same one who lent his voice to Tomioka from Demon Slayer or Griphis in Berserk.

A few months ago, a scandal related to Sakurai’s personal life, which he allegedly had, surfaced Cheated on his wife with his radio show announcer for 10 years. The talent agency intentionHowever, on January 18, he would have shared a response statement from the magazines they had accused the famous seiyuu of having a third relationship.

It was first revealed Bunshin Online which revealed how this woman had been romantically linked to the voice actor for 15 years. In any case, the agency’s statement reads as follows: “We would like to sincerely apologize to everyone who has supported us and to everyone affected by the difficulties and concerns that the news of Takahiro Sakurai has caused. The woman mentioned in this article is asking Takahiro Sakurai for 10 million yen (over US$78,000), and it was reported that the woman in question would have opted for other legal action if there had been no response by the given date“.

The number was deemed an exaggeration for Sakurai, who responded by calling a lawyer, a message that not only hasn’t been denied but has even gone viral. So apparently the voice of Geto (Jujutsu Kaisen) is facing another media hype that has already distanced him from some roles and even Jump Festa 2023. And you, on the other hand, what do you think of this umpteenth revelation? Is the voice actor’s career in danger of being marked for life? Tell us what you think with a comment below.

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