The passion
for an animated series can lead certain fans to cross truly alarming limits.
Within the Japanese entertainment industry, voice actors often become the main
target of public frustrations, even when they don't have the slightest say in
the future of a franchise. This is the unfortunate case of Ayumi Takeo,
the talented artist who gave life to Iijima Yun in the popular work
comedy New Game!, who has been forced to raise her voice after
enduring incessant harassment from fans who blame her directly for the lack of
a third season.
The
unbearable weight of a retreat
Although
the interpreter decided to formally retire from the recording studios five
years ago, her tranquility has been interrupted by a constant wave of
aggressive messages. According to his recent testimony, dozens of users write
to him privately on a recurring basis to recriminate that his departure from
acting is the only reason why the series has not received new episodes. Driven
by desperation, the actress posted a message addressed to production
companies Kadokawa, Houbunsha, and studio Doga Kobo, begging
them to authorize the production of a sequel. In her emotional statement, she
clarified that she would be completely willing to resume her role as long as
these attacks end once and for all.
The
incomprehension of the fans
This
painful confession generated deep indignation among the Japanese community.
Many users expressed their total bewilderment at seeing how some individuals
decide to mentally attack the person who gave identity to one of their favorite
characters. In addition, netizens pointed out the enormous ignorance behind
these claims, recalling that when a talent retires, production committees
simply hire a replacement if they really want to continue with a project. The
harsh reality is that the original manga ended in 2021, and from a strict
business perspective, it's very likely that investors simply won't find the
financial incentives necessary to fund another stage of animation.
Seeing a
retired professional having to beg corporations to regain her peace of mind
reflects an extremely dark side of bigotry. Knowing that decisions to continue
or cancel an anime depend on sales and boards
