Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
According to some recent news, Japanese voice actor Daisuke Hirakawa is going on a short hiatus. Due to some major health issues, he has taken this decision and seeks treatment. After talking with doctors regarding his sudden hearing loss. Hirakawa has decided to focus on his health and address the issue seriously.
Hirakawa posted a letter on X addressing his problems and telling his fans about his situation. He delves into the gravity of the problem in the letter and explains how visiting the doctors helped him make the decision regarding the hiatus.
Also Read:Massive Plot Hole in Demon Slayer All But Confirms Koyoharu Gotouge’s Magnum Opus’s Return
Demon Slayer’s voice actor, Daisuke Hirakawa announces sudden hiatus
One of the most prominent voice actors in anime is about to go on a hiatus. According to new sources from Japan, Daisuke Hirakawa has begun a short hiatus. He took this decision because Hirakawa wasn’t able to listen correctly, and this hiatus will give the actor time to address his health.
平川大輔より、皆様にお知らせです。pic.twitter.com/udui50BG8L
— 平川大輔official (@DH_official__)June 14, 2025
The letter Hirakawa wrote read,
“A few days ago, I suddenly lost my hearing in one ear. When I visited a hospital, I was diagnosed with sudden deafness and was hospitalized to be treated properly. I am very sorry for the inconvenience and worry this has caused to so many people. I thought about coming to terms with the situation and continuing to work, but I have decided to take some time off now and opt for inpatient treatment so I can continue to face the work of an actor that I love and cherish without any worries. For now, I would like to focus on receiving proper treatment by following the instructions of the doctors and staff at the hospital.”
Hirakawa posted his letter on X (formerly Twitter) to inform his audiences about the abrupt break. This break is entirely for the actor to receive treatment for his hearing loss. When Hirakawa wrote this, he could only listen in one ear. After meeting with doctors, the actor was encouraged to admit himself to the hospital for treatment.
Also Read:Despite Anime’s Towering Success, it Took Demon Slayer only 7 Chapters to Rise Through the Ranks
The upcoming event S.S.D.S. Aki no Otegaru Kenshinkai
The official X account for the multimedia project Super Stylish Doctors Story (S.S.D.S.) posted an announcement regarding the absence of Hirakawa from their upcoming S.S.D.S.Aki no Otegaru Kenshinkai event on October 29. They further stated that another voice actor, Toshihiko Seki, will join the event instead of him.
【お知らせ】10/29(日)に開催の『S.S.D.S.秋のお手軽健診会』に出演予定の「平川大輔」さんが、病気療養の為ご出演を見合わせる運びとなりました。代演として「関俊彦」様にご出演を頂き、健診会は予定通り開催させていただきます。ファンの皆様にはご心配とご迷惑をおかけし申し訳御座いません。
— S.S.D.S.公式 (@ssds_official)July 19, 2025
Hirakawa is currently 50 years old and has been voice-acting since 1998. He is well known for his character as Rei Ryugasaki inFree! – Iwatobi Swim Club, Noriaki Kakyoin inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, and Enmu inDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Even with the seasonal titles releasing in Fall 2023, he is voicing Mikaros in Helck, Demon Lord Leonis inThe Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and Rafale Brellick inBerserk of Gluttony.
Also Read:3 Years After Manga’s End, Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro Finally Gets the Peaceful Life he Deserves
Archak Mitra
Articles Published :294
Despite holding a degree in Chemistry Majors, Archak found himself as a Journalist. His love for anime and choccy milk is unmatched! When not writing, Archak can be found indulging with motorcycles. After all, four wheels move the body but two wheels move the soul!
