Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura to Dissolve Talent Agency INTENTION Due to Health Reasons

Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, founder and president of the talent agency INTENTION, announced on October 13, 2026, that the company will dissolve on March 31, 2027. The decision follows a diagnosis of adjustment disorder for Suzumura, which has affected his ability to continue managing the firm’s operations.

According to the official announcement reported by oricon.co.jp, medical professionals have advised Suzumura that his health condition will not improve as long as he remains involved in the management of the business. The company described the dissolution as a difficult decision reached after internal deliberation.

Health Challenges Preceding the Dissolution

Suzumura’s history with health-related absences spans back to May 2024, when he first announced a hiatus due to poor physical condition. He resumed his professional activities in July 2024. However, he faced another period of health issues in February 2026.

During that time, the agency confirmed via its official website that Suzumura had been diagnosed with adjustment disorder. He remained on leave until June 2026, when he returned to work. The recent announcement marks a permanent change in the agency’s operational structure, as the medical guidance suggests that the stresses of management are incompatible with his recovery.

Management Continuity Until March 2027

Despite the planned closure, INTENTION stated that it will continue to carry out management operations as usual until the final date of dissolution on March 31, 2027. The agency expressed its commitment to providing maximum support for its affiliated talent during this transition period.

The agency, established in 2009, currently manages several prominent voice actors. The company has requested that the public continue to support these individuals as they navigate their future activities.

Career Background of Kenichi Suzumura

Beyond his role as an agency representative, Suzumura is a well-known voice actor and artist. His career includes high-profile roles such as Shinn Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, Sogo Okita in Gintama, Obanai Iguro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Atsushi Murasakibara in Kuroko’s Basketball, Daisuke Shima in Space Battleship Yamato 2199, and Yang Wen-li in Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These. In addition to his voice acting work, he is frequently involved in radio broadcasting and music production.

While the agency has provided a timeline for its closure, the specific future management plans for the individual talent currently under contract at INTENTION beyond March 31, 2027, have not been publicly detailed.