Voice actor agency 81 Produce announced on January 6 that voice actor Azuki Shibuya, best known as Dorothy West in the Pripara anime franchise, will resume activities after one-year absence.
As reported in June 2023, Shibuya had taken an indefinite break from voice acting since January 2024. She explained at the time the reason for the hiatus on her official Instagram as: “The main reason is that I have to get braces for my double teeth, but I also want to try many things without regret because I will live only once.”In a recent post on January 6, she wrote: “I had planned to straighten my double teeth during my hiatus, but I had to have root treatment and so on, it was not easy to straighten them as planned. I was able to do many other things I want to challenge in my life, so I will continue to challenge myself and have fun! I will resume my activities little by little, so I hope you will support me leisurely.”
Shibuya was a member of the voice actress idol unit i☆Ris, formed by the six winners of the 1st Anison Vocal Audition held by avex and 81 Produce in August 2012. She left the unit on March 31, 2021, but had continued her voice acting activities, including her role as Dorothy.
Sources: 81 Produce, Azuki Shibuya official Instagram© 81PRODUCE Co.,Ltd.All Right Reserved.
