Voice Actress Marika Kōno Returns After Email Threat
Kōno's event appearances were delayed or canceled after an April email threatening harm to her.
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**Marika Kōno Resumes Public Activities After Threatening Email**
Voice actress Marika Kōno has resumed her public engagements following a threatening email received in April. Her agency, Aoni Production, announced on Wednesday that Kōno is returning to her professional activities, guided by the ongoing police investigation and advice from relevant parties.
**Incident Details**
On April 2, Aoni Production received an email threatening harm to Kōno. The agency promptly reported the threat to local authorities, providing the email's log data to assist in the investigation. While Kōno continued her regular work, events with large audiences were postponed or canceled to ensure safety.
**Event Cancellations**
The following events were affected:
- **May 10**: The release event for Kōno's Voice Actor Card Collection Vol. 15 was postponed.
- **May 11**: Kōno did not participate in the Onsen Festival 2025 stage event during Machi Asobi Vol. 28.
**Agency's Statement**
Aoni Production apologized to Kōno's fans, co-stars, and staff for the anxiety and inconvenience caused. They expressed gratitude for the support received and reiterated their commitment to prioritizing the safety of their talents, aiming to create an environment where fans can support their favorites with peace of mind.
**About Marika Kōno**
Kōno is renowned for her roles in various anime series, including:
- **Silence Suzuka** in *Uma Musume Pretty Derby*
- **Mizuki Yuiga** in *We Never Learn: BOKUBEN*
- **Flamme** in *Synduality: Noir*
- **Mahiro Oyama** in *ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister!*
She also voices **Seiha Shiunji** in *The Shiunji Family Children*, which premiered on April 8.
**Source**
For more details, refer to Aoni Production's official statement on their X (formerly Twitter) account.