Talent agency Voice Kit announced that prominent voice actress Sumire Uesaka has received multiple extremely malicious threatening emails, including direct threats to harm her physical safety. The agency confirmed that it is treating the situation with utmost gravity, having already consulted local law enforcement, filed formal complaints, and requested comprehensive criminal investigations.
Subsequent updates from Voice Kit revealed that the correspondence contained explicit threats detailing plans for kidnapping and murder orchestrated by multiple perpetrators ahead of a September 27 deadline. Because indications suggest the threats may compromise her personal security, the agency initiated direct consultations with event organizers to evaluate her attendance at upcoming public engagements.
Consequently, the executive committee for the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) 2026 confirmed the cancellation of all scheduled appearances by Sumire Uesaka during the two-day convention. Serving as the event's official PR ambassador, she was slated to participate in the opening ceremony, the Kyoto Ani Monozukuri Award 2026 presentation, a stage event for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian season 2, and the closing ceremony.
With an extensive career spanning major anime and video game roles, Sumire Uesaka voices characters such as Alya in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Shalltear Bloodfallen in Overlord, and Obsidian in Honkai: Star Rail. Fans and industry peers continue to express widespread support for the artist as investigations proceed.
