During a special live broadcast on September 1, The Idolm@ster SideM franchise officially introduced voice actor Koki Ino as the new voice of Kanon Himeno. Ino steps into the role previously portrayed by Ayumu Murase, joining the kid idol unit Mofumofuen alongside co-stars Shogo Yano (Nao Okamura) and Keisuke Furuhata (Shiro Tachibana).
A New Voice for Mofumofuen
The livestream provided fans with a detailed roadmap regarding upcoming vocal schedules, event updates, and story developments for 315 Production. Beyond official announcements, the segment dedicated ample time to introducing Ino to the franchise's fanbase, showcasing his chemistry with fellow cast members including Shugo Nakamura (Teru Tendo) and Sho Karino (Yukihiro Kamiya).
Following the broadcast, senior cast members took to social media to warmly welcome Ino into the fold, affectionately giving him the nickname "Yukiteru." Fellow Mofumofuen castmates expressed strong optimism for the unit's future, while viewers lauded Ino's initial vocal delivery as a fitting rendition for the beloved former child-actor character.
