COVID-19 Targets BanG Dream!

Anime Seiyuu Covid Positive

By Epic Dope Staff | January 10, 2021

As the worst wave of COVID-19 yet hits Japan, the country is seeing many more affected citizens than ever.

Kanon Shizaki, the voice actress for Rinko Shirokane from the BanG Dream! franchise is the latest victim of the virus.

BanG Dream announced that Kanon Shizaki has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be present in the “Raukure!” & “Asuhamo!” event.

Kanon Shizaki had replaced Satomi Akesaka in the role of Rinko Shirakane, who is the keyboardist of Roselia.

Megu Sakuragawa and Haruka Kudou are also suspected of having contracted the virus and will be remotely appearing.

The anime industry has suffered enough due to the pandemic. It is bound to be a setback due to the state of emergency declared by their PM, Suga.