Voice actress Yui Ishikawa has turned to police after receiving multiple threats from an individual beginning in April.
Originally reported by Oricon News, the official Twitter account for Ishikawa and her public relations at Mitt Management made an announcement on May 5th about how the actress has been receiving threats.
They also explained her decision to seek legal counsel and involve the police, in order to aid in the investigation and hopefully put an end to the threats.
【ご報告】
弊社に対する脅迫について。 pic.twitter.com/VsubpeijYp— 石川由依Official (@YUI_STAFF) May 5, 2020
After explaining her situation, Yui Ishikawa had this to say to her fans in regards to both the impact the threats have had on her work, and for the support she’s received.
ファンの皆様にはご心配、ご迷惑をおかけしておりますが、同時に、温かいご声援を数多く頂戴し、心より深謝申し上げます。進捗があり次第またご報告させていただきます
“We apologize for the concern and inconvenience to all our fans, but at the same time, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the warm support. We will report again as we make progress.“
Translation: Google Translate
Yui Ishikawa is best known for her role as Mikasa Ackerman in the series Attack on Titan. Her other roles include Koto Katakura in Girlish Number, Kaoru Rindo in Sakura Wars the Animation, and the titular character of Violet Evergarden among others.
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