Junya Ikeda has been arrested for fraud. The Trigun: Stampede voice actor was reportedly involved in a scamming scheme and has been dropped by his own agency. On October 30, 2023, Junya Ikeda was reportedly arrested for his involvement in a fraud scheme. His agency BaRU confirmed the unfortunate development through an official announcement posted on their website. Given the gravity of the situation, the agency took decisive action and terminated his contract on October 27.
Junya Ikeda had an upcoming voice acting role in the anime series The Kingdoms of Ruin where he lent his voice to the character Oz Gorgeous. The casting announcement marked his last post on his social media account, specifically on October 23. However, the anime's official website released a statement indicating their intention to replace the voice actor for the character Oz Gorgeous.
Special fraud, known as "tokushu sagi" in Japan, is a prevalent form of criminal activity that often targets elderly and vulnerable individuals. Perpetrators use various tactics to deceive victims into transferring money or valuable assets, typically by impersonating their relatives or loved ones. Under Japanese law, fraud attempts carry legal consequences.
Which anime is Junya Ikeda known for?
Junya Ikeda initially gained fame as an actor for his portrayal of Gai Ikari/Gokai Silver in the live-action movies of the Super Sentai franchise, a role he played from 2011 until the franchise's latest film adaptation, Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, which was released in 2021. He ventured into voice acting with his first credited role as Ataru Suruga in Majestic Prince. Ikeda also voiced characters like Mitsuru Tenma in the Ensemble Stars! franchise, Jo Kido in Digimon Adventure, and Knives Millions in the 2023 anime adaptation of the manga series Trigun titled Trigun Stampede. His versatility extended beyond acting, as he also worked as a screenwriter and stage director.
This unfortunate incident has cast a shadow over Ikeda's career, impacting both his professional relationships and ongoing projects. In the meantime, the next episode of The Kingdoms of Ruin is expected to premiere on November 4, 2023.
