Voice actor Naomi Ozora has been hospitalized for suspected bacterial tonsillitis and will not appear at the “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby 6th EVENT The New Frontier - Autumn” scheduled for October 19, 2025, according to an announcement made on October 17.

Her agency, Aoni Production, released a statement on its official website, saying:
“Following a medical examination due to poor health, Naomi Ozora was diagnosed with suspected bacterial tonsillitis and advised to undergo hospitalization for further testing and treatment.”

The agency continued:
“Based on her doctor’s orders, she will refrain from participating in the ‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby 6th EVENT The New Frontier - Autumn’ scheduled for October 19 (Sunday).”

They concluded with an apology to fans and event staff:
“We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused to all those who were looking forward to her performance, and kindly ask for your understanding.”
Ozora, a graduate of Ritsumeikan University’s College of Image Arts and Sciences and a 28th class alumna of the Aoni Juku Osaka School, is best known for her roles as Chieri Ogata in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, Hana Uzaki in Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, and Tamamo Cross in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby.

Source : ORICON NEWS