{"rewrite":{"id":"r_66cbf45bb76856d9532709d2","clusterId":"c_cca79460e30682ae4c510826","slug":"koki-ino-takes-over-kanon-himeno-role-in-the-idolmaster-sidem","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Koki Ino Takes Over Kanon Himeno Role in The Idolmaster SideM","summary":"Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 28, 2026 that voice actor Koki Ino will succeed Ayumu Murase as the voice of Kanon Himeno in The Idolmaster SideM. Murase's graduation from the role was announced on August 18, following amicable discussions between both parties about the character's future. Ino expressed his intention to cherish what has been built so far while giving his best in the role. A special live stream to welcome Ino is scheduled for September 1 at 19:00 JST on YouTube and Niconico Live. The stream will feature Shugo Nakamura as Teru Tendo, Sho Kano as Yukihiro Kamiya, Shogo Yano as Nao Okamura, Keisuke Furuhata as Shiro Tachibana, and Ino as Kanon Himeno. During the program, staff will announce Kanon Himeno's future voice schedule and share details about the event 315 Production presents FANTASIC BATTLE FES ~Wanna step in~. The announcement notes that existing audio in 315 Production episodes will not be replaced for now, though some audio may be replaced in future operations. Ino will appear in the upcoming FES performances and related content announced after August 28.","whyItMatters":"The transition is handled as a formal cast change with a dedicated live stream, signaling that the character Kanon Himeno will continue with new audio rather than being retired, a decision the sources frame as amicable and forward-looking.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKoki Ino posted his own comment on X, saying he was appointed to voice Kanon Himeno and will \u0026#34;give my best while cherishing what has been built so far,\u0026#34; and asked fans to watch the September 1 stream.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe August 18 graduation notice came from Murase\u0026#39;s office Aster Nine, which said the split followed \u0026#34;discussions between both parties with an eye toward the future of the character and the work.\u0026#34;\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMurase had voiced Kanon Himeno for roughly 10 years.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cast change notice on August 18 also mentioned adding one new cast member to support Mofumofuen.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSchedule details from the announcement: Murase stays on the monthly theme song for P@SSION CHALLENGE We are 315! and on some audio from the 11th STAGE ~EVER EVER@FTER~ production; Ino appears in the F@NTASY BATTLE FES ~Wanna step in~ performances, linked stories, and any new voice content announced after August 28.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaff plan to announce Kanon Himeno\u0026#39;s future voice schedule on the stream, along with the latest details on the FES event.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Koki Ino is the new voice of Kanon Himeno in The Idolmaster SideM, following Ayumu Murase's amicable graduation after about 10 years in the role. Live reveal stream on September 1.","twitterPost":"The Idolmaster SideM is keeping Kanon Himeno alive: existing audio stays, new content after Aug 28 gets Koki Ino. What does the September 1 stream reveal about the character's future?","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Koki Ino takes over Kanon Himeno in The Idolmaster SideM after Ayumu Murase's graduation. 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