Statement from Voice Actress Aoi Nagatsuki's Agency Regarding "Unauthorized Photos": Legal Action Initiated

Amuleto, one of Japan's leading talent agencies, has issued an important statement regarding the young voice actress Aoi Nagatsuki, who is under their management. In an official announcement made on May 16, 2026, the agency confirmed that photos of the artist and her friends, taken without their consent, have been shared online. The statement emphasized that this situation is a clear violation of Nagatsuki's privacy rights and stated that legal action will be taken against those who disseminate the images.

Aoi Nagatsuki, who began her career in 2021, is best known for voicing the character Saki Hanami in The IDOLM@STER Gakuen (Gakuen Idolmaster) series. Having reached a wide fan base in a short time by voicing Saki, one of the central characters of the series, the artist has also appeared in popular projects such as Wuthering Waves and Paradox Live. However, this rising popularity has unfortunately brought with it the issues of "stalking" and the invasion of private life, which are frequently seen in the world of voice actors (seiyuu) in Japan.

In the background of the incident, it is reported that Nagatsuki has been subjected to cyberbullying by some radical fan groups because male friends were present alongside her in the leaked photos. The Amuleto agency stated that they are closely monitoring not only the unauthorized photography but also these unfair attacks directed at the artist. According to the agency's statement, "Any attack on the artist's private life and the unauthorized sharing of images will result in legal sanctions."

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