Detective Conan: Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Takes Hiatus, Akemi Okamura Steps In

We were cruising through another week of Detective Conan, and then the news hit like a plot twist at minute 18. Wakana Yamazaki, the voice of Ran Mōri, is taking a hiatus while she undergoes medical treatment. The priority is clear: health first, cases later.

The agency explained they will keep an eye on her recovery and share updates when there’s a plan for her return. No drama, no rush. Just the kind of calm statement that makes us nod and put the tea kettle on.

What changes in Detective Conan (and when)

Because the show must keep moving (like Conan on a skateboard), the anime staff confirmed a temporary change:

• Akemi Okamura will temporarily voice Ran Mōri.
• The switch begins with the episode airing on March 14.

And here’s the reassuring part for film fans: Yamazaki has already finished recording for the upcoming movie Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi), which premieres in Japan on April 10.

More than Ran: a career full of familiar voices

If we start listing roles, we’ll be here until Conan grows up. But a few highlights remind us how far her voice has traveled:

• Meiko Akizuki in Marmalade Boy (series and film)
• Ruri-Hime in Mononoke
• Koan in Sailor Moon R
• Nene in Samurai Warriors

Yes, One Piece too

We also know her from One Piece: she voiced Nami in episodes 70–79, and voiced Nojiko in special projects like One Piece Episode of East Blue, One Piece Episode of Nami, and One Piece Film Strong World.

Now we wait, we wish her a steady recovery, and we watch how the transition feels on-screen. How do we think Akemi Okamura’s Ran will sound—close to the classic, or a fresh vibe? Tell us, and let’s keep the conversation going.