The official website for the Free! anime has confirmed that voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki will continue to voice the character Makoto Tachibana . Suzuki is also the lead singer of the band OLDCODEX , which has contributed several theme songs to the franchise.
Suzuki's agency announced on August 4th that he would be taking a hiatus from the entertainment industry due to his declining health. The production committee, production team, and Suzuki's agency held several deliberations on the best options for all fans and the franchise itself.
The production committee added that Makoto Tachibana has been a crucial character for the franchise since its planning stages nine years ago. Finally, the committee concluded by asking fans for their continued support.
Source: ANN
