Voice actress Yumi Shimura announced on her blog on Thursday that she retired from acting as of June 30.
Shimura is known for her roles as Kanaria in Rozen Maiden, Chisame Hasegawa in the Negima! anime franchise, Wakaba Ogino in Cuticle Detective Inaba, and Cocona Vatel in Ar Tonelico II.
She also contributed to theme song performances for various Negima! anime.
She posted a farewell message to fans and members of the industry.