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Voice Actress Satomi Akesaka Announces Marriage

Voice actress Satomi Akesaka announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. Akesaka, 38, revealed that she has married a man who is not a celebrity or involved in the entertainment industry. According to her post, the two were originally "drinking buddies"...

May 5, 3:46 AM by Syureria 5 Comments

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Voice Actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada Announce Marriage

Voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada announced their marriage through a joint statement on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Wednesday. "We apologize for the personal nature of the announcement, but we, Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada have gotten marr...

Jan 1, 1:38 AM by Naitik7897 3 Comments

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Voice Actress Youko Hikasa Announces Divorce

Voice actress Youko Hikasa announced on Wednesday that she has divorced, bringing an end to her ten-year marriage. The announcement was made through a personal statement shared on her Instagram account. In her message, Hikasa explained that the decision was reached after careful...

Dec 31, 2025 10:24 PM by Vindstot 8 Comments

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Voice Actress Tomori Kusunoki Announces Marriage

Voice actress Tomori Kusunoki announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. Kusunoki, 26, who is known for roles such as Makima in Chainsaw Man, revealed that she has married a non-celebrity man. The announcement was made through a handwritten statement,...

Dec 31, 2025 6:50 PM by Vindstot 6 Comments

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Voice Actors Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa Announce Marriage

Voice actors Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa announced their marriage through a joint statement on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Monday. "Although this comes as a sudden announcement, we, Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa, have gotten married," they wrote. "We...

Sep 29, 2025 9:12 PM by Vindstot 20 Comments

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Voice Actors Kana Hanazawa and Kensho Ono Announce Divorce

Voice actors Kana Hanazawa and Kensho Ono announced on Sunday that they have divorced after five years of marriage. The announcement was made through a joint statement shared on Hanazawa's Instagram and Ono's X (formerly Twitter) account. In their message, the two explained that...

Sep 14, 2025 8:27 AM by Vindstot 36 Comments

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'Hokuto no Ken' Voice Actor Takaya Hashi Dies at 72

Voice actor Takaya Hashi, best known for his roles in Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) and Naruto, died on August 27 from a myocardial infarction. He was 72. The news was announced by his agency, Apte Pro, through its official website. Hashi also served as the company's Pre...

Aug 29, 2025 11:40 PM by Vindstot 17 Comments

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'Macross 7' Voice Actress Tomo Sakurai Dies at 53

Voice actress Tomo Sakurai, best known for her roles in Macross 7 and Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (Rurouni Kenshin), died on August 13 after a battle with multiple organ cancer. She was 53. The news was announced by her agency, Feathered, through her official X (forme...

Aug 17, 2025 10:52 PM by Vindstot 15 Comments

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Focus: Dive Into the Bloody War of Oni & Momotaro in 'Tougen Anki'

In an unexpectedly stacked Summer season, with too many titles to choose from, it's easy to stick to the anime you already know. But there are many new adaptations to discover, and one of those you should be watching is Tougen Anki. With banger opening and ending themes, slick p...

Jul 24, 2025 4:04 PM by tingy 0 Comment

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Voice Actress Yurika Kubo Announces Marriage

Voice actress Yurika Kubo announced her marriage on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. In her message, Kubo expressed her gratitude to her supporters. She stated "I apologize for the personal matter, but I, Kubo Yurika, have been fortunate enough to marry a non-celebrity, I cannot...

Jul 1, 2025 9:39 PM by Naitik7897 3 Comments

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Voice Actors Shizuka Ishigami and Kouhei Yanagi Announce Marriage

Voice actors Shizuka Ishigami and Kouhei Yanagi have announced their marriage and the birth of their first child on their respective social media accounts on Monday. In her post, Ishigami praised Yanagi's "caring nature," noting her wish to "spend the rest of their lives together...

Jul 1, 2025 10:09 AM by DatRandomDude 6 Comments

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Voice Actress Fairouz Ai Resumes Activities, Transfers to New Agency

Voice actress Fairouz Ai has announced her return to work after a hiatus due to health concerns. On Tuesday, she revealed that she has transferred to Mausu Promotion following her departure from Raccoon Dog on March 31. The voice actress had been limiting her activities since Dec...

Apr 1, 2025 5:38 PM by Vindstot 17 Comments

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Voice Actor Yoshimasa Hosoya Announces Marriage

Voice actor Yoshimasa Hosoya announced his marriage via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. In his statement, he expressed gratitude to his supporters and revealed that his spouse is a non-industry individual. "I sincerely apologize for the personal nature of this announ...

Mar 10, 2025 6:20 PM by Vindstot 12 Comments

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Voice Actor Hiroshi Kamiya, Actress Rina Aizawa Announce Marriage

Actress Rina Aizawa and voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya revealed their marriage through personal statements on social media and their agency's website on Wednesday. Aizawa shared the news on her X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, "It is with great humility that I announce my marr...

Dec 31, 2024 5:53 PM by Vindstot 21 Comments

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Voice Actress Fairouz Ai Restricts Activities Due to PTSD Diagnosis

Voice actress Fairouz Ai, widely recognized for her roles in JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stone Ocean (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean) as Jolyne Kuujou and Chainsaw Man as Power, has announced a partial restriction of her professional activities due to a diagnosis of post-tra...

Dec 31, 2024 4:06 PM by Vindstot 25 Comments

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Voice Actor Yuuya Hirose Announces Marriage

Voice actor Yuuya Hirose announced his marriage to a woman outside of the industry on Tuesday. "I would like to take this opportunity to personally inform you that I have gotten married. My partner is a non-public figure. Moving forward, I will continue to put my all into acting,...

Dec 31, 2024 11:39 AM by Nioxys 10 Comments

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Voice Actors Yuusuke Kobayashi & Yumi Uchiyama Announce Marriage

Voice actors Yuusuke Kobayashi and Yumi Uchiyama announced their marriage through their respective official X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Tuesday. In his post, Kobayashi shared, "To everyone who has always supported me, as well as those I've had the pleasure to work with, I w...

Dec 30, 2024 9:46 PM by Vindstot 17 Comments

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Voice Actor Yuu Hayashi Announces Marriage

Voice actor Yuu Hayashi, best known for his roles as Manjiro "Mikey" Sano in Tokyo Revengers and Ryuunosuke Tanaka in Haikyuu!! (Haikyu!!), announced his marriage to a non-industry partner on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. "I, Yuu Hayashi, have registered m...

Oct 30, 2024 6:16 PM by Vindstot 4 Comments

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A Glimpse Into the Wacky World of Dandadan

With its blend of supernatural thrills, extraterrestrial encounters, and quirky humor, Dandadan (Dan Da Dan) has become one of the most anticipated anime of the year since its debut in October 2024. Based on Yukinobu Tatsu's popular manga, the series takes viewers on a wild ride...

Oct 27, 2024 7:58 PM by tingy 5 Comments

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Romance Meets Sports: Shouya Chiba, Akari Kitou Bring Us Inside 'Ao no Hako'

With its down-to-earth yet charming cast, Ao no Hako (Blue Box) has continuously been a fan favorite in Weekly Shounen Jump since the serialization began. Combining romance and sports, a genre pairing not frequently seen in the West, the manga's main characters notably all play...

Oct 25, 2024 9:34 PM by tingy 9 Comments

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