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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...
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...
Singer-Songwriter milet Announces Hiatus
Singer-songwriter milet has announced a temporary hiatus from her activities, citing the need to focus on her health and well-being. The announcement was made on Tuesday through her official website. milet expressed in her statement that she has been continuously working since he...
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...
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...
Alt-Rock Band the pillows Announce Disbandment After 35 Years
Legendary Japanese alternative rock band the pillows has officially disbanded following their final performance at KT Zepp Yokohama on January 31. The news was announced via the band's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account on February 1, marking the end of their 35-y...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Kazuo Umezu, Legendary Manga Creator and Horror Pioneer, Dies at 88
Kazuo Umezu, celebrated as a pioneer in horror manga and known for iconic works like Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu (The Drifting Classroom) and Makoto-chan, died on October 28 at the age of 88 due to stomach cancer. Umezu spent his final days in a care facility. His funeral was held privat...
'One Punch Man', 'Planetes' Art Director Shigemi Ikeda Dies at 69
Shigemi Ikeda, a celebrated art director and the founder of the background art studio Atelier Musa, died on October 13 at the age of 69, his family confirmed. Born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Ikeda graduated from Tokyo Designer Academy's animation program (now Tokyo Net Wave) before begi...
'Mob Psycho 100' Art Director Ryou Kouno Dies
Ryou Kouno, the distinguished art director known for her contributions to numerous acclaimed projects, including Mob Psycho 100, died on October 23. Kouno died due to suspected gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a post shared by her nephew Akira Kouno on her official X (form...
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...
Yukihiro Shibutani, Art Director of 'Natsume Yuujinchou', Dies at 63
Yukihiro Shibutani, the acclaimed art director behind iconic works such as Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends) and Meitantei Conan (Case Closed), died on September 15 at the age of 63. Shibutani died in a Tokyo hospital due to complications from a long-term illness, ac...
'Doraemon' Voice Actress Nobuyo Ooyama Dies at 90
Nobuyo Ooyama, the iconic voice actress who brought life to Doraemon, died on September 29 in Tokyo at the age of 90. Her agency, Actors Seven, confirmed the news, stating that Ooyama had been suffering from dementia in recent years. She had also battled other health issues, incl...
Voice Actress Sora Tokui Announces Marriage
Voice actress Sora Tokui announced her marriage on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. In her message, Tokui expressed her gratitude to her supporters and apologized for the personal nature of the news. "To everyone who has always supported me, I apologize for the personal nature of...
Singer-Songwriter Sayuri Dies at 28
Singer-songwriter Sayuri, best known for performing the Boku dake ga Inai Machi (Erased) and Kuzu no Honkai (Scum's Wish) ending themes, died on September 20. She was 28. The news was shared by her husband, Amaarashi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "To everyone who has alway...
Voice Actress Emi Shinohara Dies at 61
Emi Shinohara, the voice actress known for her portrayal of Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) in the beloved anime Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon), died on Sunday. She was 61. Shinohara had been undergoing medical treatment for an unspecified illness, but despite efforts, th...
Voice Actress Atsuko Tanaka Dies at 61
Renowned voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, best known for her role as Major Motoko Kusanagi in Koukaku Kidoutai (Ghost in the Shell), died on Tuesday. She was 61. In a heartfelt statement, Tanaka's son, Hikaru Tanaka, expressed his deep appreciation for the fans who supported his moth...