Last updated on November 18th, 2024 at 08:42 pm
Anime isn’t just about amazing characters; it’s also about the talented voice actors who bring them to life. In this post, I’ll introduce you to some famous anime voice actor couples. From Kazuhiro Yamaji and Romi Park to Kenichi Suzumura and Maaya Sakamoto, find out which of your favorite seiyuu are married to each other and learn a bit about their personal lives.
Kazuhiro Yamaji and Romi Park
Kazuhiro Yamaji, known for voicing characters like Hit in Dragon Ball Super, Kojirou Sasaki in Record of Ragnarok, and Silver Fang in One-Punch Man, is married to the beloved Romi Park, who brought to life iconic characters such as Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tōshirō Hitsugaya in Bleach, and Nana Osaki in Nana. The couple announced their marriage on January 22, 2020, which was also Romi Park’s 48th birthday. An interesting detail is that they both lent their voices to characters in Attack on Titan, with Yamaji voicing Kenny Ackermann and Park voicing Hange Zoë. Perhaps that’s where they first crossed paths—though that remains a mystery. One thing is certain: they make an incredible couple!
Shuuichi Ikeda and Sakiko Tamagawa
Legendary voice actor Shuuichi Ikeda, who voiced many super famous anime characters like Shanks in One Piece, Char Aznable in Mobile Suit Gundam, Kite in Hunter x Hunter (2011), and many more, is married to the beautiful Sakiko Tamagawa, who voiced Tachikoma in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Natsumi Tsujimoto in You’re Under Arrest, Sara in Samurai Champloo, and many others. They also voiced together in the Case Closed (Detective Conan) anime, with Shuuichi Ikeda as Shuuichi Akai and Sakiko Tamagawa as Akemi Miyano. Interestingly, the characters Akai and Akemi were also in love with each other in the anime. How sweet is that!
Kensho Ono and Kana Hanazawa
Kensho Ono, the Japanese dub voice of Harry Potter, has lent his voice to many popular anime characters, including Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko’s Basketball, Mikaela Hyakuya in Seraph of the End, and Ryuunosuke Akutagawa in Bungou Stray Dogs. He is married to the talented Kana Hanazawa, who is even more famous for her roles as Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats!, Shiro in Deadman Wonderland, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer, and Mayuri Shiina in Steins;Gate—and the list goes on! In fact, her impressive voice acting career deserves a post of its own. Ono and Hanazawa confirmed they were dating in February 2017 during a live stream promoting Hanazawa’s album, following reports from Shūkan Bunshun about their relationship. On July 8, 2020, the couple announced their marriage.
Kenji Hamada and Junko Takeuchi
Kenji Hamada, who is famous for voice acting roles like George Koizumi in Paradise Kiss, Teppei Kiyoshi in Kuroko’s Basketball, Harry MacDowel in Gungrave, and many more, is married to the super famous voice of Naruto, Gon—the voice everyone remembers—Junko Takeuchi. She also voiced Mamoru Endou in Inazuma Eleven, Sabo in One Piece, Dieter in Monster, and many more. She is also the Japanese voice in popular MrBeast videos. They met each other in 1999 and got married in 2006. They have two children, with their first child born in 2012 and their second in 2017. They are still going strong both in their personal lives and careers.
Yuuki Kaji and Ayana Takatatsu
Popular Yuki Kaji, most famous for his voice as Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, has played many notable roles like Shouto Todoroki in My Hero Academia, Meliodas in Seven Deadly Sins, Kenma Kozume in Haikyuu!!, and many more. He is married to another famous seiyuu, Ayana Taketatsu, who is also well-known for her roles. She voiced popular characters like Nino Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Azusa Nakano in K-On!!, Kei Karuizawa in Classroom of the Elite, and many others. They both voiced characters in the High School DxD anime, with Yuki Kaji as the main protagonist Issei Hyoudou and Ayana Taketatsu as Koneko Toujou. The two actors had been dating secretly for over two years before registering their marriage on June 23, 2019, which was also Ayana Taketatsu’s 30th birthday. On November 3, 2022, the couple announced the birth of their child.
Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi
Tasuku Hatanaka, known for voicing characters like Reki Kyan in SK8 the Infinity, Denki Kaminari in My Hero Academia, and Ushio Aotsuki in Ushio & Tora, is married to Sayaka Senbongi, a prominent figure in the seiyuu industry. Sayaka has brought to life characters like Kikuri Hiroi in Bocchi the Rock!, Shuna in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Kiruko in Heavenly Delusion. A heartwarming detail is that they both voiced the main characters in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, with Tasuku as Ikoma and Sayaka as Mumei, where Mumei has a one-sided crush on Ikoma. It’s sweet to think they might have been dating during that time. On December 29, 2019, Sayaka Senbongi’s agency announced that the couple had gotten married.
Ryota Ohsaka and Manami Numakura
Ryota Ohsaka, who has voiced popular characters like Sadao Maou in The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Ikki Kurogane in Chivalry of a Failed Knight, and Keji Akaashi in Haikyuu!!, is married to fellow renowned seiyuu Manami Numakura. Manami has voiced characters in many hit series, including Narberal Gamma in Overlord, Kohaku in Dr. Stone, and Rio Nakamura in Assassination Classroom. The couple also worked together in the blockbuster anime Attack on Titan, where Ryota voiced Marco Bott and Manami voiced Pieck Finger. They announced their marriage on October 23, 2019, and Manami Numakura gave birth to their first child, a boy, on December 19, 2021.
Tomoaki Maeno and Mikako Komatsu
Tomoaki Maeno, a well-known seiyuu famous for roles such as Pain in Naruto, Hak Son in Yona of the Dawn, and Veldora Tempest in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, is married to the talented Mikako Komatsu. Mikako has also voiced several iconic characters, including Senkuu Ishigami in Dr. Stone, Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Seishirou Tsugami in Nisekoi. The couple announced their marriage on May 12, 2020. On August 17, 2022, they shared the joyful news that Mikako was pregnant with their first child, and on January 15, 2023, they welcomed their first child into the world.
Masaaki Tsukuda and Masako Nozawa
Masaaki Tsukuda and Masako Nozawa were a highly respected couple in the seiyuu industry, admired by both fellow voice actors and fans alike. Masaaki Tsukuda voiced memorable characters such as Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai in Bleach, Grumman in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Toto in One Piece, among others. His wife, Masako Nozawa, is a legendary figure in anime, best known for voicing almost all the male members of Son Goku’s family in the Dragon Ball series. She has achieved two Guinness World Records for her work as the voice of Son Goku in Dragon Ball video games, cementing her place in history. Their marriage came to an end when Masaaki Tsukuda passed away in 2014 at the age of 75, but Masako Nozawa’s love for her husband has never faded.
Satoshi Hino and Saki Nakajima
Satoshi Hino, a first dan in kendo and a well-known name in the seiyuu world, has voiced many iconic characters, including Momonga in Overlord, Kyoujurou Rengoku in Demon Slayer, and Sai in Naruto Shippuden. He is married to the talented Saki Nakajima—who, not to be confused with the J-pop idol, is also a voice actor. Saki has voiced characters such as Ichigo Momomiya in Tokyo Mew Mew, Chikaru Minamoto in Strawberry Panic, and Bouquet in Blue Dragon. In January 2015, Satoshi Hino announced on his blog that he and Saki Nakajima had married in 2014. The couple now has two children, making them a perfect, adorable little family.
Kenichi Suzumura and Maaya Sakamoto
Kenichi Suzumura, the founder of INTENTION, a Japanese seiyuu talent agency, is a prominent name among anime fans. He has voiced many popular characters, including the beloved shinobi Kakashi Hatake in Naruto, Wen-li Yang in Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, and Sougo Okita in Gintama. He is married to the equally famous seiyuu Maaya Sakamoto, who has brought to life memorable characters such as Shinobu Oshino in the Monogatari Series, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, and Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club. The couple also voiced together in the popular movie series The Garden of Sinners, where Kenichi played Mikiya Kokutou and Maaya voiced Shiki Ryougi, showcasing their incredible chemistry. The couple tied the knot on August 8, 2011, and on April 21, 2022, they announced the birth of their first child.
Thanks for checking out this list of famous anime voice actor couples! I hope you enjoyed learning about their personal lives. If you have any favorite seiyuu couples or thoughts to share, drop a comment below. Don’t forget to share this post with other anime fans!