The New Year always brings a flurry of exciting announcements from Japanese celebrities and voice actors, with marriage news often leading the charge.
And kicking off the year with a bang is none other than 35-year-old Kanata Hongo, who just revealed he's tying the knot with his non-celebrity girlfriend! The Japanese social media sphere is already overflowing with well wishes.
At 35, Kanata Hongo has been gracing screens since his child actor debut in the 2002 film "Returner." He's since racked up an impressive resume, starring in live-action adaptations like "The Prince of Tennis," "Kingdom," and "Gantz," and even playing the Mantis-Chameleon (KK) Augment in "Shin Kamen Rider." Fans also know him as Hiei in the live-action "Yu Yu Hakusho" series, and his performance in the NHK Taiga drama "Hikaru Kimi e" earned critical acclaim. With his striking good looks and willingness to tackle diverse roles, Hongo has long been a fan favorite.
Hongo's official X (formerly Twitter) post read:
To everyone who has always supported me, and to all the staff and related parties who have taken care of me.
This is a personal matter, but I would like to report that I have completed the marriage registration process. My partner is a non-celebrity, and I kindly ask for your gentle understanding and discretion. Thank you very much.
I will keep your gratitude in my heart and continue to diligently face each job, striving to improve myself further. I look forward to your continued guidance and support.
Kanata Hongo
Known for his deep love of anime and gaming, Hongo even took a break from work to film a shopping spree at the Pokémon Center in Taipei. Fans are now eagerly hoping he'll enjoy plenty of happy times in his married life. One fan even quipped that his partner must be an amazing woman to put up with his serious germophobia, proving love conquers all!
via： 本鄉奏多官方X