Anime and manga have many points of connection, and this is one of the most beautiful. Seiyuu Honoka Kuroki and mangaka Masaki Ando announced their marriage on June 7 via official statements, with messages in which both spoke of mutual respect and the desire to continue growing in their respective creative fields.

Kuroki used the announcement to reflect on her ten years as a seiyuu. She thanked the fans who have supported her since the beginning, as well as the team and colleagues she has worked with over this time. She emphasized that she will continue approaching her work with gratitude, valuing each project and character entrusted to her, and asked for continued support in the future.

Ando, for his part, described the marriage as a personal matter in his statement. He noted that both he and Kuroki are professionals in the creative world and that they will continue to respect each other’s work while striving to improve in their own disciplines. He asked for understanding and support from those around them in their respective careers. Both requested that their personal privacy be respected and that the focus remain on their professional projects.

About Honoka Kuroki and Masaki Ando

Honoka Kuroki is a voice actress who has won the hearts of the community thanks to her role as Kanade Ousaki in the massive franchise The Idolmaster Shiny Colors, as well as appearing in action and comedy series like Seiken Gakuin no Makentsukai.

On the other hand, Masaki Ando is the brilliant and fun mind behind the manga Yasogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki, a work that was published for six years and, interestingly, featured Honoka’s voice in its animated adaptation. What began as a professional relationship has now become completely canon in real life.