The love that blossomed in recording studios has just yielded its most important fruit. To brighten our weekend, the talented Rina Hidaka (known for voicing the hyperactive Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) and the acclaimed actor Yuma Uchida (the voice of Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen) officially announced to the community that they have become first-time parents. After marrying on January 1, 2024, the couple confirmed the arrival of a beautiful baby girl to expand their family.

Through an emotional joint statement, the couple expressed their immense happiness and gratitude. The actors confirmed that both the mother and newborn are in perfect health, having overcome the birth without complications. In their message, they deeply thanked the warm support from fans and colleagues during the months leading up to the birth, promising to embrace this new chaotic chapter with smiles.

For those fearing this announcement might signal a temporary retreat from the anime industry, rest assured. Both talents clarified they plan to continue valuing every work opportunity and strive further in their careers. This duo has undeniable chemistry, both at home and professionally, having shared credits in successful franchises like Shangri-La Frontier (as the unusual duo of Sunraku and Emul) and the comedy Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord.

As more voice actors form families and raise children surrounded by recording studios, could we see a new generation of performers inheriting their parents’ immense vocal talent in a few years?