In the world of anime, seiyuus (voice actors) not only bring unforgettable characters to life, but some also share their talents with their partners in real life. And is that recently, an image has circulated on social networks, showing five anime series in which married seiyuus couples have worked together, from Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny to Re:Zero, these couples have left a special mark on anime fans, and here we tell you more about these couples and their characters in anime.
Love behind the microphone couples of seiyuus who have worked together.
Recently, an image has caught the attention of anime fans by highlighting 5 series in which couples of seiyuus, i.e. already married in real life, have worked together. This image they shared has generated interest among followers of the seiyuus and anime fans, who have expressed and commented on the illustration on various platforms.
The image viralized in networks presents five anime where married seiyuus have played characters within the same work, these are the couples that are made known in this image:
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny
- Couple: Kenichi Suzumura and Maaya Sakamoto
- Characters: Kenichi Suzumura gave voice to Shinn Asuka,while Maaya Sakamoto played Lunamaria Hawke.
- Additional details:
- Kenichi Suzumura:Recognized for roles as Hikaru Hitachiin in Ouran High School Host Club and Sougo Okita in Gintama, in addition to his work as a seiyuu, he is a singer and founder of the talent agency Intention.
- Maaya Sakamoto:Â She debuted at the age of 15 in The Vision of EscaFlowne and has lent her voice to characters such as Hitomi Kanzaki in the same series and Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, she is also a singer and has collaborated with composer Yoko Kanno on multiple occasions.
- Matrimonio:Â The couple married on August 8, 2011. In December 2021, they announced that they were expecting their first child, who was born in April 2022.
Shangri-La Frontier
- Couple:Â Yuma Uchida and Rina Hidaka
- Characters:Â Yuma Uchida lends his voice to Sunraku, and Rina Hidaka plays Emul.
- Additional details:
- Yuma Uchida:Â Known for roles as Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen and Kyo Soma in Fruits Basket, he debuted as a singer in 2018 with the single New World.
- Rina Hidaka:Â She has given life to characters such as Silica in Sword Art Online and Filo in The Rising of the Shield Hero, her career as a seiyuu began at an early age, quickly standing out in the industry.
- Marriage:Â On January 1, 2024, they announced their marriage, highlighting their mutual admiration and respect for each other’s careers.
Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
- Couple:Â Kenichi Suzumura y Maaya Sakamoto
- Characters:Â Kenichi Suzumura voices Romani Archaman, while Maaya Sakamoto plays Leonardo da Vinci.
- Additional details:
- This collaboration is one of several in which the pair has worked together, demonstrating their chemistry both on and off screen.
Guilty Crown
- Couple:Â Yuuki Kaji and Ayana Taketatsu
- Characters:Â Yuuki Kaji voices Shu Ouma, while Ayana Taketatsu plays Tsugumi..
- Additional details:
- Yuuki Kaji:Â Famous for roles as Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan and Meliodas in The Seven Deadly Sins, he has won multiple awards for his work as a seiyuu.
- Ayana Taketatsu:Â Known for characters such as Azusa Nakano in K-On! and Kirino Kousaka in Oreimo, in addition to her work as a seiyuu, she has released several singles as a singer.
- Marriage:The couple announced their marriage in June 2019, pleasantly surprising their followers, also in November 2022, the couple announced the birth of their son.
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
- Couple:Â Yuusuke Kobayashi and Yumi Uchiyama
- Characters: Yuusuke Kobayashi da voz a Subaru Natsuki, mientras que Yumi Uchiyama interpreta a Puck.
- Additional details:
- Yuusuke Kobayashi:Â He has played characters such as Senku Ishigami in Dr. Stone and Arslan in The Heroic Legend of Arslan, his talent has earned him recognition in the industry.
- Yumi Uchiyama:Â Known for roles such as Ruri Miyamoto in Nisekoi and Erika Yano in Amanchu!, her versatility has allowed her to adapt to various characters in her career.
- Marriage:Â On December 31, 2024, they announced their marriage, something that surprised their fans, who were quick to congratulate them.
These 5 series highlight the participation of couples of seiyuus who have worked together in the same anime, which has aroused the interest and curiosity of fans. And although there are many more couples in the Japanese dubbing industry that have coincided in similar projects, for now, these five cases have particularly caught the attention of the anime fan community and seiyuus’ followers.