Renowned actress and voice actress Aya Hirano , famous for
portraying Haruhi Suzumiya in “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya ,”
has returned to the public eye after Weekly Bunshun magazine revealed
that she is in the process of divorcing her husband, actor Masashi
Taniguchi, after just eight months of marriage. The couple had
announced their marriage in January 2024, and now, they are living separately
and in divorce negotiations through their lawyers. Both agencies
confirmed that they are discussing the terms of the separation.
In response to the speculation, Aya Hirano issued an
official statement, saying:
- « We
are currently in divorce talks through our attorneys, but it is still too
early to share specific details with you all. I deeply regret
causing concern at this time and assure you that when the time is
right, I will provide an honest report. To those who celebrated
our marriage with such love, I am truly sorry .»
The news has generated a wave of reactions among his
fans, many of whom have expressed their unconditional support on social media:
- " I
can't rest easy knowing that they've made Aya Hirano unhappy ."
- « I
don't know to what extent this is true ."
- " Didn't
she just get married this year? What happened? Let's wait to hear
something from Aya directly." ."
- " I
want to protect Aya Hirano from all the cruelty in the world." ."
- « We
just celebrated her wedding in January, how sad… I just hope that if she ends up separating, she
can be happy and calm. .»
- « Problems
between spouses are something they should resolve between themselves. It's
not fair for Bunshun to intervene and turn this into a scandal, Aya has no
reason to apologize. . »
- " You
must be going through a very difficult time, I send you all my support and
I hope you take care of yourself." ."
- " It's
a fact that they are going to divorce, but it was very fast ."
Aya Hirano, who was one of the most prominent seiyuu
of her time, has had a career marked by ups and downs. In 2010, a
scandal regarding her personal life put her at the center of controversy. Information
about her romantic relationships with several members of her band was leaked,
leading to a negative reaction from the Japanese public. This incident
affected her career significantly, moving her away from the anime industry and
pushing her towards musicals and theater productions.
Despite the difficulties she has faced, the recent
news of her impending divorce shows that she still has a large following of
fans who care deeply about her well-being. Hirano is once
again dealing with the challenges of media attention in Japan, and her fans
hope that she can overcome this difficult time and find happiness in her
personal life.
Source: Otakomu
