The renowned actress and voice actress Aya Hiranofamous for playing Haruhi Suzumiya in “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”returned to the public eye after Weekly Bunshun magazine revealed that is divorcing her husband, actor Masashi Taniguchi, after just eight months of marriage. The couple had announced their marriage in January 2024 and now live separately and are in divorce negotiations through lawyers. Both agencies confirmed they are discussing the terms of the separation.

In response to the speculation, Aya Hirano issued an official statement saying:

• «We are currently discussing the divorce through our attorneys, but it is too early to share specific details with you all. I am deeply sorry to cause you concern at this time. and I assure you that when the time is right, I will provide an honest report. To those who celebrated our wedding with so much love, I'm so sorry».

The news generated a wave of reactions among his fans, many of whom expressed their unconditional support on social media:

• «I can't rest easy knowing that they made Aya Hirano unhappy.».
• «I don't know to what extent this is true».
• «Didn't you get married this year? What happened? Let's wait to hear something directly from Aya.».
• «I want to protect Aya Hirano from all the cruelty in the world.».
• «We just celebrated their 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 step in and make a scandal out of it, Aya has no reason to apologize.».
• «You must be going through a very difficult time, I send you all my support and hope you take care of yourself.».
• «It's a fact that they're going to get divorced, but it was very quick.».

Aya Hirano, who was one of the most prominent seiyuu of her time, had a career marked by ups and downs. In 2010, a scandal about her personal life put her at the center of controversy. Information about his romantic relationships with several members of his band was leaked, causing a negative reaction from the Japanese public. This incident significantly affected her career, moving her away from the anime industry and towards musicals and theatrical productions.

Despite the difficulties he has faced, recent news of his impending divorce shows that he still has a large following of followers who care deeply about his well-being. Hirano is once again facing the challenges of media attention in Japan, and his fans hope he can overcome this difficult time and find happiness in his personal life.

Source: Otakomu