Zombie Land Saga's Yūgiri Voice Actress Rika Kinugawa Gets Married
Voice actress Rika Kinugawa, one of the beloved names of the anime world, has taken an important step in her personal life. The artist announced her marriage in a statement made on August 8, 2026. Kinugawa's happy news was met with great joy, especially by fans who know her for her performance bringing the character Yūgiri to life in the Zombie Land Saga series.
In her statement sharing the marriage news, Kinugawa also emphasized her commitment to her career and her fans. This personal happiness adds a new dimension to the successful journey of her voice acting career. Kinugawa had previously showcased her talent across a wide range, taking part in many different anime and game projects as well as Zombie Land Saga.
Zombie Land Saga is an anime series that began airing with its first season in 2018 and quickly became a cult phenomenon. The series is part of a project aimed at revitalizing Saga Prefecture in Japan, and follows the adventures of seven girls resurrected as zombies as they form an idol group. The character Yūgiri, voiced by Kinugawa, stands out as one of the series' most mysterious and elegant characters, an oiran (high-ranking courtesan) from the Meiji era. The series' second season, Zombie Land Saga Revenge, was released in 2021 and received full marks from fans.
Voice actors are considered the unsung heroes of the anime world. Kinugawa's marriage news once again highlights the interest in the personal lives of artists in this field. As fans shower the artist with congratulatory messages on social media, they also eagerly await Kinugawa's performance in future projects. It is expected that this happy news will positively reflect on the artist's career and that she will deliver even more brilliant performances in new projects.
