Mangaka Masaki Ando and Voice Actress Hono Kurogi Are Getting Married
Great news from the Japanese manga world. Mangaka Masaki Ando, creator of Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki (Yatogame-chan's Observation Diary), has announced his marriage to voice actress Hono Kurogi. The couple said in a joint post on their official social media accounts, 'We are stepping into a new life together.' The news was met with great joy among both manga and anime fans.
The marriage news was first announced by Japanese anime news site Natalie. It was later confirmed by the couple's own accounts. Masaki Ando is best known for the Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki series. The series is a comedy manga about the daily life of Yatogame, a quirky girl who speaks in Nagoya dialect, and has been published since 2016. The manga also received an anime adaptation in 2020.
Hono Kurogi is a voice actress known for roles in popular series such as BanG Dream! and Assault Lily. Kurogi made a significant breakthrough in her career in 2021 and has been involved in many anime projects. Although details about how the couple met have not been shared, it is speculated that they came together through mutual industry connections and similar work circles. The marriage announcement comes at a time when artists in Japan often make personal life announcements in a sincere manner.
This happy news holds special significance for fans of Yatogame-chan in particular. The series is known for its humorous take on Nagoya's cultural features and its endearing characters. Ando's marriage news has also increased curiosity about the series' future releases. Fans hope that the mangaka will produce more works in this new chapter. The couple is expected to make a more detailed statement in the coming days. Meanwhile, congratulations are flooding social media.
