Love Live!'s Yurika Kubo Announces Marriage to Non-Celebrity
Key Facts Block
・Yurika Kubo announced her marriage to a non-celebrity on July 1, 2025
・4 out of 9 μ's members are now married, including Kubo
・The announcement was posted on her official X account
・Shared via X (formerly Twitter) and official agency channels
Voice actress Yurika Kubo, known for her role as Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live!, shares a radiant smile in this pre-wedding portrait. Photo by Takahisa Hirano / © ORICON News Inc. / Tokyo, Japan
A Surprise from “Shikaco”: Yurika Kubo Ties the Knot
Yurika Kubo, best known as the voice of Hanayo Koizumi in the beloved anime Love Live!, surprised fans worldwide on July 1 by announcing her marriage to a non-celebrity via her official X (formerly Twitter) account. The heartfelt post marks a major life milestone for the 35-year-old voice actress and singer, who is adored by fans for her sincere charm and iconic role in the μ's idol group.
Kubo's announcement makes her the fourth member of μ's to get married, following Suzuko Mimori, Riho Iida, and Sora Tokui. With half of the original group now married, fans have been celebrating online—some with nostalgia, some with joyful tears.
“Honestly, I'm more surprised than anyone,” Kubo wrote in her official statement. “This isn't something I imagined I'd ever share, but here we are.”
Voice actress Yurika Kubo, known for her role as Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live!, shares a radiant smile in this pre-wedding portrait. Photo by Takahisa Hirano / © ORICON News Inc. / Tokyo, Japan
ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/diZhNNPD8e
— 久保ユリカ (@INFO_shikaco) July 1, 2025
From Hanayo to Kaede: A Career That Resonates
Beyond her role in Love Live!, Kubo has lent her voice to many iconic characters, including Kaede Azusagawa in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Loki in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II, and Mio Mizukoshi in The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done!.
Fans across the globe—especially longtime μ's supporters—have taken to social media with warm wishes:
“Shikaco is married!? So happy for her!”
“Half of μ's is married now. Time flies... congrats!”
“This feels like the end of an era, but also a beautiful new chapter.”
While Kubo expressed that “nothing will ever be quite the same,” she reassured fans of her continued dedication to her craft. “I’ll keep growing as a person and as a performer,” she wrote.
Voice actress Yurika Kubo, known for her role as Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live!, shares a radiant smile in this pre-wedding portrait. Photo by Takahisa Hirano / © ORICON News Inc. / Tokyo, Japan
FAQ
Q: Who is Yurika Kubo married to?
A: She married a non-celebrity individual, according to her official statement.
Q: When did Yurika Kubo announce her marriage?
A: She made the announcement on July 1, 2025, via X (formerly Twitter).
Q: How many μ's members are married now?
A: Four out of the original nine μ's members are now married.
Q: What roles is Yurika Kubo best known for?
A: She’s best known for Hanayo in Love Live! and Kaede in Rascal Does Not Dream.
Q: Did fans react positively to the news?
A: Yes, fans have overwhelmingly expressed joy and support on social media.
Source : ORICON NEWS