The renowned actress and voice actress Aya Hiranofamous for playing 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 only 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 all of you. I am deeply sorry to cause 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 marriage with so much love, I feel 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 their wedding in January, how sad… 😢. I just hope that if they end 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 is a fact that they are going to divorce, but it has been 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 about her personal life put her at the center of controversy. Information about her romantic relationships with several members of her band was leaked, prompting a negative reaction from the Japanese public. This incident affected her career significantly, pushing her away from the anime industry and 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 once again finds herself dealing with the challenges of media attention in Japan, and her fans hope she can overcome this difficult time and find happiness in her personal life.
Fountain: Otakomu