Voice Actors Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida Announce Birth of First Child
The public response to the announcement-over 152,000 likes on a single joint statement-reflects the broad reach of two voice actors whose careers span major anime franchises across multiple studios.
Key Facts
- Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, on July 19, 2026.
- Both mother and baby are healthy, according to the couple's joint statement.
- The couple announced their marriage on January 1, 2024.
- The joint statement received over 152,000 likes on X as of press time.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner.
Voice actors Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida announced on July 19, 2026, that they have welcomed their first child, a daughter. In a joint statement posted on their official X accounts, the couple said both mother and baby are healthy and expressed gratitude to supporters. They added that they want to live each day as a family with smiles. Hidaka and Uchida married on January 1, 2024. Hidaka is known for roles such as Last Order in A Certain Magical Index, Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Silica in Sword Art Online. Uchida is known for Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, Iori Kitahara in Grand Blue Dreaming, and Kyo Soma in Fruits Basket. The announcement received over 152,000 likes and more than 1,600 replies on X as of press time. The couple also thanked those who supported them during the pregnancy and birth, and said they will continue to work hard while cherishing every opportunity.
Hidaka and Uchida shared the news in a joint statement posted on their respective X accounts. The message, which Anime Corner translated, reads in part: 'The other day, a baby girl who will be the first child in our family was born. Both mother and baby are healthy, and we are very happy to have safely welcomed a new member into our family.' The couple also expressed gratitude to everyone who watched over them and said they hope to spend each day 'filled with smiles in a way that is true to us.'
Both actors are represented by agencies: Hidaka by StarCrew and Uchida by Intention. Their combined filmography includes shared appearances in the anime series Ryo's Work Is Never Done, Shangri-La Frontier, and Villainess Level 99, as well as the game Honkai: Star Rail. The couple's marriage was announced on New Year's Day 2024. The announcement thread on X accumulated over 152,000 likes and 1,600 replies, with many fans and industry colleagues offering congratulations.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network Interest Voice Actors Rina Hidaka, Yūma Uchida Announce Birth of 1st Child
- Anime Corner Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida Welcome Their First Child