Tomori Kusunoki, globally recognized for voicing the manipulative Makima in Chainsaw Man, kicked off 2026 with a personal announcement: she’s married. The 26-year-old seiyuu revealed the news through a handwritten letter shared with fans on December 31, 2025, confirming she tied the knot with her longtime partner from her student days.
A romance years in the making
Kusunoki’s announcement carried a dose of sweetness that contrasts sharply with her most famous character. In her message, she disclosed that her husband is someone outside the entertainment industry, a person she’s been with since her school years. “I would like to share a personal announcement… I have decided to marry someone I have been in a relationship with since my student days,” she wrote, requesting privacy for her partner who remains unnamed and away from the spotlight.
The timing of the announcement, right at the year’s end, sparked immediate reactions across social media, with fans flooding her posts with congratulations while respecting her request to keep details about her spouse private.
It’s a rare glimpse into the personal life of a voice actress who typically keeps her private affairs under wraps.
Career continues at full throttle
Beyond bringing Makima to life in the wildly popular Chainsaw Man adaptation by MAPPA, Tomori Kusunoki has built an impressive resume.
She’s voiced LLENN in Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online and Misha Necron in The Misfit of Demon King Academy, among other roles. In her letter, she reassured fans that marriage won’t slow her down professionally.
She committed to continuing her work with the same passion and dedication, while seeking growth as an artist.
Kusunoki’s portrayal of Makima, the Control Devil with hypnotic eyes and manipulative schemes, became one of 2022’s most talked-about anime performances, cementing her status as a rising star in the industry. Her ability to convey Makima’s cold charisma made the character unforgettable, and fans are eager to see what roles she tackles next as a married woman.
The announcement joins a wave of seiyuu marriage news in recent years, as voice actors become increasingly comfortable sharing personal milestones with their fanbases while maintaining professional boundaries.
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