Manaka Iwami Announces Marriage and Birth of First Child

Voice actress Manaka Iwami announced her marriage and she has given birth to her first child. Her partner is a non-celebrity individual. The announcement was made at the beginning of her Tekuteku radio program, and a handwritten message was also posted on the Raccoon Dog website.

Rough translation of her message above:
This is a personal matter, but I am pleased to announce that I have gotten married and given birth to my first child. As this was my first experience, I had some anxieties, but I have safely given birth and am now happy to share this news after both my baby and I have settled down and are doing well.

I sincerely apologize to everyone involved for any inconvenience I may have caused in connection with my pregnancy and childbirth. Despite this, I am deeply grateful for all the warmth, consideration, and support you have shown me.

To all the fans who have always supported me, thank you for enjoying my work and for continuing to support me personally with such kindness. Your presence is an irreplaceable treasure in my life. Thank you, always, from the bottom of my heart.

Moving forward, I hope to continue expressing my gratitude for the connections I have made through my work and to keep growing both as a person and as an actress.

I humbly ask for your continued support.
October 13, 2026
Manaka Iwami

Some of Iwami’s roles include Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko, Mahiru Shiina in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Rice Shower in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and Kou Reirin in Though I Am an Inept Villainess, Tohru Honda in Fruits Baskets (2019), Maquia in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Teresa Wagner in Tada Never Falls in Love, Amber in Genshin Impact, and Umi Asanagi in I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class.

The voice actress also won in our Winter 2023 Seiyuu of the Season poll for her roles as Mahiru Shiina in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten and Euphyllia Magenta in The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady. She also placed first in the Spring 2021 season for the following performances: Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket: The Final, Yuko Masaka from Higehiro, Rean Cropp from To Your Eternity, and Hiori Hirahira from Blue Reflection Ray.

Source: Raccoon Dog website
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