Beloved Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki Announces the Birth of His First Child
Fruits Basket’s Yuki Sōma voice actor celebrates the birth of his first child—get all the heartwarming details here!
Nobunaga Shimazaki, Voice of Yuki Sōma in Fruits Basket, Welcomes First Child
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A Joyful Announcement from a Beloved Voice Actor
Nobunaga Shimazaki, best known for voicing Yuki Sōma in the 2019 adaptation of Fruits Basket, announced the birth of his first child on Sunday. The news was shared with fans through his official X/Twitter account.
"I am happy to announce a new life has been born. Thanks to the support of everyone who has been supporting me, I am able to face my roles every day as an actor. I will continue to give my all for my performances for you. I hope you will continue to watch over me."
Fans and Colleagues Share Their Congratulations
Shimazaki's announcement received an outpouring of support, with over 1,500 replies filled with warm congratulations from fans and colleagues. Among those sharing their joy was his Fruits Basket castmate, Satomi Satō (voice of Saki Hanajima). Satō congratulated Shimazaki in a public message, wishing him and his family many happy and healthy days together.
Nobunaga Shimazaki: A Notable Career
Shimazaki is a prominent voice actor with roles in many popular anime series, including:
- Shido Itsuka in Date A Live
- Mahatma Gandhi/Maheshi Mirza in Nobunagun
- Shin Asakura in Sakamoto Days
For a full look at his work, visit his agency profile.
Sources: Nobunaga Shimazaki's X/Twitter account, Satomi Satō's X/Twitter account, Aoni Production website, via Otakomu