UPDATE: Former J-Pop star Miyazato Rira has just announced life-changing news that has sent shockwaves through the idol community. The 23-year-old singer revealed on December 31, 2025, that she is now a married mother, stunning fans and former colleagues alike.
In a heartfelt post shared on her social media, Rira disclosed that she wed a non-celebrity man who is three years her senior. The couple met in 2021 through a mutual acquaintance, shortly after Rira left the iconic idol group AKB48. Their marriage came about in 2025 after learning Rira was pregnant, and they welcomed their son in June 2025.
This revelation has caught fans off guard, as Rira kept her pregnancy and relationship under wraps, carefully avoiding any hints in her social media photos. Fans expressed their astonishment on X (formerly Twitter), with comments like “Whoa!!!” and “Can’t believe it!” flooding the platform.
Not only were fans surprised, but Rira’s former AKB48 group-mates were also in disbelief. She only shared her pregnancy news with them six months after giving birth, during AKB48’s 20th anniversary event in December. Rira recounted in her January 1 interview with Nikkan Sports that her friends were shocked and required photographic evidence to believe that their “baby” now has a baby of her own.
Despite this significant personal milestone, Rira is not stepping away from the entertainment industry. She announced plans to launch her own agency and debut a self-produced girl group named Larmestone on January 28, 2026.
This year is set to be transformative not only for Rira but also for her dedicated fans. As she embarks on these new adventures in both motherhood and music, the idol community is eager to see what unfolds next.
Stay tuned for more updates as Rira continues to balance her personal and professional life in the spotlight.
