On January 1st, voice actress Hikaru Akao shared the joyful news of her recent childbirth through a post on her X  account. Akao, known for her roles as Riri Ichinose in Assault Lily BOUQUET and Nozomi Kohinata in Grandbelm, had previously announced her marriage to a person working in the music industry on March 1st, 2023.

In her heartfelt message posted at the start of 2025, she greeted her followers with a handwritten note, saying, "Happy New Year, and I look forward to working with you all this year as well." She shared, "This is a personal matter, but last autumn, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl."

Akao expressed her gratitude, stating, "Thanks to the support of so many, both mother and child are enjoying peaceful days." She concluded, "I will continue to work with sincerity, so I ask for your continued support."