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Yuma Uchida

Yuma Uchida is set to voice Hiroto Ikuta in the Hirayasumi TV anime, which airs on NHK General TV starting January 2027. He and Rina Hidaka announced the birth of their first child on July 19, 2026.

Synthesized from 5 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 11

Yuma Uchida's recent coverage centers on two developments. The Hirayasumi anime cast him as protagonist Hiroto Ikuta, a role confirmed in the main cast announcement alongside Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada. The series is directed by Kei Suezawa at Production +h, with Naoyuki Asano on character design and Kaori Sawada composing. The first episode premieres October 7 at Japan Society in New York, and the series airs on NHK General TV starting January 2027.

Separately, Uchida and Rina Hidaka announced on July 19, 2026 that they have welcomed their first child, a daughter. The joint statement, posted on their official X accounts, said both mother and baby are healthy and thanked supporters. The couple married on January 1, 2024. Hidaka's roles include Last Order in A Certain Magical Index, Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Silica in Sword Art Online. Uchida's roles include Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, Iori Kitahara in Grand Blue Dreaming, and Kyo Soma in Fruits Basket.

Uchida's work in Jujutsu Kaisen was also part of Jujutsu Fest 2026, the finale event closing the anime's fifth anniversary, held August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama. Day 2 brought the full cast on stage, with ALI opening, a Takada-chan live set, the Demmy Awards, and a music relay. Junya Enoki, who voices Yuji Itadori, said in closing remarks that he wants to deliver the animation's continuation soon.

Key facts

Hirayasumi role
Voices protagonist Hiroto Ikuta ↗
Hirayasumi broadcast
Airs on NHK General TV starting January 2027 ↗
Hirayasumi staff
Directed by Kei Suezawa at Production +h, with Naoyuki Asano on character design and Kaori Sawada composing ↗
Hirayasumi premiere
First episode premieres October 7 at Japan Society in New York ↗
Hirayasumi cast
Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada ↗
Jujutsu Kaisen role
Voices Megumi Fushiguro ↗
Other known roles
Iori Kitahara in Grand Blue Dreaming and Kyo Soma in Fruits Basket ↗
Child
Announced birth of first child, a daughter, on July 19, 2026 ↗
Marriage
Married Rina Hidaka on January 1, 2024 ↗
Jujutsu Fest event
Jujutsu Fest 2026 ran August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Announced
birth of first child · 2026-07-19

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  • Confirmed birth of first child Sep 4 · source

All coverage

Oct 6

Hirayasumi Anime Casts Yuma Uchida as Hiroto, January 2027 NHK Slot

The Hirayasumi TV anime will air on NHK General TV starting January 2027, and a teaser PV has been released along with the main cast. Yuma Uchida plays protagonist Hiroto Ikuta, Mayu Takahashi plays cousin Natsumi Kobayashi, and Rikako Aikawa plays Hanae Wada, the elderly neighbor who hands Hiroto a single-story house in Asagaya.

Oct 4

Hirayasumi Anime Reveals Cast, October 7 World Premiere Date

Viz Media announced the cast for the Hirayasumi anime on Monday: Yuma Uchida as Hiroto Ikuta, Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi, and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada. Kei Suezawa directs at Production +h, with Naoyuki Asano on character design and Kaori Sawada composing. The first episode premieres October 7 at Japan Society in New York; the series airs on NHK General in January 2027.

Sep 29

Hirayasumi TV Anime Confirms January 2027 Premiere, Main Visual and Cast

The Hirayasumi TV anime will air on NHK General TV starting January 2027. Production +h. handles animation, and Yuma Uchida plays Hiroto Ikuta, with Mayu Takahashi as Natsumi Kobayashi and Rikako Aikawa as Hanae Wada. A main visual and teaser PV were released alongside the cast announcement. The manga by Keigo Shinzo has run in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since April 2021 and has 1.7 million copies in circulation.

Sep 2

Jujutsu Fest 2026 Closes 5th Anniversary with Full Cast Finale

Jujutsu Fest 2026, the finale event closing the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary, ran August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama. Day 2 brought the full cast on stage, ALI opening with 'LOST IN PARADISE,' a Takada-chan live set, the Demmy Awards, and a music relay through the Culling Game. In closing remarks, Yuji Itadori voice actor Junya Enoki said he wants to deliver the animation's continuation soon.

Jul 19

Voice Actors Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida Announce Birth of First Child

Voice actors Rina Hidaka and Yuma Uchida announced on July 19, 2026, that they have welcomed their first child, a daughter. In a joint statement posted on their official X accounts, the couple said both mother and baby are healthy and expressed gratitude to supporters. They added that they want to live each day as a family with smiles. Hidaka and Uchida married on January 1, 2024. Hidaka is known for roles such as Last Order in A Certain Magical Index, Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Silica in Sword Art Online. Uchida is known for Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, Iori Kitahara in Grand Blue Dreaming, and Kyo Soma in Fruits Basket. The announcement received over 152,000 likes and more than 1,600 replies on X as of press time. The couple also thanked those who supported them during the pregnancy and birth, and said they will continue to work hard while cherishing every opportunity.