Higashide Masahiro and his wife, Karin, are set to welcome their first child, a daughter, in early February 2025.
The actor revealed plans to take a hiatus from work until September to focus on supporting Karin and their newborn.
Speaking about his financial situation, Masahiro Higashide assured that he has saved enough to sustain his family comfortably until their daughter turns three or four.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some praising his dedication as a father, while others recalled his high-profile scandal from a few years ago with ex-wife Anne Watanabe.
Higashide has yet to comment on the criticism but remains focused on his growing family.