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| Matsushima Hatsune and Yatsui Ichiro Expect First Child After 12 Years of Marriage |
Japanese model-turned-entertainer Matsushima Hatsune has officially announced her first pregnancy, marking a major new chapter for the long-married couple who quietly celebrated their 12th anniversary this week.
The 38-year-old creator — loved for her gaming streams, horror storytelling, and long-standing presence in Japan’s online entertainment world — shared the news in a heartfelt update dated 14 November 2025.
The announcement arrived alongside a set of artistic monochrome couple portraits, showing Matsushima Hatsune and her husband Yatsui Ichiro, the comedian and DJ best known from the duo Eleki Comic.
The visual style sat somewhere between soft indie moodboard and personal family diary — understated yet deeply intimate, the kind of styling that instantly signals a major life moment.
Within hours, her post had pulled in over 13,000 likes, and coverage from major outlets including Yahoo Japan and Oricon, proving just how solid and dedicated her fanbase remains after years in the industry.
In her letter, Hatsune acknowledged that the announcement had been delayed out of caution, saying she wanted to share the news only when the time felt right.
She is currently 38 weeks along, approaching the final stretch of what has reportedly been a smooth pregnancy.
Her message stayed grounded and sincere:
“A new life will be joining the Yatsui family. Due to our age, we hesitated to share too early and apologise for the delay. We are simply hoping for the safe arrival of a healthy child.”
She and Yatsui added that stepping into their 12th year of marriage made the timing feel even more meaningful, closing with:
“We hope you will continue supporting the Yatsui family as we grow stronger. To everyone who always supports us, and everyone we work with — we may cause inconvenience or concern, but we would be grateful if you could kindly watch over us.”
Signed with both their names, the note reflects the couple’s usual balance of humility, warmth, and steady professionalism.
Matsushima Hatsune originally debuted as a gravure model before carving out a niche as a digital-era entertainer — gaming streams, geek culture work, and her cult-favourite horror storytelling all helped her build a loyal, long-term audience.
Yatsui Ichiro, meanwhile, continues to juggle comedy, radio, drama appearances and his popular DJ persona DJ Yatsui Ichiro, maintaining an active presence across Japan’s entertainment circuits.
The pair first met through gaming-related work, bonded over shared interests, and eventually married in November 2013 — choosing 14 November, the date that falls between both their birthdays, for their marriage registration.
After 12 years of marriage, the couple’s update reads less like a celebrity announcement and more like a warm letter from friends who’ve grown up alongside their fans.
Although Matsushima Hatsune is known for her energetic streams and creative projects, she emphasised that she is currently prioritising rest and stability while waiting for the baby’s arrival.
Fans can likely expect fewer updates over the next few weeks, but the couple hinted they will continue sharing family news when they’re ready.
For now, supporters across social media have been celebrating the announcement — many saying they’ve followed Hatsune since her early modelling or gaming days, making the news feel like a milestone shared by a long-standing community.
Source: Instagram