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| Kamen Rider Actress Ruka Matsuda Confirms Marriage (Photo: Instagram/Matsuda) |
Japanese actress Ruka Matsuda has officially announced her marriage to scriptwriter and theatre director Aoto Tani, sharing the joyful news through a handwritten statement posted on social media. The announcement immediately drew warm reactions from fans, many of whom have followed her career for years.
In her message, Matsuda Ruka thanked supporters for their constant encouragement before revealing that she and Tani have registered their marriage.
The tone of the letter was calm, sincere, and deeply personal, reflecting the couple’s shared values and outlook on life.
Ruka Matsuda wrote that both she and her husband are naturally expressive people, often talking loudly and using big gestures, joking that their future home will be “physically lively”.
いつも応援してくださっている皆様へ、大切なお知らせがあります。 pic.twitter.com/nGLjs9Qckw
— 松田るか (@imrukaM) January 2, 2026
Beyond the humour, the actress also shared a thoughtful promise: the couple plans to face life through open dialogue, learning how to appreciate small moments of happiness while finding the inner strength to stand firm when challenges appear.
She also reassured fans that marriage will not slow down her professional dedication.
Ruka Matsuda stated that she intends to continue approaching her work with even greater sincerity and gratitude, asking supporters to keep watching over them warmly as they step into this new chapter together.
Best known for her standout role as the quirky character Poppy Pipopappa in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Matsuda has built a strong reputation for her bright energy and versatility.
She later gained wider public attention through her appearances in NHK’s morning drama Scarlet, the Okinawa-set series Chimudondon, and most recently as a regular cast member in the historical drama Hikaru Kimi e.
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Her husband, Aoto Tani, is an active figure behind the scenes in Japan’s entertainment industry.
He serves as the head of a theatre troupe and has worked as a scriptwriter for several television dramas, including recent prime-time projects.
Ruka Matsuda described him as a kind, supportive, humorous, and dependable partner — someone she trusts deeply both in life and in spirit.
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The announcement quickly sparked an outpouring of congratulations online, with fans praising the couple’s honest words and wishing them a joyful future. Many noted how refreshing it was to see such a grounded and thoughtful message in an era of flashy announcements.
What do you think of Ruka Matsuda’s heartfelt marriage announcement?