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| Miyama Ryoki Hits Headlines Again as New Report Links Him to Maria Kano After Marriage to Shuri. (Shukan Bunshun) |
Miyama Ryoki (27) is once again dominating entertainment headlines in Japan after a fresh report from Shukan Bunshun, published on 22 July, linked the actor and singer to former Takarazuka top musumeyaku Maria Kano (33). The magazine described the alleged relationship as a "forbidden love", claiming the pair had repeatedly met in private following their performances together in the stage adaptation of Crash Landing on You. The report has arrived less than a year after Ryoki announced his marriage to actress Shuri and the birth of their child, making the timing impossible for fans to ignore.
According to the magazine, the reported meetings took place around the run of the musical, where both performers shared the stage. One gathering allegedly continued late into the night after the cast had finished celebrating the show's opening performance.
The publication also claimed there had been repeated private meetings and overnight absences, fuelling immediate speculation across Japanese social media.
The report quickly became one of the biggest entertainment topics of the day, with many fans saying they had spent the past several days wondering which celebrity would appear in Shukan Bunshun's teased cover story. When Ryoki's name was finally revealed alongside Maria Kano, online discussion exploded almost instantly.
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Neither Miyama Ryoki, Maria Kano, nor Shuri has publicly responded to the claims at the time of writing. As things stand, the allegations remain those published by the magazine, and no official statement has been released addressing the reported meetings.
For many followers of Japanese entertainment, the story carries extra weight because Ryoki has already endured intense public scrutiny over his personal life.
In 2025, Weekly Bunshun reported on his former relationship with influencer and fashion company chief executive, better known online as R-chan. The publication alleged that the pair had secretly been engaged after beginning their relationship in late 2021.
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That earlier report claimed Ryoki received expensive gifts and financial support during the relationship, including a luxury car, an expensive watch and a sizeable monthly allowance.
The relationship later reportedly ended amid allegations of infidelity, with the story dominating entertainment news throughout Japan and becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity controversies of the year.
Ryoki later moved forward with his career, eventually announcing his marriage to Shuri in August 2025, followed by news that the couple had welcomed a child the following month.
Because of that history, the latest report has inevitably reopened old conversations. Some online users commented that they had hoped the previous controversy was firmly behind him after his marriage and family life became public. Instead, many expressed surprise that his name had returned to headlines so quickly.
According to Shukan Bunshun, the reported gathering took place on the night of 12 July along Okubo Street in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, an area well known for its many Korean restaurants. Shortly after 11pm, five people were seen chatting animatedly outside a yakiniku restaurant following the opening performance of the musical Crash Landing on You at THEATER MILANO-Za in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
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The magazine claimed Maria Kano, dressed in a light blue sleeveless dress, enthusiastically declared, "When I like someone, I want to start dating them straight away," while a man wearing a striking Versace shirt, identified in the report as Miyama Ryoki, was said to be looking at her affectionately from across the table.
The publication suggested the dinner took place around two hours after the cast had finished the musical's opening-night performance.
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Fan reactions, however, have been far from one-sided. Some social media users questioned the timing of the report and argued that appearing together in a theatre production naturally involves rehearsals, cast dinners and promotional events. They warned against drawing conclusions before hearing directly from those involved.
Others were less convinced, saying the latest allegations felt difficult to ignore given the magazine's detailed claims. A number of commenters joked that Ryoki seems to have developed an unfortunate habit of appearing in entertainment headlines for everything except simply enjoying a quiet year.
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More than a few fans admitted they were hoping for news about future acting projects rather than another round of speculation surrounding his private life.
Meanwhile, supporters of Shuri also shared messages expressing concern, with many saying they hoped the actress and her family would be given space while the story continues to unfold. Others urged people to separate reported allegations from confirmed facts until official responses are made.
Whether this develops into another major celebrity controversy or proves to be another case of social media racing ahead of the facts remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Miyama Ryoki has once again become one of Japan's most talked-about names overnight. What do you make of the latest report? Do you think people should wait for an official response before reaching conclusions, or has this story already raised too many questions to ignore?