Japanese singer and actor Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川光博), widely known by his nickname Mitchy, announced on August 8 that he has remarried. His new partner is a private citizen, and the couple is also expecting a child, according to a statement posted on his official website.
“This may come out of nowhere, but I have an announcement to make,” Oikawa wrote. “I, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, have registered my marriage to the person I have been in a relationship with. We have also been blessed with a new life.” He added, “I will continue to work hard and improve, both as an actor and as Mitchy. I humbly ask for everyone’s warm support.”
No further details about his new spouse, such as her name or occupation, were disclosed in the announcement. This marks Oikawa’s second marriage: he wed actress Rei Dan in July 2011, and the two divorced in November 2018.
Who is Mitsuhiro Oikawa?
Born in 1969 in Tokyo, Oikawa made his singing debut in May 1996 with the single “Morality.” He built his popularity through an eccentric stage persona in which he refers to himself as a “prince,” paired with elaborately theatrical live performances that set him apart in the Japanese music scene. Beyond music, Oikawa has had a long career as an actor, appearing in numerous television dramas and films. In 2000, he drew attention for his role in the stage play “Kawagoromo no Marie” (“Marie in Furs”), starring alongside veteran performer Akihiro Miwa. He continues to balance both his music and acting careers today, maintaining a broad and loyal fan base across generations.
Fans reacted warmly to the news online, with well-wishes for the couple’s new chapter as they prepare to welcome a child. Oikawa has not indicated any changes to his current entertainment schedule following the announcement.
Author’s Comment
Mitchy, self-styled prince of J-pop theatrics, just quietly dropped a baby bombshell with the same flourish he’d use to announce a new single. I love that even his marriage announcement comes with a little flair — the exclamation point energy never left. After the very public split from Rei Dan back in 2018, Japanese entertainment media tends to tiptoe around comeback romance news, but this one’s clean: no scandal, no ambush photos, just a man in his fifties telling everyone he’s starting a family. Honestly? Good for him. Japan’s tabloid culture chews people up over far less wholesome news than this.
