UPDATE: Rira Miyazato, a former member of the iconic J-Pop group AKB48, has just revealed two life-changing announcements that have left fans and fellow idols in shock. On December 31, 2025, the 23-year-old star shared on her social media that she is now a married woman and a mother.
Miyazato, who first captured the hearts of fans in 2014 with AKB48, disclosed that she married a non-celebrity man, who is three years her senior, after a private relationship. The couple met in 2021 through mutual friends. Their marriage took place in 2025 following the news of Rira’s pregnancy, and they welcomed their son in June of that year.
Fans were taken aback by her announcement, as Rira had diligently kept her pregnancy and relationship under wraps, avoiding revealing her baby bump in public photos. Social media exploded with reactions as fans expressed their surprise and heartfelt congratulations. One fan exclaimed, “うお!!!(゚∀゚)” on X (Twitter), encapsulating the shock felt by many.
Interestingly, Rira did not inform her former AKB48 group-mates about her pregnancy until six months after her son was born, during the group’s 20th anniversary event in December. In a January 1 interview with Nikkan Sports, she stated that her former colleagues were astonished and found it hard to believe until she presented them with photos of her son.
Despite this significant personal milestone, Rira is not stepping back from the entertainment industry. She has revealed plans to launch her own agency and debut a self-produced girl group, Larmestone, on January 28, 2026. This marks an exciting new chapter for Rira as she balances motherhood with her professional ambitions.
For Rira and her fans, 2026 promises to be an exhilarating year filled with new beginnings and surprises. As this story develops, fans are eager to see more from Rira both as a mother and a rising star in the J-Pop scene.
