Voice Actress Tomatsu Haruka Announces Birth of Second Child! Future Work Will Be “While Prioritizing Physical Recovery and Observing the Situation”
Voice actress Tomatsu Haruka, widely recognized for her roles such as Asuna / Yuuki Asuna in the `Sword Art Online` series, has announced the birth of her second child. She shared this wonderful news on her official blog on May 21, 2025, stating that both mother and child are safe. She also expressed deep gratitude to everyone who supported her. Regarding her return to work, she plans to gradually resume activities while prioritizing her physical recovery.
A Look at Tomatsu Haruka’s Illustrious Career
Born on February 4, 1990, in Aichi Prefecture, Tomatsu Haruka is a highly acclaimed voice actress. Her talent has been recognized at the prestigious Seiyuu Awards, where she received the Best New Actress Award at the 3rd ceremony and the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 7th ceremony.
Her extensive list of major roles includes Asuna / Yuuki Asuna in the `Sword Art Online` series, Keeta in `Youkai Watch`, Hikawa Iona / Cure Fortune in `Happiness Charge Precure!`, and Anjou Naruko in `Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.`. Fans might also remember her recent appearance in the Fuji TV Wednesday 10pm drama `Mondai Bukken` in 2025, where she guest-starred alongside voice actor Shimono Hiro as a married couple.
Beyond Voice Acting: Music and Personal Life
In addition to her prolific voice acting career, Tomatsu Haruka is also an active artist. She is a member of the popular super girls unit “Sphere”, formed with fellow voice actresses Kotobuki Minako, Takagaki Ayahi, and Toyosaki Aki.
In her personal life, she announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man in January 2019 and welcomed her first child in February 2021.
Announcing the New Arrival
The news of her second child’s birth was shared in a blog post titled 「産まれました☆」 (“I gave birth☆”) on her official blog, “Haru Calendar”, on May 21, 2025. In the post, she wrote, “It’s personal, but I safely gave birth to my second child the other day☆” She reflected on the experience, stating, “Even though I’ve experienced it once before, the way life is born is completely different each time. My delivery happened earlier than scheduled, and there were moments of chaos, but I’ve already forgotten all that now. Every day is a mix of lack of sleep, fun, and new discoveries… It’s tough, but for now, we’re spending our days healthily (o^^o).”
Also, while noting that both mother and child are safe, she expressed her gratitude to everyone around her: “To everyone who gave me warm messages through radio letters and mail, to my family who supported me, and to all the staff and related parties who handled my schedule adjustments and watched over me warmly, I am truly, truly grateful once again.” Regarding her future work, she stated, “I plan to gradually resume my activities while prioritizing my physical recovery first. I look forward to the day I can meet you all again or deliver things to you in various forms!”
《Nakase Koutarou》
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