NJPW Star SANADA Marries Japanese Idol Mizuki Kuwabara

SANADA, one of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s top stars, has tied the knot. The announcement confirmed that SANADA married Mizuki Kuwabara, a Japanese idol and former member of the popular group SKE48. The couple wed quietly at City Hall this past spring.

What makes the story particularly charming is how the two found each other — not through the entertainment industry, but through a shared commitment to animal rescue. Both SANADA and Kuwabara are passionate about the cause, and that mutual dedication brought them together. SANADA’s involvement in animal rescue extends beyond a passing interest, as the NJPW veteran volunteers his time alongside his busy in-ring schedule.

SANADA has been one of the most prominent figures in NJPW in recent years, holding the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and consistently performing in high-profile matches on the company’s biggest cards. Kuwabara, for her part, built a following as a member of SKE48, one of Japan’s most well-known idol groups in the AKB48 family.

The couple kept the marriage low-key, opting for a simple City Hall ceremony rather than a public celebration — fitting for two people whose connection was built on something as grounded as caring for animals in need. Congratulations to SANADA and Mizuki Kuwabara on their marriage.