The romantic relationship of Kimura Kokomi , the eldest daughter of legendary Japanese entertainer Kimura Takuya and singer Kudo Shizuka , has officially been made public.
According to a report from Shukan Bunshun , Kokomi is currently dating professional volleyball player Ogawa Tomohiro . The publication shared photos of the two on a casual outing, shopping together and exchanging a light kiss before Kokomi returned to Tokyo.
A source close to the couple told Bunshun that Kokomi and Ogawa have been in a long-distance relationship for approximately two years , with Kokomi based in Tokyo and Ogawa playing for a professional team in Osaka.
Fans found the connection particularly endearing given that Kokomi is known to be a fan of the hit volleyball anime Haikyuu!! . In 2024, she was spotted wearing a headband supporting the Japanese men’s national volleyball team the same team that Ogawa represents.
When asked by a reporter about the relationship, Ogawa responded modestly and with humor.
“I’m not sure about that, but our relationship is very good,” he said with a laugh when asked whether he believed he was “more handsome than Kimura Takuya in Kokomi’s heart.”
The couple’s easygoing nature and genuine warmth have made them a popular topic in Japanese entertainment circles, with many praising their openness.
Kokomi, often affectionately referred to as a “nepo baby” due to her famous lineage, has built an independent career as a flutist and model . Alongside her younger sister Kōki , she has appeared in luxury fashion campaigns and performed at several classical music events.
Ogawa, meanwhile, is a star in Japanese volleyball , having earned silver and bronze medals in the national VNL League for two consecutive years. During his university years at Meiji University , he helped lead his team to their first podium finish in four years at the All-Japan University Volleyball League .
News of their relationship has been met with warm support from fans , with many expressing admiration for their maturity and balance between personal and professional lives.
“They look genuinely happy together it’s nice to see a celebrity couple keeping things natural,” one netizen commented on Japanese social media.
With both individuals pursuing successful careers in their respective fields, fans are cheering for the young couple’s continued happiness.
Kimura Kokomi’s poised, artistic image and Ogawa Tomohiro’s athletic achievements have made them one of Japan’s most admired young couples blending the elegance of show business with the spirit of sport.
Sources: Koreaboo