SUMMARY
- Kazuchika Okada made his debut at the NJPW in 2007.
- After a 16-year career at NJPW, Okada is set to leave the promotion by the end of January 2024.
Kazuchika Okada is a well-known name in the Japanese wrestling industry. He is a five-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion where he once defended the title for 720 days, setting the record for the longest championship reign. He made his debut at the NJPW in 2007 and has been arguably one of the best wrestlers there.
However, after a 16-year career at NJPW, Okada is set to leave the promotion by the end of January 2024, as his contract expires. Both WWE and AEW are trying their best to land him on their respective promotions after he is released from the NJPW. Kazuchika is also famous for the fact that he is married to a famous Japanese actress and singer.
Kazuchika Okada is married to Suzuko Mimori, who is a well-known name in the Japanese entertainment industry. She is a 38-year-old actress and singer who is represented by the ‘Hibiki’ cast. She is well known for voicing ‘Umi Sonada in Love Live!’ and ‘Hikari Kagura in Revue Starlight’.
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Mimori, originally known as Suzuko Kurokawa, was active in stage musicals from the beginning. Her career breakthrough came when she met the president of Bushiroad, Takaaki, while she was doing a stage musical, and this led to her getting a chance to audition for the first role. She attended Komazawa University but dropped out soon to focus on her career.
Suzuko Mimori and Kazuchika Okada children
Suzuko Mimori was married to Kazuchika Okada in April 2019. The couple talked about their marriage on their social media platforms. Three years later, in May 2022, the couple said that they were expecting their first child, and in August of that year, they were blessed with a son.
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In an interview with Yahoo Sports Japan, Kazuchika Okada explained his happiness and said, “It’s been three years since I got married. I’m glad I got married. I wonder if I can be a family from a couple by being given (children). It’s fun again. I think my life will start.” He sounded excited to begin the new chapter in his life.
Suzuko Mimori’s career and net worth
Suzuko Mimori is a successful woman and has a great career for herself. She has worked for numerous anime as a voice actor and is also a pop singer. She was also a part of the singing group Cutie Pai as Suzy.
According to various reports, her net worth is estimated at between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is her profession as a voice artist. She has appeared in a variety of TV series and musical activities.