Issei Takahashi and Marie Iitoyo’s Marriage Didn’t Cause a Stir Amid the Public’s Growing Indifference to Celebrity Weddings

Issei Takahashi (43) and Marie Iitoyo (26) announced their marriage through their respective agencies.

With a 17-year age difference and being a popular couple with many fans, one would have thought that the public would be greatly excited. However, it is unexpectedly quiet.

In the past, when a popular actor got married, it would cause loss among female fans who would be upset, and older men would be envious of couples with a large age gap. But the reaction to this marriage, or rather to Takahashi, is surprisingly subdued.

“If it were a popular idol or a young popular actor, it would be different, but lately, even when male actors get married, people are not that surprised. The only ones who might be upset are the ardent fans, but it seems that everyone is more understanding now, and there are fewer fans who think of their favorite star as ‘mine alone.’ Especially since Issei-san is of a certain age.” (TV magazine writer)

According to a weekly magazine reporter,

“Even people who like entertainment news or are interested in celebrities pay attention to the marriages of super popular actresses like Haruka Ayase, Masami Nagasawa, and Yuriko Yoshitaka. It’s even better if their partner is also a celebrity rather than an ordinary person.

Conversely, even if they are popular, the marriages of middle-aged male actors don’t garner as much interest lately. Additionally, the lack of scoop value in marriage reports is another reason for the lack of excitement.”

In particular, the fact that this news about the two isn’t breaking is also one of the reasons.