Mariko Shinoda’s “partner is the complete opposite of a wealthy president”… Mariko Shinoda: “Daughter First” behind her sudden remarriage

A businessman made a fierce approach to her.

Three years after her divorce, which caused a stir among the public, Mariko Shinoda (40), who was famous as one of the seven gods of “AKB48,” suddenly announced her remarriage at the end of March.

After graduating from “AKB48,” Shinoda married a civilian man in 1919, and the following year they had their first daughter. The following year, she gave birth to their first daughter. She continued her performing career, but in the summer of 2010, a rift appeared in their marriage.

Her ex-husband, a businessman, suspected that Shinoda was having an affair and left home with their child. In addition, various data, including audio recordings of their marital quarrels, which were considered evidence of the affair, were leaked on social networking services, causing a major uproar. At one point, there were whispers of a possible court battle, but in March 2011, the ex-husband announced the divorce was finalized, commenting, “I have decided to believe Mariko’s words. Shinoda took custody of their eldest daughter, and after returning to show business, the mother and child were to live together.

In 2012, Shinoda’s agency “Sameday” went bankrupt, and she was in a constant state of turmoil. On the other hand, she was breaking new ground as an actress, playing a role in the drama “The Man Who Wouldn’t Get a Divorce” (TV Asahi), which reminded her of her own adultery scandal, in which she played an intense love scene. It was during this period that she met the man who would later become her husband. After the divorce, Shinoda prioritized her eldest daughter above all else and led a child-centered life. She was very cautious about remarrying,” said a reporter in charge of entertainment for a sports newspaper.

What changed Shinoda’s mind? “She remarried to businessman Koji Asano (46). They met through a mutual acquaintance, and long before they became acquainted, he was a big fan of Mariko Shinoda, declaring that his favorite type of woman is Mariko Shinoda. However, he is not what you would call a “rich president who likes celebrities,” but rather a “more-than-workman” type of president, and he made a fierce approach to her with that passion.

They began dating in 1949, but Mariko did not agree to marry him. Even so, Mr. Asano did not give up,” said the IT company insider .

He kept shouting his love, ‘I will support you and your daughter Shinoda as a family for the rest of my life! He continued to shout his love, and Shinoda was moved by his sincerity. Seeing his daughter and Mr. Asano treat each other as if they were parent and child was the deciding factor in their marriage. He treated his ex-wife and their child with the same sincerity. This attitude also put Shinoda at ease. After a year and a half of cohabitation since the start of their relationship, they made their goal in March of this year.”

Even though she has remarried, Shinoda continues her acting career. She is scheduled to appear in the soon-to-be-released spring drama “Sareta no Samae no Revenge – Alliance of Wives” (TV Tokyo), as well as in a serial drama starting in July. She also has a movie coming out.

After the failure of his first marriage, which was a “zero day marriage,” he decided to set aside a year and a half for cohabitation to make sure things were right. He only posted a simple sentence on his Instagram to announce his remarriage. I feel that they have their feet firmly planted on the ground. For the time being, the couple will focus on their work together and slowly build a new family.

This miraculous “marriage by thrust” was made possible by the “paternal power” of the partner. I wish them a long and happy life together this time!