Volleyball Athlete Ran Takahashi Cheating with Influencer and Adult Film Actress?

Kapanlagi.com - Ran Takahashi, Japan's star male volleyball athlete who went viral in Indonesia for his good looks, is currently facing a scandal over alleged infidelity that is widely discussed by the public. The 24-year-old player is accused of having relationships with two women at the same time: a well-known influencer named Uka and adult film actress Ayaka Kawakita.

This news first emerged from an investigative report by Bunshun Online in October 2025 and quickly became a hot topic in Japanese media and social media. Here’s the story, and don’t forget to check out other news about the Japanese entertainment world at Liputan6.com!

1. Reportedly Dating an Influencer

Weekly Bunshun published an exclusive report revealing the romantic relationship between Ran Takahashi and an influencer named Uka on Tuesday (21/10/2025). Uka (26 years old) is a gyaru-style model and social media celebrity with over 150,000 Instagram followers. In this initial report, it was mentioned that Ran has been seriously dating Uka since 2024 in private. The two even introduced each other as 'main partners' among close acquaintances.d

Photographic evidence from paparazzi shows their meetings in Tokyo; for instance, on October 1, 2025, Ran and Uka were reportedly seen together in Roppongi and entering the hotel where Ran was staying. Ran's club (Suntory Sunbirds) did not deny the news of their closeness, only stating that 'personal matters are left to the individuals involved'.

2. Reportedly Cheating with Ayaka Kawakita

Ayaka Kawakita (credit: amazon.co.jp)

Bunshun released a continuation of the report that is much more shocking. In this follow-up edition, allegations of an affair between Ran Takahashi and Ayaka Kawakita are revealed. Kawakita (26 years old) is known as a popular adult film actress, even referred to as the No.1 ranked in her industry with millions of followers on social media.

Bunshun disclosed a series of photos and a timeline of Ran's secret meetings with Kawakita. For example, on September 3, 2025, after the Japan national team's match against Bulgaria in Tokyo, Ran was found inviting Kawakita to meet in a private dining room in the Roppongi area, and that night they both checked into a luxury hotel in Tokyo and stayed together.

Then on September 30, 2025, after an event in Osaka, Ran flew to Tokyo and met Kawakita to spend the night at a five-star hotel in the Shinagawa area.

3. Allegedly Cheating

Ran Takahashi (credit: instagram.com/ran.volleyball0902/)

Secret meetings at private restaurants and luxury hotels occurred several times while Ran was still in a relationship with Uka. In fact, a Bunshun report mentioned that Ran invited Kawakita to watch his match, and they got to know each other through direct messages (DM) on social media.

This finding indicates the practice of 'two-timing' that Ran was allegedly engaging in, maintaining a romantic relationship with Uka as his primary girlfriend while secretly having an intimate relationship with Kawakita.

4. Ran Takahashi Denies Dating

Ran Takahashi (credit: instagram.com/ran.volleyball0902/)

In an interview with Weekly Bunshun, Ran Takahashi denied being involved in a romantic relationship with either of the two women. He claimed that both Uka and Ayaka Kawakita were just friends or acquaintances.

When asked for a comment, Ran's management and club (Suntory) also chose not to specifically deny the allegations, only repeating the statement that 'all matters related to personal life are left to Ran himself'.

5. Has Not Made a Public Statement

Ran Takahashi (credit: instagram.com/ran.volleyball0902/)

As of the time this report was compiled, Ran Takahashi has not made any other public statements (such as through her official social media accounts) regarding this scandal. There has been no apology or open clarification issued directly by her, and the Japanese volleyball federation has also not released any official comments regarding the personal life of its athlete.

6. Old Statement About Cheating Man Discussed

Ran Takahashi (credit: instagram.com/ran.volleyball0902/)

The news of this affair quickly sparked a commotion among fans and the general public. On social media X/Twitter, the names Ran Takahashi, Ayaka Kawakita, and Uka became trending topics in Japan.

Interestingly, netizens also highlighted an old statement by Ran herself in a video from 2022, where she once said that 'a cheating man is a jerk' and emphasized how painful the impact of infidelity is.

7. Not Canceled Yet

Ran Takahashi (credit: instagram.com/ran.volleyball0902/)

This scandal raises concerns about Ran's image moving forward. Ran Takahashi has been a popular face in Japanese volleyball with numerous advertising contracts and sponsorships, including being the star of Suntory beverage ads and appearing in various entertainment media.

As of now, no sponsors have publicly commented on Ran's case or taken any action. Both the main sponsors and the club seem to be monitoring the situation while considering this issue as a personal matter of the athlete.

(kpl/pit)