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Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

2002-09-07

Place of Birth

Osaka, Japan

Nao Kosaka

Biography

Nao Kosaka is a Japanese singer, model, actress and member of the female Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46. She is an exclusive model for the female fashion magazine Seventeen. On August 13, 2017, Kosaka passed the auditions for new members of Keyakizaka46's subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46 and entered the group as the second generation. She made her debut in the song "No War in the Future", a B-side to "Kaze ni Fukarete mo". On May 19, 2018, Kosaka made her runway debut at the GirlsAward 2018 SPRING／SUMMER show. On May 21, 2018, Seventeen announced that she will be one of the magazine's exclusive model. After Hiragana Keyakizaka46 was renamed to Hinatazaka46 in February 2019, Kosaka was selected to hold the center position in their debut single, "Kyun". She continued to hold the position for every single released by the group since. Kosaka was casted as the main character in the 2019 mystery film Japanese Doll of Terror (恐怖人形, Kyōfu Ningyō). She is also slated to appear in Hinomaru Soul, an upcoming film about ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics, in which her character is based on retired ski jumper Yoshiko Yoshiizumi. In April 2021, Kosaka announced that her solo photobook, produced by the Seventeen magazine editorial staff, would be released on June 29. She would be the third Hinatazaka46 member to release a solo photobook, after Miho Watanabe and Kyōko Saitō. As a dinosaur enthusiast, she was also appointed the ambassador for Sony's DinoScience exhibition, which would be held from July to September. Kosaka played volleyball in middle school and occasionally demonstrates her skill in her appearances. She has an older brother who is a Keyakizaka46 fan. Kosaka's main interests include dinosaurs and reptiles. She also enjoys comedy shows and named Kazuya Kojima of Unjash and Audrey as her favorite comedians.

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Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.

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Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.

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Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.

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This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

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This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

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Hiragana Oshi

Hiragana Oshi

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Strobe Edge

Strobe Edge

A shy high school girl gradually realizes her first love for a quiet classmate after a chance train encounter, navigating confusing emotions and friend advice before nervously confessing her feelings with an uncertain outcome.

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Dasada

Dasada

“DASADA is a drama set on an all-girls’ highschool. Days went by with nothing worthy of note going on – until the class’ resident most ‘dasai’ (lame) girl kick-started a fashion line brand called ‘DASADA’. A story of friendship and chasing after one’s dream.

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HINABINGO!

HINABINGO!

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セルフ Documentary of 日向坂46

セルフ Documentary of 日向坂46

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大好き！日向坂46！！

大好き！日向坂46！！

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Japanese Doll Of Terror

Japanese Doll Of Terror

University students Yuri and Masato accept a peculiar invitation to a campground party, but things turn deadly when a cursed doll starts to attack.

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JUMP!!：The Heroes Behind the GOLD

JUMP!!：The Heroes Behind the GOLD

Story about 1998 Nagano Olympic ski jump team competition, where Japan won a gold medal.

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日向坂46 BRAND NEW LIVE「OVER THE RAINBOW」

日向坂46 BRAND NEW LIVE「OVER THE RAINBOW」

The Hinatazaka46 BRAND NEW LIVE 2025 "OVER THE RAINBOW" will be held at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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