Introduction
Akari Yoshida is a Japanese actress and fashion model who emerged as one of the promising young faces in Japan’s entertainment and fashion industry during the early 2020s. Born in Tokyo, she first entered the entertainment world as a teenage model and gradually expanded her career into film acting, fashion magazine modeling, and digital photobooks.
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Yoshida became widely recognized after making her film debut as the lead actress in Petero no Kaerimichi (2021). Her natural screen presence and youthful charm quickly attracted attention from entertainment media and fashion publications. Soon after, she began appearing in major Japanese magazines, including Weekly Playboy, where she debuted in swimsuit gravure photography.
Her career soon expanded beyond gravure features. In 2022 she was selected as an exclusive model for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JELLY, establishing herself as a fashion figure for young audiences. Through a combination of acting, modeling, and magazine appearances, Yoshida became known as part of the new generation of Japanese entertainment personalities who balance traditional media with modern digital popularity.
In January 2026, she announced a major career transition: a transfer to the agency FR Tokyo and a professional name change to Koda Akari, signaling a new chapter in her entertainment career.
Profile
Full Name : Akari Yoshida
Native Name : 吉田あかり (よしだあかり)
Stage Name : Akari Yoshida, Koda Akari
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Actress, Fashion Model
Industry Category : Film & Television, Fashion Modeling, Gravure Publishing
Years Active : 2021–present
Basic Information : Japanese actress and fashion model who debuted as a teenage entertainer and later became known through film roles, fashion magazines, and gravure photo releases
Date of Birth : January 2, 2004
Age : 22 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 160 cm
Measurements : B77 – W56 – H84 cm
Shoe Size : 23.5 cm
Zodiac Sign : Capricorn
Blood Type : O
Latest News
In January 2026, Akari Yoshida announced that she had transferred from the agency Viivo to FR Tokyo and would continue her career under the new stage name Koda Akari. The rebranding reflects a new professional direction while she continues working in acting, fashion modeling, and brand campaigns.
Career
Career Overview
Akari Yoshida began her journey in the entertainment industry at the age of 13, initially working as a fashion model. Her early modeling activities helped her gain experience in front of the camera and develop a strong visual presence that later translated well into acting roles and magazine features.
Her breakthrough came in 2021 when she made her film debut in Petero no Kaerimichi. Remarkably, the film also marked her first leading role, which is uncommon for newcomers in the Japanese film industry. The same year, she appeared in the movie Chocolat no Mahou and gained further exposure through television drama appearances.
In December 2021 she made her gravure debut in Weekly Playboy, one of Japan’s most prominent entertainment magazines. The appearance introduced her to a wider audience and led to multiple digital photobook releases over the following years.
Her modeling career expanded further in 2022 when she became an exclusive model for JELLY magazine. Known for its youth-oriented fashion content, the magazine helped Yoshida reach a broader audience interested in contemporary Japanese style.
Career & Achievements
Lead actress debut in film “Petero no Kaerimichi” (2021), Gravure debut in Weekly Playboy (2021), Exclusive model for JELLY magazine (2022–), Digital photobook releases across major publishers
Agency / Management : FR Tokyo (formerly Viivo)
Debut : 2021 (Film and Gravure Debut)
Notable Works : Petero no Kaerimichi (2021), Chocolat no Mahou (2021), Jun Kyōju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu (TV Drama)
Brand Collaborations : RAVIJOUR 2025 Collection #6
Magazine Features : Weekly Playboy, JELLY, MAMOR, FRIDAY, FLASH
TV / Media Appearances : Sunday Japon (TBS), Japanese drama and entertainment programs
Career Highlights : Film lead role debut at 17, Exclusive fashion magazine contract, Agency transfer and professional rebranding in 2026
Fashion Style : Modern Japanese youth fashion mixed with editorial and gravure aesthetics
Visual Signature : Fresh youthful appearance, expressive eyes, balanced fashion modeling proportions
Public Image : Recognized as a rising “next-generation heroine” in Japanese entertainment media
Cultural Influence : Represents the modern pathway where young actresses combine fashion modeling, film acting, and digital-era fan engagement
Education : Not publicly disclosed
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Shopping, fashion styling, watching dramas and films
Special Skills : Dance
Personal Interests : Fashion culture, film and television storytelling
Fun facts : Entered the entertainment industry as a model at just 13 years old
Behind-the-scenes notes : Media often describes her as part of the “post-2020 gravure heroine generation”
Lesser-known details : She has expressed a goal of becoming a role model admired by people of her generation
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