INTRODUCTION
Kyouko Hinami (日南響子) is a Japanese actress, fashion model, gravure model, singer, and television personality who gained early fame as a teenage magazine model before successfully transitioning into film, television, and music. Known for her elegant appearance, distinctive artistic style, and strong presence in Japanese pop culture, she has built a diverse career spanning modeling, acting, gravure photography, and alternative music performance.
Born in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Hinami first became widely recognized after winning the Grand Prix at the 10th Nicola Model Audition, a prestigious talent search organized by the popular Japanese teen fashion magazine nicola. This achievement launched her modeling career in 2006 when she became an exclusive model for the magazine. Her popularity among teenage readers quickly grew, and she became one of the most recognizable faces associated with the magazine during the late 2000s.
Throughout her career, Hinami has demonstrated remarkable versatility. She moved from youth fashion modeling into mainstream fashion magazines, gravure photography, and eventually acting in television dramas and films. Her acting debut came in the 2010 television drama Hammer Session!, followed shortly by her film debut as the lead actress in the suspense thriller Until the Break of Dawn (Nanatsu Made wa Kami no Uchi).
In addition to her acting and modeling work, she is also active as a musician under the stage name Shurin (珠麟). Her musical style blends alternative rock influences with theatrical performance aesthetics, giving her music a distinctive artistic identity compared to mainstream Japanese pop. This dual career in acting and music has helped establish her as a multi-talented performer within Japan’s entertainment industry.
Kyouko Hinami is also widely admired for her unique personality and creative interests, including anime, cosplay culture, and alternative fashion. Her ability to blend traditional Japanese beauty with a slightly unconventional artistic persona has made her particularly popular among fans of Japanese pop culture and alternative entertainment scenes.
Today she remains recognized as a multi-disciplinary entertainer who successfully combines acting, modeling, music, and digital media engagement, representing a generation of Japanese artists who move fluidly between different creative industries.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Kyouko Hinami (日南響子)
Native Name : Kyouko Hinami (日南響子), Hinami Kyooko (ひなみきょおこ)
Stage Name : Kyouko Hinami (日南響子), Shurin (珠麟)
Also Known As : Kyooko (キョオコ), Kyon (きょん), HinaHina (ひなひな), HinaKyon (ひなきょん)
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : East Asian, Japanese
Profession : Actress, Fashion Model, Gravure Model, Singer, Television Personality
Industry Category : Film, Television Drama, Fashion Modeling, Gravure Modeling, Music Entertainment
Years Active : 2006 – Present
Agency / Management : Stardust Promotion (Former), Wakuraba Inc. (Former), Serve Promotion (Former), Independent / Freelance (2023–Present)
Basic Information
Date of Birth : February 6, 1994
Age : 32 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Japan
Height : 167 cm
Measurements : 81 cm, 57 cm, 86 cm
Shoe Size : 23.5 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Dark Brown Hair, Dark Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Aquarius
Blood Type : A
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : In 2023, Kyouko Hinami announced her marriage and revealed that she was expecting her first child, marking a significant personal milestone in her life.
Latest News : Later in November 2023 she confirmed the birth of her first child, sharing the news with fans through social media.
Latest News : In recent years she has also spoken publicly about health challenges related to a blood disorder that led her to temporarily reduce entertainment activities starting in the early 2020s.
Latest News : Despite these challenges, she remains active online and occasionally participates in creative projects related to music and acting.
CAREER
Career Overview : Kyouko Hinami began her career as a teenage fashion model and later expanded into acting, gravure modeling, television appearances, and music performance.
Debut : Modeling debut through nicola magazine (2006)
Acting Debut : Television drama Hammer Session! (2010)
Film Debut : Lead role in the suspense film Nanatsu Made wa Kami no Uchi (2011)
Music Debut : Theme song “Save Me” for her debut film (2011)
Career & Achievements : After winning the Grand Prix at the 10th Nicola Model Audition, Hinami became an exclusive model for the magazine from 2006 to 2010, appearing on the cover 16 times, which ranked among the highest cover counts in the magazine’s history at the time.
Career & Achievements : She later worked as a fashion model for the well-known Japanese fashion magazine non-no from 2011 to 2013, further strengthening her presence in the Japanese fashion industry.
Career & Achievements : Hinami expanded her career into gravure modeling and appeared in numerous magazines including Young Jump, Weekly Playboy, and Young King.
Career & Achievements : In 2015 she released a nude-themed artistic photobook titled SAI, which she publicly stated would be her first and last project of that type.
Career & Achievements : As a musician under the name Shurin, she released alternative rock songs and albums beginning in 2013, combining theatrical visuals with experimental music themes.
Career Highlights : Nicola model audition winner, exclusive model for major Japanese fashion magazines, lead actress in multiple films, music career under the name Shurin.
Awards & Recognition : Grand Prix Winner, 10th Nicola Model Audition.
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Kyouko Hinami was born in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Family : Her father was a professional drummer and her mother worked as a vocalist, meaning she grew up in a household strongly connected to music.
Siblings : One younger brother.
Languages : Japanese
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography :
Nanatsu Made wa Kami no Uchi (2011) – Lead Role
Sakurahime (2013) – Lead Role
Zebra (2016)
The Gun (2018)
21st Century Girl – Segment “Membrane” (2018)
Forest of Love (2019)
Rolling Marbles (2020)
The Gun 2020 (2020) – Lead Role
Owari ga Hajimari (2022)
Television Dramas :
Hammer Session! (2010)
Rokudenashi Blues (2011)
Aishiteru: Kizuna (2011)
Fukuoka Love Story 7 (2012)
Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger (2012)
Akibaranger Season Tsuu (2013)
Saionji no Meisui 2 (2019)
GARO: Versus Road (2020)
Kisou 235 (2020)
Aibou Season 19 (2020–2021)
Music Videos :
Sakura Graffiti – Ammoflight (2012)
Shiawase ni Shikashi Nee Kara – Kishidan (2015)
Plein Soleil – World's End Girlfriend (2016)
Publications :
In Wonderland (Style Book, 2010)
mau (Photobook, 2012)
SAI (Photobook, 2015)
Kyoko Hinami Digital Photobook Series (2011)
PROTO STAR Kyoko Hinami Vol.1, Vol.2, Vol.3 (2011)
Magazine Features :
Nicola (Exclusive Model, 2006–2010)
CUTiE (2011)
non-no (Exclusive Model, 2011–2013)
Young Jump
Weekly Playboy
Young King
Brand Collaborations / Endorsements
Brand Collaborations : pom ponette Junior, Blue Cross Girls, Narumiya International
Endorsements : Pepsi NEX (Suntory), Shiseido Senka Perfect Watery Oil, Nexon TalesWeaver
Advertising Campaigns : J-POWER Corporate Campaign, Second Street Fashion Campaign
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV Shows :
Piramikino (2010–2011)
Mezamashi TV “Motto Ima Doki!” (2011–2012)
Animax Navi (2011–2012)
UEFA Euro 2012 Japan Campaign Ambassador (EURO Girl)
Various Japanese variety talk shows
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Kyouko Hinami is known for her artistic personality, independent mindset, and unique blend of fashion modeling and alternative music culture.
Cultural Influence : She represents a generation of Japanese entertainers who began in youth fashion magazines and later expanded into multiple creative fields including cinema, music, and digital media.
Fashion Style : Alternative feminine fashion, Japanese street fashion, artistic styling
Visual Signature : Long slender figure, expressive eyes, artistic styling influenced by alternative Japanese pop culture
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Personal Life : In 2023 she announced her marriage and pregnancy, later giving birth to her first child in November of the same year.
Hobbies : Singing, karaoke, anime watching, gaming, cosplay culture
Personal Interests : Alternative music, visual arts, anime fandom
Special Skills : Singing, stage performance, acting
Languages : Japanese
TRIVIA / FUN FACTS / BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Fun Facts : She once described herself as a “bishoujo otaku,” meaning a fan of anime-style characters and pop culture.
Fun Facts : Her favorite artists include Ringo Sheena, ALI PROJECT, Hitomi Shimatani, Acid Black Cherry, and GO!GO!7188.
Fun Facts : She owns multiple pet birds and has often mentioned that they are her closest companions.
Behind-the-Scenes Notes : During interviews she revealed that she often introduced co-actors and staff to otaku culture during filming of the series Akibaranger.
Lesser-Known Details : Her unusual stage name pronunciation “Kyooko” instead of the typical “Kyoko” was intentionally chosen to represent forward movement and individuality.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kyooko_hinami_official
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/kyooko_hinami
X (Twitter – Shurin Music) : https://twitter.com/shurinshurin
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@shurin
Other Platforms : Threads – https://www.threads.net/@kyooko_hinami_official