INTRODUCTION
Yui Ito (伊藤優衣) is a Japanese actress, idol, and television personality known for her long career in Japanese entertainment, particularly in theater, television drama, and pop culture stage productions. Since debuting at a young age, she has steadily built a reputation as a versatile performer capable of moving between film, television, idol activities, and stage musicals. Her energetic personality, youthful image, and strong stage presence have made her especially popular among fans of Japanese 2.5D theater adaptations based on anime, manga, and game franchises.
Born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Yui Ito entered the entertainment industry after being scouted in Tokyo’s famous Harajuku district. This moment marked the beginning of a career that would expand across multiple entertainment fields, including acting, television variety programs, idol group activities, and internet streaming media. Early exposure through youth television programs and idol performances helped her develop strong communication skills and on-camera confidence.
Over the years, she became particularly recognized for her work in stage adaptations of popular Japanese franchises. Her roles in productions such as “Sailor Moon,” “NARUTO,” “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!”, and “Mobile Suit Gundam 00” brought her attention from anime and theater fans alike. These performances required both acting and physical performance skills, including stage combat choreography and musical theater abilities.
In addition to theater, Yui Ito has appeared in several Japanese films, television dramas, web dramas, and variety programs. Her film appearances include supporting roles in major Japanese productions such as “Confessions,” “Shinjuku Swan,” and “Masquerade Hotel.” These roles helped establish her presence in mainstream Japanese film and television entertainment.
Beyond acting, she has also maintained a strong online presence through social media platforms such as Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube projects. Her ability to connect with fans through digital platforms has helped her remain relevant in the modern Japanese entertainment landscape.
Today, Yui Ito continues to work actively in stage productions, television appearances, and internet media projects. Her career reflects the evolving structure of Japan’s entertainment industry, where performers often combine acting, idol culture, and digital media engagement to build long-lasting popularity.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Yui Ito (伊藤優衣)
Also Known As : ChanYui (ちゃんゆい), Yui (ゆい)
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : East Asian, Japanese
Profession : Actress, Idol, Television Personality
Industry Category : Film, Television Drama, Theater, Idol Entertainment, Internet Media
Years Active : 2009 – Present
Agency / Management : FitOne (Former), Suns Entertainment (Former), Mitt Management (Former)
Date of Birth : April 26, 1994
Age : 31 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 156 cm
Measurements : 71 cm, 54 cm, 75 cm
Shoe Size : 23 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Dark Brown Hair, Dark Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Taurus
Blood Type : O
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : Yui Ito continues to be active in Japanese stage theater productions, particularly in the 2.5D theater genre that adapts popular anime and manga franchises for live audiences.
Latest News : She has appeared in recent stage productions connected to the “Assault Lily” franchise, portraying the character Yamanashi Hibari in multiple performances across 2023–2025.
Latest News : Ito remains active on social media and regularly participates in fan events, talk shows, and stage-related promotional appearances connected to anime culture events and theater communities.
CAREER
Career Overview : Yui Ito began her entertainment career as a teenage performer and quickly gained attention through television appearances and youth-oriented programs. Her early career included modeling, television variety appearances, and acting roles.
Debut : Film debut in “Confessions” (2010)
Career & Achievements : Her appearance in the acclaimed film “Confessions” helped introduce her to the Japanese film industry and opened opportunities for additional television and film work.
Career & Achievements : During the early 2010s she also participated in idol activities as a member of the internet-based idol unit KiraLyraHeart, where she was known by the nickname “ChanYui.”
Career & Achievements : From the mid-2010s onward, Ito increasingly focused on stage acting, particularly in large-scale theatrical productions based on anime, manga, and game franchises.
Career & Achievements : She became widely known among theater audiences for portraying Sakura Haruno in the stage adaptation of “NARUTO,” one of the most internationally recognized Japanese manga franchises.
Career Highlights : Roles in stage adaptations of Sailor Moon, NARUTO, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, and various original theatrical productions.
Awards & Recognition : Recognized among Japanese theater fans as a prominent performer within the 2.5D stage theater scene.
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Yui Ito was born on April 26, 1994, in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Background : She entered the entertainment industry after being scouted while visiting Harajuku in Tokyo during her teenage years.
Family : She has one older sister who is four years older than her.
Languages : Japanese
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography :
Confessions (2010)
Ai to Makoto (2012)
Inabe (2013)
Shin-Okubo Story (2013)
Idol Chronicle (2014)
Shinjuku Swan (2015)
Love & Peace (2015)
Haunted Campus (2016)
Anniversary (2016)
Masquerade Hotel (2019)
Television Dramas :
Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta (2011)
Chi no Shio (2014)
Karuizawa Chuzaiken Nisshi (2015)
Yorozuya Johnny Episode 5 (2015)
Ooka Echizen Season 3 Episode 3 (2016)
Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho Episode 4 (2016)
Ginza Kuroneko Monogatari Episode 5 (2020)
Web Dramas :
Bishoujo Kanikosen (2009)
Good Morning Call (2016)
Megadan (2017)
Funohan (2017)
Dose Unmei no Koi (2019)
Jigoku no Girlfriend Episode 2 (2019)
Soba-ya no Ossan, Jitsu wa Saikyo no Fixer (2025)
Stage Theater :
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon – Petite Étrangère (2014–2015)
Live Spectacle NARUTO – Sakura Haruno Role (2015–2023)
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! The Stage (2018–2021)
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Stage Adaptation (2019)
Onmyoji Heian Emaki (2018)
BRAVE10 Stage Production (2018)
Piofiore no Bansho Musical (2022)
Assault Lily Stage Series (2023–2025)
Various Shakespeare Adaptation Stage Productions (2024)
Television / Variety Shows :
R no Housoku (NHK Educational TV)
Jump Police (TV Tokyo)
Bobby’s Stadium (TV Saitama)
Skatto Japan (Fuji TV)
Nobunaga (CBC)
Ichiyazuke (TV Tokyo)
Music Videos :
MADKID – Stuck on U (2018)
Publications :
Yui Time (DVD, 2011)
Boku no Soba ni wa Itsumo Kimi (DVD, 2012)
Pure Smile (DVD, 2012)
Yui Biyori (DVD, 2014)
Suki na Hito wa Dare Desu ka (DVD, 2016)
BRAND COLLABORATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS
Brand Collaborations : Asahi Food & Healthcare, P&G Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia
Endorsements : Scalp D Shampoo, STLASSH Beauty Brand, Stella Arcana Game Promotion
Web Commercials : GoodRoom Housing Insurance Campaign, Nagatanien Pakitto Food Campaign
Advertising Style : Youth-oriented lifestyle advertising, cosmetics, entertainment products
MAGAZINE FEATURES / MODELING
Magazine Features : MAMOR Magazine Cover (Japan Ministry of Defense Public Relations Magazine)
Photo Shoots : Japanese entertainment magazines and promotional theater publications
Fashion Style : Casual Japanese pop fashion, feminine stage costume styling
Visual Signature : Youthful face, expressive eyes, bright smile
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV / Media Appearances : NHK Educational TV, TV Tokyo, Fuji TV, TBS, BS Premium, regional Japanese television programs
Radio Shows : FM-FUJI, FM-GUNMA programs and entertainment radio segments
Internet Programs : NicoNico Live Broadcasting shows and anime fan community broadcasts
Event Appearances : Tokyo Idol Festival, Jump Festa, Japan Parade New York cultural events
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Yui Ito is widely regarded as a friendly, energetic performer with strong fan interaction and a cheerful public personality.
Cultural Influence : She represents a generation of Japanese performers who combine traditional acting with pop culture theater and online media engagement.
Fan Community : Particularly popular among anime, manga, and stage adaptation fans.
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Hobbies : Watching anime, stage performance training, traveling, interacting with fans
Special Skills : Flexible gymnastics ability, stage performance, acting
Personal Interests : Theater acting, anime culture, character performance roles
Languages : Japanese
TRIVIA / FUN FACTS / BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Fun Facts : She was a member of the gymnastics club for three years during middle school, which helped develop her physical flexibility.
Fun Facts : One of her unusual talents is balancing a pin on her eyelashes.
Behind-the-scenes Notes : Her flexibility and physical training helped her perform demanding action choreography for stage productions like NARUTO.
Lesser-known Details : She enjoys animal-themed fortune telling and identifies with the personality type “lone wolf.”
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Official Website : Private
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ito_yui0426
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/itoyui0426
TikTok : Active (Official account varies by project appearances)
YouTube : Appears on “Bokutachi no Azasu” YouTube Channel
Other Platforms : NicoNico Community “ちゃんゆいの広場♪”, Japanese theater fan communities