INTRODUCTION
Nana Asakawa (浅川梨奈) is a Japanese actress, gravure model, and former idol singer widely recognized for her versatile presence across television dramas, films, gravure magazines, and entertainment programs in Japan. Rising to fame as a member of the idol group SUPER☆GiRLS, she later established a strong reputation as a gravure idol and actress, becoming one of the most recognizable young talents in modern Japanese pop culture.
Her popularity increased significantly in the mid-2010s when her gravure appearances in major Japanese magazines attracted nationwide attention. Japanese media often described her as having a youthful appearance combined with a mature figure, which made her particularly popular in the gravure industry. Her magazine covers and photobooks helped her become one of the most featured young gravure models of her generation.
Beyond modeling, Nana Asakawa successfully transitioned into acting, starring in numerous television dramas, films, and stage productions. She has appeared in popular projects including the live-action adaptation of the manga series “Saki”, the film series “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War”, and several drama series where she showcased her comedic and dramatic acting abilities.
Over time, she built a reputation as an energetic entertainer with strong on-screen charisma and a passionate fan base. Her combination of idol experience, acting talent, and gravure modeling helped her develop a distinctive position in Japan’s entertainment industry. Today she continues to expand her acting career while maintaining a strong presence in media, magazines, and online platforms.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Nana Asakawa (浅川梨奈)
Also Known As : Naapon (なぁぽん), Nana-chan (ななちゃん)
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : Asian, Japanese
Profession : Actress, Gravure Model, Singer, TV Personality
Industry Category : Film, Television Drama, Idol Music, Gravure Modeling, Stage Acting
Years Active : 2012 – Present
Agency / Management : Avex Management, Avex Management Agency
Date of Birth : April 3, 1999
Age : 26 (as of 2025)
Birthplace : Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 160 cm
Measurements : 88-61-85 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Dark Brown Hair, Dark Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Aries
Blood Type : B
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : Continuing acting activities in Japanese television dramas and films, appearing in new projects including recent drama roles and film productions, ongoing media attention for gravure photography releases and entertainment appearances
CAREER
Career Overview : Nana Asakawa began her entertainment career through the avex idol training system and later became a member of the idol group SUPER☆GiRLS, gaining early popularity as a young idol performer.
Debut : Joined the avex idol development project “iDOL Street” in 2012.
Career Highlights : Member of SUPER☆GiRLS from 2014 to 2019, breakout gravure success beginning in 2015, leading roles in films and television dramas.
Career & Achievements : Successfully transitioned from idol singer to actress and gravure model, becoming one of the most recognizable gravure idols of the late 2010s while also expanding her acting portfolio.
Awards & Recognition : Cover Girl Award – Comic Magazine Category (2017), Cover Girl Award – Comic Magazine Category and Teen Category (2018), Cover Girl Award – Comic Magazine Category (2019), TrenVe Award Acting Grand Prize (2017)
Notable Works : Saki, Jinro Game Mad Land, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War film series, Honey, Rikekoi – Science Fell in Love So I Tried to Prove It
Acting : Television dramas, films, stage performances, web dramas
Gravure : Numerous magazine covers, photobooks, and gravure features in major Japanese publications
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, Nana Asakawa developed an early interest in idols, anime, and manga culture.
Education : Private
Major : Private
Languages : Japanese
Early Interests : Idol music, manga, anime, gaming, performing arts
During her childhood and teenage years, she admired Japanese idol groups such as AKB48 and SUPER☆GiRLS. Her passion for idols inspired her to audition for the “avex Idol Audition 2012”, which ultimately led to her entrance into the entertainment industry.
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography : 14 no Yoru (2016), Saki (2017), Saki Achiga-hen Episode of Side-A (2018), Jinro Game Mad Land (2017), Honey (2018), Tokyo Living Dead Idol (2018), Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Final (2021), Kappei (2022), Otona Najimi (2023), Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard (2024)
Television Dramas : Saki, Rikekoi – Science Fell in Love So I Tried to Prove It, Joshi Kosei no Mudazukai, Harikon, Dear My Killer Intentions, Occupied Hospital, Kaettekitara Ippai Shite
Streaming Dramas : The Devil and Love Song, Kawaii ni Nattara Sayonara, Kaikan Install
Stage Works : GANTZ:L Stage, Zip & Candy, Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru Stage, Kitayaji On The Road
Publications : Photobooks “Nanairo”, “NANA”, “Re:Birth”, “GR∞WTH”, multiple digital gravure photobooks
BRAND COLLABORATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS
Brand Collaborations : Avex entertainment projects, magazine partnerships, anime collaboration promotions
Endorsements : MangaUP! campaign, Pepsi J Cola web campaign, mobile game advertisements
MAGAZINE FEATURES / RUNWAY APPEARANCES
Magazine Features : Weekly Playboy, Weekly Young Magazine, Young Champion, Young Animal, Weekly Shonen Magazine, Weekly Shonen Sunday, FLASH, FRIDAY
These magazine appearances helped establish her as one of the most recognizable gravure models of her generation.
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV / Media Appearances : Variety shows, entertainment interviews, idol talk shows, drama promotions, anime related programs
TV Shows : Pinks, Bitworld, Young Rap Battle Bring the Beat
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Energetic entertainer with a strong fan following among anime fans, idol culture enthusiasts, and gravure magazine readers
Cultural Influence : Considered one of the prominent gravure idols who successfully transitioned into mainstream acting in the late 2010s
Fashion Style : Idol fashion, casual streetwear, gravure swimwear styling
Visual Signature : Youthful facial features combined with a glamorous gravure figure
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Personal Life : Private
Hobbies : Reading shoujo manga, gaming, watching anime, visiting Indian curry restaurants
Special Skills : Stage acting, idol performance, variety show hosting
Personal Interests : Manga culture, anime fandom, Japanese pop idols
TRIVIA / FUN FACTS / BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Fun Facts : Known among fans as an “idol otaku” because of her deep knowledge of idol groups and idol culture.
Behind-the-Scenes Notes : While preparing for her role in the live-action adaptation of “Saki”, she studied the original manga and anime extensively to recreate the character accurately.
Lesser-Known Details : She once purchased dozens of shoujo manga volumes in a single month due to her passion for manga reading.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Official Website : Private
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/asakawa_nana
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/asakawa_nana__7
TikTok : Private
YouTube : Private
Other Platforms : Voicy audio platform, LINE Official Account