INTRODUCTION
Nanami Asahi (朝日ななみ) is a Japanese actress and former gravure model known for her fresh image, expressive acting style, and natural beauty that combines innocence with a confident on-screen presence. Since debuting in the Japanese entertainment industry as a teenager, she has steadily built a career across gravure modeling, television drama, film, stage productions, and streaming entertainment.
Originally entering the entertainment industry after being scouted in Tokyo’s famous Laforet Harajuku shopping complex, she quickly attracted attention in the gravure modeling world thanks to her balanced figure, youthful smile, and classic Japanese beauty. Her natural black hair and elegant yet approachable visual style helped her stand out among a new generation of gravure talents.
Before adopting her current name, she worked under several stage names including Nanami Sakura (咲良七美) and later Nanami Sakura (咲良七海). In 2020, after transferring to a new agency, she officially changed her professional name to Nanami Asahi (朝日ななみ), marking a new stage in her career with greater focus on acting and media appearances.
Over the years she has appeared in television dramas, web series, films, stage productions, and reality programs. Her appearance on the Netflix dating reality show Offline Love in 2025 significantly boosted her popularity and introduced her to an international streaming audience.
With a growing list of acting roles, photobooks, and gravure features, Nanami Asahi continues to expand her presence within the Japanese entertainment industry while maintaining the elegant yet approachable image that first made her popular with fans.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Nanami Asahi (朝日ななみ)
Stage Name : Nanami Asahi (朝日ななみ), Nanami Sakura (咲良七海), Nanami Sakura (咲良七美)
Also Known As : Nanami (ななみ), Asahi Nanami (あさひ ななみ)
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : East Asian, Japanese
Profession : Actress, Gravure Model, Television Personality
Industry Category : Film, Television Drama, Gravure Modeling, Streaming Entertainment
Years Active : 2017 – Present
Agency / Management : Asia Promotion (2020 – Present), Touch Up Entertainment (2017 – 2019)
Date of Birth : January 22, 1999
Age : 27 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 157 cm
Measurements : 86 cm, 59 cm, 80 cm
Shoe Size : 23.5 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Black Hair, Dark Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Aquarius
Blood Type : Private
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : In 2025, Nanami Asahi gained significant public attention after appearing in the Netflix reality dating series Offline Love, which introduced her personality to a broader global audience.
Latest News : During the show she formed a relationship with comedian Kensuke Omotaka, a member of the Japanese comedy duo Kounomi, and their relationship became one of the most talked-about storylines of the program.
Latest News : She continues to expand her acting career with appearances in television dramas and streaming productions, while also participating in independent film projects including the upcoming movie Ningen Modoki no Yojohan, scheduled for release in 2026.
CAREER
Career Overview : Nanami Asahi entered the entertainment industry after being scouted while shopping in Harajuku at the age of 18, an event that led to her debut in gravure modeling.
Debut : 2017, Entertainment Industry Debut
Career & Achievements : In June 2018 she made her gravure debut in the popular Japanese magazine Weekly Playboy, where her appearance gained strong reader attention.
Career & Achievements : In 2019 she released her first image DVD titled 10 Centimeters Yori Soba ni Ite, further establishing her popularity within the gravure scene.
Career & Achievements : In 2020 she transferred to the agency Asia Promotion and changed her stage name to Nanami Asahi, marking the beginning of a stronger focus on acting.
Career & Achievements : Since then she has appeared in television dramas, web dramas, stage productions, and streaming shows, gradually building a diverse acting portfolio.
Career Highlights : Transition from gravure model to actress, appearance on Netflix reality television, expanding drama and film roles.
Awards & Recognition : Rising Gravure Talent Recognition within Japanese Magazine Media.
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Nanami Asahi was born on January 22, 1999, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Background : She spent her childhood in Niigata before eventually moving toward Tokyo’s entertainment industry after being scouted in Harajuku.
Influences : She has mentioned Japanese actress Kasumi Arimura as one of her role models and inspirations for pursuing an acting career.
Childhood Nicknames : She has mentioned in interviews that she was sometimes called “wild child” or “alien” when she was younger because of her energetic personality.
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography :
Nameless Women: Usotsuki Onna (2018)
Ningen Modoki no Yojohan (2026, scheduled)
Television Dramas :
My Uncle – WATAOJI Episode 3 (2019)
Detective Stay Homes (2022)
Oliver na Inu Season 2 Episodes 5–6 (2022)
Watashi wa Seikei Bijin (2025)
Koi wa Yami Episode 1 (2025)
Renai Ruby no Tadashii Furikata (2025)
Gokudo Joushi ni Aisaretara (2025)
Web Dramas :
Toritateya Honeys (2021)
Nounai ga Haruto-kun ni Natta Watashi (2022)
Watashitachi no Seimitsu Gakkou (2024)
Reality / Streaming Shows :
Offline Love (Netflix, 2025)
Stage Performances :
Greif (2018)
Haru Ichiban no Fuku Koro ni (2018)
HERO (2019)
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov (2024)
Music Videos :
Ms.OOJA – Sakura (2018)
Aile The Shota – Hanayuki (2025)
PUBLICATIONS
Photobook :
yawn Nanami Asahi (2025)
Digital Photo Books :
22-Year-Old Pure Bikini (2021)
Shisen Hitorijime (2021)
Sora wa Natsuiro (2021)
Always Sunny (2021)
Soba ni Ite (2021)
SHINY (2022)
Morning Sunlight and Hope (2022)
Hajimete no Asa (2022)
Summer Black Hair Beauty Vol.1, Vol.2 (2023)
Sososhi ta Kanojo (2024)
Sazanami no Koi (2025)
DVD :
10 Centimeters Yori Soba ni Ite (2019)
MAGAZINE FEATURES / MODELING
Magazine Features : Weekly Playboy, FRIDAY, FLASH, EX Taishu, B.L.T., Monthly Entame
Gravure : Japanese swimsuit gravure modeling emphasizing youthful and natural beauty.
Fashion Style : Casual feminine Japanese fashion, simple and natural styling.
Visual Signature : Long natural black hair, bright smile, balanced gravure figure.
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Nanami Asahi is widely known for her gentle personality, bright smile, and elegant gravure style.
Cultural Influence : She represents the common Japanese entertainment career path in which gravure models transition into acting and television roles.
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Hobbies : Watching movies, professional wrestling viewing, waterfall meditation training.
Personal Interests : Cinema, wrestling culture, performance arts.
Languages : Japanese
Special Skills : Clarinet, Trombone, Cooking, Fortune-telling.
Fun Facts : She became interested in professional wrestling after watching matches by New Japan Pro Wrestling stars Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi.
Fun Facts : Her favorite food is mochi rice cakes, which she has mentioned several times in radio programs and interviews.
Behind-the-scenes Notes : She trains in action performance techniques in preparation for more physically demanding acting roles.
Lesser-known Details : Fans often recognize her as a gravure model with naturally uncolored black hair, something she has maintained throughout her career.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/asahi_nanami
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/asahi_nanami01
TikTok : Not Public
YouTube : Not Official
Other Platforms : Japanese gravure digital platforms, magazine subscription platforms