INTRODUCTION
Anna Konno (今野杏南) is a Japanese actress, gravure model, television personality, novelist, and former idol who has remained active in Japan's entertainment industry for more than two decades. Known for her graceful appearance, approachable personality, and versatile career, she gained widespread recognition through gravure magazines before successfully expanding into television dramas, films, stage productions, writing, and media appearances. Her ability to balance modeling, acting, and creative writing has made her one of the most recognizable multi-talented entertainers of her generation.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Anna Konno (今野杏南), Anna Toida (戸井田杏南)
Native Name: 今野杏南 (こんのあんな), 戸井田杏南 (といだあんな)
Also Known As: Ancho (あんちょ), Tocchin (とっちん)
Nationality: Japanese
Ethnicity: Japanese
Profession: Actress, Model, Gravure Model, TV Personality, Novelist
Industry Category: Entertainment, Television, Modeling, Publishing
Years Active: 2004–Present
Date of Birth: June 15, 1989
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Height: 156 cm
Measurements: B86-W59-H83 cm
Blood Type: A
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Hair & Eye Color: Dark Brown, Dark Brown
Agency / Management: TRUSTAR
LATEST NEWS
Anna continues to focus on acting while maintaining selective modeling and media activities. In recent years she has shared important personal milestones, including her marriage in 2023 and the birth of her children in 2024 and 2026. She has also spoken publicly about overcoming health challenges related to cervical disease, earning positive support for raising awareness about women's health.
CAREER
Career Overview: Anna entered the entertainment industry in 2004 while still in junior high school. She first appeared on television under her birth name before adopting the stage name Anna Konno. She became widely known through gravure magazines and later developed a successful acting career across television dramas, films, web series, and theater.
Career Highlights: Popular gravure model of the 2010s, actress, novelist, television personality, long-running entertainment career.
Awards & Recognition: Nittelegenic 2012 Finalist, London Olympic Support Girl, Dororich Girls member, Sagami Original Ambassador.
Debut: Television debut in 2004.
Notable Works: Kirin ga Kuru, Yell, Kamen Rider Saber, Final Cut, Tokyo Vampire Hotel, Ah, Wilderness, Shinjuku Swan, 13-gatsu no Onnanoko.
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Anna was born and raised in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture. She has two younger brothers and entered entertainment at the age of fourteen after appearing on a television variety program. Her popularity gradually increased through television, modeling, and magazine work before expanding into acting and writing.
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Television: Kamen Rider Saber, Kirin ga Kuru, Yell, Final Cut, Keishicho Investigation Division, Koi ga Heta demo Ikitemasu, Shigen Dekkai!, Tasogare Yusaku.
Films: Clover, Shinjuku Swan, April Fools, Ah, Wilderness, 13-gatsu no Onnanoko.
Web Series: Tokyo Vampire Hotel, Tokumei Kakaricho Tadano Hitoshi, Furin Shokudo.
Stage: Hotel California, Pivo Girl, Snake Princess, Sakura no Sono.
Gravure: Numerous appearances in Weekly Playboy, Young Magazine, BOMB, Sabra, FLASH, and other leading Japanese magazines.
Publications: Anna, Anna Karada, More, Anna no Nikki BY KISHIN.
Books: Toraretai, Watashi Janai Mou Hitori no Anna, Mizuo no Majiwari, Ikenai Watashi.
BRAND COLLABORATIONS / MEDIA
Brand Collaborations: Glico Dororich, Sagami Original, Premium Group, Live Garden, various fashion and lifestyle campaigns.
TV / Media Appearances: God Tongue, London Hearts, AbemaTV programs, Mousou Monday, Sunny Day Radio, variety shows, interviews, live events.
Magazine Features: Weekly Playboy, Young Magazine, BOMB, FLASH, MAMOR, numerous gravure and entertainment publications.
PUBLIC IMAGE / PERSONAL INTERESTS
Public Image: Elegant, friendly, intelligent, versatile, professional.
Visual Signature: Bright smile, feminine fashion, classic Japanese beauty, sophisticated style.
Fashion Style: Casual chic, elegant, feminine, modern Japanese fashion.
Languages: Japanese.
Hobbies: Reading, writing, traveling, photography, fitness.
Special Skills: Creative writing, acting, public speaking.
Personal Interests: Literature, cinema, fashion, wellness, family life.
Fun Facts: She originally entered gravure after her manager recognized her modeling potential. She later became a published novelist and even created original story concepts for manga. Her career successfully combines entertainment and literature.
Behind-the-scenes Notes: Rather than limiting herself to modeling, Anna continuously challenged herself through acting, writing, stage performances, and television, making her one of Japan's most versatile female entertainers.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Official Website: TRUSTAR Official Profile
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_konno0615
X (Twitter): https://x.com/konno_anna
Ameba Blog: https://ameblo.jp/anna-konno/
Other Platforms: Television appearances, radio programs, magazine interviews, event appearances.