Nao Kosaka
Acting
Biography
Nao Kosaka is a Japanese singer, model, actress and member of the female Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46. She is an exclusive model for the female fashion magazine Seventeen. On August 13, 2017, Kosaka passed the auditions for new members of Keyakizaka46's subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46 and entered the group as the second generation. She made her debut in the song "No War in the Future", a B-side to "Kaze ni Fukarete mo". On May 19, 2018, Kosaka made her runway debut at the GirlsAward 2018 SPRING／SUMMER show. On May 21, 2018, Seventeen announced that she will be one of the magazine's exclusive model. After Hiragana Keyakizaka46 was renamed to Hinatazaka46 in February 2019, Kosaka was selected to hold the center position in their debut single, "Kyun". She continued to hold the position for every single released by the group since. Kosaka was casted as the main character in the 2019 mystery film Japanese Doll of Terror (恐怖人形, Kyōfu Ningyō). She is also slated to appear in Hinomaru Soul, an upcoming film about ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics, in which her character is based on retired ski jumper Yoshiko Yoshiizumi. In April 2021, Kosaka announced that her solo photobook, produced by the Seventeen magazine editorial staff, would be released on June 29. She would be the third Hinatazaka46 member to release a solo photobook, after Miho Watanabe and Kyōko Saitō. As a dinosaur enthusiast, she was also appointed the ambassador for Sony's DinoScience exhibition, which would be held from July to September. Kosaka played volleyball in middle school and occasionally demonstrates her skill in her appearances. She has an older brother who is a Keyakizaka46 fan. Kosaka's main interests include dinosaurs and reptiles. She also enjoys comedy shows and named Kazuya Kojima of Unjash and Audrey as her favorite comedians.
Known For
Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.
Let's Meet at Hinatazaka
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This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?
After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
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Hiragana Oshi
“DASADA is a drama set on an all-girls’ highschool. Days went by with nothing worthy of note going on – until the class’ resident most ‘dasai’ (lame) girl kick-started a fashion line brand called ‘DASADA’. A story of friendship and chasing after one’s dream.
Dasada
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HINABINGO!
A shy high school girl gradually realizes her first love for a quiet classmate after a chance train encounter, navigating confusing emotions and friend advice before nervously confessing her feelings with an uncertain outcome.
Strobe Edge
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大好き！日向坂46！！
University students Yuri and Masato accept a peculiar invitation to a campground party, but things turn deadly when a cursed doll starts to attack.
The Japanese Doll
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セルフ Documentary of 日向坂46
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Ayumi
Story about 1998 Nagano Olympic ski jump team competition, where Japan won a gold medal.
JUMP!!：The Heroes Behind the GOLD
「HINATAZAKA46 Live Online，YES！with YOU！」is a concert by Hinatazaka46 that was live-streamed on 31st July 2021.
HINATAZAKA46 Live Online，YES！with YOU！
The first documentary for Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46.
Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46
Hinatazaka46 Happy Train Tour 2023 is a tour held by Hinatazaka46. The tour started on August 30th, 2023, and is scheduled to finish on December 10th, 2023.
Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall
The 6th Hinatansai is a live concert to celebrate the 6th anniversary of Hinatazaka46. It was held on April 5 and 6, 2025 at Yokohama Stadium. On the April 5 concert, a graduation ceremony for the 1st generation member Sasaki Mirei was held; on the April 6 concert, a graduation ceremony for the 1st generation member and captain Sasaki Kumi was held. The 5th generation members were introduced at this live.
6th Year Memorial Live
HINAKURI 2019 ~Seventeen Santa Clauses and Christmas in the Sky~ is a Christmas concert performed by Hinatazaka46. The concert is performed over 2 days on the 17th and 18th December 2019. A total of 40,000 came to watch the concert.
HINAKURI 2019 ~Seventeen Santa Clauses and Christmas in the Sky~
Hiragana Christmas 2018 was a Hiragana Keyakizaka46 concert that took place from December 11 to December 13, 2018. It was the first Christmas concert held by Hiragana Keyakizaka46.
Hiragana Christmas 2018
Hinatazaka46 3rd Single Release Commemorative One-Man Live was a Hinatazaka46 concert, held on September 26th, 2019 in Saitama Super Arena.
Hinatazaka46 3rd Single Release Commemorative One-Man Live
The 4th Year Memorial Live was a Hinatazaka46 concert that took place on April 1-2, 2023 in Yokohama Stadium.