Kanna Hashimoto : An Japanese Actress and Former Singer

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Birth: Kanna Hashimoto was born on February 3, 1999, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Her family includes her mother, father, an older brother, and a twin brother.
2007–2012: Hashimoto signed with the agency Active Hakata in 2007 and began her career in local commercials. She joined the co-ed dance and vocal unit DVL in 2009, eventually becoming part of the all-female successor group, Rev. from DVL.

Rise to Fame

Viral Photo (2013): A fan-taken photo of Hashimoto performing with Rev. from DVL went viral on Twitter and 2channel in 2013, bringing her national attention. Praised for her natural beauty, she received titles like “beyond cute local idol” and “a talent appearing once in a millennium.”
Acting Debut: Her acting debut was in the movie I Wish in 2011. She gained further acting roles in dramas and films, including Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation (2016).

2013–2015: Career Expands

Hosting: In 2014, she became a regular host on the variety show Minna no Seishun Nozokimi TV TEEN!TEEN!, alongside other hosting roles.
Acting Roles: Hashimoto appeared in various dramas and films, including Water Polo Yankees (2014), Assassination Classroom (2015), and Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation (2016), for which she won the Japan Academy New Actor Award in 2017.
Career Highlights: She was recognized as the “Cutest Idol” in a 2015 web poll and received the “2014 Hit Person” award by Nikkei Trendy.

2016–2017: Focus on Acting

Haruchika: In 2016, she played a lead role in Haruchika.
Graduation from Rev. from DVL: Hashimoto graduated from Rev. from DVL in March 2017 after three years as a regular MC on TEEN!TEEN!
Move to Tokyo: In 2017, she announced her move to Tokyo to focus on her acting career.

2018–Present: Acting Success and Records

Continued Acting: Hashimoto continued to land significant acting roles in films like Gintama (2017), Kaguya-sama: Love is War (2019), and Kaguya-sama Final: Love is War (2019).
World Record: In 2021, she set a Guinness World Record for the “largest number of facial tissues pulled out of the box in one minute.”
Awards and Recognition: She received the 2020 Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year and was ranked 8th in 2019 as the “actor that became a hot topic in the world” by Twitter Japan.

Personal Life and Public Image

Family: Hashimoto comes from a family with her mother, father, and twin brother.
Public Image: Labeled as “cute” and “angelic” since her viral photo, she has been recognized for her roles in commercials and films. Her image as “Devilish Kanna” in a Rohto Pharmaceutical ad became popular.

Other Ventures

Endorsements: Hashimoto has appeared in commercials for various brands, including Rohto Pharmaceutical, NTT Docomo, UHA Mikakuto, and more.
Ambassadorship: She was appointed as the ambassador of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival and served as the one-day police chief for the Prefectural Central Police Station in Fukuoka in 2017.

Kanna Hashimoto’s career has seen a meteoric rise from her early days as an idol to becoming a sought-after actress in Japanese entertainment. With numerous accolades, successful films, and a growing public image, she continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charm.