Akina Minami

Akina Minami (南 明奈) is a Japanese gravure idol and tarento signed to Free Style Company. Minami's recognition as a model has also spread beyond Japan and she was named as one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of FHM magazine in 2010. On her official Instagram page, she announced her marriage to Japanese comedian Masaru Hamaguchi.

Movies

 * Wanna be Free!: Tokyo Girl (2006) as amateur model
 * Chorus-tai: Kanojotachi no Kiseki (2007) as Aki
 * Buraburabanban (2008)
 * Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations: The Onigashima Warship (2009) as Toki
 * Ju-on: Shiroi Rōjo (2009) as Akane

TV dramas

 * Shibatora: Dōgan Keiji Shibata Taketora (2008) as Tamaki Ayukawa
 * Maison Ikkoku (26 July 2008) as Kozue Nanao
 * Real Clothes (16 September 2008) as Hitomi Hanada
 * Magic x Warrior Magi Majo Pures! (1 April 2018) as Hōko Minami

TV programmes

 * Sakiyomi Jan Bang!
 * Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream

Video games

 * Akina Minami appeared in several posters in the Sony PlayStation 3 video game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
 * Akina Minami is a playable avatar in the Japanese Cardass game Dragon Ball Heroes, she is a female Saiyan who is able to learn and use various attacks from other characters.

Clothing brand
Akina Minami launched a clothing brand named after her. Her clothing brand includes kimono and Western style couture outfits for children.