Ai Hashimoto

is a Japanese actress.

Early life and career Hashimoto was born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, the second of three daughters. In 2008, Hashimoto won the HUAHUA audition held by Newcome; her mother had chosen Hashimoto for the audition because she had the strongest facial complexion out of the three sisters. The same year, she debuted as an actress in the movie Give and Go, portraying a deaf girl who is absorbed in basketball. and starred in The Kirishima Thing in 2012, for which she won new face awards from the Japan Academy and Kinema Junpo. She also appeared as Sadako in Sadako 3D.

In 2024, Hashimoto was appointed Jury member at the 2024 Tokyo International Film Festival for its section 'International competition'. On December 31, she left Sony Music Artists and transferred to the new agency Eden.

Filmography

Films

Television

TV anime

Year Title Role Notes 2020Natsunagu!Natsuna KeyakiLead role

Radio Year Title Role Notes 2020–21Hashimoto Ai no Kokonishikanai Dokoka eHost

Dubbing The Flash (Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (Sasha Calle))

Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyAwardResult 201334th Yokohama Film FestivalBest Newcomer 86th Kinema Junpo AwardsBest New Actress 36th Japan Academy Film PrizeNewcomer of the Year 201438th Elan d'or AwardsNewcomer of the Year 201872nd Mainichi Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress