Akiko Kuji

is a Japanese actress, announcer, model, and television personality. She served as an announcer for Fuji Television from 2017 until 2022.

Biography Akiko Kuji was born in Ōshū, Iwate. She has the height of . She spent 18 years in Iwate Prefecture from her birth to her high school graduation. She is a graduate from Mizusawa High School and an alumna of Aoyama Gakuin University, where she majored in economics. There was PR work from Ōshū city after this. In July, she debuted as an actress in a television drama in Kin Kyori Renai: Season Zero. Until she graduated from college she belonged to Illume (Incent).

In April 2017, she joined Fuji Television as an announcer.

On 30 April 2022, she officially left Fuji Television as an announcer. On 1 May 2022, she became a freelance announcer. She also made a comeback to entertainment industry as a fashion model, tarento, and actress. She rejoined her agency, Incent during college.

Personal life Kuji has been familiar with English from a young age due to the influence of her mother, who used to teach English in high school.

On 26 May 2022, she announced her marriage to professional NBA player Yuta Watanabe.

On 13 April 2026, she gave birth to her first child.

Filmography Freelance announcer era Current appearance programmes Dates TitleNetworkNotes

Fuji TV announcer era

Television appearances

Films

Modelling era TV programmes Dates Title Network Notes Ref. 26 Aug 2014 – 19 May 2015 Riga Weekend Preview Wowow Members On Demand Third Generation Legirl

Television advertisements Dates Product Ref. Dec 2013 – SoftBank Mobile 4G LTE Jan 2015 – Asahi Kasei Fudousan Residence Hebel Rooms Nov 2015 – Kao Corporation Keep Natural & Keep

Advertising Year Title Ref. 2014 Asahi Kasei Group Campaign Model 2015 Girls Award 2015 Spring/Summer Girls Award 2015 Autumn/Winter 2022Girls Award 2022 Spring/Summer