Akina Minami

is a Japanese gravure model 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. Personal life In 2013, Minami began dating the comedian from the comedy duo Yoiko, Masaru Hamaguchi, who is seventeen years her senior. They got married on May 25, 2018, initially giving birth to a stillborn before she gave birth to a healthy baby, their son in 2022.

Filmography 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.