Nao Kosaka

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

35

Gender

Female

Birthday

2002-09-07 (23 years old)

Place of Birth

Osaka, Japan

Nao Kosaka

Biography

Nao Kosaka is a Japanese singer, model, actress and member of the female Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46. She is an exclusive model for the female fashion magazine Seventeen. On August 13, 2017, Kosaka passed the auditions for new members of Keyakizaka46's subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46 and entered the group as the second generation. She made her debut in the song "No War in the Future", a B-side to "Kaze ni Fukarete mo". On May 19, 2018, Kosaka made her runway debut at the GirlsAward 2018 SPRING/SUMMER show. On May 21, 2018, Seventeen announced that she will be one of the magazine's exclusive model. After Hiragana Keyakizaka46 was renamed to Hinatazaka46 in February 2019, Kosaka was selected to hold the center position in their debut single, "Kyun". She continued to hold the position for every single released by the group since. Kosaka was casted as the main character in the 2019 mystery film Japanese Doll of Terror (恐怖人形, Kyōfu Ningyō). She is also slated to appear in Hinomaru Soul, an upcoming film about ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics, in which her character is based on retired ski jumper Yoshiko Yoshiizumi. In April 2021, Kosaka announced that her solo photobook, produced by the Seventeen magazine editorial staff, would be released on June 29. She would be the third Hinatazaka46 member to release a solo photobook, after Miho Watanabe and Kyōko Saitō. As a dinosaur enthusiast, she was also appointed the ambassador for Sony's DinoScience exhibition, which would be held from July to September. Kosaka played volleyball in middle school and occasionally demonstrates her skill in her appearances. She has an older brother who is a Keyakizaka46 fan. Kosaka's main interests include dinosaurs and reptiles. She also enjoys comedy shows and named Kazuya Kojima of Unjash and Audrey as her favorite comedians.

Known For

  • This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

    This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

  • This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

    This is Hinatazaka46. Can I have a minute?

  • Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

    Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

  • Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

    Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

  • Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

    Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

  • HINABINGO!

    HINABINGO!

  • The Japanese Doll

    The Japanese Doll

  • Hiragana Oshi

    Hiragana Oshi

  • JUMP!!:The Heroes Behind the GOLD

    JUMP!!:The Heroes Behind the GOLD

  • Hinatazaka46 Storytellers

    Hinatazaka46 Storytellers

  • Hope and Despair: Those Tears that Nobody Knows of

    Hope and Despair: Those Tears that Nobody Knows of

  • Hinatazaka46 Debut Countdown Live!!

    Hinatazaka46 Debut Countdown Live!!

  • HINAKURI 2022

    HINAKURI 2022

  • Hiragana Christmas 2018

    Hiragana Christmas 2018

  • Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

    Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

  • HINAKURI 2019 ~Seventeen Santa Clauses and Christmas in the Sky~

    HINAKURI 2019 ~Seventeen Santa Clauses and Christmas in the Sky~

  • MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai

    MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai

  • Dasada

    Dasada

  • 4th Year Memorial Live

    4th Year Memorial Live

  • セルフ Documentary of 日向坂46

    セルフ Documentary of 日向坂46

  • Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall

    Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall

  • W-KEYAKI FES. 2022 「Hinatazaka46」

    W-KEYAKI FES. 2022 「Hinatazaka46」

  • 大好き!日向坂46!!

    大好き!日向坂46!!

  • 日向坂46「Happy Magical Tour 2024」 in 東京ドーム

    日向坂46「Happy Magical Tour 2024」 in 東京ドーム

  • Strobe Edge

    Strobe Edge

  • 日向坂46 「Happy Smile Tour 2022」

    日向坂46 「Happy Smile Tour 2022」

  • 日向坂46 BRAND NEW LIVE「OVER THE RAINBOW」

    日向坂46 BRAND NEW LIVE「OVER THE RAINBOW」

  • 6th Year Memorial Live

    6th Year Memorial Live

  • Ayumi

    Ayumi

  • Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony

    Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony

  • Spring Unit Festival

    Spring Unit Festival

  • Hinatazaka46 3rd Single Release Commemorative One-Man Live

    Hinatazaka46 3rd Single Release Commemorative One-Man Live

  • HINATAZAKA46 Live Online,YES!with YOU!

    HINATAZAKA46 Live Online,YES!with YOU!

  • 日向坂46 5回目 ひな誕祭

    日向坂46 5回目 ひな誕祭

  • 日向坂46 6回目のひな誕祭

    日向坂46 6回目のひな誕祭