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My Take
Okay, I'll be honest, Akari Nibu is the kind of idol who could probably brighten a room just by walking into it. She's part of Hinatazaka46, the Tochigi kid with that wide-open, sunbeam smile that feels almost unfair, because you catch yourself grinning right along with her before you even decide to. What I love is that she didn't just park herself in the idol lane. She talks on the radio, pops up on YouTube, and has been stretching into acting too, quietly widening her range while everyone's busy being charmed by the cheerfulness. And that's the thing that gets me. She reads as soft and a little dreamy on the surface, but there's clearly some steel underneath, the type who shows up and actually delivers. I just want her to keep beaming like that everywhere she goes.
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Overview
Akari Nibu is a Japanese idol born on February 15, 2001, in Tochigi Prefecture. She is a member of the idol group Hinatazaka46 and has expanded her activities to include radio hosting, YouTube appearances, and acting. Known for her bright and natural personality, she maintains an active presence on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Akari Nibu
- Name (Japanese)
- 丹生明里
- Reading
- にぶ あかり
- Born
- February 15, 2001 (age 25)
- Origin
- Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 157cm
- Occupation
- Idol / Radio Personality / YouTuber / Talent / Actress
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Blood type
- AB
- Agency
- Seed & Flower
- Active years
- 2017 -
2. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 14 (2020–2026)
- By year
- 2020: 3, 2021: 2, 2022: 1, 2023: 2, 2024: 2, 2025: 1, 2026: 2
- Debut work
- DASADA
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dubbing | ストリートファイター/ザ・ムービー | 2026 |
| PR / publicity | 1日運行管理者 | 2026 |
| Dramatic reading | THE MOST DISTANT DAY FROM YOU | 2025 |
| Film | 室井慎次 敗れざる者 | 2024 |
| Film | 室井慎次 生き続ける者 | 2024 |
| Event | DreamHack Japan 2023 VALORANT 女性プレイヤーエキシビションマッチ | 2023 |
| Event | VALORANT Masters Tokyo Countdown Events | 2023 |
| TV program | 逃走中 〜ハンターと偽ハンター〜 | 2022 |
| TV program | カメラに映っちゃダメ忍者 | 2021 |
| Event | 埼玉150周年イベント | 2021 |
| TV drama | DASADA | 2020 |
| TV drama | DASADA 〜未来へのカウントダウン〜 | 2020 |
| Event | 埼玉150周年1年前イベント | 2020 |
| Event | 埼玉 150th Project |
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Akari Nibu born?
Born February 15, 2001 (age 25).
Where is Akari Nibu from?
Akari Nibu is from Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Akari Nibu do?
Akari Nibu works as Idol, Radio Personality, YouTuber, Talent, Actress.
How tall is Akari Nibu?
Akari Nibu is 157 cm.
What is Akari Nibu's blood type?
AB.
What agency is Akari Nibu with?
Akari Nibu is with Seed & Flower.
How long has Akari Nibu been active?
2017 -.
What is Akari Nibu known for?
Notable works include ストリートファイター/ザ・ムービー, 1日運行管理者, THE MOST DISTANT DAY FROM YOU.
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