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My Take
I'll admit I have a soft spot for Nao Kosaka. There's a quiet, almost translucent quality to her that you don't usually expect from an Osaka native, and that contrast is exactly what gets me. As a Hinatazaka46 member she's got that polished idol shine, but she carries herself with this still, steady poise rather than loud energy, and I find it weirdly magnetic. What I really respect is the range she's stretched into, idol stages, fashion modeling, radio hosting, and acting, all while she's still so young. She reads as delicate but stubbornly grounded, the kind of performer who keeps quietly leveling up instead of chasing noise. Honestly, I just root for her the way you'd root for someone you're sure is only getting started.
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Overview
Nao Kosaka is a Japanese idol, fashion model, radio personality, and actress born on September 7, 2002, in Osaka Prefecture. She is a member of the idol group Hinatazaka46 and stands 162 cm tall. In addition to her group activities, she has expanded her career into fashion modeling, radio hosting, and acting. One of her notable works is the song "Kimi wa Dare?" (Who Are You?).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nao Kosaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 小坂菜緒
- Reading
- こさか なお
- Born
- September 7, 2002 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- O
- Height
- 162cm
- Agency
- Seed & Flower
- Occupation
- Idol / Fashion Model / Radio Personality / Actress
2. Background
- Debut
- 2017
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 70 (2018–2026)
- By year
- 2018: 5, 2019: 9, 2020: 5, 2021: 3, 2022: 11, 2023: 8, 2024: 9, 2025: 10, 2026: 4
- Debut work
- Rakuten GirlsAward 2018 SPRING/SUMMER
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Representative Work | Kimi wa Dare? |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-08-26
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 Nao Kosaka born?
Born September 7, 2002 (age 23).
Where is Nao Kosaka from?
Nao Kosaka is from Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Nao Kosaka do?
Nao Kosaka works as Idol, Fashion Model, Radio Personality, Actress.
How tall is Nao Kosaka?
Nao Kosaka is 162 cm.
What is Nao Kosaka's blood type?
O.
What agency is Nao Kosaka with?
Nao Kosaka is with Seed & Flower.
What is Nao Kosaka known for?
Notable works include Kimi wa Dare?.
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