Nanao Arai

Nanao

  • Name: Nanao
  • Native name: 菜々緒
  • Given name: Arai Nanao
  • Also Known as: 荒井菜々緒, あらい ななお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 28, 1988
  • Age: 36
Nanao is a Japanese model and actress who is affiliated with Platinum Production. Her real name is Nanao Arai.
Nanao started entertainment activities in 2009 when she was 20 years old, she was a regular model as a martial arts ring girl and race queen in the magazine Pinky which became a turning point, she won the Miss TGC of Tokyo Girls Collection and the 2010 Sanai Mizugi Image Girl and was a fashion model for Non-no.
In 2011, she became an exclusive model for the magazine Ginger. Nanao was also notable as a tarento from her activities. She appeared in various fashion magazines, television commercials, dramas, variety shows, and has developed a wide range of activities on the stage. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Muno no Taka
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Takano Tsumeko (Main Role)
10
Takano Tsumeko
Main Role
7.4
2023 Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii
Japanese Drama, 2023, 11 eps
Kusakari Hotaru (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.3
2022 The Travel Nurse
Japanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Gunji Makoto (Support Role)
8
Support Role
7.5
2021 Kotodamasou
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Sugai Sora (Guest Role)
10
Sugai Sora
Guest Role
7.2
2021 Tokyo MER: Hashiru Kinkyuukyuumeishitsu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Kuramae Natsume ['Tokyo MER' nurse] (Support Role)
11
Kuramae Natsume ['Tokyo MER' nurse]
Support Role
8.3
2021 Oh! My Tsundere! Koi wa Bessatsu de
Japanese Drama, 2021, 7 eps
Horai Reiko (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
7
Horai Reiko (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.6
2021 Oh! My Boss! Koi wa Bessatsu de
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Horai Reiko (Main Role)
10
Horai Reiko
Main Role
7.9
2020 Shichinin no Hisho
Japanese Drama, 2020, 8 eps
Hase Fujiko (Main Role)
8
Hase Fujiko
Main Role
7.7
2020 BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 7 eps
Suganuma Mayu (Support Role)
7
Suganuma Mayu
Support Role
7.7
2020 Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Suganuma Mayu (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
16
Suganuma Mayu (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
7.0
2019 4-punkan no Marigold
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Hanamaki Sara (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.4
2019 In Hand
Japanese Drama, 2019, 11 eps
Makino Tomoe (Main Role)
11
Makino Tomoe
Main Role
8.0
2018 Legal V
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Shiratori Minako [Lawyer , Felix and Temma Law Firm] (Support Role)
9
Shiratori Minako [Lawyer , Felix and Temma Law Firm]
Support Role
7.8
2018 Miss Devil: HR's Devil Mako Tsubaki
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Tsubaki Mako (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.4
2018 BG: Personal Bodyguard
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Suganuma Mayu (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.8
2017 Boku, Unmei no Hito desu
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Yotsuya Mitsue [Haruko's best friend] (Support Role)
10
Yotsuya Mitsue [Haruko's best friend]
Support Role
7.9
2017 A Life
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Sakakibara Minori (Support Role)
10
Sakakibara Minori
Support Role
7.6
2017 Onna Joushu Naotora
Japanese Drama, 2017, 50 eps
Sena / Lady Tsukiyama (Support Role)
50
Sena / Lady Tsukiyama
Support Role
7.8
2016 Futagashira Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2016, 5 eps
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife] (Support Role)
5
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife]
Support Role
7.9
2016 Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Takatsuki Kaede [Pianist] (Support Role)
10
Takatsuki Kaede [Pianist]
Support Role
8.0
2016 Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Kirishima Sakura [Kaito Yamaneko cameo] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
10
Kirishima Sakura [Kaito Yamaneko cameo] (Ep. 6)
Guest Role
8.1
2016 Kaitou Yamaneko
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Kirishima Sakura (Support Role)
10
Kirishima Sakura
Support Role
8.1
2015 Siren
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Tachibana Kara (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.9
2015 Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2015, 18 eps
Misono (Ep.1) (Guest Role)
18
Misono (Ep.1)
Guest Role
5.8
2015 HEAT
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Yuuki Eri [Tatsuya's business partner] (Support Role)
9
Yuuki Eri [Tatsuya's business partner]
Support Role
7.2
2015 Futagashira
Japanese Drama, 2015, 5 eps
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife] (Support Role)
5
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife]
Support Role
7.4
2015 Ghost Writer
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Tsukada Manami (Support Role)
10
Tsukada Manami
Support Role
7.7
2015 Masshiro
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Hano Asuka [Nurse] (Support Role)
10
Hano Asuka [Nurse]
Support Role
6.6
2014 First Class 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Kawashima Remie (Support Role)
10
Kawashima Remie
Support Role
7.3
2014 Doctor X Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Kokonoe Maya (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
11
Kokonoe Maya (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
8.3
2014 First Class
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Kawashima Remie (Support Role)
10
Kawashima Remie
Support Role
7.3
2013 Yubikoi: Kimi ni Okuru Message
Japanese Drama, 2013, 12 eps
[Girl in the photographs] (Guest Role)
12
[Girl in the photographs]
Guest Role
7.4
2013 Miss Pilot
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Suzuki Rinko (Support Role)
11
Suzuki Rinko
Support Role
7.6
2013 Last Cinderella
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Ogami Chiyoko [Hiroto's step-sister] (Support Role)
11
Ogami Chiyoko [Hiroto's step-sister]
Support Role
7.7
2012 Omo ni Naitemasu
Japanese Drama, 2012, 8 eps
Izumi (Main Role)
8
Izumi
Main Role
6.4
2011 Urero: Mikakunin Shojo
Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps
Nanao (Guest Role)
12
Nanao
Guest Role
7.7
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023 Lumberjack the Monster
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Toshiro Ranko (Support Role)
Toshiro Ranko
Support Role
7.4
2023 Tokyo MER: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Kuramae Natsume (Support Role)
Kuramae Natsume
Support Role
8.1
2022 Seven Secretaries: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Hase Fujiko (Main Role)
Hase Fujiko
Main Role
7.1
2021 The Mole Song: Final
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Fufon (Support Role)
Fufon
Support Role
7.2
2021 Jigoku-no-Hanazono: Office Royale
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Ando Shuri (Support Role)
Ando Shuri
Support Role
7.5
2021 Byplayers: What if 100 Supporting Characters Make a Movie
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Herself (Support Role)
Herself
Support Role
7.5
2020 Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Koyanagi Hanako (Support Role)
Koyanagi Hanako
Support Role
6.4
2019 Masquerade Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Anno Eriko [Hotel Guest] (Guest Role)
Anno Eriko [Hotel Guest]
Guest Role
7.7
2017 Gintama
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kijima Matako (Support Role)
Kijima Matako
Support Role
7.7
2017 Iine! Iine! Iine!
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kaori (Support Role)
Kaori
Support Role
4.0
2016 The Mole Song: Hong Kong Crazy Uproar Song
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Fufon (Support Role)
Fufon
Support Role
7.4
2016 Wolf Girl and Black Prince
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Sata Reika (Support Role)
Sata Reika
Support Role
7.3
2016 Saraba Abunai Deka
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Hamabe Natsumi (Support Role)
Hamabe Natsumi
Support Role
7.4
2015 Grasshopper
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Hiyoko (Support Role)
Hiyoko
Support Role
7.2
2015 April Fools
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Reiko (Support Role)
Reiko
Support Role
7.3
2015 Bali Big Brother
Japanese Movie, 2015,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
2014 The Murder of Snow White
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Noriko Miki (Support Role)
Noriko Miki
Support Role
7.8
2014 Can & Sulochan
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Can's Voice, Miss. Yamaguchi (Support Role)
Can's Voice, Miss. Yamaguchi
Support Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Tokyo MER: Sumidagawa Mission
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Kuramae Natsume (Support Role)
1
Kuramae Natsume
Support Role
7.9
2022 Shichinin no Hisho Special
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Hase Fujiko (Main Role)
1
Hase Fujiko
Main Role
7.5
2022 Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Special 2022
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Matsubara Shiori [Suspect/witness] (Guest Role)
1
Matsubara Shiori [Suspect/witness]
Guest Role
7.8
2020 Za Settai Hisho no Omotenashi
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Hase Fujiko (Main Role)
1
Hase Fujiko
Main Role
6.5
2020 Joushiki no Kamen Hagashimasu Himitsu Sennyuuin Ace
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
0.0
2018 Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi 2018
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
{Mushiri Torareta Ibasho} Murata Kumiko (Main Role)
1
{Mushiri Torareta Ibasho} Murata Kumiko
Main Role
8.0
2015 Kaseifu wa Mita! 2015
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Yamaguchi Sayaka (Support Role)
1
Yamaguchi Sayaka
Support Role
7.5
2014 I Am Remie: Binwan Henshusha Remie no Tabona 1-nichi
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kawashima Remie (Main Role)
1
Kawashima Remie
Main Role
0.0
2014 Natsu no Owari ni, Koi wo Shita
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Nanami Takeuchi (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.2
2014 Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: 15th Anniversary Special 2014
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.5
2014 Hoshi Shinichi Mystery SP
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
6.0
2013 Lucky Seven SP
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Tamura Haruka (Support Role)
1
Tamura Haruka
Support Role
7.7
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Nanka "Omoshiroi Koto" Nai no?
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 52 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
52
(Ep. 10)
Guest
0.0
2021 Lie or Truth Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 11, 15) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 11, 15)
Guest
0.0
2021 1-Oku 3000-Mannin no SHOW Channel
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 122 eps
(Ep. 88, 111) (Guest)
122
(Ep. 88, 111)
Guest
7.9
2021 VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 18) (Guest)
58
(Ep. 18)
Guest
8.1
2020 Kanjani Chronicle F
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 83 eps
(Ep. 50) (Guest)
83
(Ep. 50)
Guest
8.0
2020 Quiz! The Iwakan
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Guest)
50
Guest
7.0
2019 Tokyo Friend Park Special 2019
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
9.0
2018 Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta Dokkiri GP
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 120 eps
(Ep. 92) (Guest)
120
(Ep. 92)
Guest
9.0
2018 The Toppa File
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 175 eps
(Guest)
175
Guest
0.0
2014 KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep. 113) (Guest)
417
(Ep. 113)
Guest
8.7
2014 Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 1, 3, 8, 15, 23, 27, 31, 41, 48, 60, 77, 86, 96, 101, 112, 117, 152, 157, 188, 198, 200, 204, 218, 263) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 1, 3, 8, 15, 23, 27, 31, 41, 48, 60, 77, 86, 96, 101, 112, 117, 152, 157, 188, 198, 200, 204, 218, 263)
Guest
5.9
2014 Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 36, 86, 117, 212, 213) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 36, 86, 117, 212, 213)
Guest
7.9
2013 Ariyoshi Seminar
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
0.0
2013 Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 497) (Guest)
550
(Ep. 497)
Guest
8.1
2013 Kisumai Busaiku!?
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 0 eps
(Ep. 1x12) (Guest)
0
(Ep. 1x12)
Guest
0.0
2013 ARIYOSHI'S Meeting for Reviewing
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 416 eps
(Guest)
416
Guest
0.0
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 175, 204, 209) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 175, 204, 209)
Guest
8.0
2011 KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetaku Naru TV
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 10 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.0
2011 Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 21, 36) (Guest)
54
(Ep. 21, 36)
Guest
0.0
2010 Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 257, 347) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 257, 347)
Guest
8.4
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 516) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 516)
Guest
10.0
2008 Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 217) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 217)
Guest
9.0
2008 5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 162) (Guest)
171
(Ep. 162)
Guest
9.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 118*, 130, 277) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 118*, 130, 277)
Guest
8.2
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 161, 255, 280, 297, 325, 350, 357, 378, 517) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 161, 255, 280, 297, 325, 350, 357, 378, 517)
Guest
8.4
2007 Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 227) (Guest)
706
(Ep. 227)
Guest
7.8
2004 Run for Money
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 63 eps
(Ep. 28, 31-32) (Guest)
63
(Ep. 28, 31-32)
Guest
8.0
1998 Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps
(Ep. 979) {Nov 26, 2017} (Guest)
1350
(Ep. 979) {Nov 26, 2017}
Guest
8.0
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S18E22) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S18E22)
Guest
0.0
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Nanao

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  • First Name: Nanao
  • Family Name: Arai
  • Native name: 菜々緒
  • Also Known as: 荒井菜々緒, あらい ななお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 28, 1988
  • Age: 36

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