Hotta Akane is a Japanese model, tarento, and actress. She was born on October 26, 1992 in Tokyo, Japan, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2009 when she participated in the 12th Japan Bishōjo Contest. In 2013, she hosted her first television show and in 2014, she made her acting debut. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Peanut Butter Sandwich” (2020).

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In the heart of Kyoto, former top-chef Nobuyuki Yazawa (Ryohei Otani) and his partner Shinobu Senke (Rena Takeda) run Nobu, a unique bar mysteriously connected to Aiteria, a parallel medieval European universe. Their establishment has become popular, attracting patrons from across this alternate world with its delicious food and renowned Toriaezu Nama beer. When Ingrid (Miki Mizuno), a witch-like woman with a love for alcohol and sweets, arrives at Nobu, she quickly becomes the center of attention and rumors. Archbishop Rodrigo (Satoru Matsuo) learns of her presence and moves to apprehend her and her associates. Nobuyuki and Shinobu, who have previously narrowly escaped legal troubles, now face a challenging decision: protect Ingrid or risk another confrontation with powerful officials. This is a 2022 Japanese drama based on the light novel series by Natsuya Semikawa, directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.

Isekai Izakaya Nobu – season 2

Rina Aizawa (Hotta Akane), a beautiful and wealthy young woman, seems to have the perfect life but feels unfulfilled. Constantly reminiscing about her school days, she often thinks about her former classmate Ren Ichijo (Izumisawa Yuuki). When they unexpectedly reunite at the same company, years after their school days, both are surprised by the lingering emotions that resurface. Despite Rina's rumored engagement and Ren's initial hesitation, they find themselves drawn to each other, rekindling a connection that was never fully explored during their school years. As they catch up and navigate their complicated feelings, Rina and Ren must decide whether they can transform their friendship into something deeper. This is a 2022 Japanese romance drama adapted from the novel "Between Love and Friendship" by Tokyo Calendar Web, directed by Ishii Yusuke.

Between Love and Friendship (Ver:Rina/Ver:Ren)

Love & Friendship Team

Kana Sakurai (Akane Hotta) attends a matchmaking party hoping to find her lifelong partner, but quickly discovers something sinister beneath the surface. When a mysterious partygoer warns her that nine out of ten men are hiding their true identities, Kana becomes determined to uncover the truth behind their elaborate lies. Approached by ten different men, she methodically investigates each one, searching not just for potential romance, but for genuine connection. As she delves deeper into their backgrounds, Kana must navigate a complex web of deception to find the one man who might truly be her soulmate. Will her quest for honesty lead her to love, or expose dangerous secrets? Based on the 2015 mobile game app by Voltage Inc, this is a 2019 Japanese mystery romance film directed by Jiro Nagae.

Liar! Uncover the Truth

Tadashi Usobuki (Tori Matsuzaka), a devilishly clever criminal, uses hypnotic powers to eliminate targets sought by those feeling wronged. As bodies mount and victims fall helpless, this black-clad assassin seems unstoppable. However, Detective Tomoko Tada (Sawajiri Erika) proves immune to his hypnotic techniques, becoming his most formidable opponent. Determined to capture this merciless killer, Tomoko engages in a high-stakes battle of wits with Tadashi, challenging his seemingly invincible methods. Based on the manga series "Funohan" by Arata Miyatsuki and Yuya Kanzaki, this is a 2018 Japanese thriller directed by Koji Shiraishi.

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