Yuri Kosaka

Top-selling former pure idol who transitioned to gravure and AV actress

Former pure idol who later succeeded as a gravure and AV actress, currently dating Nobuo Terashima (Nobu). Excels at seduction and is highly regarded for her acting skills.

Trivia

  • Real name is Asami Matsumoto.
  • Transitioned from gravure idol to AV actress, renowned for her acting skills.
  • Lives in Shikai Corporation's dormitory to avoid stalker harassment.
  • Set to be dating Nobu (Nobuo Terashima).
  • Specialty is seduction, charming many men.
  • Has a subtle rivalry with Miu.

Alternate names

Asami Matsumoto Yuri Kosaka Yuri

Tags

Former Idol Gravure Idol AV Actress Romance Entertainment Industry Shikai Corporation Nobu's Girlfriend Top Seller Stalker Victim Queenly Temperament

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
An attractive adult woman whose atmosphere and wavy hair somewhat resemble Nana's.
Iconic items
  • Wavy Hair
  • Gravure Outfits
  • Seduction

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Feisty
Detailed personality
Somewhat feisty and realistic. Narcissistic with a queenly temperament, she harbors some dislike for Miu but holds genuine feelings for her partner.
Keywords
  • Feisty
  • Realistic
  • Queenly Temperament
  • Self-Absorbed
  • Seduction
  • Performative
  • Assertive
Talents
  • Acting Skills
  • Seduction Techniques
  • Model Posing
Skills
  • Gravure Photography
  • Expressive Ability as AV Actress
  • Interpersonal Maneuvering
Motivation
Success in the entertainment industry and maintaining a stable romantic relationship.

History

Backstory
Real name is Asami Matsumoto. After running away from home, she was scouted by Shikai Corporation and debuted as a pure idol but failed to gain popularity, then shifted to gravure idol activities before transitioning to AV actress and achieving success. To avoid stalker harassment, she lives in Shikai Corporation's dormitory, where she grew close to Blast's guitarist Nobuo Terashima (Nobu). Her specialty is seduction, characterized by a feisty and self-absorbed personality.

Debut as Idol

Significant event
Debut as Idol
Description
Debuted as a pure idol from Shikai Corporation but failed to sell, leading to a change in direction.

Transition to Gravure Idol

Significant event
Transition to Gravure Idol
Description
Broke away from pure idol image and entered the gravure industry.

Success as AV Actress

Significant event
Success as AV Actress
Description
Recognized for her acting skills, she pursued AV acting in earnest and raised her profile.

Relationship with Nobu

Significant event
Relationship with Nobu
Description
Started dating Nobuo Terashima of Blast, whom she met at Shikai Corporation's dormitory.

Stalker Harassment and Dormitory Life

Significant event
Stalker Harassment and Dormitory Life
Description
Living in the agency dormitory to avoid stalker harassment.

Relationships

Nobuo Terashima

Partner

Became intimate with Nobu at Shikai's dormitory and are currently dating.

Shikai Corporation

Agency

Affiliated agency supporting her entertainment career.

Media appearances

NANA

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV Anime Series

NANA Live-Action Movie Version

Movie / Supporting

2005-2006 Theatrical Releases

Voice cast and creators

Reiko Suhō

Voice actor
Reiko Suhō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

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