Nanao: Failure leads to growth, so don't be afraid to take on challenges

Nanao(Nanao)

■ Profile
She is active in a wide range of fields, including dramas, movies, and commercials. Last year, she appeared in the theatrical version of "TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room" and the film "Monster Lumberjack." The release of her first photo book in 10 years, "DIVINE," also generated a lot of buzz. She will be starring in the TV Asahi Friday night drama "Incompetent Hawk" starting in October of this year. She opened the NANAO OFFICIAL FANCLUB in August of this year.

When watching movies and dramas, Nanao has a strong image of a cool woman with a strong core. However, her friendly and cute appearance during the interview was impressive and made her very approachable. She said, "I want to give 120% to what is asked of me," and we spoke to her about her thoughts on acting, the things she values, and the drama in which she plays the lead role."The Incompetent Hawk"We spoke to him about the highlights of the event.

Busy yet fulfilling student life

I got into the entertainment industry when I was scouted in Shibuya when I was in high school, but I didn't do any entertainment activities during that time. However, when I became a university student and started thinking about my future, I couldn't imagine myself working for a regular company. At the time, I didn't like myself very much, so I wanted a chance to start loving myself, and so I started working in the entertainment industry.
I was also complexed about being tall, so I started to think that it would be good if I could make use of the parts of myself that I felt were negative.

She began working as a model after winning the grand prize at the 7th Miss Tokyo Girls Collection.
I'm the type of person who will give it my all once I get going, so when I decided to start this job, I got almost all the credits I needed to graduate in two years at university. I didn't want to leave it half-done, so I thought, "I'll get all the credits first!" to ensure I had time to be active. After that, I was busy with school, part-time jobs, and auditions, and it wasn't the kind of university life you'd call youthful. However, because I was having fun doing what I wanted to do, I didn't feel like I was struggling.

A filming location that helps me improve

I love the atmosphere on set when we're making dramas and movies. I'm excited by the energy of everyone working together towards one goal. There are a lot of ambitious professionals in this industry. I'm also the type of person who is ambitious and wants to try new things, so I find this environment very stimulating and I never get bored.
I also receive messages from people who have seen my work, such as "It gave me energy" or "The work influenced me and inspired me to choose this career."
I feel that I am doing a wonderful job that gives people encouragement and courage, and I find it very rewarding.
I'm not good at memorizing lines, so reading a script is difficult for me. Sometimes the script is completed the day before filming, and I couldn't remember a long line at all, so the set had to be stopped for about two hours. At times like that, the people around me supported me and I was able to get through it.
Also, when the work site is extremely tough, it's all about willpower and physical strength. There are still many things I struggle with and am not good at, but these moments when I face myself are important to me. Everyone grows by failing. I think it's important to take action without being afraid of failure.

"Incompetent" - what's the point? About the drama "Incompetent Hawk"

At first, the main character is a complete failure, but as he grows under the influence of those around him, he becomes a skilled worker. This is not a story about a protagonist who gets the job done quickly, but rather, the main character is completely incompetent from start to finish. I thought, "This is something new!" After being told about the original manga, I read it all in one go.
Takano, the protagonist, is someone who just stands there no matter what anyone around him says, and his destructive power, like that of someone walking the path of Zen or Buddhism, makes him seem like a god-like being to those who find life difficult. This is a work-related drama that is perfect for today's times. I myself am a bit of a perfectionist, so I would say I am the complete opposite of Takano. I feel that it was fate that I was offered this role and was able to play it. I am happy to be able to deliver this in a comical work-related comedy, and I am looking forward to the role myself.
I hope that people who are struggling with interpersonal relationships at work, school, or home will be able to relax through my work and think, "Maybe I should try my best in my own way."

Those who enjoy life win, and move on to new challenges

I believe that whoever enjoys everything wins. Life is full of ups and downs, and we tend to get excited or depressed by what's in front of us, but I think that if we can fully experience it all, enjoy it, and face what's in front of us, the things, situations, and people we need will appear before us. There was a time when I didn't take very good care of myself, so recently I've been making a conscious effort to take care of myself by doing the things I like and buying the things I like.
I recently went overseas for work, and I'd like to consider doing more overseas activities as a way to take on new challenges. I'd also like to pursue the things I love.

Elementary School Newspaper Published September 15, 2025 Toyo University 2nd year student Koshiyama Rinno / Tsuda University 9nd year student Ishimatsu Karin

Yusuke Suzuki, fourth-year student at Hosei University; Himawari Shirasaka, third-year student at Sophia University; Rinno Koshiyama, second-year student at Toyo University; Ryusei Nishiyama, fourth-year student at Musashino University

Photography: Seita Hirota

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Nanao is a long-lost adult and faces unnecessary harm.

Nanao

■ Introduction

Nanao's activities are currently being announced on various TV shows and videos. Last year, he appeared in the video version of ``TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~'', the video version of ``Monster Woodcutter'', and the photo book ``DIVINE'' that was released in 10 years. In October of this year, Masaharu appeared in the Asahi TV show ``The Incompetent Hawk'' for five nights. NANAO OFFICIAL FANCLUB was established in August of this year.

When I watched Nanako's video, my personal impression was of a ``self-centered, immovable, ruthless woman''. However, when I received the reception, I was impressed by the person who was able to cut my love. I have seen the acting industry, and the important thoughts on the film, as well as the highlights of the female-led TV show ``The Incompetent Hawk.''

■Busy but fulfilling student years

When I was in high school, I was in Shibuya exploring stars, and I continued to perform there.However, during my middle years in high school, I was involved in some performance projects. However, as a college student, I started thinking about my own future, and I imagined myself working as a family and an ordinary company without law. At that time, I was not happy with myself, so I was the first to express myself, so I thought that I had the opportunity to be happy with myself.

Because of my personal dignity, I started thinking, how I used my abilities, and how I felt about my own disadvantages.

This is a special edition of the ``7th Tokyo Women's Competition'' that was launched after the finals.

My personality is that I put all my effort into the development process, so I decided to start the business at the same time, and since then I have completed my studies at the university for two years. My thoughts were half-hearted, so I ended up participating in some activities for a while, and my thoughts were, “Re-reading the previous studies!” My thoughts. At that time, I started a busy academic career, studied Japanese, and lived a university life called "Fujou Youth." It's not a thing, I'm happy to think about myself, so I don't think about it.

■The view of the place is high and the horizon is high.

I'm happy with the current situation when I watch a movie or watch a movie. The landlord is very cooperative, and every time I try to make an effort, I feel satisfied. In the course of his work, many talented people were born. I am a kind of person who is constantly moving forward with new things, and the environment I have experienced is very stimulating, and I have never been able to see it forever.

When I came to the meeting, other people's comments on my work, other people's impressions of my work, and other people's impressions of my work were influenced by other people's own work. Each time I am involved in the production of a video, each person has the opportunity to watch the movie themselves, and each person has an opportunity to do so due to some trivial circumstances.

I can see that I have a strong sense of accomplishment every time I am there.

I haven't been able to stand for a long time, so when I read the original version, it was a challenge. At some time, I didn't have the time to write the book, so I didn't have any talent, so I didn't have time to write it down, so I didn't write it in a long time. At this time, I have supported people in the surrounding area, and I have also come to work.

Besides, when the current demands are high, energy and endurance are the key. Naturally, there are a lot of things that happen to me, but I don't use them for a long time. Each person is a high school criminal living in the city. I understand, it's unnecessary harm, and it's a mistake.

■“No ability”, but is it okay? Guanyu starring TV screen “Incompetent Hawk”

This is a story where the main character has no beginning and no beginning, but the development of the influence of the surrounding people is a long story, and it is also a story where the main character has no ability to develop and complete the work. I thought, “This is the new one!” I thought. After reading the original manga, I finished reading it.

My thoughts are that the main character, Takano, is a monk of Zen Buddhism or Buddhism, who has the power to destroy others, and who has come to realize his life as a god. This is a contemporary work that is partially authentic. I myself am a perfect master, and the story is completely contradictory to my own words. Please note that I have noticed this particular color. I'm very excited to be able to perform in some of my favorite movies, so I'm also looking forward to it.

I wish that I could work as much as I want, while studying or at home, I would like to work with people in the human resources field, and when I came to the office, I thought, ``I will do my best in my own way.''

■Enjoy life, meet new challenges, realize twin glory

I trust you, you just have to enjoy it, and you've earned it. In life, there are many ups and downs, all the joys and sorrows that are in front of my eyes when I come and go, but how I experience all the details, all the things I enjoy, all the things that are in front of my face, the things that I think and need, the environment, the people I meet, and the things that are in front of me. For a long time now, I have lost my favorite place to myself, so recently I started to notice myself, and my own circumstances have brought me joy, and I have lived in East and West.

Recently, I have completed my plans to leave the country, I have been participating in more overseas activities, I have been challenging myself, and there are some new circumstances. Gaya hope, self-ability, self-pleasant circumstances.

Translated by: Mio Nakayama