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From time immemorial, Japan has been associated with talents that are both mesmerizing to watch on screen yet such delightful characters it is impossible not to fall head over heels. In 2024, a new influx of local and international actresses is leaving their marks, some great-looking babes on screen. Following are the Top 10 Hot & Sexiest Japanese Actresses in 2024 who have taken away hearts with their beauty and brilliant performances.
10: Rio Yamashita
What lures about Rio Yamashita is her same dazzling smile and how elegantly she seems. Over the past four years, she has become one of Japan’s favorite actresses (you’ll know her from Relative Worlds and Orange) at age 32. Her radiant beauty and versatile talent put her in a totally different league in the Japanese film and TV industry.
9: Kasumi Arimura
Kasumi Arimura is a name that you will tend to associate with elegance and grace. Kasumi turned 31 this year (yes, just let that sink in), and some fans couldn’t help but point out the fact how young-looking she is. Fluffy-faced Kasumi has an absolutely cute set of soft features—something her film experience on Flying Colors and Our Little Sister shows quite well. However, she always remains in the hearts of people with her classic beauty and flawless performances.
8: Haruka Fukuhara
Enter Fukuhara, who has been owning 2024 with her infectious energy and girl-next-door charm. Haruka is best known for her roles in Kakegurui and We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, as she has this youthful glow, which makes her one of the hottest rising stars to look after in Japan. Now 26, she continues to juggle her acting and singing career with poise, bringing both beauty and raw talent into every role.
7: Atsuko Maeda
With a career that began with her serving as the face of legendary girl group AKB48, Atsuko Maeda continues to impress in acting roles. Her years, at 33—hhardly admission into the creaky hallways of an antiquity museum—were eclipsed by some very real stardust indeed and included in Japan’s most beautiful. In a more recent performance in To the Ends of the Earth & The Drudgery Train, she showcases her excellent acting skills and eternal beauty.
6: Airi Matsui
Lovable as she is beautiful, Airi Matsui has become one of Japan’s most popular actresses. She is now 27 years old and has gone on to star in popular dramas and movies like the Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) series and the ReLIFE franchise. With not only her attractive looks but also something in abundance like sheer talent, one thing is for sure: Zoe Kravitz has got no chills with respect to taking home this career.
5: Marie Iitoyo
Marie Iitoyo has only just reached the age of 26, but already she is one of Japan’s most popular actresses. She certainly has the looks, a face of steel with sharp features, and an elegant flair. After roles in Stolen Identity and Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikari Kagayaku, she has become a distinct personality whose star continues to rise.
4: Emi Takei
Emi Takei has turned into a Japanese drama queen with timeless beauty and sultry looks in the world of Japanese entertainment. At 30, Rurouni Kenshin and For You in Full Blossom actress Emi is living proof that beauty, grace, and talent are not mutually exclusive. One of the hottest actresses in 2024 with her striking features and strong screen presence.
3: Mirei Kiritani
Mirei Kiritani: How sharply customized the screen appears and brilliance are not anything less than perfection. Thus far, she has shown her acting range on Heroine Shikkaku and Arakawa Under the Bridge, alongside proving that having a perfect skin with an outstanding fashion sense can land you at Japan’s top 10 hottest actresses. Even at 34, she is still one of the most prominent figures in Japanese cinema.
2: Haruna Kawaguchi
Haruna Kawaguchi: Amaizing Smile and Wondrous Beauty have appeared in major hits such as Our Meal for Tomorrow and The Door Into Summer. At 29, her acting chops and irresistible life charm turned into a popular favorite and became an award-winning siren in 2024.
1: Minami Hamabe
At No. 1, it is our captivating Minami Hamabe The 24-year-old has become a sensation in the Japanese entertainment industry thanks to her starring roles in Let Me Eat Your Pancreas and The Promised Neverland. With aggressive looks, intense eyes, and the mesmerizing appeal, she becomes the most desirable sexiest actress of 2024. More leading roles are in store for her, and Minami Hamabe is only just getting started.
