What watch is Kanna Hashimoto wearing now? The brilliance of the brand muse

Kanna Hashimoto is an actress active in a wide range of productions. She is currently in Shanghai, China to appear in the stage version of "Spirited Away," which was a huge success in London. The brand for which she serves as the brand muse is Angel Heart.

Kanna Hashimoto stars in "Spirited Away" to open in Shanghai

　Despite being performed in Japanese with a Japanese cast, the London production of "Spirited Away" attracted an audience of approximately 300,000, making it the biggest success in the history of Japanese theater. It is still fresh in our memory that 135 performances were performed over a period of about four months at the London Coliseum in the West End, known as a theater district on a par with New York's Broadway, and the excitement of the sold-out crowds every day. With that same excitement and emotion still fresh in our memory, the Shanghai production in China began on Monday, July 14th.

　Kanna Hashimoto, who plays the lead role of Chihiro in the film, posted a photo of herself smiling on Instagram with a piece of paper in her hand that read, "Run to the end as Chihiro!! Kanna." The post has received warm comments from fans, such as, "So cute! She's an angel!!!!!" and "Both Kanna and the faceless T-shirt she's wearing are so cute."

　Even though she is part of a double cast, it is a tough schedule that means she has to perform two shows a day by herself on some days. Hashimoto Kanna will be appearing a total of 15 times in the Shanghai performances, showing her strong enthusiasm for the stage. During the curtain call of the first performance, Hashimoto Kanna asked the audience in Chinese, "Did you all enjoy it?", which erupted in a chorus of "It was fun!" from the audience.

　Naturally, the venue was packed with fans of Hashimoto Kanna, with many praising her performance as Chihiro, with comments such as, "I've seen her on TV and in dramas, but this is the first time I've seen her in a leading role in a play. I was surprised, but it was great," and "She was faithful to the original, and just like the little child in the anime."

From a "once-in-a-millennium idol" to an actress

　In her third year of elementary school, Kanna Hashimoto asked her mother if she wanted to appear on television, and that's when she joined a talent agency in Fukuoka, marking the beginning of her entertainment career. It's a widely known story that she joined the dance and vocal unit "DVL" run by the agency, and then auditioned for director Hirokazu Koreeda's "Miracle," earning her her first film appearance. She gained experience appearing in dramas on local television stations and on stage with a children's theater troupe, and in her elementary school graduation essay she wrote that her dream for the future was to become an actress.

　The turning point came in 2013. When she participated in an event in her hometown of Fukuoka as a member of Rev. from DVL (the successor unit to DVL), a photo taken by a fan was spread across social media as a "miracle photo," and Hashimoto Kanna's popularity skyrocketed. The photo caught the eye of Kadokawa CEO Shinichiro Inoue, who immediately emailed her agency, saying, "I'd love to make a movie with her." Later that week, at a local live event, he asked her to star in his film, an anecdote that was revealed at the press conference announcing the production of the film "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation."

　On March 9, 2014, just a few days before her junior high school graduation ceremony, she launched her Twitter account (now X), which garnered over 20,000 followers within three days of its launch. Since then, she has continued to build her career outside of acting, appearing in a variety of genres, including hosting, gravure modeling, and variety shows. Starting in 2022, she will host the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen for the third consecutive year, solidifying her status as a popular, nationally loved talent.

The world of Angel Heart embodied by Kanna Hashimoto

　Since 2020, Hashimoto Kanna has been the brand muse for Angel Heart. This watch brand was founded in 2004 with the hope that women will spend every day smiling and happy. With the brand concept of "Beside the beginning," it is developed to accompany women at important milestones in their lives, such as going on to college, starting a new job, or the start of a new day.

　On the brand's official website, Kanna Hashimoto is pictured wearing various pieces from the collection. You can see that her radiant aura is perfectly harmonized with the Angel Heart watch collection. Among the models she is wearing, the Ref. TT28PG with a precious gold-colored bracelet gives off a gentle and elegant impression.

The appeal of the Ref. TT28PG model worn by Kanna Hashimoto

　The model worn by Kanna Hashimoto is the Ref. TT28PG, part of the Twinkle Time collection. The dial design, featuring studs and crystal indices, combines simplicity with playfulness. The bracelet is also in precious gold, and the combination of polished and matte finishes creates a luxurious feel.

　It uses a Japanese-made solar movement, and its practical performance is not to be overlooked: it can run for six months on a full charge by exposing the watch face to sunlight or fluorescent light. It is a watch that can be used in a wide range of situations, from everyday use to special occasions.

　Kanna Hashimoto is said to have a bright and easy-going personality, embodying Angel Heart's wish to "spend every day with a smile and happiness." She is serious and hardworking when it comes to her work, and there are many stories of her dedication that reveal this side of her. As an actress with a charm that draws people in in every scene, her personality and the worldview of the brand overlap beautifully.

　It has been reported that she will star in a Fuji TV Monday 9pm drama scheduled to start in January next year, and there are high hopes that she will team up again with the scriptwriter of the NHK morning drama "Omusubi." Her next challenge will be a role that is new to her, that of a former delinquent doctor. Her positive attitude of "wanting to try any role" is a style that has remained unchanged since her debut.

　With her fulfilling days spent on stage and in dramas, attention is likely to be focused more and more on Hashimoto Kanna's future endeavors.