Akita Shiori is a Japanese actress. She was born on March 19, 2003, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and made her acting debut in 2017. Since then, she has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “L-DK: Two Loves, Under One Roof” (2019).

Akita Shiori

Despite being in a devoted relationship with his girlfriend, salesman Kazuaki Hagiwara (Jun Muto) feels unfulfilled and frustrated due to their lack of physical intimacy. Meanwhile, Sei Nakarai (Asahi Ito), Kazuaki’s aloof and asocial coworker, harbors an unrequited love for his roommate and childhood friend, who is also called Kazuaki, and struggles with feeling emotionally distant from others. Their paths cross unexpectedly when Kazuaki accidentally sends a message meant for someone else to Sei, opening up a channel of communication between them as they share candid conversations about their deep-seated desires and frustrations. Gradually, Kazuaki and Sei begin to explore the possibility of deeper intimacy with each other, challenging both societal norms and their own preconceived notions about relationships.

When it rains, it pours

Mizutani Kaori

Kazuya Kinoshita (Ryusei Onishi), a college student, is devastated when his girlfriend Mami Nanami (Shiori Akita) suddenly leaves him. Seeking solace, he discovers a rental girlfriend app and hires Chizuru Mizuhara (Hiyori Sakurada), a beautiful and charming woman. Initially comforted by her presence, Kazuya quickly becomes critical after reading negative online reviews. Chizuru, offended by his fickleness, tries to defend herself. However, an unexpected twist of fate forces her to continue pretending to be his girlfriend. With Kazuya still pining for Mami, their relationship becomes a complex and fragile arrangement. This is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama adapted from the manga "Borrow a Girlfriend" and directed by Daisuke Yamamoto.

Rental A Girlfriend

When Akio Mori (Ouji Suzuka) is nearly hit by a truck, his friend Makoto Ozaki (Sato Yusuke) tries to save him. Akio begins having recurring dreams of a mysterious beautiful girl, Risa Sakaguchi (Shiori Akita). One day, he sees her in real life, and she hugs him before vanishing. Discovering his own funeral photograph, Akio realizes he didn't survive the accident. He appears to Ozaki, who quickly accepts the supernatural situation and begins investigating Risa to understand their connection. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the girl from his dreams, Akio seeks his friend's help to understand his current state of existence. This is a 2021 Japanese youth fantasy romance film directed by Kazuya Konaka, a remake of the director's 1986 debut film.

The Land Beyond the Starry Sky

After her parents decided to move away for work, high schooler Aoi Nishimori (Mone Kamishiraishi) chose to stay behind, resulting in her living alone. However, she soon has an unexpected houseguest: Shusei Kugayama (Yosuke Sugino), the most popular student at their school, invites himself over to stay after a kitchen fire ruins his own home. As Aoi and Shusei spend more time together, their “temporary” living arrangement blossoms into romance… until Shusei’s cousin Reon Kugayama (Ryusei Yokohama) comes to visit from America to out why he refused an opportunity to attend college overseas. When he discovers that the reason is Aoi and Shusei’s secret relationship, he insists on moving in, too! As tensions rise between the three housemates, will Aoi and Shusei’s bond grow stronger? Or will this end their relationship? This 2019 Japanese movie was based on the hit manga series by Ayu Watanabe and was directed by Taisuke Kawamura.

L-DK: Two Loves, Under One Roof

L♥DK Team

Rio (Aoi Wakana) is a Tokyo high school student whose summer vacation plans are disrupted when her mother sends her to the countryside to stay with her grandmother. Initially disappointed, Rio's mood shifts when she meets Ginzo (Sano Hayato), a charming young man working part-time at her grandmother's teahouse. Despite their initial rocky start, they gradually develop a close bond that attracts both curiosity and disapproval from their friends. As the summer vacation approaches its end, their budding relationship faces uncertainty about its future. This is a 2018 Japanese movie directed by Takeshi Furusawa.

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