Manami Konishi Announces Departure and Independence in Bold Off-Shoulder Dress

“I would like to report that I have left the agency that has supported me so far and have become independent. The time spent together and the moments shared are treasures to me.”

On July 9, actress Manami Konishi (45) updated her SNS to announce her departure from her agency and her independence.

“Debuting as an actor in the 1998 play ‘Netorare Sosuke ’98,’ directed by playwright and director Kohei Tsuka, I was cast as the lead in ‘Kamata Koshinkyoku’ the following year. The acting skills and stage presence honed by Tsuka were recognized, leading to a regular role in the variety show ‘Kokori Com Miracle Type’ (Fuji TV) in 2001. That same year, I gained attention in the NHK serial drama ‘Churasan,’ and the following year, I won numerous film awards for my role as a mute girl in ‘Amidado Daoyori.’

With her outstanding style, charming expression, and notable small face, she is particularly popular among women. In 2006, she was selected as the first queen in the ‘Admired Small-Faced Beauty Ranking (Small-Faced Queen)’ conducted by Oricon” (TV magazine writer).

“FRIDAY” has focused on Konishi after her breakthrough, reporting on her various appearances, including her bold bare-legged look at the film “UDON” completion screening, her expressions at girls’ gatherings, and her playful tongue-out smile during her hectic travels. Among these, the most memorable is her bold off-shoulder dress appearance at the film completion screening. Let’s revisit the article reported in the February 15, 2008 issue.

 

Charming Fans with More Than Just Cuteness in a Bold Off-Shoulder Dress

On January 27, 2008, the completion screening of the film “Sweet Rain: Accuracy of the Death God” was held in Tokyo, where Konishi, who played the heroine, appeared in a blue off-shoulder dress. The bold exposure of her “small face” and “pale beautiful skin” left the press sighing with admiration.

 

 

“In the film, Konishi played a beautiful woman who moves the heart of the death god portrayed by Takeshi Kaneshiro. When asked about her impression of Kaneshiro, with whom she was working for the first time, she candidly responded, ‘It was like something didn’t quite match (laughs),’ which excited the audience with her honest talk.

Under the role name of Kazue Fujiki from the film, she also made her singing debut. The theme song ‘Sunny Day’ entered the Oricon singles weekly chart at number 10 upon its release” (film magazine reporter).

In 2018, Konishi released an album with all songs written and composed by herself, marking her major debut. However, media appearances have significantly decreased in recent years.

“Starting her acting career under the strict guidance of Kohei Tsuka, who is known for his rigorous coaching, Konishi is known for her strict and stoic personality, unlike her cute appearance. Her independence seems to stem from a desire to pursue what she truly wants” (previously cited reporter).

On July 11, she updated her SNS again, sharing a solo shot with a smile and commented:

“As a person and as a woman, not just as an actor, I want to continue to grow healthily, enjoy change flexibly, keep learning, trying, and improving every day.”

With her new start, what kind of image will Konishi present to her fans?