<figure id="attachment_387636" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 3024px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-387636"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="dc8d0d1e"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2024/08/ca563843056adb93e13e1cb6e3e9ad8b.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-387636" class="wp-caption-text">Anyu Hirose (born November 9, 1998, in Shizuoka Prefecture)</figcaption></figure>
The &#8220;Japan Race Queen Awards,&#8221; which determines the top race queens that grace the circuit, is an annual event held every January. Anyu Hirose, who won both the &#8220;Japan Race Queen Award 2023&#8221; and the &#8220;MediBang Nepuri Award,&#8221; is a notable figure in the industry.
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At 25 years old, Hirose, who also serves as a public relations ambassador for the J-League club team Shimizu S-Pulse and enjoys wide support from families, has recently attracted attention by being named a member of the &#8220;K-1 Girls 2024.&#8221;
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Riding a wave of success, the cool beauty is taking on her first solo gravure challenge in the latest issue of &#8220;FRIDAY.&#8221; We conducted an interview with Hirose after the shoot. 
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<h2>Her favorite is a bright orange swimsuit.</h2>
&#8220;I had a strong image of &#8216;FRIDAY&#8217; being synonymous with gravure, so I was very happy when I received the offer to shoot with FRIDAY. I also saw that my fellow race queen Nanako Aizawa and my senior Marie Fujii appeared in the magazine. I studied those pages carefully. Personally, I enjoy reading FRIDAY&#8217;s scoop articles as well as the gravure content!”
<figure id="attachment_387637" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2818px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-387637"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="2b1f817d"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2024/08/7500349565824bc5ca59ce154c56b05c.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-387637" class="wp-caption-text">The latest issue of &#8220;FRIDAY&#8221; features gravure shots of Anyu Hirose.</figcaption></figure>
Anyu Hirose made her entertainment debut as a member of the idol group &#8220;Tokyo Performance Doll.&#8221; Her reputation as a &#8220;singing and dancing race queen&#8221; is well-deserved. After graduating from the group, she began her career as a race queen in 2021. Despite her familiarity with large stages, Hirose admitted that she was &#8220;very nervous&#8221; before her first solo gravure shoot. 
&#8220;I&#8217;m not usually a very nervous person, but today I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. Before arriving at the set, I even watched videos like &#8216;Behind the Scenes of a FRIDAY Gravure Shoot&#8217; on a talent&#8217;s YouTube channel to do some mental preparation (laughs). But once the shoot began, time flew by so quickly that I didn&#8217;t have a chance to feel nervous. With the support of the professional staff, I was able to relax and enjoy the shoot.
My favorite outfit was the one that combined a swimsuit with jersey bottoms. I heard from the stylist that the swimsuit was an overseas item, and the sporty image, combined with my favorite orange color, really lifted my spirits.”
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<h2>A small child was calling out, &#8220;Anyu-chan!&#8221; (laughs).</h2>
About six months after winning the &#8220;Japan Race Queen Award 2023,&#8221; Hirose’s fans demonstrated overwhelming unity in this competition, where fan votes have a significant impact on rankings. Their support was crucial in securing her victory. 
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&#8220;I gained a lot of confidence, and since receiving the award, I stand on the circuit with an even greater sense of pride. One of the biggest changes is that I am now frequently introduced as &#8216;Top Race Queen.&#8217; I wouldn’t have won without the support of my fans, so it has also been an opportunity to feel gratitude once again.&#8221;
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Another aspect of Hirose&#8217;s career is her role as the public relations ambassador for Shimizu S-Pulse, which she started four years ago this season.
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&#8220;I’ve been serving as the PR ambassador for four years now. Being from Shizuoka Prefecture and having supported Shimizu S-Pulse from a young age due to my mother’s influence, I used to attend matches as a supporter. Since being appointed as the PR ambassador four years ago, I have mainly modeled and done PR for the club&#8217;s official merchandise, worked as a reporter in segments introducing Shimizu S-Pulse on J-League-related TV programs, and conducted live broadcasts on the club’s official YouTube channel during home games.” 
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On Hirose&#8217;s social media, photos of her wearing Shimizu S-Pulse&#8217;s orange colors are particularly eye-catching.
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&#8220;There are many families who support the team, and I&#8217;m grateful that many of them also support me. At the stadium, little children often call out &#8216;Anyu-chan!&#8217; and they’re so affectionate that they hold on to my hand and don’t want to let go (laughs). Their friendliness is incredibly heartwarming and soothing.”
<figure id="attachment_387638" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 3024px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-387638"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="07e82de6"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2024/08/6e49cb7b4cfd848a387f0359cea73d92.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-387638" class="wp-caption-text">Behind-the-scenes shots of Anyu Hirose’s shoot reveal her confidently showcasing lingerie in her first solo gravure session.</figcaption></figure>
We asked the 25-year-old, loved by people of all ages, about her dreams and goals for 2024.
&#8220;First of all, I’m really happy to have taken on my first solo gravure shoot, so I want to work hard to be invited to more gravure opportunities. Another goal is to contribute more to sports. Since I love watching sports and am involved as a race queen and round girl, I aim to work as a reporter or caster on sports programs and contribute to the sports world.”
Anyu Hirose, 25 years old, stands 166 cm tall with measurements B83 W58 H85.
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Born on November 9, 1998, in Shizuoka Prefecture, she debuted as a member of the idol group &#8220;Tokyo Performance Doll.&#8221; After graduating, she began her career as a race queen in 2021. In the same year, she was appointed as the official PR ambassador for the J-League club team Shimizu S-Pulse, where she engages in team PR activities. For the latest updates, follow her official X (formerly Twitter) account (@loveanyu_twitt) and Instagram (@loveanyu_official). 
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Click here to see the latest gravure and 14-minute movie of Yanayu Hirose.
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 Kimihiko Nitta

 We interviewed Yanayu Hirose, winner of the "Japan Race Queen Award 2023"!　We asked her about her thoughts on her first solo gravure and her love for "Shimizu S-Pulse".

 We interviewed "Japan Race Queen Award 2023" winner, Yanayu Hirose!　We asked her about her thoughts on her first solo gravure and her passion for her beloved "Shimizu S-Pulse".

Japan’s Top Race Queen Anyu Hirose Takes on First Solo Gravure Challenge

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