Nagisa Sekimizu Shows Off Feminine Style in Soft, Airy Fashion at Ginza Event

“I’d like to do a royal romance drama someday.”

On Miyuki-dori in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district (Chuo Ward), luxury brand stores line the street. In mid-June, amidst the busy crowd, a woman stood out with a particularly elegant presence—wearing a white set-up adorned with white floral embroidery. That woman was 27-year-old actress Nagisa Sekimizu.

Sekimizu emerged from a building along the street, accompanied by staff, and got into a taxi. She had been invited to the opening event for the Emporio Armani Ginza store, which was set to open the following day.

“The event drew many celebrities, including actors like Mackenyu Arata (28), kabuki actor Somegoro Ichikawa (20), and Hiyori Sakurada (22).

Most guests arrived in sharp, black-toned fashion, but Sekimizu stood out in a soft, airy, feminine one-piece dress that radiated warmth,” said a fashion magazine insider.

Sekimizu made her leading debut in the 2019 film The World of Machida-kun, chosen from over 1,000 audition hopefuls. She swept newcomer film awards, including the 62nd Blue Ribbon Award for Best Newcomer. In July 2020, she played “Kokkuri,” a supporting member of the con artist team led by Masami Nagasawa (38), in The Confidence Man JP: Princess, and reprised the role in the 2022 sequel The Confidence Man JP: Hero Edition.

“In the January 2024 drama Housekeeper Kuromi Won’t Forgive Rotten Families (TV Tokyo), she played a bizarre and intense protagonist, which sparked a lot of buzz. She’s now considered one of the most promising young actresses, with expectations rising for a lead role in a prime-time drama,” said a television magazine writer.

Inspired by her agency senior Satomi Ishihara (38), Sekimizu once shared in an interview that she dreams of starring in a classic romance drama like Rich Man, Poor Woman (Fuji TV, 2012), which starred Ishihara.

Until now, Sekimizu has often played strong-willed or eccentric characters. But judging by her soft and feminine appearance at the Armani event, a role as a traditional romantic heroine might not be far off.