Rena Tanaka on the 'Nacchan' Image: Revealing the Secrets Behind Her Specified Casual Outfits

Talent Akane Osawa, the personality of Nippon Broadcasting's 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho' (Nippon Broadcasting, every Monday-Friday from 9:50 PM to 9:57 PM), welcomed actor Rena Tanaka as a guest from April 6th (Monday) to April 10th (Friday). She spoke about her career from her debut in her teens to the present, and her impressive roles. Tanaka debuted in 1998 in the leading film 'Ganbatte Ikimasshoi.' Since then, she has been active in a wide range of dramas, films, and stage productions, appearing in works both in Japan and overseas, playing diverse roles. She is currently drawing attention for her role as an ordinary housewife who steals a tea bowl worth 10 billion yen in the film 'Golden Thief,' released on April 3rd. During the program, Tanaka and Osawa shared episodes of their close relationship as senior and junior colleagues at their agency. Osawa expressed deep trust in Tanaka, saying, 'When I was in my 20s, you gave me advice on work and listened to me very earnestly.' Tanaka warmly responded, 'You can always rely on me.' Tanaka is also widely known as the CM character for Suntory's 'Nacchan,' appearing for approximately four years, and her image remains strongly rooted even over 20 years later. 'Everyone remembers the 15-second commercials very well,' she recalled, looking back at that time. She confessed that the pervasive bob hairstyle and sporty image were a result of instructions from her agency. 'It was like, 'Wear a turtleneck, wear a duffel coat, and wear a check scarf,'' she revealed. On the other hand, regarding breaking away from that fixed image, she admitted, 'I might have slipped out of it too smoothly.' When asked about the event that most contributed to her growth, she immediately replied, 'Moving to Tokyo was a big factor.' She mentioned that she had dreamed of becoming an actress since childhood, and recalled, 'When I was packing my belongings to move, I was a little happy because my dream had come true.' Osawa concluded the program by saying, 'It's Rena Tanaka, who is still called 'Nacchan' even now. When she debuted, her manager apparently specified red, white, and black turtlenecks for her casual wear,' she said with surprise. The program 'Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho,' featuring Rena Tanaka as a guest, will be broadcast from April 6th (Mon) to April 10th (Fri) from 9:50 PM. It will also be available as a podcast after the broadcast.