Nora Hirano: "If I get famous, I'm prepared to be embraced by three men" - Akane Osawa bursts into laughter at shocking statement
Comedian Nora Hirano appeared as a guest on Akane Osawa's radio program "Osawa Akane LUCKY 7," discussing the origins of her bubble-era comedy act and related anecdotes. The program was broadcast from April 27th to May 1st.
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Comedian Nora Hirano appeared as a guest on Nippon Broadcasting System's program "Osawa Akane LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho," hosted by talent Akane Osawa, which airs weekdays from 9:50 PM to 9:57 PM. Her appearance was from April 27th (Monday) to May 1st (Friday). Hirano discussed the origins of her bubble-era comedy act, which brought her widespread recognition about 10 years after her big break in 2016, and shared secret stories related to her iconic costume.
Akane Osawa, Nora Hirano
Hirano seriously pursued a career as a comedian at the age of 31 and achieved massive popularity in 2016 with her act recreating Japan's Showa-era bubble period, complete with shoulder pads and bubble makeup. Currently, while striving as a mother of one child, she also leverages her experience of winning national tournaments during her school days by serving as the representative of an entertainment industry volleyball team, showcasing her versatile activities.
When asked about the inspiration behind her bubble-era comedy, she recalled "an older sister in the neighborhood I saw as a child." She was captivated by the sparkling figure with shoulder pads and yearned, "I want to be like that when I grow up." Although she herself belonged to the Kogal and Amuler generations, she felt that "that style would be too tough in my 30s," which became a turning point. After much trial and error, she arrived at the bubble-era worldview that remained in her memory.
Furthermore, her trademark bright red bodycon suit is said to be a handmade item, based on a white and black houndstooth suit originally worn by her mother, which her mother, skilled in dressmaking, remade with red fabric.
Additionally, she revealed that her shoulder phone (a prop resembling a black rotary phone) was painstakingly crafted night after night with her current cohabiting husband, using materials from a 100-yen shop, even meticulously focusing on the glossy black texture. She commented, "That might have been the most fun time."
She also shared an anecdote from before she entered the entertainment industry. She revealed that she had declared to her then-boyfriend (her current husband), "If I become famous, I'm prepared to be embraced by three men when I enter the entertainment world!" When Akane Osawa's husband, "Gekidan Hitori," was mentioned as one of those men, Osawa instinctively retorted, "The last one is weak!" and the studio erupted in laughter.
Finally, Osawa concluded with a joke, saying, "Today, I heard many interesting stories about the bubble whirlwind, and it was so fascinating that I really want to see this whole series of events made into a movie. If that happens, I'll lend you my Hitori."
Nora Hirano's guest appearance on "Osawa Akane LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho" was broadcast from April 27th (Monday) to May 1st (Friday) starting at 9:50 PM. It will also be available as a podcast after the broadcast.
Akane Osawa Profile
Born August 16, 1985, in Osaka Prefecture. Currently appears as a regular on Thursdays on "Hirunandesu!" (Nippon Television Network).
[Program Outline]
Program Name: Osawa Akane LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho
Broadcast Time: Monday to Friday, 9:50 PM to 9:57 PM
*Please note that broadcasts may be canceled due to extensions of professional baseball games.
Personality: Akane Osawa
Program Email Address: lucky@1242.com
Program X (formerly Twitter): @akanelucky7
Program Hashtag: #大沢あかねLUCKY7
Program HP: https://www.1242.com/lucky
Akane Osawa, Nora Hirano
Hirano seriously pursued a career as a comedian at the age of 31 and achieved massive popularity in 2016 with her act recreating Japan's Showa-era bubble period, complete with shoulder pads and bubble makeup. Currently, while striving as a mother of one child, she also leverages her experience of winning national tournaments during her school days by serving as the representative of an entertainment industry volleyball team, showcasing her versatile activities.
When asked about the inspiration behind her bubble-era comedy, she recalled "an older sister in the neighborhood I saw as a child." She was captivated by the sparkling figure with shoulder pads and yearned, "I want to be like that when I grow up." Although she herself belonged to the Kogal and Amuler generations, she felt that "that style would be too tough in my 30s," which became a turning point. After much trial and error, she arrived at the bubble-era worldview that remained in her memory.
Furthermore, her trademark bright red bodycon suit is said to be a handmade item, based on a white and black houndstooth suit originally worn by her mother, which her mother, skilled in dressmaking, remade with red fabric.
Additionally, she revealed that her shoulder phone (a prop resembling a black rotary phone) was painstakingly crafted night after night with her current cohabiting husband, using materials from a 100-yen shop, even meticulously focusing on the glossy black texture. She commented, "That might have been the most fun time."
She also shared an anecdote from before she entered the entertainment industry. She revealed that she had declared to her then-boyfriend (her current husband), "If I become famous, I'm prepared to be embraced by three men when I enter the entertainment world!" When Akane Osawa's husband, "Gekidan Hitori," was mentioned as one of those men, Osawa instinctively retorted, "The last one is weak!" and the studio erupted in laughter.
Finally, Osawa concluded with a joke, saying, "Today, I heard many interesting stories about the bubble whirlwind, and it was so fascinating that I really want to see this whole series of events made into a movie. If that happens, I'll lend you my Hitori."
Nora Hirano's guest appearance on "Osawa Akane LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho" was broadcast from April 27th (Monday) to May 1st (Friday) starting at 9:50 PM. It will also be available as a podcast after the broadcast.
Akane Osawa Profile
Born August 16, 1985, in Osaka Prefecture. Currently appears as a regular on Thursdays on "Hirunandesu!" (Nippon Television Network).
[Program Outline]
Program Name: Osawa Akane LUCKY 7 supported by Inuzuka Seisakusho
Broadcast Time: Monday to Friday, 9:50 PM to 9:57 PM
*Please note that broadcasts may be canceled due to extensions of professional baseball games.
Personality: Akane Osawa
Program Email Address: lucky@1242.com
Program X (formerly Twitter): @akanelucky7
Program Hashtag: #大沢あかねLUCKY7
Program HP: https://www.1242.com/lucky