The hot girl in the spotlight here is Aoi Ibuki, a colleague of Yua Mikami and one of the most popular names right now.
Since her debut in 2020, she quickly grabbed attention, often sparking buzz thanks to her sweet, cute looks paired with a stunning figure.
What surprises fans even more is that behind her gentle, feminine appearance, Aoi Ibuki used to play center on her middle school basketball team.
She even jokingly calls herself the “Haruko Akagi” of her industry, referencing the basketball-loving female character from the classic manga Slam Dunk. During a social media Q&A, when asked about this hobby, Aoi shared she was a center back in middle school but now, with her current height, she’s more suited to playing point guard. Her playful answer shows how close she is to basketball and makes fans adore her even more for being so down-to-earth and charming.
In fact, from the start of her entertainment career, Aoi Ibuki did a promotional photoshoot with a basketball and nicknamed herself the “basketball-loving Haruko.” On her social media, she often shares casual moments with a basketball, earning her the playful title “Haruko Akagi of the industry.” She’s not just a casual fan either, Aoi is a huge supporter of the professional basketball team Chiba Jets. She regularly attends games to cheer them on and even wears their jersey. When talking about the NBA, Aoi openly admits her biggest idol is superstar Stephen Curry, and her biggest dream is to one day visit the US to experience the electric atmosphere of the world’s most exciting basketball league.
With her sweet looks, hot figure, and energetic personality, Aoi Ibuki isn’t just a rising star in entertainment but also builds a unique image that’s both sexy and sporty. This contrast is exactly what’s winning her even more love and support from fans.
