Hotaru Akane

Akane Hotaru

  • Name: Akane Hotaru
  • Native name: 紅音 ほたる
  • Also Known as: Akizuki Anna, 秋月杏奈, Hotaru, ほたる,
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 25, 1983
  • Died: August 15, 2016
Akane Hotaru, also known as Akizuki Anna and Hotaru, was a Japanese actress, HIV/AIDS activist, and AV idol. She was active in many media formats in Japan including mainstream theatrical film and was a popular blogger. She retired from AV work in 2008.
Akane was discovered collapsed at home on August 15, 2016. Suicide and foul play have been ruled out as causes. Shortly before she was found dead, her manager told that she had been suffering from a severe cough prior to smoking a cigarette. Her death is believed to be caused by suffocation stemming from an acute asthma attack. Edit Biography
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Year Title # Role Rating
2008 Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi '08
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Sakashita Harumi [Club 'Sawa' hostess] (Guest Role)
1
Sakashita Harumi [Club 'Sawa' hostess]
Guest Role
6.5
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Akane Hotaru

Hotaru Akane
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  • First Name: Hotaru
  • Family Name: Akane
  • Native name: 紅音 ほたる
  • Also Known as: Akizuki Anna, 秋月杏奈, Hotaru, ほたる,
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 25, 1983
  • Died: August 15, 2016

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