Arina Hashimoto (Arata Arina)

English version – Arina Hashimoto (Arata Arina): From Gravure Idol to AV Legend

Arina Hashimoto (Japanese: 橋本ありな), now known under her new stage name Arata Arina (新ありな), is one of the most iconic Japanese AV actresses of the past decade. She began her career as a gravure idol, gaining early experience in front of the camera and building a fanbase, even though her early photo sessions were limited. According to Arina herself, this stage helped her ease into the adult video world.

She debuted in 2016 under the prestigious S1 label and quickly caught the public's attention thanks to her slim body, fair skin, and doll-like beauty. Her long, slender legs became her trademark, often praised as some of the most beautiful in the AV industry. Her proportions were so admired that she became a reference model in pose books for illustrators drawing female characters.

Compared to Yua Mikami as the potential new face of S1, Arina enjoyed enormous support from the studio. In 2018, she won the prestigious DMM Award Grand Prize, solidifying her status at the top. That same year, she debuted as a member of the idol group Un Panopticon Girl, alongside Kiritani Matsuri and Kimiiro Kana.

In March 2020, she left S1 and joined FALENO, a new label affiliated with SOD. Her image evolved: no longer just a beautiful girl, she proved she could take control or fully surrender in scenes. In late 2020, she took a four-month break, during which fans noticed a significant breast enlargement—leading to speculation about surgery, although later releases hinted at hormonal or weight-related changes.

In 2022, she rebranded as Arata Arina and transferred to MOODYZ, where her persona became more provocative and lust-driven. Despite this shift, she maintained her massive popularity, attracting both loyal fans and new followers with her bold, sexy performances.

In December 2024, Arina announced her retirement, stating she would remain active only until the end of 2025. While she didn’t share her future plans, she hinted that she might completely withdraw from public life and social media.

Beyond AV

Arina also launched a YouTube channel, appearing there for the first time in November 2021. Despite issues with language barriers and subtitles, her content received great reception. After several breaks, she made a return in July 2024.

Before her AV career, she had only one sexual partner—an older boyfriend from her time working in a cafe. From 2013 to 2014, she also worked as a still-photo model under the name Iwatani Shiki. She graced the cover of Korea’s erotic magazine Spark and was part of the AV idol group SEXY-J.

Her uniquely shaped labia and anus became trademarks featured prominently in her videos. She was also known for her high-level oral skills, paizuri, and anilingus scenes—earning her praise as a skilled and professional performer.

In 2024, Arina launched her own line of colored contact lenses under the brand name "eyelist".