Rena Matsui: Japanese Actress and Former Idol

Rena Matsui (born July 27, 1991) is a Japanese actress and former member of the idol group SKE48. Born in Hyogo Prefecture and raised in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, she built a prominent career both as a musical performer and as a television and film actress.

Career and Idol Background

Rena Matsui gained widespread public recognition as a member of SKE48, a sister group to AKB48. Within SKE48, she served as a member of Team E until her graduation on August 31, 2015.

Acting Career

Following her tenure as an idol, Matsui transitioned into a prolific acting career, appearing in numerous films, television drama series, and television movies.

Film Appearances

Her film credits feature diverse roles across various genres, including appearances in Cha-Cha (2024), Handling Method for Grumpy Woman (2019), Bento Harassment (2019), Megami Sama (2017), Opening Night (2017), and Laughing Lucky Cats (2017). She also appeared as herself in documentary features related to AKB48, such as Documentary of AKB48: The Time Has Come (2014) and Documentary of AKB48: No Flower Without Rain (2013).

Television Dramas

Matsui has maintained a steady presence in Japanese television, taking on roles in notable series such as It Is My Husband (2026), The Right to Judge (2025), Octo: Mind Investigator Akari Shinno (2022 and its subsequent second season in 2024), Promise Cinderella (2021), Yell (2020), Princess Jellyfish (2018), and earlier works like Majisuka Gakuen (2010).