The streaming giant Netflix’s hit series Alice In Borderland has once again premiered on our screens with its Season 2, know who is Hikari Kuina played by
The second installment of the series premiered on Thursday, December 22, 2022 has created a wild sensation as we saw a number of characters competing in the game to survive.
For those who are unversed, let us tell you, the show first premiered back in December 2020 and was quick to attract everyone with its unique storyline.
Know Who Is Hikari Kuina Played By And Is Alice In Borderland Actress Aya Asahina Trans In Real Life
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The second installment of the series is directed by Shinsuke Sato. The series is based on the manga series written by Haro Aso. The most anticipated series is making everyone curious whether the Hikari actor is transgender.
For those who are curious, let us tell you, the character of Hikari Kuina is played by Aya Asahina and she isn’t transgender in real life.
Although, we witness the courtesy of a flashback that hikari is trans. The flashback indicated that it caused a rift between her and her father.
The finale of season 2 finds her and her father conversing things out and putting their past behind them.
For those who are unfamiliar with Aya Asahina, let us tell you, she is a 29-year-old Japanese actress as well as a fashion model.
Aya previously appeared in roles like Sayuri Enjoji in Tokyo Alice in 2017. Later, she appeared in We Are Rockets, Runway 24, Tokyo MPD – From ZERO To Hero and Girl Gun Lady among many more.
Apart from these the actress also appeared in a movie titled Grand Blue in 2020. In the movie, she played the role of Nanaka Kotegawa.
The actress is quite an active social media user and has a loyal fan base of over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. The actress goes by the username @asahina_aya on the platform.
In an earlier interview, the actress expressed how it felt to play the role in the streaming giant’s series.
During conversation with media, Aya stated that, “When I first received an offer, it was already set that Ms. Tsuchiya Tao (Usagi) and Mr. Yamazaki Kento (Arisu) are the main characters, and a few other characters were also set.”
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