Ai Hashimoto (橋本 愛 Hashimoto Ai) is a Japanese actress and reporter. Her old stage name is Ai Kawasaki (川崎 愛 Kawasaki Ai). She is known for her role as Atsuko Sasaki in Ultraman Gaia.
Career
Ai Hashimoto dropped out of Onishi Gakuen High School to work in the entertainment industry. In 1994, she won the Grand Prix at the 5th Young Jump 'National School Girl High School Uniform Collection'. Since then, she has worked extensively with TV, gravure and movies.
Although Ai Hashimoto retired from the entertainment industry in 2001, she reprised her role as Atsuko Sasaki in Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers in 2008.
Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ultraman Gaia | Atsuko Sasaki | |
| 1999 | Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, & Ultraman Gaia: The Decisive Battle in Hyperspace | ||
| 2001 | Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again | ||
| 2008 | Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers |
Other Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ninja Sentai Kakuranger | Aki Hanada | Episode 41 "The Stray Ghost" |
| 1995 | Kindaichi Case Files | Tatsumi Ayako | Episode 6 "Kubinashi Village Murder" |
| 1995 | Miracle Mask High Schooler | ||
| 1995 | Shibuya-kei Uraringo Imada Koji | Member of UraRin Gals | |
| 1997 | Eko Eko Azarak | Ki Tsunashima | Episode 14 |
| 1998 | King's Brunch |
Trivia
- Initially she debuted with the last name "Kawasaki", but because it could be confused with another actress of the same, she changed it. However, her new stage name was also confused with yet another actress of same name born in 1996.
