Mirei Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 美玲, Hepburn: Sasaki Mirei; born December 17, 1999) is a Japanese actress, media personality, and singer. She has appeared in dramas such as Women's Gourmet Burger Club (2020) and Kakegurui Twin (2021), and starred in Koeharu! (2021) and Piece of Cake! (2022). Her theater appearances include portraying Yor Forger in the first musical adaptation of Spy × Family (2023). She is also a lifestyle reporter for the Nippon TV morning show Zip! Sasaki was a founding member of the girl group Hinatazaka46 (formerly Hiragana Keyakizaka46) from 2016 to 2025 and made her acting debut in the group's drama series Re:Mind (2017). She was the lead performer for "Kitai Shiteinai Jibun" from the album Hashiridasu Shunkan (2018) and "Azatokawaii" from Hinatazaka (2020). She was also an exclusive model for the fashion magazine Non-no from 2019 to 2025. Since leaving Hinatazaka46, Sasaki has continued her acting career in We're Worse at Love Than Pandas and lead roles in Piece of Safe and The Night I Got Pregnant By the CEO (all 2026). She has also produced her own lifestyle brand Mireille and held her first solo concert in October 2026.
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