Riku Minato, known in Japanese as 湊莉久 (Minato Riku), is a retired Japanese actress, Rikku Minato was born on August 1, 1993, in Kanagawa Prefecture (some sources note Niigata influences or variations), Japan. As of 2026, she is 32 years old. She holds Japanese nationality, and her zodiac sign is Leo (blood type A). After high school graduation, she worked part-time at a mahjong parlor before entering the industry.
Rikku Minato debuted in April 2013 with “雀荘でバイトするショートカットの現役女子大生, where she released exclusive titles and achieved peak fame, winning the 2015 Award for Best Actress.
She retired from on January 7, 2019, with a final special retirement title featuring fan events, home reveals, and intense scenes. Post-retirement, she focused away from the spotlight, though her works continue in compilations.
Physical Appearance
Height
160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight
[Unknown]
Eye Color
[Unknown / Brown typical]
Hair Color
Black / Dark (often short-haired)
Body Type
Slim with curves
Body Measurements
82-58-83 cm (E Cup)
Shoe Size
[Unknown]
Bra Size
E Cup
Social Media Presence
Rikku Minato’s X (Twitter) account was @minato_riku.
FAQs
Who is Riku Minato (湊莉久)?
Rikku Minato is a retired Japanese actress and idol known for her short-haired style, 2015 Best Actress award.
