In 2013, with the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake still fresh, actor and artist Non burst onto the scene like a comet in the NHK morning drama "Amachan," becoming a bright light for people. This marks her 10th year since changing her stage name from her real name, Rena Nounen. During this time, she has broadened her horizons, including music, art, and filmmaking, where she has written, directed, and starred in films. What motivates her to persevere through adversity and pursue what she loves? We spoke to her about it. (Titles omitted)

■From Rena Nounen to "Non," a 10-year journey she carved out for herself
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■Non
She is active in a wide range of genres, including acting, music, filmmaking, and art. She voiced the main character Suzu in the 2016 animated film "In This Corner of the World," for which she won the Special Jury Prize at the 38th Yokohama Film Festival. In September 2022, she won the Best Actress Award at the 46th Japan Academy Awards for her starring role in the film "Sakanako." In recognition of her creative work, which has continued to challenge free expression without being bound by convention, she was awarded the 16th Itami Juzo Award in 2024. In September 2025, the ABEMA original drama "MISS KING" was released. In terms of music, she will release her third full-length album, "Renarrate," in September 2025.