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Kaho Shibuya

Kaho Shibuya (澁谷 果歩) is a Japanese cosplayer, streamer, writer, and former adult video (AV/JAV) actress.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaho Shibuya (澁谷 果歩) is a Japanese media personality and former adult video (AV/JAV) actress. Born on May 20, 1991, her birthplace is disputed between Aomori Prefecture and Tokyo. She is known for cosplay, livestreaming, writing, and mainstream acting roles.

Early life

Available sources agree that Kaho Shibuya was born in 1991, but they conflict on the birthplace, listing either Aomori Prefecture or Tokyo. Biographical profiles also identify her as Japanese and associate her early life with interest in anime and manga.

Adult entertainment career

Shibuya was active in the Japanese adult video industry during the 2010s and is commonly described as a former AV actress or JAV actress. Later coverage discusses her retirement from that field and her public discussion of the industry in book and interview form.

Mainstream media and online work

After her adult-entertainment career, Shibuya became known as a cosplayer, streamer, writer, and media personality. She has also been credited as an actress in film and other entertainment projects, and has appeared at events and in interviews. IMDb lists her as an actress in productions including 'Yawa chichi tayû: Tsukiyo no koiwazurai' (2016), 'Little Nights, Little Love' (2019), and 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii' (2025).

Writing

Shibuya has written about the Japanese adult industry, including a Japanese-language book that was later published in English. Coverage describes the work as part memoir and part explanatory guide to the industry.

Key facts

  • Kaho Shibuya is a Japanese cosplayer, streamer, writer, and former AV/JAV actress.
  • She was born on May 20, 1991; birthplace is disputed between Aomori Prefecture and Tokyo.
  • She has acted in mainstream productions such as 'Little Nights, Little Love' and 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii'.
  • Shibuya published a book about the Japanese adult industry, later translated into English.
  • Her work is relevant to international audiences through streaming, convention culture, and English-language publishing.
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Canadian context

Her work is relevant to Canadian readers through international streaming, anime/gaming convention culture, and English-language publishing about the Japanese adult industry.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kaho Shibuya?
She is a Japanese cosplayer, streamer, writer, actress, and former AV/JAV actress.
When was Kaho Shibuya born?
She was born on May 20, 1991.
Where was Kaho Shibuya born?
Sources conflict: some list Aomori Prefecture, Japan, while others list Tokyo, Japan.
What is Kaho Shibuya known for?
She is known for cosplay, streaming, writing, and her earlier career in Japanese adult video.
Has Kaho Shibuya acted in mainstream productions?
Yes. IMDb credits her with appearances in films and other productions, including 'Little Nights, Little Love' and 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii'.
Has Kaho Shibuya written a book?
Yes. Sources describe a Japanese book about the adult industry that was later translated into English.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaho_Shibuya
    Supports: Birth date, Japanese identity, and description as a cosplayer, streamer, writer, and former AV actress.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8100141/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace listed as Aomori Prefecture, Japan, and acting credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8100141/bio/
    Supports: Height, birthplace, and biography details.
  4. Entertainment.ie — https://entertainment.ie/person/kaho-shibuya-690167
    Supports: Description as a Japanese cosplay model, radio host, actress, author, and former AV idol; Tokyo birthplace claim.
  5. Tokyo Weekender — https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/shibuya-kaho-book/
    Supports: Writing career and discussion of her book on the Japanese porn industry.