Ai Iinuma Shows Basketball Form in Monthly Basketball Feature
The feature marks Iinuma's first public update in two months and highlights her basketball background as she continues post-'VIVANT' activities under a new agency.
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Ai Iinuma, who played Blue Walker in the first season of 'VIVANT,' posted Instagram photos from a shoot for Monthly Basketball magazine. She left Tanabe Agency in March 2026 and joined TSUKIMI Inc. in April. Her departure from the 'VIVANT' sequel was announced in October 2025, with Sumire Hanaoka taking over the role.
Ai Iinuma, the actress who played Blue Walker in the 2023 season of 'VIVANT,' posted new photos on Instagram on July 18, her first update in two months. The shoot was for Monthly Basketball magazine, where she discussed how she got into the sport and what it taught her.
Iinuma wore apparel from the basketball brand VAYoreLA for the feature. The magazine and the brand also shared videos of her making shots. Fans who knew she played basketball through elementary, middle, and high school, and saw her in basketball scenes in 'Minami-kun no Koibito??,' responded with comments praising her look and skill.
Iinuma left Tanabe Agency in March 2026 and joined TSUKIMI Inc. in April. She started a weekly podcast, 'Iinuma Ai no Numa Radio,' on May 11. The reason for her departure from 'VIVANT' has not been disclosed.
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