Erika Sawajiri and Ryosuke Hashimoto reported dating

Japanese media outlets, including NEWS Post Seven, have reported on a six-hour bar-hopping date between actress Erika Sawajiri and Ryosuke Hashimoto, a member of the idol group A. B. C-Z. The reports, which surfaced in early September, describe the pair spending time at an Italian restaurant in Shibuya and a private bar, where they reportedly drank tequila until past 2:00 AM.

The two reportedly grew close while working together on the stage production of ‘Pygmalion,’ scheduled for early 2026. While the reports include photos of the pair appearing intimate, fan reactions on social media have been mixed. Some fans expressed little surprise, citing leaked private photos of the two from July that had already circulated online.

Both agencies have provided cautious responses to the reports. Sawajiri’s management stated they leave private matters to the individual, while Hashimoto’s agency, STARTO Entertainment, declined to comment on personal matters.