Nagao Yuno (永尾柚乃) made the English-language production announcement for the film Rita in Cannes, and it was reported that she may simultaneously serve as director, screenwriter, editor and lead actor. She was also introduced as a Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 honoree.
Nagao Yuno (永尾柚乃) is featured in a special article in the October 2026 issue of Forbes JAPAN as one of the honorees supporting the next generation of people under 30. Formerly a child actor, she is now pursuing new challenges as an actor, film director and screenwriter.
The English-language production announcement for the film Rita, held in Cannes in May, attracted attention, and Nagao indicated that she may take on four roles: director, screenwriter, editor and lead actor. The film was described as exploring a theme in which a space conference discusses a planet Earth suffering from environmental destruction, with Rita's heart serving as the basis for judgment.
The character Rita is based on the premise that an altruistic spirit determines the fate of Earth. The characters hold diverse beliefs but seek to coexist, conveying a peaceful message. Nagao spoke about her experience writing scripts since childhood and expressed her enthusiasm for her future prospects.