Anna is a Japanese national. Her real name is Anna Tanaka (田中杏奈). Born on November 17, 2005, she is the sole Japanese member of the five-piece girl group MEOVV. In an October 2026 interview with Hypebae, she shared her journey, noting, "I came from Japan, and after joining the label, I met incredible producers."
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Anna |
| Real Name | Anna Tanaka (田中杏奈) |
| Date of Birth | November 17, 2005 |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Position | Vocalist, Visual |
| Agency / Group | THEBLACKLABEL / MEOVV |
| Member Reveal | August 28, 2024 |
| Debut | September 6, 2024, "MEOW" |
MEOVV brings together talent from diverse backgrounds rather than a single country. Anna's distinct position is showcased in the breakdown below:
| Member | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Sooin | South Korea |
| Gawon | Korean-American |
| Anna | Japan |
| Narin | South Korea |
| Ella | United States (Korean-German) |
Before her debut, Anna worked as an exclusive model for the Japanese fashion magazine Seventeen. (Note that this is the Japanese print magazine and has no affiliation with the South Korean boy group of the same name.) Around her debut, Tatler Asia highlighted Anna as a prominent social media influencer and model.
THEBLACKLABEL introduced the group's lineup one member at a time in August 2024. The reveal order was Ella, Gawon, Sooin, Anna, and Narin, with Anna making her public debut as the fourth member on August 28.
Anna serves as a vocalist and visual. In her Hypebae interview, she reflected on her artistic identity: "My soft, calm voice is my signature color." She also mentioned drawing significant musical inspiration from discussing dreams and future ambitions with her groupmates. In a team known for powerful, hard-hitting beats, comparing her parts across various fancam videos clearly illustrates how her presence anchors each song.
MEOVV dropped their debut Japanese single, "Me Me Me," on July 29, 2025. The track was featured in promotional campaigns for Kao's haircare brand MEMEME, with the members serving as official brand ambassadors. On September 6, 2025, they performed at Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 A/W in Saitama. Universal Music Japan oversees their distribution in the country.
| Date | Releases & Activities |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Second EP BITE NOW, title track "DDI RO RI" |
| October 12, 2026 | Single album GO HARD, title track "GO HARD" and track "Indestructible". Official Music Video |
| October 16–17, 2026 | Comeback stages on Music Bank and Show! Music Core |
GO HARD arrived roughly four months after BITE NOW. Sooin explained that the album title originated from a phrase the members often told each other: "If we're going to do it, let's do it right."
Q. Is Anna Japanese? A. Yes. Her nationality is Japanese, and she is the only Japanese member of MEOVV.
Q. What is Anna's real name? A. It is Tanaka Anna (田中杏奈). It is also sometimes spelled as Danaka Anna.
Q. When was Anna born? A. She was born on November 17, 2005.
Q. Does Anna have a personal Instagram account? A. The only account listed by her agency in official music video descriptions is the group's account. Since no personal account for Anna has been verified through official channels, it is not listed here.
Q. Is she the same person as A-Na from Hearts2Hearts? A. No. A-Na is a member of Hearts2Hearts and is a completely different person from MEOVV's Anna.
Updates on Anna are posted across the group's official social channels. The accounts listed below are taken directly from the official music video descriptions provided by THEBLACKLABEL.
| Channel | Link |
|---|---|
| @meovv | |
| YouTube | MEOVV |
| X | @OFFICIAL_MEOVV |
| TikTok | @meovv_official |
Explore the group's history and discography on MEOVV, and check out Anna's live stage performances on Fancam.
Last verified: November 6, 2026.