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Celebrating the Triumph of Yukine Nagaoka at Miss Magazine 2025

On August 26, 2023, Kodansha announced the winners of the highly anticipated Miss Magazine 2025, revealing the Grand Prix titleholder alongside other category winners. Among an impressive pool of 2,826 candidates, Yukine Nagaoka, a bright star from Hyogo Prefecture, has emerged as the Grand Prix winner.

Winner Highlights

Yukine Nagaoka will be awarded a prize of 1 million yen, alongside a coveted cover feature in Young Magazine, and her very own solo photo book. The excitement doesn’t end there; Yukine and her fellow winners will grace the cover of the upcoming September 1 issue of Young Magazine, marking their first appearance together.

In addition to Yukine's victory, the contest recognized several other talented individuals:

• - Miss Young Magazine: Kokoro Hara (Aichi Prefecture)
• - Miss Weekly Shonen Magazine: Anri Eshita (Fukuoka Prefecture)
• - Reader’s Special Award: Misato Tominaga (Saitama Prefecture)
• - Judges’ Special Award: Shizuku Ota (Shizuoka Prefecture) and Sora Maruya (Miyagi Prefecture)

A Legacy of Excellence

The history of Miss Magazine dates back to 1982, making it one of the longest-running beauty contests in the Japanese magazine industry. It has launched the careers of many beloved idols and actresses, including Yuki Saito and Shoko Nakagawa, who have gone on to shine brightly in the entertainment sector. After a revival in 2018, it continues to spotlight new talent, showing a commitment to evolving with the times.

The Miss Magazine platform aims to uplift emerging stars, and many past winners have made significant strides in the worlds of gravure modeling, acting, and advertising. With talents like Aika Sawaguchi and Riko Teramoto resonating in the industry, it’s clear that Miss Magazine not only identifies the best of beauty but also serves as a stepping stone to successful careers.

About the Winners

Yukine Nagaoka (Grand Prix)

• - Agency: First Step
• - Birthdate: July 10, 2009
• - Height: 160 cm
• - Hometown: Hyogo Prefecture

Kokoro Hara (Miss Young Magazine)

• - Agency: Watanabe Digital Agency
• - Birthdate: February 19, 2009
• - Height: 161 cm
• - Hometown: Aichi Prefecture

Anri Eshita (Miss Weekly Shonen Magazine)

• - Agency: Sun Music Fukuoka
• - Birthdate: November 4, 2006
• - Height: 165 cm
• - Hometown: Fukuoka Prefecture

Misato Tominaga (Reader’s Special Award)

• - Agency: Sun Music Production
• - Birthdate: October 15, 2007
• - Height: 166 cm
• - Hometown: Saitama Prefecture

Shizuku Ota (Judges’ Special Award)

• - Agency: Space Craft Agency
• - Birthdate: April 3, 2009
• - Height: 149 cm
• - Hometown: Shizuoka Prefecture

Sora Maruya (Judges’ Special Award)

• - Agency: Star Ray Production
• - Birthdate: August 6, 2003
• - Height: 154 cm
• - Hometown: Miyagi Prefecture

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these bright stars! Stay tuned for their endeavors in the entertainment industry, as they continue to inspire and enchant. For more details, visit the official Miss Magazine website: Miss Magazine Official Site.

Celebrate Yukine Nagaoka and all the winners of Miss Magazine 2025, and keep an eye on their blossoming careers in the Japanese entertainment landscape.