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Exciting News: The Miss Japan Girls Contest 2026 Winners Announced!

The highly anticipated collaboration between Narumiya Characters and MixChannel has officially culminated in the announcement of the winners of the Miss Japan Girls Contest 2026. Managed by DONUTS Co., Ltd. based in Shibuya, Tokyo, this partnership has elevated the spirits of fans and participants alike.

Contest Overview

The collaboration kicked off on March 13, 2026, and ran through September 30, 2026. During this period, the MixChannel app, which has garnered a thriving community, engaged users through various events, auditions, and limited-time features. This exciting campaign showcased Narumiya Characters, popular fashion icons from the early 2000s, giving them a refreshing platform through live streams and interactive content.

Winners of the Contest

After an engaging audition period from April 28 to May 24, the winners of the Miss Japan Girls Contest 2026 were finally chosen. The prestigious title of Grand Prize went to Manaka. She will soon make her mark as a fashion model featured in popular magazines and various advertisements. Nonon has claimed the Runner-up Prize, also set to appear in promotional activities and advertising content.

Here are the details about the winners:

• - Grand Prize Winner: Manaka

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- Benefits: 1-page features in Ray and Zipper, advertisements in JR East trains, and significant media broadcasts.

• - Runner-up: Nonon

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- Benefits: 1-page feature in Zipper, and secondary broadcasts in metropolitan area media.

The visuals showcasing both models, styled exceptionally by leading professionals, are set to be released progressively, fattening the excitement surrounding this collaboration.

Final Event Announcement

As the collaboration approaches its conclusion, a final event, titled “Narumiya Characters x MixChannel Collaboration Goods Giveaway - Nostalgic Revival”, is set to begin. This event introduces an array of exclusive collaboration items, including:

• - Collaboration gift cards
• - Transparent pass cases
• - Limited edition long-sleeve t-shirts
• - Collectible stickers and more

Participants can accumulate points for a chance to win rare merchandise, only available to top-ranking users.
The promotional period will run from August 13, 2026, until September 30, 2026, followed by the finals from September 1 to September 30.

About Narumiya Characters

Narumiya Characters includes iconic junior apparel brands like ANGEL BLUE, mezzo piano junior, pom ponette junior, and DAISY LOVERS, which dominated the market in the 2000s with their beloved characters. These brands have consistently resonated with fans, leading to numerous opportunities for collaborations and campaigns.

About MixChannel

Founded in December 2013, MixChannel has since evolved into a social platform where users can engage in live streaming and share video content, boasting over 1.8 million registered users in Japan. The app, originally known as MixChannel, rebranded in July 2020, managing to attract over 5 million monthly visitors.

Company Background

DONUTS Co. Ltd., the driving force behind this collaboration and MixChannel, delivers a range of services from cloud solutions to media platforms, underpinned by the theme of providing lasting value in a variety of projects. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Shibuya, the company consistently seeks innovative ventures while fostering existing services.

For more updates, follow Narumiya Characters and MixChannel through their respective platforms listed on their official sites.