"Koakuma ageha" proposes beauty and gal fashion mainly for people in their 20s.
Since its launch in 2005, it has had a huge impact on gyaru culture, giving rise to the term "agejo" and giving rise to the recognition of "bumpy hair."
So this time, we will introduce you to the popular models who were once active in "Koakuma Ageha"!
Rina Sakurai (Sakurina)
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Born April 13, 1983.
Rina Sakurai, widely known as "Sakurina," began her journey as a prominent model for Koakuma Ageha in 2007.
She was a central figure in Ageha, gracing countless covers and amassing immense popularity.
Sakurina was celebrated as a "charisma" in the gyaru community, thanks to her iconic "gyaru makeup" style.
In an era without the photo editing apps common today, gals were researching how they could take cute pictures of themselves with regular cell phone cameras.
Alongside her modeling, she ventured into singing, film, and even appeared in the Yakuza video game series.
Currently, she models for Ane Ageha and runs her fashion brand “Riina Couture,” continuing to inspire with her timeless charm.
Sayo Hayakawa
Born May 23, 1983.
Sayo Hayakawa is a former Koakuma Ageha model known as the "charisma hostess."
She started her career as a hostess in her hometown of Fukuoka and quickly became the number one hostess before moving to Tokyo.
She started working as a hostess in Roppongi and Shinjuku in Tokyo, and because she always achieved top-class results, such as number 1 or 2 at the shops she worked at, she became known as the "charismatic hostess." I did.
After gaining fame as a reader model for Ageha, Sayo retired from hostessing in 2009 and transitioned to exclusive modeling for Ane Ageha, frequently gracing the cover.
Besides modeling, she was a member of SDN48 and engaged in volunteer work.
After leaving Ane Ageha in 2018, she now manages businesses in hospitality and beauty while raising her two children.
Rin
Born August 3, 1988.
Yurino Mitsuo, affectionately called “Rin-chan,” debuted as an exclusive Koakuma Ageha model in July 2009.
She had a doll-like appearance and was featured in magazines as a representative of dolly fashion.
Her dolly makeup that takes advantage of her big eyes is very popular with readers, and is often featured in magazines!
Her resemblance to a doll also led her to model for TRALALA, LIZLISA’s sister brand, attracting agejo and princess-style gyaru fans.
She graduated from Ageha and currently works as a receptionist.
Riho Nishiyama
Born May 28, 1986.
Riho Nishiyama, a former exclusive Koakuma Ageha model, made her first cover appearance in September 2008 and was featured on six covers in 2009 alone.
She has two children, born in 2015 and 2017, and now focuses on family life.
Riho, who has mentioned in her blog that she doesn't have a strong interest in fashion or beauty, likely won’t return to modeling.
Other models who also helped boost Koakuma Ageha’s popularity during the same period included:
- Kanae Sugiyama
- Himena Ousaki (Namehi)
- Chie Yoshikawa (Guri)
- Chika Yoshikawa(Gura)
