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egg's all-time popular models Part 3

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The legendary gal magazine "egg" has enlivened gal culture and has continued to run with the times.

All the gals at the time loved reading "egg" and it had a great influence on gal culture.

Therefore, this time, we will introduce successive models of "egg" that led the heyday of gals!

Hiromi Hosoi (Romihi)

Born May 13, 1989

Hiromi Hosoi, affectionately known as "Romihi," started her modeling career for egg in 2006.

She graced her first solo cover in the August 2007 issue and appeared on the cover a total of 24 times, establishing herself as one of the magazine’s most popular models.

During the same period, she was known for her partnership with another popular model, Kanako Kawabata, and together, they were dubbed the "Romikana Duo."

They often appeared on covers together.

Despite being petite at 148 cm, Romihi stood out for her exceptional fashion sense.

In December 2009, in a segment on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV titled "Who is the Fashion Leader for 2010?," she was voted No.1 by 100 gals in Shibuya, proving her undeniable influence.

She was recognized as the fashion queen of egg, with an overwhelming presence.

Romihi graduated from egg in the August 2012 issue and later transitioned to the fashion magazine "S Cawaii."

She expanded her career by appearing on television and in various media.

Kanako Kawabata

Born January 21, 1990

Kanako Kawabata made her debut as an egg model after being scouted.

She gained popularity alongside Hiromi Hosoi (Romihi), and together, they were known as the "Romikana Duo."

Kanako has appeared on numerous covers, and in 2012 became a hot topic as the model with the longest tenure with egg.

Kanako was known for her boyish style, and her trademark short haircut was imitated by many gals.

She was also featured as the image model for the surf-style 109 brand COCOLULU.

Furthermore, Kanako is said to be the inventor of the gyaru language "Agepoyo" which became popular around 2010.

Agepoyo has became so popular that it won first place in the 2010 Gyaru Buzzword Awards!

Not only was she a fashion leader, but she also created trends in gyaru language.

Kanako currently works as a cast member at "CLUB RIRIKA" in Ginza, Chuo Ward.

Yuma Takahashi (Yumachi)

Born October 21, 1988

Yuma Takahashi, also known as "Yumachi," first appeared in the September 2007 issue of egg.

She became a prominent black skin gal model, contributing greatly to the magazine’s popularity.

She was close friends with another egg model, Aina Tanaka, and together they were known as "Yuma-Ai."

The pair formed the unit "Yumachi & Aina," and in February 2010, they made their major debut as singers, performing at various events.

Yumachi later produced the gyaru group "Shibuya GAL’s,", and also worked on the apparel brand "LAGGY."

After 6 years and 9 months with egg, she graduated in the June 2014 issue.

Post-graduation, she appeared in TV programs related to pachinko (slot machines), which had long been her passion, and also at regional events.

Now a mother of one, Yumachi continues to work as a freelance model and designer.

Yayoi Nemoto (Nemoyayo)

Born February 24, 1992

Yayoi Nemoto, known as "Nemoyayo," made her debut in the May 2009 issue of egg.

Eight months later, she appeared on her first solo cover in the January 2010 issue.

In 2011, it was featured on the cover for 6 consecutive months, proving its immense popularity.

Nemoyayo was known for her adorable "droopy eyes" and "yaeba" (crooked teeth), and her smile made her the representative of the "Amagyaru" style.

She was also close friends with Manami Suzuki (Manya), and their duo was dubbed the "Nemo-Manya Duo."

After 4 years and 10 months with egg, she graduated in the February 2014 issue and later transitioned to S Cawaii!, where she continued to be very popular.

In the 2014 "Cover Girl General Election," a fan-voted competition to rank S Cawaii! models, she won first place! Along with the second- and third-place winners, she appeared on the magazine’s cover.

Today, she is a model for Ane Ageha and also works as the producer of the apparel brand "Clea'mondo."

She is active as a YouTuber and continues to be a prominent figure in the gal scene.

Manami Suzuki (Manya)

Born March 18, 1992

Manami Suzuki, known as "Manya," made her debut as an egg model in 2011, after gaining popularity as a gal blogger.

With her Tsuyome Kurogyaru style and stunning figure, she quickly rose to fame.

She was close friends with Nemoyayo (Yayoi Nemoto), and their duo was popularly known as "Nemo-Manya."

Manya, with her strong summer vibes, was known as the quintessential "summer gal," excelling in sexy, revealing, and celeb-casual (celebrity casual) styles.

Her excellent fashion sense made her a popular figure, and many gals loved her bikini line produced for the swimwear brand "SEMNY."

She graduated from egg in the May 2014 issue and moved to nuts.

However, the debut issue featuring her as a model was postponed indefinitely, and she expressed her disappointment on her blog.

After a year and a half, she finally joined nuts as a model and made her first appearance in the September 2015 issue.

In June 2017, she launched a new swimwear brand called "PINKY SHAKE," and in 2021, she opened the beauty salon "M+." She is now active as an entrepreneur.

Other models who also helped boost egg’s popularity during the same period included:

  • Aina Tanaka
  • Remi Sakamoto
  • Yuka Ohara (Yunkoro)
  • Kurumi Hanji (Gugu)
  • Mami Koshikawa
  • Rina Ohashi
  • Saki Matsuoka (Sakikkuma)
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