The final judging for “JC Miss Contest 2025,” a contest to determine the “cutest junior high school girl in Japan,” was held in Tokyo on March 30. 14 contestants selected from more than 30,000 entries appeared on stage. As a result of the judging, the winners of the candy magic award, the Model Press Award, and the Judges’ Special Award were decided. Photo] “Ruu” model walking with her tall figure The winner of the candy magic award, “Noa,” a first-year junior high school student from Aichi Prefecture, said, “I am really grateful to the people who gave me these wonderful awards, and to my family. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Ema, a first-year junior high school student from Fukuoka Prefecture, who received the Model Press Award, smiled and said, “I am very happy because I had hoped to be chosen for the Model Press Award. Sora, a first-year junior high school student from Hyogo Prefecture, who won the Judges’ Special Award, was moved to tears and said, “I was worried because I had made some mistakes in dancing and walking, but I am so happy to have won this award,” with a look of relief on her face. The other winner of the judges’ special prize, Ruu, a junior high school student from Ibaraki Prefecture, jumped up and down and shared her joy with her fellow finalists. The Grand Prix went to Honoh, a first-year junior high school student from Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Runner-up Grand Prix went to Aisa, an eighth-year junior high school student from Ishikawa Prefecture. The “JC Miss Contest” is a junior high school girls-only contest held under the concept of “Everyone chooses the cutest JC in Japan,” and has produced a number of stars every year. In the past, the contest has produced many stars, including Rian Akita (JC Miss Contest 2022, Grand Prix), Maiba Oguni (JC Miss Contest 2022, Special Jury Prize), Juri Sakakibara (JC Miss Contest 2020, Grand Prix), Misora Ichinose (JC Miss Contest 2017, Grand Prix), Sumire (Chuichi Miss Contest 2022, Runner-up), and YUMA (JC Miss Contest 2022, Grand Prix). Sumire (runner-up in “JC Miss Contest 2022”), YUMA (finalist in “JC Miss Contest 2022”), and many others. Entries for “JC Miss Contest 2026” are now being accepted. The application procedure is available on the “Debut” audition information site.
