JJ's '2nd Solo Digital Photo Book Audition' Key to Grand Prix: 'Mini Digital Photo Books' on Sale from May 23! 18 Unique Volumes from Finalists
Starting May 23, the '2nd Solo Digital Photo Book Audition,' supported by the digital EC site 'kokode digital,' will launch sales of mini digital photo books featuring its 18 finalists. Sales counts and purchases of special editions with bonus videos will be converted into points, serving as a crucial factor in the race for the Grand Prix.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 22, 2026 at 20:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 22, 2026 at 11:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 23, 2026 at 10:17 (22h 45m after Collected)
## Original Photo Books for Each of the 18 Finalists Launched
The '2nd Solo Digital Photo Book Audition,' fully supported by the fashion magazine 'JJ,' is currently in its final round, which began on May 16. Following the ongoing Machebara live stream evaluation and RankingMaster voting evaluation, the mini digital photo book evaluation will officially begin on Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 AM.
## Final Evaluation Schedule
Machebara Live Stream Evaluation: Ongoing until Saturday, May 30, at 22:00
RankingMaster Voting Evaluation: Ongoing until Friday, May 29, at 22:00
Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation: Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 AM until Saturday, May 30, at 22:00 (Sales period on 'kokode digital')
As of May 20, with the first round of official live streaming completed, Toki Shiraishi is currently in 1st place in the Machebara evaluation, followed closely by Ito Miyano and Miyu Noguchi in 2nd and 3rd place, indicating a tight race for the Grand Prix.
The mini digital photo book evaluation might hold the key to the upcoming Grand Prix race.
## What is the Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation?
Mini digital photo books for each finalist will be sold on the Kobunsha digital EC site 'kokode digital,' and the number of sales will be the subject of evaluation. Two types of products will be released for each finalist:
- Standard Edition (8-page mini digital photo book): 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Edition with Bonus Video (Includes mini digital photo book and a message video viewable on kokode digital): 6,600 yen (tax included)
*Note: Each 'kokode digital' account can only purchase each product once.
In the evaluation, one purchase of the 'Edition with Bonus Video' is counted as four book sales. Each book sale is converted into 1,650 points. Additionally, a 'bonus coefficient,' which increases by 0.5 for every 10 cumulative sales, is applied to calculate the total points, which will then be reflected in the overall ranking.
## Calculation Examples for Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation Points
- For 5 copies sold: 5 copies x 1.0 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 8,250 points
- For 30 copies sold: 30 copies x 2.5 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 123,750 points
- For 100 copies sold: 100 copies x 6.0 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 990,000 points
During the final period, the points from the mini digital photo book evaluation will be updated only once, during the final intermediate announcement scheduled for Friday, May 29.
After the final intermediate announcement, the impact of the mini digital photo book evaluation points—alongside the Machebara live stream and RankingMaster voting evaluations—on the overall rankings will be highly anticipated until the very end!
The '2nd Solo Digital Photo Book Audition,' fully supported by the fashion magazine 'JJ,' is currently in its final round, which began on May 16. Following the ongoing Machebara live stream evaluation and RankingMaster voting evaluation, the mini digital photo book evaluation will officially begin on Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 AM.
## Final Evaluation Schedule
Machebara Live Stream Evaluation: Ongoing until Saturday, May 30, at 22:00
RankingMaster Voting Evaluation: Ongoing until Friday, May 29, at 22:00
Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation: Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 AM until Saturday, May 30, at 22:00 (Sales period on 'kokode digital')
As of May 20, with the first round of official live streaming completed, Toki Shiraishi is currently in 1st place in the Machebara evaluation, followed closely by Ito Miyano and Miyu Noguchi in 2nd and 3rd place, indicating a tight race for the Grand Prix.
The mini digital photo book evaluation might hold the key to the upcoming Grand Prix race.
## What is the Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation?
Mini digital photo books for each finalist will be sold on the Kobunsha digital EC site 'kokode digital,' and the number of sales will be the subject of evaluation. Two types of products will be released for each finalist:
- Standard Edition (8-page mini digital photo book): 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Edition with Bonus Video (Includes mini digital photo book and a message video viewable on kokode digital): 6,600 yen (tax included)
*Note: Each 'kokode digital' account can only purchase each product once.
In the evaluation, one purchase of the 'Edition with Bonus Video' is counted as four book sales. Each book sale is converted into 1,650 points. Additionally, a 'bonus coefficient,' which increases by 0.5 for every 10 cumulative sales, is applied to calculate the total points, which will then be reflected in the overall ranking.
## Calculation Examples for Mini Digital Photo Book Evaluation Points
- For 5 copies sold: 5 copies x 1.0 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 8,250 points
- For 30 copies sold: 30 copies x 2.5 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 123,750 points
- For 100 copies sold: 100 copies x 6.0 (bonus coefficient) x 1,650 = 990,000 points
During the final period, the points from the mini digital photo book evaluation will be updated only once, during the final intermediate announcement scheduled for Friday, May 29.
After the final intermediate announcement, the impact of the mini digital photo book evaluation points—alongside the Machebara live stream and RankingMaster voting evaluations—on the overall rankings will be highly anticipated until the very end!
FAQ
Until when is the digital photo book available for purchase?
It is available until 22:00 on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Can I purchase more than one copy with the same account?
You can only purchase each product once per 'kokode digital' account.
When is the intermediate evaluation announcement?
The final intermediate announcement is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026.