'Nico Puchi' Announces 15th Model Audition, Now Recruiting Kids and Boys Categories

'Nico Puchi,' the No.1 fashion magazine for elementary school students published by Shinchosha, will begin accepting applications for its 15th model audition on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The application period runs until Monday, August 31. This year, the audition will be conducted without video screening, making it easier for more elementary and junior high school students to participate. In addition to the opportunity to become a Nico Puchi model, the audition is also recruiting for the kids and men's categories simultaneously, seeking to discover new talents of various types and ages.

The model audition by the No.1 fashion magazine for elementary school students, 'Nico Puchi,' will start on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Attracting numerous applicants every year, this audition serves as a gateway to success for models who highly sensitively broadcast the 'now' of the elementary school generation, focusing on fashion and beauty.

To date, 'Nico Puchi' has produced models and talents who remain active on the front lines, such as Meru Nukumi and Kanon. Furthermore, there are many examples of those who, after working as Nico Puchi models, advanced to the sister magazine 'nicola' and expanded their activities as teen idols, such as Mei Nagano and Meari Hayashi. The ability to start a career in elementary school and gradually expand one's field of activity is one of the major appeals of this audition. In recent years, the magazine has expanded beyond its pages to include web, SNS, and video content, serving as a birthplace for the next generation of stars.

Moreover, as this year's audition will be held without video screening, it will provide an opportunity to meet more applicants directly. With a format that is more accessible than ever, this is a chance for anyone with a love for fashion and a desire to express themselves to take a big step forward.

■ Application Overview

Application Period
By Mail: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026 (Must arrive by this date)
Web Application: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026, until 23:59

■ Eligibility Requirements
Those who meet any of the following criteria:
1) Nico Puchi Model
- Elementary school girls over 140cm tall
2) Kids Model
- Girls from kindergarten senior class to 2nd grade under 120cm tall
3) Men's Model
- 5th grade to 8th grade boys over 140cm tall

■ Application Methods
- Mail Application
- Web Application
Applications are accepted through either method.

About 'Nico Puchi'
'Nico Puchi' is a fashion magazine for elementary school students published by Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. Targeted at fashionable upper elementary school girls, it covers various topics of interest, mainly fashion, but also including general goods, amusement spots, lessons, fortune-telling, and studying. The content can be enjoyed together with parents. It was first published on September 13, 2006. It has a circulation of approximately 45,000 copies and is priced at 980 yen. Its official website, 'Nico Puchi Net,' also disseminates teen-oriented information daily. 'Nico Puchi Net' garners approximately 2.3 million monthly page views. In the past, it has produced talents such as Marie Iitoyo, Mei Nagano, Nana Komatsu, Meru Nukumi, Ryusei Yokohama, Takumi Kitamura, and Rihito Itagaki.

■ Magazine Data
[Title] Nico Puchi (Magazine Name) Summer 2026 Issue
[Release Date] Wednesday, June 10, 2026
[Price] 980 yen (tax included)