Miss Seventeen 2026 Exclusive Model Audition Announces 10 Finalists Selected from 2,692 Applicants!

The "Miss Seventeen" exclusive model audition for "Seventeen" (Shueisha), a teen media outlet that has produced numerous famous actresses and stars such as Keiko Kitagawa, Kaela Kimura, Suzu Hirose, Karen Takizawa, Ayami Nakajo, and Natsuki出口, has announced its 10 finalists. This year, 10 unique individuals were selected as finalists from 2,692 applicants, having passed the document screening (1st round), interview (2nd round), and camera test (3rd round).

Public voting is currently open on the special site within "Seventeen-Web," the official website of "Seventeen," from July 1 (Wed) 10:00 AM to August 11 (Tue, holiday) 11:59 PM. The "Miss Seventeen 2026" will be decided based on the overall results, including the number of votes received. During the public voting period, content featuring handwritten profiles and videos of the finalists will be available, and information that reveals the finalists' true selves will also be distributed periodically on "Seventeen's" official SNS accounts (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X).

Details about this audition are also published in the summer issue of "Seventeen" (released July 1 (Wed)) and on the special site. For the first time, individuals can vote for up to 3 people once per day. New initiatives include the issuance of a digital voting certificate with each vote and the opportunity to enter a luxury prize drawing for every 10 votes cast.

The 10 finalists for "Miss Seventeen 2026" are as follows:

The following 10 individuals have been selected as finalists after passing the document screening, interview, and camera test. Their profiles can be viewed on the special site.

*Names in no particular order, titles omitted*

Elena Itami, born July 1, 2010, 1st year of high school

Yuuyu Iwase, born August 12, 2011, 3rd year of junior high school

Aiko Komatsu, born January 13, 2012, 3rd year of junior high school

Hana Sasaki, born November 23, 2009, 2nd year of high school

Iroha Sato, born December 11, 2011, 3rd year of junior high school

Rinon Tada, born June 7, 2008, 3rd year of high school

Anri Nakamura, born August 6, 2011, 3rd year of junior high school

Olivia Haruka, born May 30, 2009, 1st year of university *Note*

Coconne Hirauchi, born May 31, 2011, 3rd year of junior high school

Anna Hoshino, born November 1, 2009, 2nd year of high school

*Note) Due to skipping grades, she is equivalent to a 2nd-year high school student in Japan.

(c) Seventeen/Shueisha Photography by Taichi Chiba

"Miss Seventeen 2026" Special Site Information

https://seventeen-web.jp/special/missst2026/

Public voting is accepted on this site. Detailed profiles of the finalists and various videos are also available! For the first time, individuals can vote for up to 3 people once per day.

*The photo on the left shows the 10 finalists for "Miss Seventeen 2026." Top row from left: Olivia Haruka, Coconne Hirauchi, Iroha Sato / Middle row from left: Anri Nakamura, Anna Hoshino, Rinon Tada, Elena Itami / Bottom row from left: Aiko Komatsu, Yuuyu Iwase, Hana Sasaki

About the "Seventeen" Summer 2026 Issue

The cover of the summer issue of "Seventeen" (published July 1 (Wed)) features 5 currently active models who were selected as exclusive models through the "Miss Seventeen" (hereinafter referred to as Miss ST) exclusive model audition, an audition that has produced many famous personalities. The cover features Misaki Irie (Miss ST 2020), Anya Kasai (Miss ST 2021), Rui Tsukishima (Miss ST 2022), Ruki Sekiya (Miss ST 2023), and Runa Nakajima (Miss ST 2024) in colorful summer outfits.

(c) Seventeen Summer 2026 Issue/Shueisha Photography by Kenji Nakazato

Furthermore, the same issue will feature the K-POP girl group Hearts2Hearts, who have been making waves with their hit songs since their debut in February 2025, for the first time. They will appear in two consecutive issues, including the upcoming "Seventeen" autumn issue (scheduled for release on September 1, 2026).

Other features include the annual "ST Super Questionnaire 2026," which provides insights into the current trends among high school girls nationwide, and "Summer Casual Wear: Favorite T-Shirt SNAP," showcasing trends and fashion with all 26 Seventeen models. Additionally, "Let's Go See Our Future This Summer!" offers high school students a chance to think about their future, covering topics such as SDGs initiatives by high school students and companies, and career paths like studying abroad and open campus events. Naniwa Danshi's popular serialization will also be expanded to 12 pages, making it a content-rich issue.

About "Miss Seventeen"

Exclusive models for "Seventeen" selected through an open audition. They engage in various activities through the magazine, web, SNS, and events. The audition has produced numerous famous models, actors, and singers.

About Shueisha's "Seventeen"

Launched in 1968, it is a teen media outlet for high school girls. It delivers fun and useful, relatable information for energetic and trend-conscious teens, covering fashion, beauty, romance, and advice on worries, supporting the present and future of high school girls. It provides a "two-way communication platform" connecting exclusive models, talents, readers/users, and influencers through web, SNS, and the magazine.

[Official Website]

"Seventeen-Web" https://seventeen-web.jp/

[Official SNS]

TikTok: @seventeenjp_mag

Instagram: @seventeenjp_mag

YouTube: @SeventeenSTchannel

X: @seventeenJP_mag