Kyoko Yoshine Stuns with Bold Décolleté, Ryoma Takeuchi Steals the Spotlight from Kaho at Elan d’Or Awards

The contrast with a mini one-piece dress

“I’ve always admired the Elan d’Or Awards, and I’ve hoped that one day I might have the chance to be involved,” she said.

Holding the crystal trophy and looking at the camera, she shone brilliantly. The actress in question is Kyoko Yoshine (28).

On February 4, the award ceremony for the “2026 50th Elan d’Or Awards,” hosted by the Japan Movie and Television Producers Association, was held in Tokyo, with actors who made a big impact last year in attendance.

Yoshine was recognized for her role as Natsumi, a pure and lovable wife, in the romantic comedy “Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori” (Fuji TV), which carefully depicted the newlywed life of an Imperial Navy lieutenant and his wife in prewar Japan.

On the day of the ceremony, Yoshine appeared in a jet-black mini one-piece dress showing off a beautiful décolletage and thighs. It gave off a completely adult vibe, a 180-degree contrast to the adorable character she played in Nami Uraraka.

“Last year marked 12 years since my debut, and it was particularly challenging. The zodiac cycle has come full circle, and at this moment, receiving such an award makes me feel very happy, like my life up to now is being affirmed,” Yoshine said on stage.

Kaho (34), who previously won the same award for “Hotspot” (NTV) and “Jaa, Anta ga Tsukutte Miro yo” (TBS), appeared in a chic black long dress.

“Even now, after filming both projects, many people still reach out to me. I feel I have to work even harder. I’m truly grateful for the encounters I’ve had,” she said.

Ryoma Takeuchi (32), who co-starred with Kaho in Jaa, Anta ga~, presented her bouquet, appearing in a bright red suit. His more flamboyant fashion compared to Kaho caused a stir in the audience.

“I just remembered something. I’ve been a fan of Kaho-san for a long time. When I was in middle school, I wanted to set a favorite actress of my age group as my phone wallpaper, and I chose Kaho-san. But I thought it might be a little creepy to say that at the start of the drama, so I didn’t mention it,” Takeuchi said, prompting a huge laugh from the audience. He added, “Isn’t that super creepy?” to which Kaho responded with a hesitant, “Uhh.”

With such talented recipients and presenters, there’s no doubt they will continue to achieve great things this year as well.