After graduating from the idol world in 2014, she re-emerged in 2015 as Yua Mikami, a move that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Her transition from mainstream idol to AV actress was unprecedented and garnered massive media attention. Her "idol-born" status gave her an instant, built-in fanbase, and she quickly became one of the most popular and highest-paid stars in the industry, a position she has held ever since.