17-year-old actress Takei Emi has been in the news a lot recently, and towards the end of 2010, her popularity had gradually increased in very big steps.

Thanks to her prominent role in Fuji TV's current Monday drama, "Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta", and several new endorsement deals with major companies in her pocket, she has been able to stay on the fast track to stardom without any problems. With no big obstacles in her way, 2011 could turn out to become the year of Takei's big breakthrough and her first big starring roles.

Not only does her career seem to walk along a sunny track, but Takei's beauty is similarly flourishing, making every day seem like a day in spring.

Check out her beautiful new pictures from the newest edition of "Big Comic Spirits" below, and get for yourself a first taste of this year's spring.

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