During this period, Aoi also started making appearances in mainstream media. In May 2003, she had a role in the theatrical release "Gun Crazy 4: Requiem for a Bodyguard" and from July to December 2003, Aoi had a role in the TV Asahi J-dorama "Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi". For her starring role in the "pink film", , released to theaters in July 2004, Aoi was given a Best Actress Award at the 2004 Pink Grand Prix ceremony. The film was ranked the fourth-best "pink film" release of the year.