 In 2007, she participated in the live-action adaptation of the manga series "Mushishi" alongside Joe Odagiri, as well as WOWOW's "Don't Laugh at My Romance", "Welcome to the Quiet Room" with Yuki Uchida, and going back to the stage to play Desdemona in a rendition of "Shakespeare's Othello".For these last two roles, Aoi lost 7 kg for her role as eating disorder patient, Miki.Aoi began 2008 with the release of "Don't Laugh at My Romance", which earned her a nomination as Best Supporting Actress at the Asian Film Awards 2009.