Sasha Yurikawa’s Natural Self Part 4: Official Video Preview
First Gravure’s 30-second teaser introduces Sheer and Clinging, a 17-minute video directed by Ruby and released on June 26, 2026.
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Kurumi Miyajima’s TokimeKurumi part 5 preview brings the dance indoors
Just Going with The Rhythm closes the five-part collection. The official 30.08-second teaser accompanies a separate 13-minute video directed by Ruby.
BLTISM VOL.1 Unveils Aika Sawaguchi and Ayano Sumida’s Covers
The November 5 debut offers seaside and indoor cover portraits across two editions, with identical contents and separate Seven Net postcard bonuses.
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Nogikoi’s Anniversary Festival Offers MVPs a Nogizaka46 Meetup
The October 26 competition selects 55 MVPs per member for an in-person culture festival, alongside a six-member voiced story and new member-photographed cards.
Sumire Uesaka Endorses Tsumugi Nanase’s First Photobook
Tsumugi arrives October 30 with photographs before and after Nanase’s dramatic haircut, alongside a digital edition offering a BookLive-exclusive cover and six extra pages.
Ayame Tsutsui and Chise Niitsu Join Sakura Polyphony
Karin Ono leads the food-centered drama, filmed entirely in Satte for the city’s 40th anniversary and planned for cinemas in spring 2027. Yuri Nakae also joins the cast.
Mao Asaoka Reveals Niji no Mukou Graduation Photobook Cover
The November 24 release reflects her ideas for clothing and shoot concepts, with a separate publisher-shop package adding an A1 poster and signed-copy lottery.
Masakazu Katsura’s Positive Sensitive Artbook Features Enako, Mariya Ise and Moe Iori
The 148-page illustration collection arrives December 10, with retailer-specific artwork bonuses and separate lotteries for signed books and a Tokyo signing event.
Hinatazaka46’s Hinakoi Marks Six Years with Hinakoi-tai
Nanami Konishi, Kaho Fujishima, Saki Katayama and Sakura Matsuo lead a campaign combining fictional group chats, branching drama and a separate event offering in-person invitations.
Umi Shinonome Covers Young Animal 2026 No. 21
The October 23 issue includes a Shinonome clear file and an 85-minute ensemble DVD, while Aika makes her first appearance in the magazine.
Narumi Okawa’s Gentle Allure 12 preview studies mirrors and window light
The 30-second official teaser introduces a living-room setting for Ruby’s nine-minute video, the twelfth installment in the 13-part collection.
Nagisa Saito Speeds Through First-Car Milestones in New Web Ads
Tokio Marine Direct’s campaign pairs her quick-fire delivery with an introduction to direct insurance, rolling out across its official social accounts from October 23.