Kasumi Mori Takes an Adult Journey in Her BS Nippon Television Program
Kasumi Mori takes a solo trip to Hakone Yumoto in “Kasumi Mori: Otona no Ippo Tabi,” airing March 31 on BS Nippon Television.
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AKB48 Ayane Takahashi’s First Photobook Hitori Shimai Gets a Reprint, With Commemorative Events Announced
Ayane Takahashi’s first photobook, released February 28, will be reprinted, and in-person and online events are planned to mark the reprint.
Kei Sazane and Soyou Amane Begin World Ender Serialization in Young Animal No. 6
Hakusensha's March 13 issue features Runa Ichinose on the cover, a new SF battle-fantasy serial, and Kotsubu Murashita in the closing gravure.
17LIVE Launches Weekly Big Comic Spirits Gravure Audition
Six 17LIVE streamers will appear in a five-page gravure feature, with the first-place streamer receiving a solo opening-page placement.
Former SKE48 Member Fuyuka Fujimoto to Release First Photobook Mubobi na Watashi on May 18
Fuyuka Fujimoto’s first photobook, shot in Krabi, Thailand, will be released by KADOKAWA on May 18, with limited bonuses, hand-over events, and panel exhibitions planned.
First Preview Image Released as Morning Drama Actor Rio Teramoto's Second Photobook Gets Its Cover and Title, Her First in Five Years
Rio Teramoto's second photobook, RIO, will be released by Kodansha on April 1.
eMEMBERSHIP Expands eGift Use for Fan Events and Individual Activities
Yui launches its original e-catalog creation service for fan events and independently organized events for talents and creators.
Enako and Umi Shinonome, Top Cover Awards No. 1 and No. 2, Emerge From Yokyun's 'Gravure Revolution'; Preorders Begin for Her First Book
A release event for The Cosplay Company President With ¥600 Million in Annual Sales will be held on April 29.
TV Asahi and Aiming Officially Release Sensitive! Love Antenna Binbin Beppin-so
TV Asahi and Aiming have officially released the live-action romance simulation game Beppin-so, alongside downloadable content, a limited-time 10% sale, an X giveaway campaign, and a 24-hour livestream.
Advance Images Released: Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano Cover FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring
Kodansha will release FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring on April 13, led by a 30-page collaboration between Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano and including a 105-minute making-of DVD.
"Too-Cute" Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Actress Mari Kotera Takes On Lingerie Gravure for the First Time; Her First Photobook, Konnan, Suki ni Nattemau Yan., Arrives February 28, 2026
Mari Kotera’s first photobook, Konnan, Suki ni Nattemau Yan., goes on sale February 28, with a March 8 handover event in Osaka.
Young Animal No. 5 Goes on Sale February 27, With Jirai Glico in Opening Color Pages
Hakusensha released Young Animal No. 5 on February 27, featuring Kobashiri. on the cover and in the opening gravure feature.