Tsumugi Hara’s Summer Glory 12: Official Video Preview
Directed by Ruby, the concluding installment runs 12 minutes; the official 30-second sample focuses on a daylight-lit tatami room.
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Rui Nagumo’s I Spilled It: a preview of the Private Hour finale
The fifth installment is a 17-minute video directed by Ruby. Its official 30-second teaser pairs a café setting with close camera framing.
Nao Kosaka, Yoko Shogenji and Kaho Fujishima Star in Sony Sonpo Ads
Four commercials give the Hinatazaka46 members contrasting roles, with direct-to-viewer scenes and a nationwide rollout beginning October 16.
Mariya Nagao Takes a Sweeter Turn with Meroi Mariya.
Wani Books’ digital-only photobook arrives October 16, with photography by Tatsuya Oyabu and an announced price of ¥2,200.
Risako: Pictura Part 13 — Nature Falling Asleep Video Preview
Nature Falling Asleep, directed by Ruby, is the thirteenth of thirteen Pictura videos. The official 30-second preview accompanies a six-minute release dated April 29, 2026.
Ayano Sumida: Solaria Part 10 — Official Video Preview
The official 30-second preview introduces the tenth and final installment, a 14-minute video directed by Ruby and released on May 13, 2026.
Rena Kato Leads FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter with 34 New Pages
Kodansha’s November 10 mook combines her new cover feature with reprinted photography of fifteen other women and a 110-minute making-of DVD.
Nao Usami: Two Tone Part 1 — A Sofa in a Sunny Spot Video Preview
A Sofa in a Sunny Spot is the first of five installments in the collection, directed by Ruby. The official short preview introduces a full 10-minute video released on April 10, 2026.
Kurumi Miyajima: TokimeKurumi Part 2 — The Girl Being Drawn Video Preview
The second installment of TokimeKurumi pairs an art-room setting with changing poses and styling. Its official 30.08-second teaser previews a nine-minute video directed by Ruby.
Maki Shinkai: Tanbiroku Part 1 — Red Wine Video Preview
Directed by Ruby, the nine-minute video is the first of five Tanbiroku installments. The official promotional preview runs approximately 30 seconds.
Umi Shinonome Brings Kuzuhana-chan to Life in Weekly Shonen Champion
The October 15 issue pairs her fifth magazine appearance with manga-inspired photography, a collaboration back cover and a double-sided poster.
Sasha Yurikawa: Natural Self Part 1 — Soft Sunlight Video Preview
Directed by Ruby, the first installment of Natural Self pairs window-side compositions with sofa portraits. The official 30-second teaser previews a 14-minute video released on June 26, 2026.