IN MOTION Follows Hirona Unjo’s Return to Entertainment
The former HKT48 member’s first digital photobook since resuming activities arrives October 5, with photography by HIROKAZU.
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ENTAME 36℃ Vol. 07 Pairs Kokoro Toyoshima With an INUWASI Special Edition
The regular edition gives Toyoshima the lead feature, while Hanon Mayu and Suzume front a second cover built around the INUWASI pair’s friendship.
Momonosuke Reveals the Okinawa Sea Cover for Ichitōsei
Masafumi Nakayama photographed the 96-page first photobook, due October 20; a handover event is set for Shosen Book Tower two days earlier.
Luna Ichinose Leads BOMB Premium 2026
The 112-page swimsuit issue gives Ichinose a 22-page opener and double-sided poster, with 11 more models in the lineup.
Rea Momosato and Naho Shinomiya Bookend Young Animal No. 19
The September 25 issue also includes a Mochizuki-san guest chapter and new installments of Asobi no Kankei, Kakunaru Ue wa, D. Diver and World Ender.
Usako Kurusu Returns to Gravure With Private AFTERNOON
Jō Sawada photographed the 74-page Kindle release in a traditional Japanese house, following five looks from afternoon into dusk.
Momo Kitahara Is TIF 2026’s Summer Cinderella
The OCHA NORMA member leads a Glass Girl package with a “Summer Girlfriend” gravure, special movie and Hiroaki Terada interview.
Nade Is Self-Publishing Her First Photobook
The Akita-born creator is crowdfunding The Person Next Door, with photography by Ione Murakami and necozi.
Luna Ichinose’s oh my HEROINE! Digital Photobook
Takeo Dec. photographed oh my HEROINE! in a Western-style mansion; the ¥2,200 digital release arrives September 17.
Enako’s First Photo Essay Looks Back on Her Two Years Away From Cosplay
Wear Revenge arrives from KADOKAWA on December 4, with a December 6 launch event at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara.
Rino Wauchi’s Dreams Come True Joins the YJ PHOTO BOOK Lineup
The digital photobook, photographed by Takeo Dec., was released on September 3, 2026.
Kanami Takasaki Goes to Paris for Her 2027 Calendar
Titled belle, the calendar pairs lingerie and casual looks with retro Paris styling; a limited edition adds a making-of DVD and mini photobook.