Kana Hanaiwa’s First Photobook
KADOKAWA will release voice actor Kana Hanaiwa’s first photobook on Friday, September 11, 2026. Hanaiwa is known for playing Liliya Katsuragi in Gakuen Idolmaster. The photographs are by Yasushi Nishimura. Commemorative events and store-exclusive purchase bonuses have also been announced.
The photobook was shot in Nagano Prefecture, where the grand mountains of the Japanese Alps stretch across the landscape.
In a world of silver, Hanaiwa shows an unadorned side of herself and expressions true to who she is.
The book captures Hanaiwa as she is, making it an essential volume for fans.
Preorders begin today, and bonus information has also been released.
An online autograph session is planned for Saturday, September 12, 2026. A photobook handover event is planned at Shosen Book Tower on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Advance images from the photobook have also been released early.
Please note that the use of these images may change without notice.
Kana Hanaiwa Profile
Born September 11 in Tochigi Prefecture. Affiliated with Haikyo.
Her principal roles include Liliya Katsuragi in Gakuen Idolmaster, Mita in MiSide, and Miyo Sakurai in Blue Archive.
Official X: @kana_hanaiwa
Official Instagram: @kana_hanaiwa
Bonus Information
The following retailers will offer a bonus with each copy purchased.
Shosen
Limited acrylic stand, paid bonus
https://www.shosen.co.jp/privilege/43712/
Gamers
Acrylic key holder with pick charm and set of two can badges, paid bonus
https://www.gamers.co.jp/pn/pd/10909666/
Animate
One limited bromide, selected at random from three designs
https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3521752/
Gamers
One limited bromide, selected at random from three designs
https://www.gamers.co.jp/pn/pd/10909664/
Amazon
One limited bromide, selected at random from two designs
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H5W3FN2H
Rakuten Books
One limited bromide
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18681548/
Seven Net Shopping
One limited bromide
https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107720605
Each retailer has a different design.
Bonuses end once each retailer runs out of stock.
Please direct inquiries about bonuses to the respective retailers.
Event Information
Events to commemorate the photobook release have also been confirmed.
Photobook Release Commemorative Online Autograph Session
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
How to participate: Reserve and purchase through win2win.
For details, please see the application page below.
win2win: https://win2win-shop.com/goods/221
Photobook Release Commemorative Handover Event
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Shosen Book Tower, Akihabara, Tokyo
Sales begin: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
How to participate: Reserve and purchase through Live Pocket.
For details, please see the application page below.
Live Pocket: https://livepocket.jp/e/tu9wv
Bibliographic Information
Title: Kana Hanaiwa 1st Photobook
Author: Kana Hanaiwa
Photography: Yasushi Nishimura
List price: ¥3,850, including ¥3,500 base price plus tax
Release date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Format: A4, full color, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-076525-9
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Source: PR TIMES
