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Ohara Yuno’s second photobook “Toiki” (sigh) will be released on October 11th. “Sigh” is the last year of Ohara as teenager as she will be 20-years-old on October 8th. The photos in the photobook were taken primarily in Kagoshima prefecture. 2nd写真集『吐息』 ついに表紙解禁。。！ 吐息が聞こえてくるような 写真集になっていると思います。 1stとの変化も Read More …
GACKT’s first e-book “GACKT no kachikata” (GACKT’s How to Win) was released on September 6th! The printed version achieved #1 in Amazon’s “AMAZON Books Total Sales Ranking” and “Rakuten Book Sales Ranking” since its release from NORTH VILLAGE back on August 9th and is on Read More …
Keyakizaka46 member Koike Minami’s first photobook “Seishun no Binzume” (Bottled Youth) will be released on Sept. 25th. The photobook was shot in Shanghai, China and features photos near modern and old-fashion landscapes. The photobook is A4 sized and is a softcover book with 144 color Read More …
The Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary Official Book “Beyond” has been released. This is a must-get book for Gundam fans who want to celebrate the 40th anniversary and the history of Gundam! The book is available for sale at THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO, Gundam Cafe Read More …
Former NGT48 member Yamaguchi Maho (23) will have her first photobook titled “Yamaguchi Maho 1st Shashin-shu” released on September 17th. The photobook will feature the charm of Yamaguchi Maho who will be turning 24 on that same very day of her photobook’s release. The photobook Read More …
It was always known that Avex chairman Matsuura Max and singer Hamasaki Ayumi were close. Matsuura recruited Hamasaki to Avex, even went as far as to send her to New York for vocal training before she released her first album. Impressed by her talent of Read More …
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0iVIzBJDSc/ Former AKB48 member Nagao Mariya unveiled the cover image of her third photobook titled “JOSHUA” (published by Gentosha) which will be released on August 27th. Nago writes, “The title ‘JOSHUA’ is inspired by magnificent places such as Joshua Tree National Park in San Read More …
Watanabe Miyuki has been out of NMB48 for three years, but people still look at her as the idol known as “Milky”. But with her first photobook (which will be released as an e-Mook on August 23rd) in three years, titled “Miyuki desu” (I am Read More …
Yamada Anna’s first photobook “PLANET NINE” was released back on January 8th and now the book will be promoted at Shibuya Station underground concourse from February 25th through March 3rd. Each poster with a message from actress Naka Riisa, mangaka Oshikiri Rensuke, filmmaker Yamato Yuki, Read More …
Yoshino Takumi, creator of the light novel series “Rain” has passed away. Alphapolis confirmed on their website of Yoshino’s passing. The series which was written by Yoshino Takumi and illustrated by Sumikawa Megumi lasted 15 volumes and would sold over 1.3 million copies.
Nogizaka46’s Ikuta Erika (22) released her second photobook “Intermission” and on February 22nd, it was announced that strong sales has led to an emergency reprint and over 300,000 copies are now being circulated. According to Kodansha, in its 110-year history, Ikuta’s photobook was the first Read More …
Ohara Yuno’s first photobook “Yuu no Dake”(released on March 30th) will be receiving another print run. Since it’s release ten months ago, sales of the gravure photobook continues to sell well. 写真集「ゆうのだけ」 またまた重版が決定致しました！ いつの間にか目標の３倍の部数… 写真集チームみんなで驚いています 発売から１年も経たないうちに こんなにも沢山の方に届いてることが とっても幸せです（´-`）.｡oO 記念に未公開ショットを♡ pic.twitter.com/5NomQmfONV — 大原優乃 (@Yuno__official) January 26, Read More …
The light novels of Suzumiya Haruhi by Tanigawa Nagaru and illustrator Ito Noizi are well-known among fans. With the first light novel released back in 2004, selling over 20 million copies and would lead to a popular manga and anime series, people noticed the release Read More …
Akira Toriyama’s DRAGON BALL: A VISUAL HISTORY Features Illustrations And Personal Insights Into The Renowned Series San Francisco, CA, January 17, 2019 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the Read More …
JapanBall.com’s Bob Bavasi has reported the following news: Wayne Graczyk, editor of the Japan Baseball Media Guide in English, passed away on April 19, 2017. At the time of Wayne’s passing, he had finished the 2017 edition of his guide. His family continued on his good Read More …