Hinatazaka46 Yoko Shogenji and Rina Watanabe appear on “Gravure Champion”! Some recording cuts released

■“It was a really fun day as we were able to leave the studio and shoot in various wonderful locations and costumes.” (Hinatazaka46, Yoko Shogentsuka)

“Gravure Champion” VOL.6 featuring Hinatazaka46 Shogenji Yoko and Watanabe Rina will be released on October 31st. To commemorate the release, some of the recorded cuts have been released.

This time’s “Gravure Champion” is a special issue of Hinatazaka 46. Appearing on the cover and opening special feature is Yoko Shogentsuka, the next generation ace who was selected as the center for Hinatazaka46’s title song for the second consecutive time. The extra-large gravure at the beginning of the book was shot with the theme of her “overwhelming feeling of being the main character”. In the super long interview, he talks about his selection as center, the 4th generation live, Hinata Festival, and his thoughts on starring in a movie.

■Hinatazaka46 Seigenji Yoko comment
Thank you for the first cover. There’s no way he’s the main character! It was a really fun day to get out of the studio and shoot in various wonderful locations and costumes. Among them, the scene shot by the lake left a deep impression on me. Actually, I have fond memories of this lake… During a training camp when I was still a trainee, all of the fourth-year students shouted out their feelings toward that lake.

The back cover and special feature at the end of the book feature Rina Watanabe, who won the Weekly Shonen Champion Media Award at the Hinatazaka46 4th generation audition. The special feature at the end of the book is an oversized gravure and long interview.

■ Hinatazaka46 Rina Watanabe comment
(Third appearance) I’m happy! I really liked the scene where she wore a dress and was photographed at the beach. Even though I wanted to go to the beach, I didn’t have the chance to go on my own…I really enjoyed taking photos at the beach after a long time.

Furthermore, it comes with a double-sided poster of Yoko Shogenji as a special supplement, making it a book worthy of being called the Hinatazaka 46 special issue.

Each chain also comes with a limited bonus postcard (*until supplies last). Seven Net Shopping sells Yoko Shogentsuka postcards, Lawson magazine stores include two types of Yoko Shogentsuka postcards (*available at some stores), and HMV & BOOKS sells Rina Watanabe postcards.