Nogizaka46's Haruka Kaki appears in a mod coat! "BLT" January issue cover released

■A 10,000-word interview with Haruka Kaki that talks about the present is also included.

The cover of the January 2025 issue of “BLT” featuring Nogizaka46’s Haruka Kaki has been released. This is the fourth time in about a year and a half that Kaki has appeared solo on the cover of “BLT”.

BLT is an entertainment magazine that introduces female idols, actresses, and voice actors through high-quality gravure and long interviews. This time’s cover features an impressive cut of a figure sitting on driftwood wearing a mod coat. The cover features a scene where the sun is setting, giving a sense of strength but also a sense of sadness.

This issue also includes a long 10,000-word interview with Haruka Kaki. “Over the past year, I’ve become kinder to myself,” she said, “I’ve come to realize that being honest with my emotions is the best way to be myself.The person I am right now is the most me.” It delves deeply into the changes in his state of mind from last year’s cover appearance to the present. Furthermore, regarding the new song “Handebashi” which is about to be released, he focuses on the “now” of the group Nogizaka46 from Kaki’s perspective, saying, “When I saw the formation, I felt like my anxiety was gone.” .

Saya Kanagawa, who is not only active in a group, but also works as an exclusive model for a women’s magazine, also appears as a solo artist. Kanagawa has a strong impression of photographing a cool figure due to her style and visuals, but this time, in order to capture her good nature, we shot at an athletic facility with unique play equipment. We use plenty of smiling faces to capture her natural appearance.

Mao Imojo appears in the series “Gravure Improvement Committee ~gravure a la mode~”, which takes solo shots of Nogizaka 46’s 5th generation members with a different theme each time. On the TV show he appears on and on the group’s YouTube channel, Gohyakjo is shown playing and singing on the guitar, with the theme of “alternative” being filmed. We purposely asked for a bass player with no experience, and cut out the rock style at live houses and record shops. Also, please pay attention to the second 46-question, 46-answer survey.

Furthermore, Rina Uemura and Fuyuka Saito, who announced their graduation from Sakurazaka46 with the promotion of their 10th single “I want tomorrow to come” which is currently on sale, will appear in the gravure as a pair. The two were photographed in an unpretentious setting at an abandoned school with a nostalgic atmosphere, in the gymnasium, on the field, and even at a nearby riverside, taking a dip together. Furthermore, in the conversation interview, the two talked about their nine years of idol life.

Aoi Anno and Yuia Kudo appear as a pair from “Bokutachi Aozora,” which released their 4th single “Sukisugite Up and down” on November 13th. With the theme of “autumn excursion,” the two are photographed eating, playing, and having a great time in the great outdoors.

He has appeared in three NHK drama series, Toto Nee-chan, Scarlet, and Chimudondon. Inagaki Raisen, a talented artist who is only 13 years old and is scheduled to appear in “Children’s Child”, will appear on BLT for the first time. The 8-page gravure page fully demonstrates her high level of expressiveness.

The Liella! solo gravure project, which was popular in 2022 and 2023, is being carried out again this year. With the theme of “Getting closer in the third year! Closest to the 11 sparkling people!”, this series approaches more personal than ever before, and the ninth installment features Aya Emori, who plays the role of Natsumi Onizuka. In addition to photos of them eating around the shopping district, they were also shown relaxing indoors, giving the impression that they were spending time together in the city.

Kokoro Nakagawa of Amaimo Assortment, whose live photos have been a hot topic on SNS for being too cute, makes her first appearance on “BLT” in a swimsuit gravure. She usually performs in three groups including “Iitokodori” and attends live shows in a cute way, but this time we will take a look at her mature side.

Yui Tsuji, who is also active as a member of the idol unit 963 and won the “Miss Magazine 2021 Readers’ Special Award,” appears in a swimsuit gravure. Located in a hot spring inn surrounded by nature, the restaurant fully demonstrates its outstanding style.

PHOTO BY HIROKAZU Takuya Nagamine