Hinatazaka46 Kumi Sasaki 1st photo book will be released! “We went on our last trip before graduating from the group.”

■Lingerie and swimsuits that only Kumi Sasaki, who has outstanding proportions, can pull off!

Hinatazaka46’s Kumi Sasaki’s 1st photo book (title undecided) will be released on March 25th.

Kumi Sasaki announced that she will graduate from Hinatazaka46 with the release of her 13th single on January 29th. Kumi Sasaki supported and led the team as the first captain of Keyakizaka46 and Hinatazaka46. Taking advantage of her good figure with a height of 168.5 cm, she is also active as an exclusive model for the women’s fashion magazine “Ray”.

As an idol, a model, and as an individual who cannot be categorized into any category, Kumi Sasaki has captured in this book the charm that she has not shown anywhere else.

■Locations chosen as the culmination of idols are Langkawi Island and Tokyo
The locations chosen for the photo book were the naturally rich Malaysian island of Langkawi and the familiar Tokyo. For her first time in Malaysia, we have captured Kumi Sasaki’s life-size image, including expressions that make her look as if she is on a graduation trip with her, and images that she only shows in private. In Tokyo, in addition to taking photos at tourist spots and parks, there are also treasured two-shots with her beloved cat Tororo that will leave you spellbound.

■ Condensing the growth and changes over the last eight and a half years, and the charm of various faces such as captain, idol, model, etc.
In addition to fashionable costumes, she also has body-shaping lingerie and swimsuits that only a girl with outstanding proportions could wear, her particular dress cut, and even scenes that remind her of her eight and a half years as an idol…you can only see them here. The content is extremely deep and worth watching.

■Preliminary cut shows her life-sized figure
And in the commemorative first advance cut, three life-sized photos of her various facial expressions are released. A cut that brings out her natural expression, from her first visit to Langkawi to the sightseeing spots and her slightly clear expression. The preview cut, which oozes cuteness and beauty that stands out against the gorgeous background of a resort area, has been released.

Lighthouse cut (main photo): Wearing a refreshing pure white dress, the photo was taken on the beach near the hotel with the lighthouse in the background.

Ice cream cut: The scene where she stuffs her mouth with strawberry ice cream that she bought at an ice cream shop she found while strolling through Oriental Village is bursting with cuteness even though she knows it’s a bit rude.

Flower cut: A cut with a clear expression that stands out as beautiful as the vivid purple flowers, even though they are just standing.

In addition, with the release of information, a photobook official X (@kumiten_1st) was also opened. Off-shots of the photo book and the latest information will be updated here.

■Kumi Sasaki comment
I’ve finally decided to release the dream photo book I’ve been imagining for some time!
I’ve been looking forward to this day when I’ll be able to share this with you all ever since I heard your story.
I’m really happy!
We went on our last trip before graduating as a group to the wonderful island of Langkawi in Malaysia.
This is a photo book packed with everything about Kumi Sasaki as she is today.
Please look forward to this treasure!

PHOTO BY Hiroshi Fujiwara