■ “While filming in Venice, known as the ‘City of Water,’ I was overwhelmed by the cityscape and the beautiful canals.” (THE RAMPAGE Yoshino Hokuto)
It has been decided that books by RIKU, Yoshino Hokuto, Jin, and Hasegawa Makoto will be released as part of “GL-16 ~THE RAMPAGE BOOKS~”, a 12-month consecutive publication project by THE RAMPAGE and Gentosha.
RIKU’s photo and word collection “RIKU365” will be published in December, Yoshino Hokuto’s second photo book “Orange” in January 2025, leader Jin’s first essay (title undecided) in February, and Hasegawa Makoto’s fashion style book (title undecided) in March.
■ Vocalist RIKU, a cry from the soul! “Riku365” where “current feelings” explode
As the vocalist of THE RAMPAGE, RIKU continues to deliver “words” with love and responsibility. He has transformed the emotions born from joy, anger, sorrow and happiness that have created and supported him as he is now 30 years old into “365” words. He delivered this with carefully selected visuals from 30,000 shots taken with the goal of “expressing the real RIKU.” His expressions that make you feel like a grown man like never before and his beautiful, well-trained body are a must-see.
The number “365” represents the number of words that will be published, and is imbued with the hope that the book will support and accompany readers 365 days a year. Filled with his soulful cries, such as “The importance of living your own life,” “Thoughts for the members who helped me realize I wasn’t alone,” and “Never giving up on my dreams again,” as well as powerful encouragement to readers to “survive no matter what,” the book will become a bible for many.
■ Yoshino Hokuto’s second photo book, “Orange,” was shot in Italy, where he visited for the first time.
This is the second photo book of Yoshino Hokuto, the vocalist of THE RAMPAGE. In addition to his activities as an artist, he is also active in many fields such as movies and dramas as an actor. In addition to his beautiful singing voice, his handsome features and natural appearance have captivated many people.
The photography for this book was done in Italy, the first place Yoshino set foot in Europe. The shots taken during his travels to several places, including Venice, a city full of history and art, Burano Island, known for its colorful streets, Milan, and the small town of Cremona in northern Italy, show off Yoshino Hokuto’s charm that no one has seen before.
The title “Orange” was chosen by Yoshino himself to express how he feels right now. It is filled with positive and optimistic feelings, and his desire to create a book that will be loved by fans and readers.
■ Beloved leader Jin talks about THE RAMPAGE’s 10 years
Jin is a performer in THE RAMPAGE and one of the group’s leaders, leading the group of 16 members. He is well known for his conversation skills and is active on radio and variety shows. He often serves as the MC within the group.
This book is Jin’s first essay. Passionate, warm-hearted, and sometimes tearful… Jin, the beloved leader, talks about THE RAMPAGE’s 10-year history. Jin, who has always been more passionate about the group than anyone else, reveals the inside story of THE RAMPAGE, including the group’s history that has never been revealed before, his relationships with the members, and secret episodes that he can only talk about now. This is a must-read book for fans that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with THE RAMPAGE even more.
■From fashionable visuals that express Hasegawa Shin’s “now” to his personal wardrobe, we are revealing
Hasegawa Shin is a performer in THE RAMPAGE, and has also earned high praise for his acting career in movies, TV dramas, and stage productions. He is also the group’s biggest fashion fanatic, and plays a central role in “*p(R)ojectR(R),” an apparel brand developed by THE RAMPAGE.
Heavily influenced by skater culture, his sense of comfortable fit has changed, and now he is searching for the expression “life-size”. Hasegawa Shin’s fashion sense, which has a wide range of drawers, is unraveled through collaborations with creators he is close to, overwhelming fashion portraits, snaps of his own clothes, and his personal wardrobe. An “essential” book on Hasegawa Shin is now complete.
In addition, a special project linked to “THE RAMPAGE LIMITED LIVE 2024 *p(R)ojectR(R) at TOKYO DOME” will be held for those who pre-order each book. For more information, please check the following website.
PHOTO BY Ryo Furusui (RIKU 『RIKU365』)
PHOTO BY Saki Omi (Yoshino Hokuto “Orange”)
■RIKU Comment
This monument was created between the end of my 20s and my 30th year.
I want to create the best body I’ve ever had, and convey that I am who I am now, the “Riku Aoyama”! So I’m releasing this as a collection of photos and words. “RIKU” and “Riku Aoyama”. Please enjoy this gap, both sides. And get to know me.■ Comment from Hokuto Yoshino
The release of the second photo book has been decided!
Thank you very much to everyone who always supports me.
As with the previous photo book, I was the one who suggested the title, shooting locations, etc.
The title is “Orange.” This color is important to me and symbolizes who I am now.
The location we chose was Italy. We were particularly impressed by the cityscape and beautiful canals of Venice, also known as the “City of Water.”
I hope that everyone will be able to experience the warmth of Orange and the Italian cityscape and feel at peace!
We worked hard with all the staff on this production, so please look forward to it!■ Jin’s comment
I, Jin, am pleased to announce that I will be releasing a book of essays!
I am able to enjoy my everyday life thanks to THE RAMPAGE. I hope that through this book, everyone will be able to understand why I feel this way and get to know the inner workings of the group THE RAMPAGE.
We would like to share with you our 10 years of journey, laughing together with our trusted friends and fighting together in this harsh world!■ Comment from Shin Hasegawa
I released my first photo book in 2022, and two years have passed since then. I have had many different encounters and stimulating experiences, which has given me a lot of new inspiration to create my ideal self.
I hope to deliver a fashion style book that will allow readers to feel the things I love and the culture I have pursued up until now, while also giving them a sense of anticipation for the future. Please look forward to it!
Book Information
2024.12.07 ON SALE
RIKU
“RIKU365”
2025.01.24 ON SALE
Yoshino Hokujin
“Orange”
*Available in regular and special limited editions
2025.02.20 ON SALE
Team
Jin’s 1st Essay “Title Undecided”
2025.03.20 ON SALE
Shin Hasegawa
Shin Hasegawa FASHION STYLE BOOK “Title TBA”
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