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| From Kamakura to Close-Ups: Ito Momoka Debuts Photobook in December |
AKB48’s rising star Ito Momoka is gearing up to unveil her first photobook, set for release on 11 December. The book promises a fresh look at the young talent — part glamour, part introspection — packaged in two distinct sections.
The first half is the classic photobook format, with beautifully shot gravure scenes.
The setting? Kamakura — where Momoka wanders through early-morning moments in a seaview villa, candidly brushing her teeth, relaxing in the living room, diving into a courtyard pool, commuting in her school uniform, and strolling through town in a yukata, café-hopping, playing in a park, and even enjoying a dog café.
As dusk falls, she dons a dark, mature look by the seaside — a contrast to her usual idol image, revealing a more grown-up side.
The second half is all about reading material: a three-part feature including her personal history, favourite things, and — most excitingly — 100 Q&A questions where Ito Momoka opens up about her life, dreams, and the road she’s walked so far.
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Fans will get to peek at not just the polished idol persona but the real person behind the spotlight.
Born on 6 December 2003, Momoka is currently part of AKB48’s 19th generation kenkyuusei.
This photobook marks a milestone in her journey as she edges into the spotlight as a potential next-generation ace.
In her statement, she shared:
“Putting out a photobook has been one of my goals, so I’m honestly overjoyed that it’s happening so soon. This is a really precious book for me. I hope it becomes a memorable keepsake for fans too.”
“The Kamakura shoots and pages full of my favourite things are what I’m most excited about. I wanted to include hair, clothing, and expressions that fans don’t often see — so you’ll feel like you really get to know Ito Momoka through these pages.”
To celebrate the launch, a SHOWROOM broadcast is planned for 16 October at 20:00 (Japan time) — a chance for her to chat directly with fans ahead of the release.
This photobook isn’t just a collection of pretty photos — it’s a statement: Ito Momoka is stepping forward, showing more of who she is, and inviting fans to take the journey with her.