Morning Musume '24 Ishida Ayumi's 13-year history hidden in her profile...all revealed in her graduation photobook

It has been announced that Ishida Ayumi, sub-leader of Morning Musume '24 who will be graduating from the group at the end of this fall's concert tour, will be releasing her final solo photo book as a member of Morning Musume.

As a culmination of his 13-year career, this time he will be releasing two types of editions: a regular edition and a special limited edition.

It has been 2011 years since she joined the group in 13. Ishida Ayumi has been a central member of Morning Musume for a long time. Nicknamed the "dance machine," she has played a major role as a sub-leader, but she has finally decided to graduate. She has captured her intense, twisted and turned activities and her feelings as the last 10th generation member in her final photo book.

The theme is "profile."

She has seen the profiles of many members as they stand on stage together, and her own profile has been shown in various situations, such as when she was happy, frustrated, or having fun.

This work also features her profile, which is one of her charm points. It not only focuses on her appearance, but also delves into her inner self from the side, expressing everything about her now.

The regular edition photo book tells the story of how she, who was just a baby bird (from "Pyokopyoko Ultra") at the time of her debut, grows into a "blue bird" and soars through the sky. Here is her profile as she finds the greatest happiness in life, "Morning Musume." Also pay attention to her dynamic appearance and the heartbeat you can feel in the mysterious worldview of Taiwan, where time seems to cross paths.

The limited edition photo book includes live rehearsals in Tokyo, the final Hello! Project concert held in her hometown of Sendai, and a close-up look at the ceremonial pitch at the Rakuten Eagles, where she started out. It's packed with behind-the-scenes shots that aren't often shown elsewhere, full of serious, heartfelt fun with the other members. It also includes exclusive photo shoots at memorable locations. It also includes a 1-word interview with Ishida Ayumi, in which she honestly talks about her past. The regular version also includes an 2-minute DVD with location footage and an interview, enclosed in a sleeve case, making this a complete set of two books with the regular photo book, giving you a complete look at Ishida Ayumi. It's truly a special edition.

This is a soulful book filled with 13 years' worth of feelings.

Comment from Ayumi Ishida

As I approach graduation, it has been decided that I will be releasing a new photo book. I am very happy to be able to leave behind another work as Morning Musume's Ishida Ayumi.

This is my seventh book, and the first time I was photographed in Taiwan. I tried to keep the story of the blue bird in mind while I was shooting, but even within Taiwan alone there are various worldviews, such as the vast nature of the movie world, the middle of a crowd, a place with a cold atmosphere, and under a sky with a brilliant blue. It was interesting to see how the strangeness of each worldview seems to express the unevenness of life. Please enjoy the profile that will be shown in each worldview. I particularly like the "dancing" scene, which I think is a dynamic that only I can bring out.

The special limited edition is a book that is packed with Morning Musume's Ishida Ayumi! It's a special situation, with her beloved Miyagi, her favorite concerts, the behind-the-scenes with her friends, and the memorable Miyagi Baseball Stadium. The image of me here may be familiar to fans. I hope that this book will remain in your hearts as something that you can immerse yourself in and remember "Morning Musume's Ishida Ayumi..." for 1 or 10 years to come.

Ayumi Ishida Morning Musume Last Photo Book
"Profile.7" (read: Profile Seven)

2024 年 10 月 21 日発売
【normal version】
Price: 3,100 yen + tax
Format: B5 size/128 pages
Filming location: Taiwan
Photo by: Akinori Saijo

[Special limited edition/2-book set]
Price: 5,500 yen + tax

① Special edition sleeve case
② B5 size/64 page limited edition photo book
(Close-up photos and a 1-word interview)
Location: Tokyo, Sendai
Photo by Kan Kumagai
③ Making of DVD with interviews
(85 minutes)
④ Regular edition photo book (The regular edition photo book is the same)