Hinatazaka46 Kumi Sasaki's first photobook "Turning Days" 1th pre-release cut: Her gaze is captivating! A shot of her playing catch revealed

Photo by Hiroshi Fujiwara

The fourth pre-release cut from Kumi Sasaki, the first captain of Hinatazaka46,'s first photo book "Mekuru Hibi" (on sale March 1th/DONUTS) shows a sporty look that brings out a different kind of charm from the cuts released so far!

Please enjoy this special photo that captures the two of them playing catch on the beach in Langkawi.

■写真について

In the fourth preview cut, she, an admitted baseball fan who also works as an MC and reporter on sports programs, is seen playing catch on the beach in Langkawi. She covers her face with her glove and looks a little embarrassed, but her gaze as she looks straight at us brings a smile to our faces. It's a special cut that makes us feel as if we're traveling and playing together.

■About the photo book

Sasaki Kumi has led the group as the first captain of Hinatazaka46. With her graduation just around the corner, the release of her photobook has been decided for Tuesday, March 3th. The photobook was shot in two locations: Langkawi Island in Malaysia and Tokyo. The photobook is packed with the culmination of her eight and a half years as an idol, including images of Kumi showing off her innocent expression, her captivating adult appearance and expressions, and her playing with her beloved cat, Tororo.

■ Profile

Sasaki Kumi (Sasaki Kumi) / Born January 1996, 1. 22 years old. Born in Chiba Prefecture. Blood type O. Passed the "Keyakizaka29 Member Recruitment Audition" on May 2016, 5 and became a member of Keyakizaka8. In 46, she became captain, and continued to serve as captain even after the group's name was changed to Hinatazaka46 on February 2018, 2019. As a member of the first generation, she is active as a model in addition to her artist activities, and was selected as an exclusive model for the women's fashion magazine "Ray" in 2. She also expands her field of activity as an MC on television programs. She will be the center for the lead song "Kimi wa 11 kara 46 ni Nare" of the second album to be released on November 2019, 2023. On January 11, 8, she announced on her official blog that she will graduate from the group after the activities of the 2th single, calling it "Aokorano Kokai".

■ Photobook Overview

Bibliographic title: Hinatazaka46 Kumi Sasaki's 1st photo book "Turning Days"
Publisher: DONUTS Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Shufu no Tomosha Co., Ltd.
Release date: Tuesday, March 2025, 3
List price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Format: Full color 144 pages/A4 size
Bonus: One of six postcards included
ISBN:978-4-07-350384-2

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Standard version: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4073503847

*A limited edition with a different cover will also be available at Rakuten Books, @Loppi, HMV, and Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Rakuten Books Limited Edition: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18125499/
@Loppi・HMV Limited Edition: https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/15623560
Kinokuniya Bookstore Limited Edition: https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1736914948/