【Tokyo News Service Inc.】 “You are the Strongest. The Queen” – On sale Friday, October 31st! The cover image of “blt graph. vol. 112” featuring Aika Sawaguchi standing in a twilight sea has been revealed!
Tokyo News Service Inc. Press release: October 27, 2025 To Members of the Press "You are the Strongest. The Queen”──On sale Friday, October 31st! The cover image of “blt graph.vol.112” featuring Aika Sawaguchi standing in a twilight sea has been revealed! “blt graph.vol.112” released on Friday, October 31st Tokyo News Service, publisher of “TV Guide” and “B.L.T.”, will release “blt graph. vol.112,” a new photobook-quality gravure and interview magazine, on Friday, October 31st. Preorders are available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide.
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serialization in B.L.T., “Sawaguchi Life.” The cover of the regular edition features a shot capturing her languid expression on the beach after sunset. The cover image is captivating, showcasing the somewhat lonely scene of Higurashi, overlapping with her facial expression and aura, creating a sense of elegance. The Amazon Exclusive Cover Edition and Rakuten Books Exclusive Cover Edition feature a shot of her gazing intently at the viewer while soaking in a bath. In stark contrast to the regular edition, her expression in this bright, sunlit space is a must-see.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-7689034d8dd6eb708ea5f9382b87321d-2046×2700.jpg “blt graph.vol.112 Limited Cover Edition” ( Tokyo News Service) Photography by HIROKAZU She has been at the forefront of the gravure world since her debut. The photoshoot took place in the bedroom and bathroom of a beachside cottage, bathed in beautiful light. She also showed off a variety of expressions on the beach, where light and darkness coexist after sunset. In this lengthy interview, we asked her about her current state of mind and what changes have been seen since her essay collection, released last year.
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Photography/HIROKAZU
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-84922fb82d9f8a78b9a3930d036ebabd-2500×1875.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” (published by Tokyo News Service) Photo by HIROKAZU In the run-up to their 20th anniversary live concert at the Budokan, AKB48’s beautiful Chiba Eri makes an appearance. AKB48 is currently holding the “AKB48 20th Year Live Tour 2025 ~The PARTY is Starting~” live tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The tour will conclude at Nippon Budokan from Thursday, December 4th to Sunday, December 7th. The excitement is building with the announcement that many legendary alumni, including Atsuko Maeda and Minami Takahashi, will be appearing. This issue features Eri Chiba, who is popular with women for her stunning looks. Her outfit and makeup are more natural than usual, allowing her natural features to shine through in this gravure photo.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-6893d1e57dfce76ca83603b7f6a5209a-1800×2700.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” (Tokyo News Service) Photography by Mae Kosuke The blue sky Suzuki Hayasaki I wanted to see has arrived in her strongest visual ever! Suzuki Hayasaki will be appearing on The Blue Sky I Wanted to See, which will release its 7th single on Wednesday, December 17th and hold its final live show of 2025 at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN on Sunday, December 28th. Hayasaki has been a central member of the group since their debut, leading the group and, as can be seen from the song “Sky-Colored Splashes,” in which she serves as the main member (center), she is also a figure who symbolizes the group’s image of “youth.” Despite this, she has long, slender limbs and a beautiful face, and this time we’re bringing you a gravure shoot that takes advantage of her beautiful potential and pursues the “most beautiful visuals in Hayasaki’s history.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-791dcb2d7dfbe9b176f3d7fc86c55014-1875×2500.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” (published by Tokyo News Service) Photography by HIROKAZU With the release of their 32nd single, “Seishun no Deadline,” NMB48’s Itagaki Kokoro appears on blt graph.! Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the group’s formation and the release of their 32nd single, “Seishun no Deadline,” on Wednesday, November 12th, NMB48’s Itagaki Kokoro will be making an appearance. This marks her first appearance in blt graph., about a year after appearing in B.L.T. magazine last year. This time, the photoshoot was conducted in a luxurious and elegant apartment. The interview delved into Itagaki’s current situation, focusing on his passion for his work.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-c5c3de9b1b146b49c9fb1ca9ff2c46d5-1200×1800.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” (published by Tokyo News Service) Photography by Takeshi Okamoto The new heroine, Hina Makino, with her 8-head body proportions, expresses a new charm at the intersection of Japanese and Western styles. Actress Hina Makino, who has competed in the Spring High Volleyball Tournament, makes her first appearance in a swimsuit photo shoot for “blt graph.” This time, the focus is on her dignified beauty, and the photo shoot is set in a world of “Japanese-Western fusion.” She wears fashionable outfits in a charming Japanese house, showcasing a new side of her charm.
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Photography/Keisuke Takahashi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-269fc3273cc72410b8ca2a2137cec765-1800×2700.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” (Tokyo News Service) Photography by Keisuke Takahashi In addition, the magazine includes additional photos of cast members Yu Murai (Sakurazaka46), Riko Endo (Sakurazaka46), and Rina Inoue (Sakurazaka46) from the “B.L.T. December 2025 Issue,” on sale Tuesday, October 28th, as well as numerous advance photos from “Maka Osaki’s Second Photobook (tentative title),” on sale Friday, December 12th!! Limited cover edition now on sale! The “blt graph.vol.112 Limited Cover Edition,” which features a different cover design from the regular edition, will be released at some stores!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-023ec8ff8ab1b1633dd2402169f80205-2046×2700.jpg “blt graph.vol.112 Limited Cover Edition” ( Tokyo News Service) Photography by HIROKAZU Product Name: blt graph.vol.112 Limited Cover Edition Cover: Aika Sawaguchi Price: ¥1,480 ¥1,345 (tax 10%) *This edition has the same content as the regular version of “blt graph.vol.112” except for the cover art. *Stock is limited. Thank you for your understanding. [Target stores] ■Amazon
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https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18415242/ *Sales of the limited edition cover will end while supplies last. Thank you for your understanding. *The cover art for the limited edition is the same on both Amazon and Rakuten Books. Bonus for purchasers of the standard version has been decided! ■Seven Net Shopping 【Benefits】 You can choose from the following 7 types for purchase. Image 1: Aika Sawaguchi Postcard A (1 piece)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-c60b495635c54d77b7c9ed6b85065aa3-1181×1748.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” Seven Net Shopping Purchase Bonus Postcard [Aika Sawaguchi] B https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107654070 Picture 3: Aika Sawaguchi Postcard C (1 piece)
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-8b2cd9294889ed7607a4081414509632-1181×1748.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” Seven Net Shopping Purchase Bonus Postcard [Hayasaki Suzuki (The Blue Sky I Wanted to See)]
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6568/3223/6568-3223-a058e27e874dd1dfb78b86a082d50384-1181×1748.jpg “blt graph.vol.112” Seven Net Shopping Purchase Bonus Postcard [Makino Hina] https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107654075 *As of October 27th *Sales of the limited edition cover and bonus items will end while supplies last. *Pre-order start dates and times may vary by store. Please check each company’s website for details. *Limited edition cover versions and retailers with bonuses may be added. 【Product Overview】 “blt graph.vol.112” ●Release Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 *Release dates may vary in some regions ●Price: 1,480 yen ●Cover: Aika Sawaguchi ●: Tokyo News Service Pre-orders are available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores. For more details, please visit TOKYO NEWS magazine&mook: https://zasshi.tv/>. 【Related Sites】 ■ A comprehensive information site for magazines, books, photo books, calendars, and other products published by Tokyo News Service TOKYO NEWS magazine&mook＜https://zasshi.tv/＞ ■ A comprehensive site where you can find out everything about the latest BEAUTIFUL LADY B.L.T.web＜https://bltweb.jp/＞ ■Official Instagram
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