[Kobunsha Co., Ltd.]
Kuwashima Kaiku cover & first 10 pages! The special combined issue of “FLASH” featuring Matsumoto Mukata, the hot topic of boat racing, Kiho, top cast of “Jungle Tokyo”, Seikore 22, and Horai Mai will be released on Tuesday, September 10th.
*Kobunsha Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 10, 2024
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Kuwashima Kaiku cover & first 10 pages! The special combined issue of “FLASH” featuring Matsumoto Mukata, the hot topic of boat racing, Kiho, top cast of “Jungle Tokyo”, Seikore 22, and Horai Mai will be released on Tuesday, September 10th.
“Weekly FLASH” September 10 issue cover (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH * 1. New gravure queen Umi Kuwashima photographed in the summer sky * Kaiku Kuwashima (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Keisuke Tokyo Kaiku Kuwashima, who dominates the gravure pages of weekly magazines and manga magazines, appears on the cover and first 10 pages of “FLASH” released on September 10th. As she says, “I feel like summer suits me best,” her pure smile and healthy style look great in the summer atmosphere. It’s a must-see.
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Miku Kuwajima, 20 years old, born July 1, 2004, from Tokyo, T150 Gravure debut in 2022. She quickly became popular for her refreshing smile and healthy proportions. 1st photo book “SUMMER OF”
LOVE” (Kodansha) is now on sale. For other latest information, please visit Official X (@m_mk71) and Instagram (@me_1480mm)
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Kaiku Kuwashima (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Keisuke Tokyo
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Kaiku Kuwashima (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Keisuke Tokyo FLASH digital photo book “Summer Time Cinderella” is now on sale at all electronic bookstores!
* 2. Boat race fan idol Matsumoto Matsumoto shows off her beautiful lingerie in gravure *
Matsumoto Muka (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎U-YA
Matsumoto Matsumoto, a former member of HKT48 who has a program dedicated to boat racing, appears on “FLASH”. In the newly-shot gravure on page 7, she wears three types of swimsuits and lingerie, and delivers a fashionable charm, from bright and refreshing cuts to cuts that show off her bewitching expressions. In the interview, he talked about his favorite boat race and said, “Yellow Tanimura is scary (I’m buying Kazuya Tanimura (82nd season), who entered boat No. 5!)”. Please read this interview full of love for boat racing.
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Hinata Matsumoto, 23 years old, born on December 11, 2000, from Osaka Prefecture, T165, blood type AB
Debuted in the entertainment industry in 2016 as a 4th generation member of HKT48. After graduating from the group in June 2022, he will transfer to TRUSTAR. Currently serves as a JLC official supporter. For other latest information, please visit Official X (@hinata__1211) and Official Instagram (@matsumoto_hinata)
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Matsumoto Muka (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎U-YA
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Matsumoto Muka (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎U-YA
“FLASH Digital Photo Book Matsumoto Mukata Already Seen You (Heart)” is now on sale at “kokode digital” & various electronic bookstores!
* [Prime Announcement] *
Unpublished photos and making-of videos are now available on FLASH Prime, a membership site that costs 1,100 yen per month (tax included)!
* 3. Her specialty is meat and potatoes!? Kiho, a top cast member from Roppongi’s top cabaret club “Jungle Tokyo”, comes to “FLASH” * Kiho (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎Tatsuya Oyabu
Kiho, a night butterfly based in Roppongi who also appears as a model in Kansai collections, appears in “FLASH”. In the new gravure on page 6, she exudes a neat and clean look that gives off a divine feeling, and shows off her overwhelming beauty in a total of five outfits, including a blue knit, one-piece dress, and a black dress. In the interview, in addition to sharing his knowledge of customer service, he also confessed that his specialty is meat and potatoes. He also mentioned his dreams for the future. This gravure shows the unexpected true face of the charismatic and popular actress who is known as the “phantom hostess who cannot be named.”
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Kiho, 28 years old, born on March 6, 1996, from Ehime, T169, blood type O I went to university with the aim of becoming a CA. While studying, he started working part-time at a local cabaret club. After graduating, he moved to Tokyo and worked at Bijin Chaya and Fabric Roppongi in Roppongi, and now works at JUNGLE.
Currently enrolled in “TOKYO.” For other latest information, please visit Official X (@KIHO3636) and Official Instagram (@i_am__k)
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Kiho (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Tatsuya Oyabu
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Kiho (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Tatsuya Oyabu
“FLASH digital photo book Kiho Beyond the night” is now on sale at “kokode digital” & various electronic bookstores!
* 4. Riho Okumura shows off her shocking bust that cannot fit in a bikini * Riho Okumura (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Seiji Yanishi Riho Okumura from Kumamoto Prefecture appears on “FLASH”. She is showing off her miraculous proportions that are taking the gravure world by storm. In the interview, he looks back on his junior high and high school days. “Since it was an all-girls school, there were times when my classmates would grope my breasts,” she says, talking about the unique culture at the all-girls school.
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Riho Okumura, 21 years old, born on May 9, 2003, from Kumamoto Prefecture Debuted in the entertainment industry as a member of an idol group in 2022. The swimsuit she showed off at “Spring TGIF2023” in 2023 became a hot topic. She graduated from the group in the same year and is currently taking the gravure world by storm with her impressive style. For other latest information, please see Official X (@riho_okumura_), Official Instagram (@
riho_okumura_official)
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Riho Okumura (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Seiji Yanishi * 5. “Seikore 22” Horai Mai, 18 years old, showed off her outstanding body * Horai Mai (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Takao Karaki
Mai Horai, who won the Grand Prix of “Seikore 22” and is also active as a model and talent, appears in “FLASH”. The gravure photos, which include other cuts from the latest digital photo book currently on sale, show a variety of expressions, including a dramatic cut at the sea and a nostalgic cut in the bath of a Japanese house.
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Horaimai, 18 years old, born on January 17, 2006, from Shizuoka Prefecture, T160, B86W58H84
Won the Grand Prix at Young Jump’s “Seikore 22”. In addition to gravure, she is also active as a talent. Her 1st photo book
“Ambiguous” (Shueisha) is now on sale. For the latest information, please check the official Instagram (@horai_libera_official) and TikTok (@horai_mai)
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Horai Mai (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Takao Karaki
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Horai Mai (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Takao Karaki
The FLASH digital photo book “Once again, that summer” is on sale at all electronic bookstores!
* 6. The 20 finalists of gravure’s gateway to success, Miss FALSH2025, are all set! *
Miss FLASH2025 audition has been held since May of this year. This time, 15 people passed the final stage in a straight line, 5 more than in previous years. In addition, 20 people became the finalists, including 5 people in the challenge battle (loser’s repechage). In “Weekly FLASH” released this week, the 20 finalists will be listed in order of ranking of “Magazine Battle”. However, the 5 people who passed the challenge battle (16th place and below) are listed in the order of their challenge battle ranking. The rankings of interest are as follows.
1st place: Yuuka Homura, 2nd place: Naru Miyamoto, 3rd place: Aoi Narumi, 4th place: Miya Omozaki, 5th place: Risa Maruyama, 6th place: Asuka Ozaki, 7th place: Ari Muramatsu, 8th place: Nanase Takahashi, 9th place: Nu. Miru, 10th place: Kau Toriumi, 11th place: Aoi Kumi, 12th place: MAHO, 13th place: Hinako Wachi, 14th place: Yumeko Konno, 15th place: Yui Sato, 16th place: Tachibana
Miu, 17th place: Miku Akizuki, 18th place: Rina Kojima, 19th place: Asumi Sakakibara, 20th place Nozomi Shiraishi.
Find your favorite and win the grand prize!
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Miss FLASH2025 Finalist (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Tetsuo Kimura, Kihei Iwamatsu
* 7. Shikoku punk Yuri Kawachi, H cup gravure that looks like it’s about to fall*
Yuri Kawachi (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Daisuke Sasaki (SIGNO) Yuri Kawachi from the local Ehime-based YouTuber group “Shikoku Punk” appears on “FLASH”. Following the previous issue, which received a great response, this issue was published for an unprecedented two consecutive weeks. She shows off a variety of lingerie looks that exceed the shock of her first appearance. Don’t miss Kawachi’s rise from Shikoku to a national star, armed with her H-cup bust that looks like it’s about to fall out of her costume.
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Yuri Kochi 23 years old Born April 22, 2001 From Ehime Prefecture T160 He attracted attention by winning the traditional competition “Hangiri” in Matsumae Town, Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture for three years in a row, and won “Mystery and Adventure Variety Itte Q to the Ends of the World!” ” (Nippon Television).
Since 2021, he has been active as a member of the YouTuber group “Shikoku Punk”, which is active in his hometown of Ehime. For other latest information, please visit Official X (@_yuurikouchi) and Official Instagram (@_yuurikouchi)
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Yuri Kawachi (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Daisuke Sasaki (SIGNO)
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7b. Yuri Kawachi (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Daisuke Sasaki (SIGNO) Yuri Kawachi (C) Kobunsha/Weekly FLASH Photo ◎ Daisuke Sasaki (SIGNO) The digital photo books “From Here, Private” and “New Door” are on sale from various electronic bookstores!
●Magazine information
Publisher: Kobunsha
Release date: Every Tuesday
Special price: 600 yen (tax included/September 10th (Tuesday) special merger issue)
Official website “Smart FLASH” https://smart-flash.jp/
Membership site “FLASH Prime” https://flash-prime.jp/