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NMB48 senior member Jonishi Rei has announced the release of her second photobook titled "私らしさ/Watashi Rashisa (My Own Way)", set to hit shelves on 7th March 2025.
This marks her final work as a member of NMB48 before embarking on her next journey.
The photoshoot took place in scenic Vietnam, with special locations in Japan, including a traditional onsen.
As her career progresses, Jonishi Rei follows in the footsteps of her older sister, engaging in regular modelling work and gracing the covers of various magazines.
The photographer behind this work is Kazutaka Nakamura, who has worked on numerous photobooks.
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Although she is often seen as a "cheerful and innocent girl," Jonishi Rei breaks that image in this photobook.
Shot in iconic locations in Vietnam such as the Dragon Bridge, the Long Bien Bridge, and a night market, the photobook showcases two key themes:
"A side of me I've never seen before" and "Rei-chan’s graduation trip." on her "Watasi Rashisa" photobook.
These themes reveal a more mature and captivating visual, while still maintaining her charming, innocent side in certain shots.
With expressions that will leave you breathless, this photobook immerses you in the feeling of travelling alongside her. It’s a must-have collection.
She has already released her first photobook, "Mizu no Ondo," in 2020.
Jonishi Rei is now a regular model for "S Cawaii" magazine and has released her own Style Book.
For J-pop idols, having a photobook is a significant privilege, as management conducts extensive research to gauge public and fan enthusiasm before committing to a release.
Rei Jonishi has expressed her excitement, describing the upcoming photobook as a "surprise present" for her fans.
She hopes it will inspire admiration, saying, "I hope this will make everyone say, ‘This is amazing!’"
With special moments captured in each shot, Rei invites fans to experience her vibrant journey through this exclusive release.