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HKT48 graduate Tomoka Takeda's long-awaited 1st photo book will be released on February 25, 2025

2024.12.25 / Last updated: 2024.12.25

Tomoka Takeda's long-awaited 1st photo book will be released!
A new charm of a 22-year-old on an Okinawa drive date

Tomoka Takeda (22), who graduated from HKT48 in 2023 and is expanding her career as an actress and gravure artist, will release her long-awaited 1st photo book from Kobunsha on February 25, 2025. . This photo book is a special book commemorating her 22nd birthday. The entire film was filmed in Okinawa, and includes everything from casual scenes with the theme of a drive date to blue bikinis and lingerie cuts, all showing her mature expressions that are a bit different from her idol days.

A photo book with the theme of “drive date” where you can feel the breeze of Okinawa.

The shoot in Okinawa was carried out with a theme reminiscent of a road trip, incorporating Takeda's own wish, ``I love cars, so I want to travel by car!'' The content is refreshing and familiar, and you can feel a new side of her as she turns 22.

Also, the cuts with an American-style house background and the transistor glamor shots that highlight her style are also highlights.

Comment from Tomoka Takeda

“This time, on my 22nd birthday! It has been decided that I will be releasing Tomoka Takeda’s 1st photo book! I was able to fulfill my goal of releasing a photo book that would allow me to turn my current self into a work of art. I'm so happy! The entire film was shot in Okinawa.I wanted to take a trip by car because I love cars! Each photo is filled with my favorite things that I chose after much thought. I think it's filled with both the me that is me and the more me than before, so please get it and become captivated by all the different parts of me. ”
Tomoka Takeda

Highlights of the advance cut

This is a photo where you can feel the real emotion shown by 21-year-old Takeda, who has a realistic expression that combines the calmness and cuteness of an adult
A glamorous cut taken at an American-style house in Okinawa.The
transistor glamor shots that highlight her style are a must-see.

Tomoka Takeda Profile

Date of birth: February 25, 2003
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture
Height: 155cm
Debuted in July 2016 as a 4th generation member of HKT48. He will graduate from the group in October 2023 and transfer to the entertainment agency "seju". Currently active mainly as an actress and gravure artist.