Voice Actress Kanon Takao to Release Her First Photobook "Ichion" on Her Birthday, September 10, 2026

The first photobook of voice actress Kanon Takao, known for her roles as Shoko Toyokawa in "BanG Dream!" Ave Mujica and Hikari Hoshimiya in "Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game," has been announced for release on September 10, 2026 (Thursday), which is also her birthday. The title of the photobook is "Takao Kanon 1st Photobook Ichion."

The photo shoot took place in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, known as the "city of instruments," reflecting Takao's proficiency in playing the piano. The book features a wide variety of cuts highlighting her current charm, ranging from dignified shots of her playing the piano, to smiling on the beach, wearing a school uniform, and relaxing in loungewear. The photobook is edited and produced by Seiyuu Grand Prix, a magazine renowned for voice actor photobooks.

Kanon Takao commented on the release: "I am thrilled to release my first-ever photobook. We shot the photos in Hamamatsu, a city with strong ties to music. I believe this book is filled with my inner self and true nature. Although a photobook is primarily a visual medium, I approached each shot with the hope that the sounds and voices of each situation would resonate with readers. I hope you will enjoy each 'sound' (Ichion) in every cut and pick up a copy."

Pre-orders with store-specific benefits have begun at various bookstores. Customers who pre-order through InfoSquare within the specified period will receive an autographed copy for each purchase of a single book. Pre-ordering a three-book set grants an invitation to a two-shot Cheki (polaroid) photo session on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, various specialized stores will offer limited editions and bonus items such as alternative covers, acrylic stands, and alternative photobooks.

Campaign and Event Details:

InfoSquare - Release Commemoration Event (Two-Shot Cheki Session) - Dates: October 31 (Saturday) and November 14 (Saturday), 2026. Participants can choose the date. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. - Pre-order Period: June 13, 2026 (Saturday) 18:00 to July 12, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59 JST. - Eligibility: Customers who pre-order a three-book set on InfoSquare. - Notes: - Only one book per set will be signed. - One event participation ticket is granted per purchased set. - Poses must be selected from designated options. - Tickets are limited and sales will end once the target quantity is reached. - Early Pre-order Campaign (Autographed and Addressed Photobook) - Pre-order Period: June 13, 2026 (Saturday) 18:00 to July 26, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59 JST. - Eligibility: Customers who pre-order on InfoSquare. - Notes: - The autograph and recipient's name (written in hiragana for the first name) will be placed on the title page. - Product List URL: https://infosquare.shop/?mode=grp&gid=3187515

Animate and Gamers - Release Commemoration Event (Autograph Session) - Details: An invitation by lottery to an autograph session where the author signs and addresses a page of the customer's choice. - Date: November 15, 2026 (Sunday). - Venue: A location in Tokyo. - Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 (Monday). - Winner Notification: Scheduled for late October 2026. - Application Details: - Animate: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=115688 - Gamers: https://www.gamers.co.jp/contents/event_fair/detail.php?id=7621

Gamers - Release Commemoration Exhibition (Panel Exhibition) - Period: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) for approximately two weeks. - Venue: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store (1-14-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Sotokanda 1-Chome Building). - Present Campaign (Signed Exhibition Panels) - Details: Signed and addressed exhibition panels will be awarded via lottery. - Eligibility: Customers who pre-order or purchase the photobook at any Gamers store or online shop within the designated period will receive one application form per book. - Application Form Distribution Period: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) to October 12, 2026 (Monday/Holiday). - Notes: The campaign starts as soon as products arrive at stores.