Sold out reservations! NHK 'Okaasan to Issho' Azuki-oneesan Graduation Memorial Photo Book to be released on April 30!

Azuki Akimoto, who played an active role as the first-ever gymnastics sister on NHK E-tele's national children's program 'Okaasan to Issho' from April 2019 to March 2026, has completed her seven-year tenure. To commemorate her graduation this March, Kodansha's Children's Division will publish a memorial photo book. Even before its release, the book has become a hot topic on social media, with pre-orders flooding online bookstores.

The book features her signature energetic smile as well as more mature expressions. It includes a 10-page long interview and an album of past 'Song of the Month' segments.

Contents include: - Newly taken photos of Azuki-oneesan - Secret photo album (Song of the Month playback, costume archives) - Special interview - Shooting diary - Messages from Azuki-oneesan to her three colleagues - The story of the first gymnastics sister, Azuki-oneesan - Messages to Azuki-oneesan (from Yuichiro-oniisan, Maya-oneesan, Kazumu-oniisan, Makoto-oniisan, Atsuko-oneesan, Fantane! friends, and Keke-chama) - Report on the final recording session - Handwritten message from Azuki-oneesan to all her supporters - Report on the graduation press conference

'Azuki-oneesan Graduation Memorial Photo Book' (Released April 30) - 1,650 yen (tax included) / Published by Kodansha