Kaiki Kimura Releases First Photo Book! "I want to be strict with myself and pursue my goals" for the days ahead
Young actor Kaiki Kimura has released his first photo book "KaiKi" and held a release event on May 2. At the event, he expressed gratitude to his fans and stated his aspiration for his 25th birthday: "I want to be strict with myself and pursue my goals," showing his enthusiasm for future activities.
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An event commemorating the release of Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" was held on Saturday, May 2. Kaiki Kimura appeared at a press conference held before the event.
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Young actor Kaiki Kimura, who has been attracting attention for his role as Mashiro Kumade/Gojupolar in the latest Super Sentai series "No. 1 Sentai Gojujer" (TV Asahi), has released his first photo book. This single volume is packed with multifaceted appeal, including morning situations typical of a first photo book, a mischievous side at a late-night arcade, and fantastical shots of him in action by the sea in mid-winter.
The photo book was "made 100 points by everyone's efforts."
Holding his first photo book, Kimura said, "It feels strange, as it always does when I see my own work. At the same time, I feel that we've created a really wonderful photo book. My greatest wish is for everyone to pick it up." He continued, "It's been about seven years since I started my entertainment activities before releasing this photo book, so even people who have been supporting me for a long time have said, 'I never thought a photo book would be released,' and I truly feel the same way. The number of people supporting me increased dramatically after appearing in 'No. 1 Sentai Gojujer,' and it became an opportunity for me to re-evaluate myself, so I think it became a happy photo book for everyone." He expressed pride in the finished product.
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
When asked to rate the photo book, he said, "Rather than myself, it's truly a volume made with everyone's efforts, so it's a perfect 100 points! If I were 50 points, it feels like everyone's efforts added up to make it 100 points," expressing his gratitude.
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
For his favorite cuts, he selected a spread featuring a cool expression in a neon street at night and a soft expression while wearing pajamas. He revealed the reason, "I think when you see the two pages, you see a completely different me, but I chose these because I wanted to capture various sides of myself in this photo book."
He also said, "The two-day shoot allowed me to take so many different patterns, with lighting and shooting methods that didn't feel like the same location, and the costumes and makeup also kept me feeling fresh throughout the shoot, which was really fun," indicating a fulfilling shoot.
Affection for his first TV regular role on "Neko Hita"
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Before appearing in "Gojujer," Kimura was a regular member of the reporter group "Neko no Te mo Karitai" on TV Kanagawa (tvk)'s information program "Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide." When the program director came to the press conference, Kimura confessed what he kept in mind for the photo book, inspired by the "Neko no Te mo Karitai" motto: [Sincerity], [Politeness], [Heartfeltness], [Challenge].
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
"In terms of [Sincerity], I was able to decide on some of the styles myself, so I made sure to make decisions from the perspective of the customers who would pick up the book. What I did [Politely] was creating expressions. I personally have a bit of difficulty with photography, and compared to videos, for each momentary shot, I wondered what kind of expression I should make, how I should be photographed, but I organized the costumes and atmosphere within myself and carefully took each shot. What I put my [Heartfeltness] into is this very moment. I'm about to have an event, and I want to express my [Heartfeltness] to everyone who comes, those who couldn't come today, and those who pick up the book, saying 'thank you for your continued support.' What I [Challenged] was entering the sea in the freezing cold during the January shoot. Thanks to 'Neko Hita,' my body became capable of doing truly unreasonable things (laughs)," he said playfully, easing the atmosphere.
25-year-old's aspiration: "To become a person with many different sides"
On May 16, Kimura will celebrate his 25th birthday. When asked about his aspirations, he showed a stoic attitude, saying, "As an intention put into this photo book, I wanted to show various sides of myself, and as an actor and a man, I want to become a person with many different sides. I want to be strict with myself and pursue that."
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Furthermore, he added, "If a second volume were to be released, it would depend on when it could be released, but this time, precisely because I am 24, there were parts where I focused on youthfulness, but several years from now, I would like to show an adult side, so to speak. The sexiness of an adult, so to speak..."
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Young actor Kaiki Kimura, who has been attracting attention for his role as Mashiro Kumade/Gojupolar in the latest Super Sentai series "No. 1 Sentai Gojujer" (TV Asahi), has released his first photo book. This single volume is packed with multifaceted appeal, including morning situations typical of a first photo book, a mischievous side at a late-night arcade, and fantastical shots of him in action by the sea in mid-winter.
The photo book was "made 100 points by everyone's efforts."
Holding his first photo book, Kimura said, "It feels strange, as it always does when I see my own work. At the same time, I feel that we've created a really wonderful photo book. My greatest wish is for everyone to pick it up." He continued, "It's been about seven years since I started my entertainment activities before releasing this photo book, so even people who have been supporting me for a long time have said, 'I never thought a photo book would be released,' and I truly feel the same way. The number of people supporting me increased dramatically after appearing in 'No. 1 Sentai Gojujer,' and it became an opportunity for me to re-evaluate myself, so I think it became a happy photo book for everyone." He expressed pride in the finished product.
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
When asked to rate the photo book, he said, "Rather than myself, it's truly a volume made with everyone's efforts, so it's a perfect 100 points! If I were 50 points, it feels like everyone's efforts added up to make it 100 points," expressing his gratitude.
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
For his favorite cuts, he selected a spread featuring a cool expression in a neon street at night and a soft expression while wearing pajamas. He revealed the reason, "I think when you see the two pages, you see a completely different me, but I chose these because I wanted to capture various sides of myself in this photo book."
He also said, "The two-day shoot allowed me to take so many different patterns, with lighting and shooting methods that didn't feel like the same location, and the costumes and makeup also kept me feeling fresh throughout the shoot, which was really fun," indicating a fulfilling shoot.
Affection for his first TV regular role on "Neko Hita"
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Before appearing in "Gojujer," Kimura was a regular member of the reporter group "Neko no Te mo Karitai" on TV Kanagawa (tvk)'s information program "Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide." When the program director came to the press conference, Kimura confessed what he kept in mind for the photo book, inspired by the "Neko no Te mo Karitai" motto: [Sincerity], [Politeness], [Heartfeltness], [Challenge].
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
"In terms of [Sincerity], I was able to decide on some of the styles myself, so I made sure to make decisions from the perspective of the customers who would pick up the book. What I did [Politely] was creating expressions. I personally have a bit of difficulty with photography, and compared to videos, for each momentary shot, I wondered what kind of expression I should make, how I should be photographed, but I organized the costumes and atmosphere within myself and carefully took each shot. What I put my [Heartfeltness] into is this very moment. I'm about to have an event, and I want to express my [Heartfeltness] to everyone who comes, those who couldn't come today, and those who pick up the book, saying 'thank you for your continued support.' What I [Challenged] was entering the sea in the freezing cold during the January shoot. Thanks to 'Neko Hita,' my body became capable of doing truly unreasonable things (laughs)," he said playfully, easing the atmosphere.
25-year-old's aspiration: "To become a person with many different sides"
On May 16, Kimura will celebrate his 25th birthday. When asked about his aspirations, he showed a stoic attitude, saying, "As an intention put into this photo book, I wanted to show various sides of myself, and as an actor and a man, I want to become a person with many different sides. I want to be strict with myself and pursue that."
Kaiki Kimura's photo book "KaiKi" (published by Tokyo News Service)
Furthermore, he added, "If a second volume were to be released, it would depend on when it could be released, but this time, precisely because I am 24, there were parts where I focused on youthfulness, but several years from now, I would like to show an adult side, so to speak. The sexiness of an adult, so to speak..."