It's not about who's most popular, it's about who's most photogenic. And, well, it's either this…
…or this…
Kidding!
Seriously, of course Yonemura has WAY more personality than Nakayama, but this isn't about personality. Even in this photo of them, from when they were a bit younger and on roughly the same level, you can tell which one would probably get a photobook first…
Announced on her Instagram, Morning Musume. '22 Makino Maria is releasing a complete collection of 4 photobooks titled "Makino Maria Zenshuu 2018~2022", release is August 31st. Published by Wani Books. more details TBA.
Makino Maria, an active member of Morning Musume., which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and a season regular on the TBS morning life idea variety show "Love it!" in addition to her group activities, will release "Makino Maria Zenshuu 2018~2022," a collection of photobooks released in her teens plus new photos.
"Maria 17", "Maria 18 anos", "Maria 19", and "Maria Hatachi", all 4 photobooks, and unpublished cuts. This is a memorial work that includes newly shot photos of her in her favorite place, Furano, Hokkaido, and an interview in which she talks about her past and future.
She also collaborated for the first time with her respected senior, Michishige Sayumi, for a photogravure and conversation.
The costumes and situations are also unique to the collection, with Makino's ideas and attention to detail.
The binding also has a special feel with its case specification, making it a book filled with thoughts and feelings over the past five years.