"I never expected them to take a shot like this...!" What is the most surprising shot for voice actress Ayasa Ito in her third photo book?

—In addition to this photo shoot, you have also visited Singapore for events. What do you find appealing about it?

Ito: I think it's a country with multifaceted charm. Since I've been there quite a few times, I thought I had fully enjoyed all the tourist spots, but I realized all over again that there are still so many wonderful places. Also, speaking of food, there was this delicious milk tea. They had various flavors like jasmine milk tea, and I was chugging it down between shoots (lol).

—Is it different from what is known as boba milk tea?

Ito: Yes, it's something that is still rare in Japan, but I love it!

—The photo book is packed with pictures from Bintan Island and Singapore, but looking at it as a complete photo book, is there a particular shot where you made a new discovery?

Ito: If I had to pick the shot that surprised me the most when seeing the final product, it would be the double-page spread of me in lingerie. It feels like something only the current me could pull off... I never expected them to take a shot like this! This photo book is packed with many new challenges, and I really hope everyone sees how serious I am about showing my mature side.

—Speaking of challenges, I heard you did a lot of body shaping and fitness preparation leading up to the shoot.

Ito: Yes! A major challenge for this book was body shaping to get closer to my ideal body line. It was tough, but I managed to push through and conquer my own limitations, which gave me a real sense of accomplishment. However, while shooting, I started wanting to push even further toward the body line I'm aiming for. I still have things I want to achieve, but I think this photo book has become a stepping stone for the future.

—It might be a bit too early to ask, but now that the third book is out, we can't help but look forward to a fourth or fifth one (lol). As you get older, I imagine your mature charm will become even more apparent.

Ito: Right, if I get the chance to release another one, I'll probably be in my thirties (lol).

—If that happens, what kind of direction or expression would you want to challenge yourself with?

Ito: While I've expressed Western or classical vibes through overseas locations and swimwear so far, I realized, "Maybe I haven't done an expression that is uniquely Japanese yet?" Since I'm from Kyoto Prefecture, I think it would be fun to try expressing "Japanese beauty" in a kimono, and I feel there are expressions that can only be done precisely because I've grown older! I want to shoot in Kyoto!

—I would absolutely love to see photos of you in a kimono! Lastly, could you please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to your third photo book, "Ayasage"?

Ito: I often look back at "HONEY" while I'm cleaning (lol), and I think it turned out to be such a wonderful piece of work that I can keep thinking, "This is truly great." I hope this new photo book becomes exactly that kind of work, and it is currently my proudest creation, so I hope everyone enjoys 120% of a fully loaded Ayasa Ito!

—Thank you very much!

As mentioned in the interview, "Ayasage" captures Ito's multifaceted charm set against the backdrops of Indonesia and Singapore. Please pick up a copy and see for yourself the photos that mark the finale of her twenties.

Ayasa Ito Photo Book: Ayasage [Release Date] Wednesday, June 24, 2026 [Price] 3,960 yen (including tax) [Specifications] A4 Variant, 112 pages [Photography] Kazutaka Nakamura [Publisher/Issuer] KADOKAWA https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322603000459/

Photography: Takuma Hirose / Hair & Makeup: Aoi Ota / Styling: Hitomi Imamura Interview & Text: kato
(C) KADOKAWA / 中村和孝

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