Voice actress Nonaka Kokona, best known for her role as Murano Sayaka in Love Live! Hasunosora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club, has released her first photobook titled Utakata on January 15, 2026.
About Nonaka Kokona
Nonaka Kokona was born on January 28th in Nagasaki Prefecture. She was selected from the “Amuse All-Prefecture Audition 2017 ~Kyushu & Okinawa Edition~” and was a member of the idol group Sakura Gakuin from May 2018 to August 2021. As a voice actress, her roles include Tuyukusa in the TV anime Onipan! and Murano Sayaka in Love Live! Hasunosora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club.
A Meaningful First Photobook
This newly released Utakata marks her very first photobook, coinciding with her 20th birthday on January 28th. True to her wish of “creating a precious book in a precious place,” the photoshoot took place in her hometown of Nagasaki Prefecture.
The photobook features a variety of shots that capture her essence: radiant school uniform photos symbolizing the end of her teens, candid moments at famous Nagasaki landmarks like Glover Garden and the Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge), and a fantastical scene of her riding a horse by the sea.
A Message from Nonaka Kokona
Regarding the release, Nonaka shared a heartfelt comment: “I poured all the power and atmosphere that only the current me can express into this one book. While I’m not conveying it through direct words, I want to send lots of encouragement through these photos. I’d be happy if this book could make everyone who picks it up feel even a little more energetic or positive. And if this photobook sparks your interest in any of the locations, I hope you’ll take the chance to discover the many charms of Nagasaki.”
Product Information
The first photobook Utakata by Nonaka Kokona is A4 variant size, 112 pages, and priced at 3,630 yen (including tax). For more details, please check the official information page.
Full Comment from Nonaka Kokona
Nonaka Kokona:
I poured all the power and atmosphere that only the current me can express into this one book.
While I’m not conveying it through direct words, I want to send lots of encouragement through these photos.
I’d be happy if this book could make everyone who picks it up feel even a little more energetic or positive.
And if this photobook sparks your interest in any of the locations, I hope you’ll take the chance to discover the many charms of Nagasaki.
Photobook Summary
- Title: Nonaka Kokona 1st Photobook Utakata
- Release Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Price: 3,630 yen (tax included)
- Specifications/Page Count: A4 Variant, 112 pages
- Photography: Kumaki Masaru
- Publisher: KADOKAWA
Writer: Nakase Koutarou
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