Voice actor Ogura Yui has released her first photobook of her 30s, titled Yuima~ru. The book was shot in Okinawa, the same location she visited for her 20th birthday photobook Yuihatachi, and comes in four cover editions: the regular version, the Yui’s＊company. version, the InfoSquare version, and the digital version.
A Return to Okinawa After 10 Years
Ogura, known for roles such as Manhattan Cafe in Uma Musume Pretty Derby and Hanazono Minori in Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, has appeared in many hit titles. Her latest photobook takes her back to Okinawa, a place with special memories for her. The title Yuima~ru comes from an Okinawan word meaning “mutual help” or “connection.” The book captures her current self after racing through her 20s, while also marking a new beginning—stepping into a fresh decade starting from zero.
Regular cover of Ogura Yui Photobook Yuima~ru
The photobook was edited and produced by Seiyuu Grand Prix, which has interviewed Ogura since her debut. Four different cover designs are available: the regular edition features a scene at a southern beach; the Yui’s＊company. edition shows a sense of growth since she was 20; the InfoSquare edition is filled with the “cute” side Ogura continues to pursue; and the digital edition captures a cool expression that suits her new 30s.
InfoSquare cover
Yui’s＊company. cover
Digital cover
Ogura Comments on the Meaning of the Title
Ogura commented, “I decided on the title ‘Yuima~ru’ because it means ‘mutual help’ and ‘connection’ in the Okinawan language. The ‘0’ (maru) in ‘ma~ru’ also represents the start of a new decade in my 30s. I hope you can enjoy the Okinawan scenery and atmosphere, and see how I’ve grown since my last visit ten years ago.”
The photobook is available with retailer-exclusive bonuses at stores such as Animate, Gamers, InfoSquare, Seven Net, Rakuten, HMV, and Yodobashi Camera, each offering an L-size bromide and other special items. The InfoSquare limited edition also comes with an extra photo book, an acrylic stand, and a set of five postcards.
List of retailer bonuses
InfoSquare limited edition bonus: extra photo book
InfoSquare limited edition bonus: acrylic stand
InfoSquare limited edition bonus: postcard set
Release Event and Details
A release event will be held on October 12 at an undisclosed location in Tokyo, with selected attendees invited to an autographed bromide signing session. Applications for the event are open via InfoSquare until September 23.
The photobook is A4 size with 112 pages, edited by Seiyuu Grand Prix, issued by Imajica Infos, and published by Shufu no Tomo. It is priced at 3,850 yen.
