Voice actor Hinaki Yano, best known as Yu Takasaki in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club , will release her first book from Japanese publisher Imagica Infos on March 5, 2026. She announced the news during the Aichi performance of her concert tour, "Hinaki Yano 5th Anniversary TALK & LIVE TOUR ‘Happy! Next Key!’,” held on October 26. Yano began her entertainment career at a young age, expanding her activities across various genres including idol, actor, voice actor, and artist. Other anime characters she has voiced include: Kitasan Black in Umamusume Pretty Derby , Shizuku in The Elusive Samurai , and Tomo Namba in Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms . She has also been active as a solo singer since 2021, releasing six singles to date. The price for the 112-page book in Japan is 3,850 yen (25.22 USD). The photoshoot for her first book, set for release on Yano's 29th birthday next year, took place in Okinawa. She shared the following comment: I'd been hesitating for a long time about whether to release a photo book or if people would actually enjoy it, but since deciding I wanted to do it while still in my twenties, I'm incredibly happy it's come together so beautifully. I think it captures both my current, everyday self and many more mature looks. I'm already nervous and excited to see everyone's reactions when it reaches you all! Check out sample photos below: RELATED: Voice Actor Hinaki Yano Releases 5th Single Music Video Dedicated to Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Anime Source: Imagica Infos press release, Hinaki Yano official X (formerly Twitter)
