Actor and model Ayaka Miyoshi releases Selēnē on December 22, 2026, with photographs made in Korea by Cho Gi-Seok. The art book explores past, present and future through images of the body, clothing and personal expression at the start of her thirties.
This is also the first time she has released a book after nine and a half years of breach of contract. Compared with just treating the photo book as a record of the star's current situation, "Selēnē" is more worthy of understanding from the collaborative approach of the two creators: Ayaka Sanyoshi participated in the production process of concept, clothing, makeup and hair, and photography integrated these choices into a visual work with a narrative sense.
Key facts
Release date: December 22, 2026, published by Gentosha.
Specifications: A4, 96 pages; published price is 3,300 yen before tax.
Japanese bookstores will gradually open reservations from 17:00 on October 20, and the conditions for each channel are different.
From being photographed to co-participating in production
This book was shot in South Korea, and Ayaka Miyoshi facilitated the cooperation because of her long-term appreciation of Cho Gi-Seok's works. She also participated in the discussion of clothing, makeup, hair and shooting concepts, so that the image is not just the photographer's one-way depiction of the character, but also includes the character's choice of their current state.
When appreciating this type of art book, you can put aside the celebrity identity temporarily and observe the relationship between the character's posture, light and props. The black and white, dark colors and bright colors in the published photos create different emotions; this is a visual reading based on the images and is not a guarantee of the content of unpublished pages or the entire book.
Art book image of Ayaka Miyoshi on dark background · Photo: Cho Gi-Seok／幻冬舎
Past, present and future, how to become viewing clues
"Past, present, and future" is a theme that can be compared repeatedly: the past can be understood from the accumulation of career, the present is the image and will at the age of 30, and the future remains undefined possibilities. This structure eliminates the need for life stages to be measured solely by age numbers or physical appearance.
Readers can also notice how clothing obscures, extends, or emphasizes the body, and how a group of images are connected through color and composition. The speed at which you read an art book is up to you. By flipping through the same photo repeatedly, you can often see more details than by rushing to find the complete story.
Image of Ayaka Miyoshi colorful flowers with red background and blue flowers · Photo: Cho Gi-Seok／幻冬舎
Book reservations and activities are confirmed separately
The published specifications are A4 full size, 96 pages, and the price before tax is 3,300 yen. The actual checkout also involves taxes, freight and cross-border delivery. Reservations for bookstores in Japan will begin at 5:00 pm on October 20. This does not mean that all overseas stores will be open at the same time or that the same discount will apply.
Activities to commemorate the release have also been included in the plan, please check the publisher's announcement for details. If you want to participate, you should check the book purchase qualifications, event registration and admission arrangements separately; purchasing the general version does not necessarily include signatures, photos or meeting qualifications. This article does not regard these unconfirmed items as standard.
Questions and answers
When will Selēnē be released?
The book is released December 22, 2026. Japanese bookstore reservations begin October 20.
Who is the photographer?
Photographed by Cho Gi-Seok, the shooting took place in South Korea. Ayaka Miyoshi also participated in the creative concept, makeup, hair and costume discussions.
Does buying the book guarantee admission to a launch event?
No. Event registration, eligible retailers and admission conditions must be checked separately with publisher Gentosha.
