Following last year's lead, 8MAN, a talent agency aiming to be the "strongest of the Reiwa era," has launched a large-scale photo project featuring its actresses—starting with the combined August 19th and 26th issue of Weekly Post, three consecutive issues will feature beautiful photos:
So, who are the actresses featured this time?
8MAN previously provided a shortlist of candidates, but we all know that some actresses are definitely going to appear while others are just a smokescreen. For example, Aoi Tsukasa will definitely attend this event no matter how casual she is, because she is the top star of this agency. As for the two loners, Anzai Lala and Ono Yuko, it won't be easy for them to team up with other actresses. Anzai is already giving us a lot of face by releasing her own photobook after 8 years. Don't expect her to hold hands and perform on stage with everyone. So, which actresses will actually be on the show? Please see~
Aoi Tsukasa
Yoshitaka Nene
Mino Suzume
Wagyu Mei Oo (鷹尾芽衣)
Mai Tsubasa (驸舞)
Natsu Igarashi (五十岚夏)
Kaname Momojiri (桃尻香名芽)
Rin Hachimitsu (八蜜凛)
This time, unlike last year's "Madoka Kurumi (胡桃圆)" character, all the actresses featured are exclusive actresses from the production company, making them easy to recognize: The actresses appearing are Tsukasa Aoi (葵司, S1) and Nene Yoshitaka (吉高宁宁, Faleno). Star), Minano (Dahlia, Dahlia), Washio (Washtail Meiyi, S1), Mai (Wing Dance, S1), Igarashi Nana (Igarashi Summer, Faleno Star), Momojiri Nana (Momoji Xiangmei, Faleno Star) and Yami Rin (Yami Rin, ideapocket):
Compared to last year, there have been member changes. Tenkuni Ruru and Kurumi Madoka have both stopped releasing albums and are no longer active on social media, so their elimination is understandable. Nanami Tina experienced anorexia followed by bulimia last year, and her weight was completely out of control. Although she doesn't seem to be in any problems in the photos she posts on social media, she herself said she needs to lose at least 20 kg before making a public appearance. News from Japan indicates she currently weighs around 75 kg, so she obviously can't be used...
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It's understandable that some people feel 8MAN didn't bring their strongest lineup, given the addition of so many new members but only three replacement actresses, and these replacements were unavoidable. However, don't misunderstand; unless there's a reason they can't show their faces, actresses are always eager to participate in such large-scale gravure events. Firstly, there's the money, and secondly, they rarely get exposure in mainstream media, which makes them feel incredibly honored (that's why actresses who come to Taiwan for adult expos buy tons of newspapers to take home). For example, Nagi Hikaru, who just got a Twitter account, said she definitely wants to do a gravure shoot next year… So, although I mentioned a few days ago that other agencies are unhappy about 8MAN poaching their talent, 8MAN is very good at promoting actresses and getting them in the media. I think the actresses working there must be very happy.
