The 2nd round of Gentosha×LDH JAPAN consecutive book release project【GL Series】!!
"GL-9 ~FANTASTICS BOOKS~"

"GL-9 ~FANTASTICS BOOKS~" is a big project which aims to explore members' personalities and publish a book for each of them. The book releases will last for 9 consecutive months from March 2026.

It is scheduled to include rich content such as photo books and photo essays.
Please look forward to FANTASTICS BOOKS that will perfectly show members' personalities!


"GL-9 ~FANTASTICS BOOKS~"

【Release schedule (tentative)】
＜season 1＞
・3/6/2026 (Fri.) release: Natsuki Sawamoto's 1st photo essay
・4/1/2026 (Wed.) release: Leiya Seguchi's 2nd photo book
・5/1/2026 (Fri.) release: Natsuki Hori's 1st photo book
・6/12/2026 (Fri.) release (tentative): Sota Nakajima's 2nd photo book

＜season 2＞
・7/20/2026 (Mon. & Holiday) release (tentative): Sekai's special book
・8/8/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative): Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book
・9/12/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative): Keito Kimura's image book
・10/24/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative): Yusei Yagi's 2nd photo book
・11/20/2026 (Fri.) release (tentative): FANTASTICS' complete book

【Official X account】
@GL9_FB
*Information about original bonus content, bookstore events, etc. will be published on the official social media account as it becomes available.

【"FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2026 'SUNFLOWER'" joint project】
A special project for those who pre-order the books will be held!
For EXILE TRIBE STATION original bonus content and other details, please check out the following URL.

Details

GL-9 project: Special project
Sekai & Taiki Sato "2 books collaboration events" will be held!!
In the special project of the GL-9 project, collaboration events between Sekai's special book to be released in July and Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book to be released in August will be held!

They are GL-9 first collaboration events brought by the 2 leaders!!

＜Event details＞
8/9/2026 (Sun.)
[Osaka] HMV&BOOKS NAMBA Event Space
*Application deadline: 5/31 (Sun.) 23:59

＜Bonus events (only for winners)＞
・Event ticket-【A】(2-book set): 2-person autograph session
・Event ticket-【B】(2-book set): Smartphone 3-shot photo session
*An event ticket (2-book set) will be given when you purchase 1 copy of Sekai's special book and 1 copy of Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book.

Details

■7/20/2026 (Mon. & Holiday) release (tentative)
5th round: Sekai's special book "Sekaikan"
Specification: B5 size / paperback / 96 pages (tentative) / including bonus items
Price: ¥2,300 + tax (tentative)

＜Dance discussions, subculture talks, and special bonus content...!＞
The 5th round brings a special book featuring leader Sekai.
This book focuses on the contrasting duality of Sekai: his "side A" as LDH's top performer, and his "side B" as a subculture enthusiast who even has a series running in an anime magazine.
Side A covers his journey as a dancer to date, as well as talks with guests closely associated with Sekai and a photo shoot in his hometown, Yokosuka.
Side B features a special project realized at Sekai's request. He also engages in subculture discussions with special guests.
Moreover, this special book comes with exclusive "bonus content", making it a unique work in this project.



【Sekai's comment】
This book is filled with many of my "selfish" desires, including talks with people who have supported me and the fulfillment of my long-held wishes...
I talked about a lot of things, including what I want to do in the future, so please take a look!

【Talk guests】
■Side A
・KENZO (DA PUMP)
・KEN THE 390
・Go Ueki
・Toyotaka

■Side B
・Mafia Kajita
・Shunsuke Takeuchi

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

【Special enclosed bonus item】
＜Illustration photo card (3-in-1 set)＞

【Release celebration events】
To celebrate the release of Sekai's special book "Sekaikan" (Gentosha), events will be held in HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA!
Winners chosen via lottery from customers (only LAWSON website members) who pre-order the designated product with a full payment on HMV&BOOKS online during the event period will be invited to participate in the events.

＜Event details＞
7/20/2026 (Mon. & Holiday)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F Event Space
*Application deadline: 5/31 (Sun.) 23:59

＜Bonus events (only for winners)＞
・Event ticket (1 book): Handover event
・Event ticket (2-book set): Autograph session
・Event ticket (3-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session + participant-limited bonus item handover event

Details
【Original bonus item and more】
*Please note that each bonus item is provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
・Regular cover edition + original sticker
＜Original sticker＞


▼@Loppi/HMV/HMV&BOOKS/HMV&BOOKS online
・①Regular cover edition + original sticker
・②@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition
＜Original sticker＞


▼TOWER RECORDS
・Regular cover edition + original sticker
＜Original sticker＞


■8/8/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative)
Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book "In Motion"
Specification: Non-standard B5 size / paperback / 192 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000 + tax (tentative)

＜Those who take action win! Taiki Sato, who continues to take on challenges in various fields, revealing his true self in Taiwan＞
The 6th round of this project brings Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book.
This photo book, which is the first photo book of Taiki Sato, who keeps taking on challenges in various fields, in 6 years, was shot in Taiwan.
It captures him strolling through the streets of Taipei, practicing Tai Chi with locals in the morning, eating his way through a night market, releasing lanterns with wishes written on them, and the rain-soaked Jiufen at night--.
It includes his charming smiles shown on this fascinating land, his expressions as he savors delicious food, and even his sensual physique.
This is a book with rich content, also featuring an interview of approximately 20,000 words.


Photo: SASU TEI
【Taiki Sato's comment】
Since this is my 2nd photo book, I was determined to make it better than the 1st one.
From shooting locations, costumes, hair and makeup to situations, we discussed everything until all of us were completely satisfied, pouring everything into creating this photo book. Everything that fans want to see from "Taiki Sato" is fully included in this photo book. Please enjoy seeing a slightly more mature version of me than before!

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

【Release celebration event in Taipei】*NEW!!
To celebrate the release of the much-anticipated 2nd photo book coming about 6 years since the release of the previous one, a limited event will be held only for winners in【Taipei】, where the photo book was shot!
Details will be announced at a later date. Stick around for more info!

＜Event details＞
Schedule: 10/17/2026 (Sat.) 16:30~ (tentative)
Location: Junkudo Bookstore LaLaport Nangang Store
*Application deadline: 8/31 (Mon.) 23:59
*For residents of Taiwan, products with the lottery for this event will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis from 18:00 on 8/27 (Thu.) (*local time).

＜Event schedule & content (tentative)＞
[Part 1]16:30~ Event ticket (1 book): Hand-waving event
[Part 2]16:55~ Event ticket B (2-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session
[Part 3]17:45~ Event ticket A (2-book set): Signing winner's provided name and artist's name on a venue-exclusive bonus item on the spot
[Part 4]18:25~ Event ticket B (2-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session
[Part 5]19:10~ Event ticket (1 book): Hand-waving event
[Part 6]19:35~ Event ticket A (2-book set): Signing winner's provided name and artist's name on a venue-exclusive bonus item on the spot

Details
*For participants of the FANTASTICS OFFICIAL FAN CLUB member-exclusive JTB official tour with ticket, the flight information is scheduled to be announced on 8/27 (Thu.). Please check the flight information before making an application.

【Release celebration event】
To mark the release of Taiki Sato's 2nd photo book "In Motion" (Gentosha), an event will be held at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA!
Winners chosen via lottery from customers (only LAWSON website members) who pre-order the designated product with a full payment on HMV&BOOKS online during the event period will be invited to participate in the events.

＜Event details＞
8/8/2026 (Sat.)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F Event Space
*Application deadline: 6/7 (Sun.) 23:59

＜Bonus events (only for winners)＞
・Event ticket (1 book): Handover event
・Event ticket (2-book set): One-sentence message session
・Event ticket (3-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session
Bonus item: Original sticker

Details
【Original bonus item and more】
*Please note that each bonus item is provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
・Regular cover edition + original photo card (88mm×63mm (tentative))
＜Original photo card＞


▼@Loppi/HMV/HMV&BOOKS/HMV&BOOKS online
・①Regular cover edition + original sticker
・②@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition
＜Original sticker＞


▼TOWER RECORDS
・Regular cover edition + original clear file folder
＜Original clear file folder＞



■9/12/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative)
Keito Kimura's image book "Visuarts"
Specification: A4 size / paperback / 176 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000 + tax (tentative)

＜Showcasing various sides of "Keito Kimura"＞
The 7th round of this project brings performer Keito Kimura's image book.
Approximately 1 year has passed since his first photo book "Palette" was released. This time, the image book was created under the theme of "showcasing various sides of Keito Kimura".
Various concepts were set, and multiple photo shoots were conducted at different time.
This work fully utilizes his wonderful expressiveness, which he demonstrates as an actor.



【Keito Kimura's comment】
My book is an "image book".
We decided on many concepts and did multiple photo shoots.
Various staff members helped me bring out expressions that were never seen before, so I'm confident that you'll see about 100 different sides of me. Please look forward to them!

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

【Release celebration events】
To celebrate the release of Keito Kimura's photo book (Gentosha), events will be held in HMV&BOOKS stores in Tokyo and Osaka!
Winners chosen via lottery from customers (only LAWSON website members) who pre-order the designated product with a full payment on HMV&BOOKS online during the event period will be invited to participate in the events.

＜Event details＞
①9/12/2026 (Sat.)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F Event Space

②9/13/2026 (Sun.)
[Osaka] HMV&BOOKS NAMBA Event Space

＜Bonus events (only for winners)＞
・Event ticket (1 book): Handover event
・Event ticket (2-book set): Autograph session
・Event ticket (3-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session

Details
【Original bonus item and more】
*Please note that each bonus item is provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.
*The specification is subject to change as this is a sample image.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
・Regular cover edition + clear photo card

▼@Loppi/HMV/HMV&BOOKS/HMV&BOOKS online
・①Regular cover edition + original sticker
・②@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition

▼Rakuten Books
・Regular cover edition + original item (Original key chain kit)
＜Original key chain kit＞
It contains 2 photos in an ID-photo style, a sticker sheet with decorative stickers and a key chain that can hold the stickers.
*The specification is subject to change as this is a sample image.


▼TOWER RECORDS
・Regular cover edition + original sticker

★Bookstore events are scheduled to be held! Details will be announced later on the official social media accounts.


■10/24/2026 (Sat.) release (tentative)
Yusei Yagi's 2nd photo book "Be my"
Specification: A4 wide format / paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000 + tax (tentative)

＜Showcasing the latest, best, and strongest self!＞
The 8th round of this project brings Yusei Yagi's 2nd photo book long awaited by fans.
This monumental work captures every inch of Yusei Yagi's "present moment", showcasing his unique individuality and presence.
Shot entirely at overseas locations, the dramatic and maturely cool, beautiful photos surpass "Yusei Yagi we have seen before" and will definitely move you.
Presented in a large format (A4 wide) that directly conveys the power and charm of the photos, this special book will exceed readers' expectations.



【Yusei Yagi's comment】
I'm thrilled to announce that I will release my memorable 2nd photo book.
The photos were taken in a hot city near the equator.
I'm incredibly happy to be able to express the things that I saw, felt and accumulated throughout this journey in my work. I hope it can reach all of you.

【Special BOX edition】
Specification: A4 wide format / paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥9,000 + tax

[Bonus items of special BOX]
■Bonus item ①
└BOOK BOX (black, pink)…a case in a special specification containing bonus items from ② to ⑤
＜Special BOX (black)＞

＜EXILE TRIBE STATION-limited special BOX (pink)＞

■Bonus item ②
└Special BOX-limited cover…We will give this photo book an exclusive limited cover.
＜Special BOX-limited cover＞

■Bonus item ③
└Special book (B5 size / 48 pages (tentative))… a book consisting of photos not included in the photo book, behind-the-scenes photos, an introduction of locations, etc.
＜Special book cover＞

■Bonus item ④
└Photo card with short video QR code (B5 size)…Don't miss out on the 5 short videos shot in 5 scenes.
＜Design of photo card with short video QR code＞

■Bonus item ⑤
└Clear sheet with photos (B5 size)…a plastic sheet you can put in between the pages of your favorite book or use as a decoration
＜Design of clear sheet with photos＞

*For bonus item ①, pink is a special color limited to EXILE TRIBE STATION.
*Specifications are subject to change as they are sample images.

[EXILE TRIBE STATION purchase bonus item]
Special BOX edition original logo sticker
*The design of special BOX (black) is different from that of EXILE TRIBE STATION-limited special BOX (pink).
＜Special BOX (black) original logo sticker＞

＜EXILE TRIBE STATION-limited special BOX (pink) original logo sticker＞


Reservation page of
special BOX
Reservation page of
EXILE TRIBE STATION-limited special BOX (pink)
*Please note that bonus items are provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

▼TOWER RECORDS-limited cover edition▼

【Original bonus item and more】
*Please note that each bonus item is provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
・Regular cover edition + original sticker

▼@Loppi/HMV/HMV&BOOKS/HMV&BOOKS online
・①Regular cover edition + original trading card
・②@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition

▼TOWER RECORDS
・①Regular cover edition + original trading card
・②TOWER RECORDS-limited cover edition

★A special edition coming with special bonus items will be sold and bookstore events are scheduled to be held! Details will be announced later on the official social media accounts.


■11/20/2026 (Fri.) release (tentative)
FANTASTICS' complete book "Title not finalized"
Specification: B5 size / hardcover / 208 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,600 + tax (tentative)

＜A permanent keepsake that reveals everything about FANTASTICS＞
The 9th and final round of this project brings a complete guide to FANTASTICS, exploring the group's journey, current situation, and the possibilities that lie ahead.
With over 200 pages, it offers a wealth of content, from their journey since their debut to a discography showcasing the evolution and breadth of their musical styles, to new images focusing on each member's "present", long interviews, rare behind-the-scenes photos, and behind-the-scenes photos of their live tours.
It fully delivers the group's strengths and bonds, as well as the unique and diverse charm of each member.
This book is a permanent keepsake as the final work of the GL-9 project. Please look forward to the editions featuring 8 different solo covers available exclusively at @Loppi/HMV!

【Original bonus item and more】
*Please note that each bonus item is provided in a limited quantity and distribution will end once all available ones are given out.
*The bonus items are subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
・Regular cover edition + original photo card

▼@Loppi/HMV/HMV&BOOKS/HMV&BOOKS online
・①Regular cover edition + original photo card
・②@Loppi/HMV-limited solo cover edition (8 types) softcover
└Price: ¥3,300 + tax (tentative)

▼TOWER RECORDS
・Regular edition + original photo card

★Bookstore events are scheduled to be held! Details will be announced later on the official social media accounts.