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

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＞
・Scheduled to be released on 3/6/2026 (Fri.): Natsuki Sawamoto's 1st photo essay
・Scheduled to be released on 4/1/2026 (Wed.): Leiya Seguchi's 2nd photo book
・Scheduled to be released on 5/1/2026 (Fri.): Natsuki Hori's 1st photo book
・Scheduled to be released on 6/12/2026 (Fri.): Sota Nakajima's 2nd photo book

＜After July 2026 (tentative)＞
・Sekai / Special book
・Taiki Sato / 1st photo essay
・Keito Kimura / Image book
・Yusei Yagi / 2nd photo book
・FANTASTICS / Complete Book
*Release months will be published at a later date.

【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.


"GL-9 ~FANTASTICS BOOKS~"
Titles of the 4 books scheduled to be released in season 1 will be unveiled in spring 2026!


A special project for those who pre-order the books will be held at a total of 10 performances of "FANTASTICS LIVE TOUR 2025 'BUTTERFLY EFFECT' -FLY WITH YOU-"!

For EXILE TRIBE STATION original bonus content and other details, please check out the following URL.

Details

■Out on 3/6/2026 (Fri.)
1 round: Natsuki Sawamoto's 1st photo essay "Kirakira Janai, Boku no Kagayaki Kata"
Specification: B5 paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥2,800+tax

＜1st photo essay packed with "first-ever sides of Natsuki Sawamoto"＞
In this first solo book, he will generously show "real Natsuki Sawamoto" that has never been revealed before.
It is an "ultimate self-introduction book" that shows his physique trained through dancing and his inner thoughts and feelings at present.

【Natsuki Sawamoto's comment】
I did the shoot with a lot of energy and took a great number of photos that will bring delight to every FANTARO.
To be honest, there are too many photos to choose from (lol)! I believe the photo essay will live up to your expectations.
Please look forward to Natsuki Sawamoto who had a big change through this shoot.

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

【Release celebration events】
Winners chosen via lottery from those who purchase the products with event lottery tickets will be invited to the release celebration events.
The following bonus events are available for winners.

・Photo essay handover event
・Photo card autograph session
・Smartphone 2-shot photo session

＜Event details / application method＞
■3/7/2026 (Sat.)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/251202159/

■3/8/2026 (Sun.)
[Osaka] BOOKS KINOKUNIYA GRAND FRONT OSAKA Store
https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1764137014/

【Original bonus content 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 content is 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 trading card
②@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition
＜Original trading card＞


▼Rakuten Books
Regular cover edition+original print T-shirt (¥6,300+tax)
＜Original print T-shirt＞

▼TOWER RECORDS
Regular cover edition+original trading card
＜Original trading card＞



■Scheduled to be released on 4/1/2026 (Wed.)
2nd round: Leiya Seguchi's 2nd photo book "Lei"
Specification: A4 paperback / 176 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000+tax

＜2nd photo book of baring body and heart in nature＞
The photos were taken overseas. On the verge of turning 30 years old, he stepped onto the journey of reinspecting his own roots.
The perfect figure trained to the extreme, the innocent smile and the mature charm revealed without noticing---It is a book that you cannot stop reading.

【Leiya Seguchi's comment】
I put forward many suggestions while considering how to show who I am at this point in time!
I did the shoot seriously while having a good time with the staff. Please look forward to the completed photo book.
The book is filled with delight! I am waiting for it with high expectations!

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼


【Release celebration events】

Winners chosen via lottery from those who purchase the products with event lottery tickets will be invited to the release celebration events.
The following bonus events are available for winners.

・Photo essay handover event
・Home Home Kai
・Smartphone 2-shot photo session

＜Event details / application method＞
■4/11/2026 (Sat.)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F event space
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/251224186/

■4/12/2026 (Sun.)
[Fukuoka] HMV&BOOKS HAKATA event space
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/251224186/

【Original bonus content and more】
*The bonus content is subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
Regular cover edition+original photo card
＜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 photo card
＜Original photo card＞



■Scheduled to be released on 5/1/2026 (Fri.)
3rd round: Natsuki Hori's 1st photo book "LIVING FOR"
Specification: A4 paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000+tax

＜Long-awaited first photo book to be released! Real Natsuki Hori to be shown＞
Natsuki Hori's 1st photo book, a goal that he has longed to "achieve" for many years.
From the places for location shoot, styling to designs... Every detail demonstrates his persistent pursuit.
It is a book from which you will encounter Natsuki Hori's new charm.

【Natsuki Hori's comment】
This is my first photo book that I have been wanting to release.
My dream over these years has finally come true!
I will infuse everything I want to present and every idea in my mind into this work!
Please look forward to it!

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼


【Release celebration event】
Winners chosen via lottery from those who purchase the products with event lottery tickets will be invited to the release celebration events.
The following bonus events are available for winners.

・Event Ticket (1 book): Photo book handover event
・Event Ticket (2-book set): Autograph Session (*The page you like will be signed)
・Event Ticket (3-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session

＜Event details / application method＞
■5/2/2026 (Sat.)
[Tokyo] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 6F event space
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/260130115/

■5/3/2026 (Sun. & Holiday)
[Aichi] Junkudo Bookstore Nagoya
https://hoshinoshoten.jp/event/horinatsukieventmjnagoya

【Original bonus content and more】
*The bonus content is subject to change without prior notice.

▼EXILE TRIBE STATION
Regular cover edition+original clear file folder
＜Clear file folder＞


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


▼Rakuten Books
Regular cover edition+original key chain (¥4,600+tax)

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



■Scheduled to be released on 6/12/2026 (Fri.)
4th round: Sota Nakajima's 2nd photo book "THE SELF"

＜Sota Nakajima's charm sparkling in yearning Europe＞
The photos in the photo book were all taken in Europe where Sota Nakajima has never been before.
Apart from the photos that record Sota Nakajima's trip and show his natural and genuine expressions, "#SoTaCaMeRa" shot by Sota Nakajima himself is not to be missed.

【Sota Nakajima's comment】
Since the first planning meeting, I have been proposing my preferred locations and things to try. It is a photo book that is filled with all my ideas.
It includes my delightful time, recorded by the best team, in Europe where I have never been before. Also, please look forward to the photos taken by myself!

◆Regular edition
Specification: A4 paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥3,000+tax

◆Special premium edition
Specification: A4 paperback / 160 pages (tentative)
Price: ¥8,000+tax
Starting time of reservation: 1/29/2026 (Thu.) 23:00~
*After 3/12 (Thu.), the sales at each bookstore will end as soon as the product is out of stock.

[Bonus content for special premium edition]
Bonus content① Photo book with a limited cover only available here
Bonus content② #SoTaCaMeRa postcard book capturing moments that touched the heartstring (25 postcards / tentative)
Bonus content③ Special flat pouch (width about 20cm × height about 13.5cm) with an original illustration drawn by Sota Nakajima
Bonus content④ Mini photo book capturing Sota Nakajima enjoying his private time on his day off from shooting (A5 size / 32 pages (tentative))
Bonus content⑤ With behind-the-scenes stories about the photo book shooting! Photo card with a QR code for a making-of video

[EXILE TRIBE STATION purchase bonus content]
・Original trading cards (3-in-1 set)

Reservation page
Details of
special premium edition
*The bonus content is subject to change without prior notice.
*This product is produced on a pre-order basis, so please place an order as early as possible.

【Covers】
▼Regular edition▼

▼@Loppi/HMV-limited cover edition▼

▼TOWER RECORDS edition▼

▼Special premium edition▼


【Release celebration event】

・Event Ticket (1 book): Photo book handover event
・Event Ticket A (2-book set): Talk show
・Event Ticket B (2-book set): Hand-drawn illustration event
・Event Ticket (3-book set): Smartphone 2-shot photo session

■6/13/2026 (Sat.)
[Osaka] HMV&BOOKS NAMBA event space
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/260224113/

■6/14/2026 (Sun.)
[Shibuya] HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA 5F event space
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/260224113/

【Original bonus content and more】
*The bonus content is subject to change without prior notice.

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


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


▼Rakuten Books
Regular cover edition+acrylic photo props (¥4,600+tax)
＜Acrylic photo props＞

▼TOWER RECORDS
①Regular cover edition+original sticker
②TOWER RECORDS-limited cover edition
＜Original sticker＞