B.L.T. October 2026 Issue [Cover] Nao Kosaka (Hinatazaka46)

[Machine Translation] Cover: Nao Kosaka (Hinatazaka46) Special Supplement: Nao Kosaka (Hinatazaka46) Double-Sided Extra-Large Poster In the October issue of B.L.T.", on sale Friday, August 28, features Nao Kosaka from Hinatazaka46 who will release their 18th single, Icha-Icha Mushi," on Wednesday, September 30 on the cover and in the opening feature! It s been about a year since the Let s Play with Kosaka! " feature (B.L.T. October 2025 issue). As a follow-up to that summer s photo spread which captured her most radiant smile we headed to Osaka, Kosaka s hometown, under the theme Let s Go Home with Kosaka!" The shoot took place as we toured the Umeda area, the Tenjinbashisuji shopping district, and the banks of the Yodo River. We captured the moment as if we were quietly accompanying Kosaka on her trip home strolling leisurely through the streets of Osaka, tucking into piping-hot takoyaki, and taking a breather at a retro coffee shop that retains its old-fashioned charm. Perhaps because she was back in her hometown, Kosaka appeared more relaxed than ever during the shoot. The photos capture plenty of moments where she s completely at ease surrendering herself to the streets and atmosphere of Osaka such as the smiles that slip out as she walks and her casual gestures when she s not aware of the camera. Last year, we hung out with Kosaka; this year, we re visiting her hometown as if continuing the story from that day, this special photo spread takes us on a tour of Osaka alongside Kosaka. With Stride" as the theme, we take a summer detour with Nogizaka46 s 6th-generation member Rena Ozu. Rena Ozu appears in the Nogizaka46 6th-generation serial feature Gravure Improvement Committee ~gravure a la mode~," which has become a regular feature in every issue. Ozu had taken a hiatus to focus on her studies but resumed activities this past April. To capture her present" moment, this shoot centered on the theme of Stride" aimed for shots that are simply cute and more intimate than ever before. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant space reminiscent of a swimming pool and a riverbank, she laughs, plays, and occasionally pauses. As we followed her, we captured the real Rena Ozu at a distance that feels as though we were spending time with her. Don t miss not only her carefree enjoyment but also the pure, gentle expressions she reveals in fleeting moments. With every turn of the page, you ll feel as if you re walking alongside her, step by step this photo spread is packed with her current charm. Furthermore, ...more

表紙:小坂菜緒(日向坂46) 別冊付録:小坂菜緒(日向坂46) 両面超ビッグポスター 8月28日(金)発売の「B.L.T.10月号」の表紙・巻頭に、9月30日(水)に18thシングル「イチャイチャ虫」をリリースする日向坂46から小坂菜緒が登場! 小坂がトランポリンやテニスなど様々なアクティビティを全力で楽しむ姿を収めた“こさかなと遊ぼう!”企画(B.L.T.2025年10月号)から約1年が経過。彼女の最高の笑顔を追いかけたあの夏の続編グラビアとして、“こさかなと帰ろう!”をテーマに、小坂の故郷・大阪へ。梅田エリアや天神橋筋の商店街、淀川河川敷などを巡りながら撮影を行った。大阪の街をのんびりと歩き、熱々のたこ焼きを頬張ったり、昔ながらの雰囲気が残るレトロな喫茶店でひと息ついたりと、小坂の帰省にそっと同行するようなイメージで撮影。故郷という場所だからなのか、撮影中にはいつにも増してリラックスした様子を見せた小坂。街を歩く中でふとこぼれる笑顔や、カメラを意識していない何気ない仕草など、大阪の街と空気に身を委ねて肩の力が抜けた姿をたっぷりと収めた。昨年、一緒に遊んだ小坂と、今年はその故郷へ‐‐。あの日の続きを描くように、小坂とともに大阪を巡る特別なグラビアに仕上がっている。 「歩幅」をテーマに、乃木坂46・6期生 小津玲奈と一緒にひと夏の寄り道。 毎号恒例となっている乃木坂46・6期生連載「グラビア向上委員会～gravure a la mode～」には、小津玲奈が登場。学業に専念するため休業していた小津だが、今年4月から活動を再開。そんな彼女の“今”を切り取るべく、今回はストレートに可愛く、そしてこれまで以上に距離感の近いカットを目指し、「歩幅」をテーマに撮影を行った。まるでプールのような色鮮やかな空間と河川敷を舞台に、笑って、遊んで、時にはふと立ち止まる。そんな彼女の姿を追いかけながら、まるで一緒に時間を過ごしているかのような距離感で、等身大の小津玲奈を収めていった。無邪気に楽しむ姿はもちろん、ふとした瞬間に見せる清楚で柔らかな表情も必見。ページをめくるたびに、歩幅を合わせて一緒に歩いているような感覚を味わえる、今の彼女の魅力が詰まったグラビアとなっている。 さらに、...他