It has been revealed that actor Motoki Nakazawa , who played the role of Chihiro, the younger brother of Takashi Yanai(played by Takumi Kitamura ) in the NHK Asadora drama series "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and others), will be releasing his first photo book (Wani Books) in October.
Nakazawa made his acting debut in 2022 and has appeared in popular dramas such as the TV series "Gekokujou Kyuji" (TBS), "Hidamari ga Kikoeru" (TV Tokyo), and the movie " The Silent Service". In 2024, he played his first lead role in the movie "Fast Break", and in the currently airing "Anpan", he is making waves for his excellent performance as Takashi Yanai 's younger brother Chihiro. Upcoming works include " The Last Appraiser " (Fuji TV), which starts on July Getsuku , and the movie "WIND BREAKER", which will be released in December.
The photo book captures Nakazawa from May 2024 to July 2025, including photos of her "walking through the four seasons," a portrait in the studio, and a trip to her hometown. Her facial expression and posture change as she meets her role, and her trajectory can be felt in the interview.
Nakazawa commented, "I'm very happy because I never thought I'd be able to release my first photo book so soon, as it marks the start of my fifth year as an actor. It took about a year to photograph me at each moment, living with the role. This is a luxurious book that was made possible with the support of so many people. I hope you'll look forward to it!"