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"Monthly Kagurazaka Megumi - Scorching Heat" is a photobook by photographer Kenji Kasai, capturing actress Megumi Kagurazaka (1981-) as she embarked on a new path in expression. Published in 2010 as part of Shinchosha's "Monthly" series, the book unfolds in a way that evokes the story of a woman returning from the city to a southern island to reclaim her body and life, moving between the contrasting settings of a love hotel in Shinjuku and Okinawa. Kasai's cinematic direction, which transcends the boundaries of typical gravure photography, and his uniquely intimate gaze, capture Kagurazaka Megumi's image, conveying both a glamorous presence and the strength and sensitivity of a woman. The year after this book's publication, she made a leap forward as an actress, appearing in a film directed by Sion Sono, making this book an important record of that turning point. With the dense atmosphere created by Kenji Kasai and the mature charm of Megumi Kagurazaka resonating with each other, it is one of the representative works of the "Monthly" series.
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