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'Wolf Girl' Debuts in Weekly Gendai with Bold White Swimsuit Showcase

TOKYO, Jan 29 (News On Japan) - Ballerina Momoha Takatsuru, who appeared on ABEMA's original love-themed program "Don't Be Fooled by Wolf-chan and Wolf-kun," graced the pages of the magazine "Weekly Gendai" (published by Kodansha) on Monday, January 29, showcasing her stunning figure in a swimsuit.

The first gravure of 2024 featured her ballet-toned beautiful body in a space based on white. She also revealed a blue tube-top swimsuit under the open sky by the winter sea.

On this occasion, Takatsuru commented, "Hello, I'm Momoha Takatsuru. I'm so happy to be featured in "Weekly Gendai" for the first time! I changed my hair, makeup, and expressions with different swimsuits, so I would be thrilled if you could see the various sides of me!"

Takatsuru began her entertainment career in earnest with "Don't Be Fooled by Wolf-chan and Wolf-kun." She made her film debut in "Hitchhike," and it has been decided that she will play the lead role in an episode of the original TV Kanagawa drama "Love in the Mist of Hot Springs," which starts airing on January 26, 2024. In addition, she has appeared in numerous music videos and is a young actress to watch out for. She is also an active ballerina with experience studying abroad.

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Source: modelpress

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