A top 10 ranking gathers opinions about AKB48 member’s ability to remain popular in Japan’s celebrity world. The top 10 ranking comes courtesy of TV Show AKB Shirabe, which aired in mid March 2015. Continue reading Which AKB members will still be around in 20 years?
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Paruru’s saltiness invading 755 chat app
Shimazaki Haruka once again tears someone up on 755 chat app, when a fan reports to her that he’s purchased a Paruru iPhone case. Saltiness ensues… Continue reading Paruru’s saltiness invading 755 chat app
Learn English with Nogizaka46
Nogizaka Eigo (or “Nogizaka English”) is a new television series intended to teach viewers about the English language, and features AKB48 member Hirata Rina. Continue reading Learn English with Nogizaka46
Minegishi & Nishino’s TV appearance grabs top ratings
AKB48’s Minegishi Minami and Nishino Miki recently made an appearance on variety TV show called Downtown DX. According to television studio, viewer ratings topped over 15%. Continue reading Minegishi & Nishino’s TV appearance grabs top ratings
NMB48: Made in China?!
Some subtle irony, and moment of reflection, as we consider the makings of an originally Japanese-made idol gorup. This comes courtesy of Kinoshita Konomi, part of NMB48’s Team B II. Continue reading NMB48: Made in China?!
Osaka dialect versus Standard Japanese explained
Yoshida Akari and Yamamoto Sayaka explain the difference between Osaka dialect and standard Japanese, in this succinct video. Continue reading Osaka dialect versus Standard Japanese explained
AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo English subbed vids
For convenience, I’ve gathered the top #1-16 senbatsu general election speeches (English subbed videos) into one post. Enjoy it!
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Watanabe Mayu’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Watanabe Mayu’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles. Continue reading Watanabe Mayu’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Sashihara Rino’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Sashihara Rino’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles. Continue reading Sashihara Rino’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Kashiwagi Yuki 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Kashiwagi Yuki’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles. Continue reading Kashiwagi Yuki 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Matsui Jurina’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Matsui Jurina’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles. Continue reading Matsui Jurina’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Mastui Rena’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Matsui Rena’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles. Continue reading Mastui Rena’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Yamamoto Sayaka 2014 6th senbatsu speech
Here is Yamamoto Sayaka’s 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election speech with English subtitles.
Shimazaki Haruka’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech
Here is Shimazaki Haruka’s speech, with English subtitles, from the AKB48 2014 6th Senbatsu General Election. Continue reading Shimazaki Haruka’s 2014 6th Senbatsu speech