Shimazaki Haruka of AKB48 has revealed that she is interested in producing idols.

During Fuji TV’s late-night, “Bokura ga Kangaeru Yoru” broadcast on the 29th, company CEOs who were formerly “delinquents” came onstage to reveal the skills needed to change their lives around.

In response to the question, “Would you like to be a company manager?”, Shimazaki muttered “I don’t really have the confidence in myself to be able to take the lead…”. However, upon hearing that there are reliable companies without the need of a controlling manager, she nodded with a relieved expression.

When Shimazaki was asked by Sashihara Rino, “with that in mind, is there something that you would like to do as a company manager?”, Paruru replied, “I want to be an idol producer!”

Paruru’s ideal idol is AKB48’s Watanabe Mayu, and she remarks, “I like Mayu the best. She’s a genuine idol.” Additionally, when speaking about her dream of producing an idol group, she revealed with a smile, “I want to do the clothing too”.

We noted earlier that Akimoto Yasushi was looking for his successor, and that he seems to have a special relationship with Paruru.

So, what do you think of Shimazaki Haruka, the idol producer?