Were you happy with the result of Request Hour 2016? I was surprised too! But anyway, enjoy an AKB news summary of recent events.
Halloween Night appeared in Request Hour 2016 at #4. Kodama Haruka was chosen as center and, according to 755, it appears to have been Sasshi’s choice:
兒玉遥（HKT48/AKB48）（1日前）
そして、ハロウィン・ナイトのさっしーのポジションを担当させて頂きました！
さっしーが指名してくださったみたい
選抜の皆さんの前で踊るのはすごーく緊張しちゃいました！→ http://7gogo.jp/kodama-haruka/3827
トークアプリ755からの投稿
“I took charge of Sasshi’s position in Halloween Night. It looks like Sasshi chose me. I was so nervous dancing in front of all the senbatsu members!”
More request hour news! During the last MC portion, Tatsuya Makiho was giving out ratings for everyone’s “cuteness.” She did so similarly on an episode of Otomari, but Komiyama Haruka adds some variety by giving food names. Here are the results:
- Iino Miyabi: stir fry ginger and pork
- Okawa Rio: preserved seaweed
- Taniguchi Megu: Rice ball
- Sato Kiara: boiled/tossed taro root
- Owada Nana: meat bun
- Mukaichi Mion: stewed pork
- Fukuoka Seira: pickled eggplant
- Ichikawa Manami: spring roll
- Yumoto Ami: korean short ribs
- Yokoyama Yui: seaside kochi
- Miyazaki Miho: Sweet and sour pork
Do you agree with these fabulous food nick names?
Some say that the NGT48 lockers are too small:
What do you think?
According to King Record’s website, even though the original members are participating in the next single, they won’t be available for related handshake events. Too bad, but not really surprising.
In a recent episode of Count Down TV (CDTV), they conducted a poll of what groups / artists would have a breakthrough year in 2016. Here’s the result #1 result: 
Nogizaka46’s sister group, Keyakizaki46! That was pretty surprising. I might have expected NGT48, but it could be my bias. Others listed in the top 10:
- 1位：欅坂46 (Keyakizaka46)
- 2位：星野源 (Hoshino Gen)
- 3位：DOBERMAN INFINITY
- 4位：米津玄師 (Yonezu Kenshi)
- 5位：SHISHAMO
- 6位：BLUE ENCOUNT
- 7位：ミセスグリーンアップル (Mr.s GREEN APPLE)
- 8位：アルスマグナ (ARSMAGNA)
- 9位：XOX
- 10位：MACO
Miyazawa Sae was recently part of a long-form interview (it is about 10 pages). When asked about memories concerning theater memories, she’s mentions: “The AKB48 theater is really my home”, and follows up by saying, “In the very end, that’s where I want to finish.” This is despite her still being part of SKE48, so we may see her shuffle yet again!
The official AKB48 Newspaper was released earlier this month (with a very interesting cover!). In an interview with current general manager, Yokoyama Yui, when asked about who to ‘sell’ the younger members, she’s quoted as saying, “Just a little before, Paruru and I went to visit AKimoto-sensei, and we consulted with each other.” Other interesting portion: during elections, when younger members became depressed, Akimoto-sensei attempts to cheer them up by saying, “This is just a festival, it’s okay!”
Ikuta Erika told Akimoto Manatsu to buy five copies of her new photo book.
秋元真夏(乃木坂46)（2日前） 転調買わなきゃ！ いくちゃんに5冊買えって言われてるから！ → http://7gogo.jp/akimoto-manatsu/2595 トークアプリ755からの投稿
It goes on sale on January 21st. Let’s hope it sells well!
Miyazaki Miho almost mentions Yukirin’s scandal during an MC segment. Whoops.
She gets as far as saying, “scanda–” before stopping herself, but was apparently a very funny moment.
Imamura Etsuro is the current manager of NGT48, and appeared recently on Fuji TV program “SWITCH”, with other members of NGT48.
During the program he mentions that he intends to have NGT48’s CD Debut appear within the year, which is pretty fast considering they haven’t been around for very long. I wonder what their first single will be like.
Ooya Shizuka’s fashion sense came into question recently, when she proudly proclaimed that she received clothing from Akimoto Yasushi. Here’s what she received:
半年くらい前
秋元先生が着てた服が可愛くて
「それかわいいですね！ほしい〜」って言ったら今日秋元先生が突然それをおさがりでくださいました！！
メンズ服好きだからとってもうれしい！大好きな水色！大切にします！着まくります。 pic.twitter.com/x598xTUmUN— 大家志津香(しーちゃん) (@ooyachaaan1228) January 16, 2016
She says she likes men’s clothing and the color blue but, well, it looks a little loose on her!
Well, Paruru has dyed her hair, which often sends wota into a rage! Here’s the proof:
The crazy flipping action in the NGT48 theater is not the only trick being performed these days. It seems that Kato Mina has incorporated baton twirling as well:
バトン登場 pic.twitter.com/TIL2xHc2Zs
— ゆっきぃ (@yu_ki_067) January 15, 2016
【ベスショ】「生誕祭」でした。漢字、間違えました。ごめんなさい。
お詫びに、個人的なベストショットをアップします。
あゆたろう（中村歩加）、ナイス！#NGT48 pic.twitter.com/jxWdz2TKcQ
— official_NGT48 (@official_NGT48) January 15, 2016
Nogizaka46’s Hashimoto Nanami is appearing on her own TV show, which is airing locally on Hokkaido’s Bunka Houso channel. As you know, Nanamin is a native of Hokkaido.
The show is titled, “Hashimoto Nanami koi sure bungaku”, and focuses around Hashimoto’s favorite novels, and visiting places in Hokkaido that appear in those novels. It is labelled as “intellectual entertainment”, so it will probably not be as funny as Nogibingo!
Kawaei Rina appears as a guest on Nippon TV drama, Higanbana. No other details given, other than she will play a role that is “completely different” from ones she’s had in the past, thought some photos screens were shown of her appearance, in addition to some photos that Rina posted to Twitter:
おはようございます。
来週のヒガンバナ第2話にゲスト出演しています📺
ぜひみてください👀✨では今日もがんばります🗣 pic.twitter.com/5A8CsGe1lU
— 川栄李奈 (@_kawaei_rina_) January 13, 2016
Speaking of Kawaei Rina: she is going to release a photo and easy book called “Korekara”. A clip from one of her essays was released as promotional material, where she confirms that she has dated a guy in the past. It’s not clear whether this was during her time in AKB or not, but wota are nonetheless pretty harsh about this type of thing.
I witnessed this while back, but forgot about it. Tano Yuka recently appeared in a musical titled, “DNA SHARAKU”. Some photos of her appearance provided by modelpress.com and Tokyo Pop Line:
To best honest, the contents do not appear to be very interesting (sorry, Yuka!), but thought it was worth mentioning at least.
Yamamto Sayaka appears in the February 2016 issue of BOMB magazine; quite a number of off shoot photos were shown via Twitter:
【BOMB2月号】NMB48の1期生として、さらには絶対的エースのキャプテン・山本彩が表紙巻頭特集に登場、美しすぎるグラビアに注目！そしてオフショットでこんなポーズをしてくれちゃうのもお茶目でキュート!! pic.twitter.com/ubz3Fbsxd5
— BOMB編集部 (@idol_bomb) January 17, 2016
【BOMB2月号本日発売】表紙巻頭を飾るNMB48の絶対的エース:山本 彩。
NMB48の1期生として、そしてキャプテンとして、濃密な時間を過ごして
きた“さや姉"の魅力にアプローチ! https://t.co/GTfG2459lA pic.twitter.com/jKnAZGb8VF— BOMB編集部 (@idol_bomb) January 9, 2016
BOMB2月号で表紙巻頭を飾った山本彩ちゃん撮影時、天気が良かったので屋上に登ると…。てっぺん目指すさや姉には最高のロケーション。ぜひグラビア最後のページをチェックしてください、ーー彼女にはてっぺんの景色がよく似合う！ pic.twitter.com/ShHB1Miafu
— BOMB編集部 (@idol_bomb) January 15, 2016
【BOMB2月号発売中】NMB48さや姉の表紙巻頭グラビア！本誌では未掲載の花冠のショットを！めちゃめちゃキュートでしょ？サイコーでしょ？ https://t.co/GTfG2459lA #NMB48 pic.twitter.com/yMggfLniHk
— BOMB編集部 (@idol_bomb) January 12, 2016
Wow, honestly, it’s just my opinion, but she is so beautiful!
Watanabe Miyuki appears in Shukan Playboy’s February 1st, 2016 issue:
As it turns out, NGT48 also appears in the same issue:
I will stop here. Sorry, this news is about one day behind, but I want to sleep early today (^_^;
Author: reika
I’m writing about useless and stupid things a lot, and I like to laugh. My policy is 一期一会。It means treasure your meeting with everyone!