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Monthly Archives: October 2016

Useless News: punching, Miki’s moves, Sasshi showroom
Useless News

Useless News: punching, Miki’s moves, Sasshi showroom

October 25, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Whatever you do, don’t read this. You need useful things in life, and you will not find any of that here. Don’t! Continue reading Useless News: punching, Miki’s moves, Sasshi showroom →

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Mio is watching you drive
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Mio is watching you drive

October 25, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Check out the latest wota transport, featuring Tomonaga Mio. Continue reading Mio is watching you drive →

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Test your idol knowledge with this quiz
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Test your idol knowledge with this quiz

October 21, 2016 jerry Leave a comment

Here is the semi-unofficial, “The Super 48Group Quiz of 2016”. This quiz isn’t made by us, and there’s no obligations, but it looks pretty challenging! Check it out by clicking here

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Paruru: I’m graduating because I’ve accomplished everything as an idol
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Paruru: I’m graduating because I’ve accomplished everything as an idol

October 21, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Courtesy of AKB Shinbun, Shimazaki Haruka gives some insight into what motivated her recent decision to graduate from AKB48. Continue reading Paruru: I’m graduating because I’ve accomplished everything as an idol →

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Owada Nana proves that cute idols come from cute babies
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Owada Nana proves that cute idols come from cute babies

October 21, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Not to be outdone by Shibata Aya, Owada Nana also let us know that she was a cute baby as well. Continue reading Owada Nana proves that cute idols come from cute babies →

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Ranking: the top AKB48 members garnering the most attention
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Ranking: the top AKB48 members garnering the most attention

October 20, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Japanese people like ranking things. The most recent example: ranking AKB48 members by who drew the most attention – the results of which don’t match up with election rankings. Surprise! Continue reading Ranking: the top AKB48 members garnering the most attention →

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Kantaro sleeps in a better bed than me
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Kantaro sleeps in a better bed than me

October 20, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Kantaro is Sashihara Rino’s pet cat. Kantaro is also a princess. Continue reading Kantaro sleeps in a better bed than me →

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Tokyo Shimbashi Subway taken over by Kojima Haruna and Shimazaki Haruka
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Tokyo Shimbashi Subway taken over by Kojima Haruna and Shimazaki Haruka

October 20, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Figuratively speaking, of course. Shimbashi station’s underground subway mall is covered with advertisements of your favorite idols, and one Japanese fan takes the time to show us around. Continue reading Tokyo Shimbashi Subway taken over by Kojima Haruna and Shimazaki Haruka →

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Hashimoto Nanami announces graduation
News, Translation

Hashimoto Nanami announces graduation

October 19, 2016 jerry Leave a comment

Hashimoto Nanami announced her graduation during the Nogizaka46’s All Night Nippon radio show, which aired on October 19th, 2016. Here is an English translation of her graduation announcement and commentary. Continue reading Hashimoto Nanami announces graduation →

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The evolution of Shibata Aya
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The evolution of Shibata Aya

October 19, 2016 reika Leave a comment

I always imagined former SKE48 member Shibata Aya was born with her big eyes. But recently revealed photos show this hasn’t always been the case. Take a glimpse at a much younger (and more innocent?) Shibata Aya. Continue reading The evolution of Shibata Aya →

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AKBingo more popular than AKB itself?
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AKBingo more popular than AKB itself?

October 19, 2016 reika 1 Comment

This is according to the experiences of the one and only Kojima Haruna. She greets some foreign guests, visiting from Los Angeles, and she asks if they know AKB48. Their reply is pretty interesting… Continue reading AKBingo more popular than AKB itself? →

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Jonishi Kei announces graduation
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Jonishi Kei announces graduation

October 18, 2016 jerry Leave a comment

Jonishi Kei announced her graduation during the NMB48 6th Anniversary Concert (Team Shuffle) on October 18th, 2016. Here is an English translation of her graduation announcement and commentary. Continue reading Jonishi Kei announces graduation →

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The 16th generation Yukirin look-alike
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The 16th generation Yukirin look-alike

October 18, 2016 reika Leave a comment

Otaku following the 16th generation audition have taken note of entry #31: for no reason other than she looks almost like Kashiwagi Yuki. I’m not 100% convinced, but what do you think? Continue reading The 16th generation Yukirin look-alike →

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Remembering Yagami Kumi
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Remembering Yagami Kumi

October 18, 2016 reika Leave a comment

What’s Yagami Kumi doing these days? It seems that she is assistant MC on a web-based show centered around idols, which you may not have heard about. Continue reading Remembering Yagami Kumi →

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Useless News: Sakura Yuki, cake, cake, cake, Izurina attacks
Useless News

Useless News: Sakura Yuki, cake, cake, cake, Izurina attacks

October 16, 2016 reika Leave a comment

I’m sure you have enjoyed lots of very useful stuff in these past months. Hopefully, this can change it slightly to some useless things! Today, let’s enjoy the Kagoshima Duo, some cake, more cake, and a wild Izuta Rina on the prowl. Continue reading Useless News: Sakura Yuki, cake, cake, cake, Izurina attacks →

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