If you are a newcomer to an AKB48 theater or concert performance, do you ever worry about what to do, and how to act? One 2ch user asks the question, “At theater concerts and performances, what actions make think that a wota is not really accustomed to their surroundings?” Everyone is a first-timer at one point, and 2ch users comment on their experiences.
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Do you remember last year’s broadcast of the AKB48 election on Fuji TV? オne wota laments to woes of last year’s television viewing, and looks forward to this year’s broadcast with some understandable trepidation.
Continue reading 2chan says: I can’t stop trembling thinking about Fuji TV’s broadcast of the election… →
Just as members graduate from their respective groups, wota have been known to “graduate” from their respective fandom. It can happen for a number of reasons, and one 2ch user asks: When did you start losing your enthusiasm for AKB48?
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According to one 2ch user, AKB kenkyuusei, or “research students”, are not allowed to use their cell phones while in dressing rooms, or backstage. The discussion that follows argues the pros and cons of such a rule. Should kenkyuusei be allowed to use their cell phones before becoming full fledged members?
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One 2ch user suggests that most fans pick their favorite Japanese idol based on looks or character alone, and not the strength of their performance. Do you agree? Follow along, as other 2ch users chime in.
Continue reading 2chan says: Anyone picked their oshimen based solely on performance skill? →
One wota expresses his discomfort each time he looks at Izuta Rina. But little did he know that his discomfort had deeper implications.
Continue reading 2chan says: “When I look at Izurina, it really pisses me off…” →
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