The 10th Anniversary of AKB48 has passed, but the merchandise has not! Here’s your chance to spend 12,000 yen on the office AKB48 10th Anniversary metal and pendant.
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AKB ShortShorts short film series preview release
A preview of a series of short films featuring AKB48 was released recently. The film is appropriately named “AKB ShortShorts”, and will have 9 short features in one film. Are you confused yet? Read on!
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Akimoto Sayaka: “Don’t worry, I’m graduated.” Laughter ensues.
If you pay attention to any sort of AKB48 news, you may have noticed that the 10th year anniversary event has recently passed. Here’s a translation of when Akimoto Sayaka starts crying. As touching as it was, the members reactions were also pretty funny.
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There is pink tape everywhere
One of the annual traditions in the AKB Theater is to put up a line of pink tape on one of the columns. With the recent 10 year event happening, there are now 10 strips on said column. And there are pictures of it everywhere!
AKB48 Theater 10th year anniversary summary
Here is a collection of relevant social media posts (translations where relevant) related to AKB’s recent 10 year anniversary. This includes many appearances from graduated and current members!
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November 28th: Nice Knee High Socks Day!
In Japanese language, certain dates often sound like certain words or phrases, and so those dates can take on a special meaning. What’s November 28th sounds like in Japanese? “Good Knee High Socks”. Therefore, November 28 is now Nice Knee High Sock Day. Let’s celebrate!
How to send your expensive presents to AKB48 members
Ever wanted to send a laptop computer, video game console, or television to your oshimen?! Well, now you can.
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AKB48 Happy Halloween 2015
Halloween is big with the 48-groups this year. I suppose that makes sense given this year’s single. How are you enjoying your favorite idols in cosplay? Here’s a round up and summarization of costumes we’ve seen!
Stories about AK48 members and their armpits
This is almost useless news! Sashihara Rino reveals an interesting complaint from fans who attend theater performances, and other interesting armpit-related stories.
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AKB48 2016 Official Calendar CM
Here’s the commercial / promotional video for AKB48’s Official Calendar 2016.
Useless #26: Izurina Jackson, scary photos, Annin’s cool beauty, HKT air conditioner
I will sleep soon. Sleep is very useful! Unlike this post. but please enjoy! Today: get a glimpse of Akimoto Sayaka’s successor in Izuta Rina, take a look at some scary member photos, the beauty of Iriyama Anna, and the poor conditions of HKT48’s dressing room.
AKB Horror Night: Adrenaline Night PV
Courtesy of TV Asahi’s Youtube channel comes a trailer a new horror-themed AKB48 drama series.
AKB48 2016 Official Calendar available for pre-order
It’s like an annual tradition that a new official AKB48 Calendar should go on sale, and this year is no different.
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The latest AKB48 Stage Fighter commercial
There seems to be a new Stage Fighter PV for every single! Here’s the latest AKB48 Stage Fighter commercial featuring Halloween Night.
Takamina’s stalker!
Takahashi Minami’s recent posts on her 755 relays the ambiguous tale of a fan taking notice and following her.