Why do you like akb48

On December 8, , AKB48 celebrated its 5th anniversary in the theater with a special performance by all members, as well as returning graduates. All 9th generation kenkyuusei were also promoted. In March , it was announced on their blog they have temporarily closed the AKB Theater due to the Sendai earthquake and tsunami. Many upcoming activities were also postponed, including their concerts at Yokohama Arena from March 25th to the 27th, and the release of their first studio album, Koko ni Ita Koto.

The Team will consists of the 10 previously promoted kenkyuusei. Eguchi was immediately met with skepticism from many fans and soon Team K member Kikuchi Ayaka leaked on her blog that Eguchi was made of parts of other members through photoshop.

There was an official announcement on the June 20, regarding Aimi. The event will take place on September 20th at the Nippon Bukoukan once again. This announcement was widely reported in the Japanese media, including the major Japanese newspapers. A rumor also ran around that a student from University of Tokyo had committed suicide because of this news, though this later proved false.

This is one of the biggest surprises in AKB48 history. It was also announced that "Team 4" which was formed in June of last year, will be discontinued, thus, they are back to 3 teams; Team A, K, and B, like it used to be.

Several of the members were shuffled temporarily to AKB48's overseas sister groups. Ota Aika was transferred permanently to HKT These changes are in effect starting November 1st. The top 16 members are featured in the group 29th single Eien Pressure. They were the first female group to perform there.

On February 1, another 1st-generation AKB48 member Itano Tomomi made an announcement about her intention to "graduate" from the group sometime within the year The first part will be a live concert which all AKB48 groups appear will begin at pm , and the second part will be the event for the results of the vote count will begin at pm. On May 22nd, the 31st single Sayonara Crawl was released. The single sold 1,, copies in its first week and reported 1,, copies at the end of — this makes Sayonara Crawl their best selling single of all time.

The event will be held to recruit new members by the draft. On August 21, the group released its 32nd single, " Koi Suru Fortune Cookie ", which reached number one on the Oricon daily chart. The single contains graduation songs for Shinoda Mariko and Itano Tomomi.

The music video involved 3, extras, the most for any AKB48 and sister group-related video. On August 24, AKB48 announced the reinstatement of Team 4 , with Minegishi Minami as the captain, and the members promoted from the 13th and 14th generation trainees.

On September 18, AKB48 held its annual rock-paper-scissors tournament to determine the lineup for its 34th single. The event was held at the Nippon Budokan.

The winner was Matsui Jurina. This was the last time that the rock-paper-scissors tournament would define the line-up for an AKB48 single. Following the event, AKB48 announced the lineup for the group's 33rd single, " Heart Electric ", and performed the song, which will be released in October.

It showed little skits, but for the most part, it showed performance videos. Some of these were recordings from concerts and stages, but also featured a variety of studio performances. On January 26, it has been announced that AKB48 groups will reshuffle for the third time since in While the members on stage are still confused, AKB48 group's general director Takahashi Minami said, "We don't know what kind of team shuffle will occur but as different people go on to different teams, AKB48 will be come even bigger and better in Thank you.

Ikoma will continue her activities as a Nogizaka46 member, but will also be in team B as an "exchange student. Also announced was that they would launch a new "vice captain" system for the whole teams in 48 group in which each team would have both captain and vice captain "leader" and "vice leader" for SKE When all the announcement for the team shuffle was ended, Takahashi Minami who will continue serving as the whole 48 group's general director, spoke her mind, "I was taking it too lightly.

I did not expect the members coming apart this much, and I am shocked. Both members and you fans need some time to think, so I would also like to have some time before comprehending this. It was a rhythm game, featuring songs from AKB48 as well as other Japanese sister groups. On May 21, the 36th single Labrador Retriever was released and sold 1,, copies on its first day, making it the highest first day sales of any AKB48 single until then.

All three victims suffered light wounds and were taken to hospital; the event, as well as all other group activities on that day, were halted. On June 2, the AKB48 theater resumed operation. Sister groups SKE48 , NMB48 , and HKT48 have not suspended their theater performances, but have introduced security measures such as metal detectors, forbidding the use of the theaters' front rows, suspending post-performance high five events, and increasing security guard presence.

Also in June, the 37th single General Election was held. For the first and only time, Watanabe Mayu won, with , votes. On March 4, the group released the single " Green Flash ".

The group became the first group who sold their 20 consecutive singles in 1 million on the first week. On March 26, member Kawaei Rina announced her graduation from the group in order to continue her acting career on her own, stating that the previous incident and long period of rest brough her to reflect on her future without depending on the group. On May 20, the group released the single " Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai ".

It sold 1,, copies on the first day and broke the previous record for first day sales set by Labrador Retriever. June 6 saw the announcement of the seventh general election results. The event was broadcast live from Fukuoka Dome on Fuji TV, which reported an average viewer rating of A record 3. On August 26, the group released the single " Halloween Night ".

On November 18, the group released its 7th album, 0 to 1 no Aida. This album marks the 10th anniversary of Japanese group, founded in The group's 42nd single Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby sold , copies on its first day of release. This brought their combined single sales to over 36,, single albums sold, making them the artist with the highest number of single album sales in Japan, surpassing rock group B'z.

Takahashi Minami was also still part of this single. The role of general manager was passed onto Yokoyama Yui. In June, the 44th single Tsubasa wa Iranai was released with Mukaichi Mion as the center for the first time. The general election was held in the same month and saw Sashihara Rino win for the third time second consecutive win , and yet another record of , votes.

Bad Boys graduated, and were eventually replaced by another comedy duo, Woman Rush Hour. The members that performed were all part of Team 8. This year, the winner would become the center of a new unit. Their single, Sakazaka , was released on in December. In January, Team 8 held various concerts, followed by solo concerts for the 13th Generation, 16th Generation and Mukaichi Mion. Furthermore, the 7th Special Stage "Thumbnail" started on May AKB48 received this stage as a gift for having the most members rank in Senbatsu in the General Election Cute girls 5.

Very entertaining and hilarious 7. Interesting members The whole concept of AKB: "idols you can meet," the theater, etc. Joined: Nov 17, Location: Italy. I like their personalities,as i got to know them from their Tv shows primary. I would so much like to be friends with them I like the waythey treat each-other and their funny moments. After that,i got into their music,and searching their discography for songs that i might like really paid me off.

They are also great performers live the feeling they give you,not their perfect vocals Being pretty is the last thing i noticed,but i find most of the girls really pretty. I first became interested in AKB48 because it was cute girls singing really fun songs. But as I learn more about them my appreciation for them has only grown. They obviously work very hard and care a lot about doing a good job and constantly try to improve themselves.

They also obviously really enjoy themselves when on stage and seem to enjoy hanging out together. I could enjoy listening to their music and watching their videos just because the music and choreography are cool. But I have become a greater fan of theirs than any other j pop group because of the opportunity to see behind the scenes a little bit. When you learn about the girls and see how dedicated they are you can't help but care for them and want to know even more!

I am glad I found them and I hope they stick around for a long time! Peace, Mike. From the top of my head I think I can list these reasons: 1 - The Girls: I really like how close the members are to eachother and also that the fact theres 48 members and more to choose from 2 - AKBingo: Just discovered this show recently, and I can say that I am really enjoying it so far even with little understanding of Japanese 3 - The Music Perhaps what can be the biggest factor for why I like AKB, their songs are really quite catchy tbh, catchy and cute at the same time, my favorite combination 4 - The Fanbase I really like how united the fans are during the concerts with the whole chant bits.

KyuketsuNyanNyan , Dec 21, Joined: Jun 7, Location: Bandung. I like AKB I like AKB48 because their song is good. The word "good" that I mean is this song has interesting lyric and beat. When they sing they always smile. So I can see clearly their cuteness.

Their attitude makes other people respect to them. I tried listening to AKB48s music but they have no talent. You judge AKB48 in a single song? Your question: Are you an AKB48 fan? Thank you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lila. I had a chance to do small job with them a couple of years back, and honestly they were really nice and I could tell how much work went into what they were doing.

But after meeting them, I can say I respect how hard they work. I had to listen to it for hours because it was their newest album and everyone was in love with it.

People would sing it on the train and you would people humming it that I got irritated by it. But after searching up who they were and learned more about them and how they struggle to get to where they are now. I started to admire them especially all the remaining 1st generation before acchan graduated. Their desire to do their best for the fans who supported them and help them through the rough and hard times. They went from 8 people to reaching their m dreams.

Nor does paruru feel or know the struggle of the 14 year old acchan who probably had it the hardest. Being a new group and having tons of antis at such a young age. If paruru can take akb onto the world stage I am all in for paruru as center.

But until then mayuyu as center!!! They make no secret of the fact that they are manufactured and are not polished professionals. They are advertised as a diamonds in the rough musical act consisting of Idols you can actually meet and shake hands with and support and cheer for like an athlete.

Anyone who descries them for not being an authentic band or flawless professionals is judging them on something they never intended. I honestly have no problem with AKB 48 at all, as a Japanese person. If anybody thinks their songs are over-sexualized, you obviously have missed some Nicki Minaj videos. What I just cannot forgive, is the fact that they are considered to be one of the best bands in Japan.

I am totally fine with AKB becoming famous and everybody liking them. But a band that made itself through catchy music and cuteness should NOT be regarded as one of the best producers of music. It is simply horrible to see actually good songs be outranked by songs that are popular just because some good-looking person sang it. AKB48 lip sync..

However, you all crtique without having watched enough Japanese programmes where they sang live. Sure yous say they can relax on the scene while dancing.. Have you watched their daily theatre shows? It is all live singing… There is nothing wrong displaying sexuality or whatever scenes that you all irk about.. In modern context, AKB48 is just adapting and changing the definition of idols.

Oh, btw.. Are you all trying to deny her rights as a women who thought that the concept fits them? You all should go read the interview.. Having alot of members has its pros and cons.. It is just Japanese pop culture…if you want change the culture..

Some of the girls were just stubby, but my problem was their teeth. One looked like her braces were cockeyed. All the experiences you made until yesterday And your knowledge are only a burden The wind will always pass by And leave nothing behind. Look for a new road! Are we dreaming? Are we believing in future?

Challenges are laughed upon What are you protecting with your silly calculations In order to avoid risks? Are we alive? Do we want to be alive tomorrow? Feel now the rhythm pulsing through your veins! Stand up! Remember the day you were born! Right away! You just need to go back to the beginning A beginner again Stand up!

We can be reborn all the time. You are a reborn beginner! I hate them. Jpop was also good either lyrics or voices. They are not good singers, they are not good dancers or even exceptionally pretty. Thanks to this bitches, the real GOOD jpop disappeared since they started making money with the shaking hands events. I was lurking around this old post when I noticed that you do respect akb48 somewhat comment so how come your blog post is just bashing them and not giving them a fair chance?

Bit late to the party, but I think to understand and appreciate AKB48 and their sister group, you have to understand their system. Rather than band or common idol group, AKB48 is more like an organization.

They are very structured and consisted of 5 teams : A, K, B, 4, and 8. Why do they need so many teams and girls? The answer is regeneration of member : they need members who can replace their seniors. A common idol group or band have expiration date no matter how famous they are, but with that much member they can survive and preserve their brand. The second advantage is to attract different demographics because each member brings something different to the table.

The third advantage, they can perform in many different places and doing many things at once. What the members do individually also strengthen AKB48 brand. They are not talented though? Kinda like choosing your favorite football team. What you can be sure of is they are hardworking. Almost every day they have to train and perform at their theater. There are also people who enjoy these songs because they can do chants chanting is shouting some words before the members are singing the verse.

Other things particularly events Well there are still a lot of things to cover like Senbatsu Sousenkyo General Election to choose the member who will appear for singles through her popularity, Janken Taikai, Draft Kaigai, Dai Soukaku, etc.

But the creator of AKB48 and their operational team always push the members from their comfort zone and challenge them so they can grow. Those events I listed are held for that purpose, they reveal the members ability, character, determination and mental strength. Its because guys want to shake hands with them on concerts. They buy their album on these events so that they can get to shake hands with all the members. Thats really why there are so many of them and why they have so many sister groups as well.

The only reason I found out about Akb is because Of their Anime.. But the thing I hate the most is that they dress in Bras and stuff and make Girls feel bad about their body sometimes…. But still I chose not to follow their gimmicks marketing handshake,election,etc listening to their songs is enough for me.

With the makeup and contacts, they all look like ugly white girls. The fact that their Voltron Idol that combines the best factors of their most popular idols is still a 6 or 7 at best says it all. I have read a lot about the industry and I know they are probably some of the hardest working people I have heard of idols I mean.

They are NOT fake.. I prefer real artists who write their own music. I really just like the girls themselves, especially when they get to be themselves on AKBingo and other variety shows. I love AKB48 but I hate their songs, okay? Not all akb48 songs are cute and idol like each team has its own image Team A represents freedom Team K has a strong and powerful image Team B is cute and idol like. Which is fine…. You are so desperate to not hurt feelings you go on tangents about the Beetles, and the nature of good music.

I would not have a problem with this aside from the fact that the title of your article is somewhat confrontational. Mostly because I expected to see a well articulated critique related to why the music quality is unsatisfactory. Instead I feel the title was shock mongering for a click with a article that basically says nothing that you would not have gotten on the news… This is also really old news and I am responding much later… it just grinded my gears for some reason… sorry for rant..

First, if you measure every artist against Michael Jackson, So much for that argument. OTOH, some will be just fine, thank you. AKB is more of a chorus line than a singing group. What he has done is offer a new way for girls to get entertainment business exposure. If not, they can go on to something else. None of those girls is being forced to do that. I think you could say that about any idol group — Could they get any faker? Kpop, Jpop, Cpop, Tpop.

Have you ever watched any of the AKB48 documentaries?? Unlike in Kpop, AKB48 is meant for polishing young girls into the entertainment industry, like how Takamina is now a singer, and Acchan is a successful actress. Though yeah, I do agree sometimes their themes are weird, AKB48 girls really put their effort into their job. So yeah, in YOUR eyes, you might see a girl group of Japanese girls acting cutesy and all, but what I see are girls who are becoming what they want to be; entertainers.

Sure, songs and albums are a big portion of sales, but a lot of fans buy them and the merchandises because they like the characters of the idols. The same feeling when you relate to a fictional character, only this character is someone you can meet and talk to. But relatable. Oh come on.. For information their song is mostly covered by many famous orchestra and orchestra group will not cover a song like shit..

Jazz,Ska,Latin,modern rock,alternative rock,dance pop,Electro pop,ballad,Oldies you name it I list that song below so anyone who considered themselves as music lover got to know AKB48 is not just have a suck bubblegum pop genre.. This all guy is genius,no doubt about it. In Shonichi there are lyrics writen from a real experienced from member for example. When they got ready to enter the entertainment industries then they will graduate from AKB.

I can play a guitar and piano just a little bit then when i try to play their song i realize their song and vocal is unique. About the sexuality,can anyone here tell me if any AKB girl who in under age make some photobook or gravure?

AKB member collect a charity for tsunami victim nearly 15milion USD to help the people in that disasters. So not only their personality and music is representative for japan but also their humanity for all mankind. As a fan i cannot blame a haters out there,if they don,t like it,i cannot force them to like it. AKB48 or 48familys just want their exist certified in entertainment industries and many people can accept them and know them as idol better.

So why we can not support them to make their dream came true? I discovered AKB48 a few years ago and had to think hard about whether I was a fan or not. I agree that few, if any, of their songs are the kind you sing along to at home but for me they have never been about that.

I also like the sentiment behind or interpreted through many of their songs. It often reminds me of times in my own childhood and I enjoy that. Imo Japan can do a lot better considering they have the second biggest music industry in the world and a lot of talented people. Of course music is subjective and this is just my opinion but I bet most people have the same one. You could take a low-budget low-profile girl group from say, USA, put them next to a Japanese GG, and the American one would be ten times better even considering how shitty American pop is.

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Just who, exactly, are AKB48? It is here that AKB48, a band that started life with 48 members but whose ranks have since swelled to a staggering , maintain their own theatre and perform to their fans every single night. Now, this is a subject that deserves a blog post of its very own — and it will get one in good time — but for now the very briefest of backgrounds will have to suffice. The prerequisites for being an idol are youth, cuteness, and a squeaky-clean public record. Mediocrity is written into the whole concept behind AKB So AKB48 is a girl band with members.

Logistically, how on earth does that even work?