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As announced previously, AKB48's 3-day concert at Saitama Super Arena, which was held from March 23rd to the 25th featuring the girls of AKB48 and their sister groups�SKE48,�NMB48, HKT48,�JKT48, and�SDN48, will be released on DVD on September 5th. During the final day of the 3-day concert, Maeda Atsuko (21) announced her graduation.

Titled �Maeda Atsuko Namida no Sotsugyou Sengen! in Saitama Super Arena~Gyoumu Renraku. Tanomuzo, Katayama Bucho!~�, there will be 5 versions for the DVD. A special box (18,900 yen) version will consist of seven DVDs (Disc 1 & 2 for Day 1, Disc 3 & 4 for Day 2, Disc 5 & 6 for Day 3, and Disc 7 for the making-of and special footage, includes a long interview with Maeda). �It will also include a 132 page booklet that captures the�members behind-the-scenes and during the performances, and an additional 5 photos (randomly chosen among 240 different kinds).

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In addition to the special box set, there will also be 3 regular editions which will feature each day of the 3-day concert separately (each day's package will contain 2 DVDs and cost 5,980 yen per package), as well as a special digest version (only one DVD for 4,980 yen) which will condense the highlights from all 3 days. �You can check the track lists for all versions here!

Maeda commented, �The final day (of the 3-day concert) is an unforgettable day for me. �I will be happy if many people take a look at the DVD that is full of various memories.�� She will graduate from AKB48 after the group�s performance at the AKB48 theater on August 27th.

Source and Image: Sanspo + AKB48 official site + natalie