On December 8, AKB48 held their 8th year special memorial concert at AKB48 Theater. 

AKB48 held their very first concert at the theater on December 8, 2005. To celebrate their 8th year, 86 members (Uchiyama Natsuki was absent due to studies) gathered and gave a special performance. 

In exchange for greetings, the concert kicked off with each team performing one song. This was followed by performances by generation (from 15 to 1). During the MC segments, the members shared their memories and episodes from the days of their debut. Among the performances was the 9th generation members' version of Tentoumu Chu!'s "Kimi Dake ni Chu! Chu! Chu!" arranged as "Kimi Dake ni 9! 9! 9!". Additionally, Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, and Minegishi Minami sang a trio version of "Heart Ereki". 

Towards the end of the concert, there was a surprise message by Lady Gaga. She congratulated the girls, saying, "Congratulations AKB48 on your 8th anniversary. Aishitemasu! (I love you!)" 

For the final song, all 86 members sang "Sakura no Hanabiratachi". Then they expressed their gratitude toward their fans saying, "Thank you very much!" 

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