AKB48 has finally revealed the cast list for their upcoming anime, “AKB0048“!
After holding a public audition late last year, it was decided that Ishida Haruka, Iwata Karen, Sato Amina, Sato Sumire, Nagaya Sayaka, and Watanabe Mayu from AKB48, Hata Sawako and Yagami Kumi from SKE48, and Mita Mao from NMB48 would provide the voices for the nine …
Recochoku recently released the monthly download charts for the month of January.
Check out the top ranking for digital singles, chaku-uta, and music videos over the past month after the jump!
Recochoku has just updated their weekly charts for the week of January 25th to January 31st.
Check out the top ranking digital singles, chaku-uta, and music videos for this week below!
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< Chaku-Uta Full (Digital Single) Weekly Ranking >
01/(00) “sign” – JUJU
02/(00) “Hajimari no Toki” – ayaka
03/(01) “Sekai de Ichiban Suteki na Kimi e.” – Sonar Pocket
04/(00) “Mitsubachi” …
"Kirin no Tsubasa" / "Always: Sunset on Third Street 3" / "Robo-G"
"Kirin no Tsubasa" / "Always: Sunset on Third Street 3" / "Robo-G"
In this week’s ‘Japan Box Office Report‘, “ALWAYS 3” remains on top while “Robo-G” is steadfast at #3. “Shinzanmono” opened at #2, creating a perfect Top 3 for distributor Toho. Meanwhile, “J. Edgar” opened in sixth and “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48” landed seventh.
“ALWAYS San-chome no Yuhi ‘64” …
AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko is filming a new CM for storage manufacturing company, Yodoko and their product “Yodo Monoki”.
This latest endorsement, titled “Yodo Monooki: Birth of a New Esmo!”, features Shinoda in a fairytale-like setting. She’s flanked by two gentlemen in top hats, and together they dance to a hip-hop version of “Happy Birthday to You” while promoting the new product. …
From their last February release of “Sakura no Ki ni Narou” to their recently released single, “Ue Kara Mariko,” the popular group AKB48 brought all five of their 2011 released songs to million seller status!
Regarding this fact, goo has decided to ask the users, “What is your favorite million seller song by AKB48?” to see what song was the most …
On January 29th, it was revealed that popular idol group AKB48 will appear in a TV commercial for “Haruyama”, a company that specializes in the distribution of men’s suits and attires. The upcoming endorsement will feature all 12 popular members such as Oshima Yuko in ‘Handsome Men’s Slim Suit’ and even drastically change their usual hairstyles to …
The winners of “The 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards” have been announced!
The ‘Japan Golden Disc Awards’ are headed by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The RIAJ initiated this annual event in 1987 to recognize outstanding artists and works that have contributed to the recording industry. Awards are based on actual sales number, and the winners for this year …
Left: Hirajima Natsumi, Right: Yonezawa Rumi
Left: Hirajima Natsumi, Right: Yonezawa Rumi
AKB48’s official blog has announced that both Hirajima Natsumi (Team B, Watarirouka Hashiritai 7) and Yonezawa Rumi (Team K) will be leaving the group.
Below are the messages from Hirajima and Yonezawa on the official blog.
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“I, Hirajima Natsumi, have decided to withdraw from AKB48 and Watarirouka Hashiritai. I’m sorry for this sudden announcement.
I am terribly …
It was announced earlier today that idol group AKB48 would be releasing a 34-minute promotion video (PV) for their new single, “GIVE ME FIVE!“.
Directed by Sugita Shigemichi, the video will see some dramatic acting from several AKB48 members. Fortunately, for those fans who’d love to get their AKB48 fix but don’t have 34 minutes to spare, the girls have …
Popular idol group AKB48 will be releasing their longest music video yet for their upcoming single, “GIVE ME FIVE!“. Directed by Sugita Shigemichi (who’s known for his classic drama series, ‘Kita no Kuni Kara‘), the PV will be 34 minutes long and is set in a drama-style format.
The music video takes place at a part-time high school, and centers around …
AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko has been chosen to portray the ”Doraemon‘ character “Jaiko” for Toyota’s upcoming CM!
As previously reported, this CM series leaps 20 years into the future, with the Doraemon characters being played by a crew of talented actors. Frenchman Jean Reno will play as “Doraemon”; other cast members include Tsumabuki Satoshi (as “Nobita”), Mizukawa Asami (as “Shizuka-chan”), …
On January 24th, AKB48 member Sashihara Rino held a handshake event to commemorate the release of her 1st photobook, “Sashiko” (released on January 19th).
Sashihara has enjoyed a strong year so far, as she’s landed a lead role in the drama ‘Muse no Kagami‘ for the first time, made a solo debut, and released her own photobook. …
On January 23rd, idol group AKB48 held an event titled, ‘AKB Unit Festival’, at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo.
This festival is like an extra concert to their four-day event, ‘Request Hour Set List Best 100’, which ended just recently on the 22nd. This festival featured AKB48 sub-units Watarirouka Hashiritai 7, No Sleeves, and French …
On January 23rd, ‘Seven & I‘ held a press conference for their upcoming “Valentine Fair“. The event was attended by AKB48 members Maeda Atsuko, Takahashi Minami, Itano Tomomi, and Sashihara Rino, who had fun sharing their past Valentine’s Day experiences.
Itano revealed, “Back during 6th grade in primary school, I bought chocolate worth $10 and brought it all the way to …
