AKB48’s documentary “To Be Continued” to have special U.S. premiere!

Earlier this year, AKB48 fans in Japan got to watch a special documentary about their idols in theatres across the nation. Now, fans in the U.S. and Canada will get the same opportunity, thanks to NEW PEOPLE Entertainment, who recently licensed the film for those two countries.

Titled “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 – To Be Continued“, the film follows the unstoppable all-female …


Japan Box Office Report – January 22nd/23rd

“The Social Network” was able to profit from additional promotions it received from its success at the Golden Globe Awards, just in time for its start in Japan. In its 2nd week, it beat the romantic drama “Boku to Tsuma” starring Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Takeuchi Yuko.

Meanwhile a new sentai movie, “Goseiger vs. Shinkenger“, bravely fought itself into the top …


AKB48’s upcoming documentary decides its theme song

tokyohive previously reported that girl group powerhouse AKB48 would be featured in a documentary titled, “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued 10 nengo, Shoujotachi wa Ima no Jibun ni Nani wo Omou no daoru?“, which is scheduled for a January 22nd release.

With a plethora of songs to choose from, many have been wondering which popular hit would become the …


AKB48 releases 2nd trailer for their documentary movie

Previously, tokyohive reported that AKB48 has been working on a documentary movie, “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued 10 nengo, Shoujotachi wa Ima no Jibun ni Nani wo Omounodarou?“. Recently, the movie’s second official trailer has been released via AKB48’s official YouTube channel.

In this preview, it features their lessons, behind-the -scene cuts from their live stages, as well as …


AKB48’s documentary movie to be released

It’s been announced that AKB48’s documentary movie titled, “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued,” will be released on January 22nd.

The movie will be a close report on AKB48’s activities in 2010, such as the processes of making singles, live concerts at Yokohama Arena and Yoyogi first gymnasium, AKB48 general election, and Janken senbatsu, based off a total of 1,000 tapes. …