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AKB48 History
AKB48 History
Description: A primer about Japanese idol group, AKB48.
AKB48 Primer Home Heart Music Play TVmaze AKB48 is a Japanese idol group formed in 2005 with the concept of "idols you can meet" in mind. While their home base is the AKB48 theatre in Akihabara, Tokyo, having such a large number of members in one group allows them to hold performances and fan meetings every day across Japan, often simultaneously. AKB48 has expanded through Japan and the world, spawning five Japanese sister groups based in different cities, three rival groups , and several overseas sister gr
The number 48 does not stand for the number of members in the group! There are currently 60 members in AKB48 and over 200 more in their five Japanese sister groups. A member’s charm is often in their approachability and relatability; they are the girl next door or your little sister or daughter. They aren't perfect, but you can be there to watch them grow from debut into confident performers. No, you don't have to learn every single member, but it is possible! New members join AKB48 after auditions as part
There are three major types of AKB48 songs within their discography. Stage songs come from original theatre set lists. These original set lists were produced mostly in the early days when the theatre was the main focus of the group. In 2013, the studio versions of these songs were finally released. Two indie and 60 major label singles have been released. Several versions of each single are produced, each with different b-sides or coupling songs . Up until 2009, singles and coupling songs were mostly taken f
48DIRECTORY
AKB48 History
AKB48 History