Fukuoka-based HKT48 begins taking applicationshttp://www.tokyograph.com/news/fukuoka-based-hkt48-begins-taking-applications (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/fukuoka-based-hkt48-begins-taking-applications)
It was announced during AKB48’s handshake event on Sunday that there will be another new addition to the family. Producer Akimoto Yasushi has started accepting applications for HKT48, which will be based in Fukuoka on the southern island of Kyushu.
AKB48, which was born in Akihabara, Tokyo, has already spawned two other regional groups: SKE48 in Sakae, Nagoya, and NMB48 in Namba, Osaka. Akimoto has actually been targeting the Hakata ward of Fukuoka since 2008 – when the “adult” SDN48 group was launched, he stated that the next group would likely be HKT48, followed by groups in Osaka and Sapporo. However, NMB48 ended up launching first, in October of last year.
Naturally, HKT48 will continue the tradition of being “idols that you can meet.” They will have their theater established in the Hawks Town Mall of Fukuoka’s Chuo ward, rather than in the neighboring Hakata ward.
Applications are open for girls between the ages of 11 and 22 who can sign an exclusive contract with HKT48. The pool will be narrowed down first by an application screening, then interviews, then judging on the candidates’ dancing and singing abilities. More information about the first audition is available on the HKT48 website.
I'm actually going to send an application in. I just need to take my picture and write a motivational letter.
Crazy enough, I don't know fluent Japanese. I know some but not enough to survive very long.
HKT48 second generation auditions have finished.
15 judges decided to pass 34 girls, who have an average age of 13.8
http://www.hkt48.jp/news/2012/06/23a.html (http://www.hkt48.jp/news/2012/06/23a.html)
HKT48握手會 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPG1EyYiKi0#ws)
:angry: :banghead: :nervous
Anai Chihiro/ Ueki Nao / Kumazawa serina/ Kodama Haruka/ sashihara rino/ Tanaka natsumi/ Nakanishi chiyori/ Fukagawa Maiko/ Matsuoka Natsumi/ Miyawaki sakura/ Murashige Anna/ Motomura aoi/ Moriyasu Madoka/ Wakatabe Haruka
I saw their version of Innocence on Youtube, and holy crap I think this is probably the most skilled 48 group (based on that, haven't seen anything else yet)
Annya + Chori:Translated thanks to HalfAssedSubs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn9-g32eit0
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTMxMjAxOTMy.html
The PON! FestivalTranslation by lonehunter http://yukirena88.tumblr.com/post/46332683098/anai-chihiro-130326-21-10#_=_ (http://yukirena88.tumblr.com/post/46332683098/anai-chihiro-130326-21-10#_=_)
Has ended\(^o^)/
A lot of people came
This time as well
And it was really fun!
Your cheers and passion moved us.
However, I wish
Everyone was more mindful of their manners.
I would be sad if anyone had been injured.
If we the members and the fans, and also staffs work together,
I am sure we can make it a great stage performance and,
We would be able to enjoy it fully.
I’m really happy we were able to
Perform at the PON! Festival today!
Thank you★
Team H are going to the AKB48 Theatre to perform "Hakata Legend" on 5th April!
穴井千尋・植木南央・多田愛佳・熊沢世莉奈・兒玉遥・指原莉乃・下野由貴・田中菜津美・中西智代梨・松岡菜摘・宮脇咲良・村重杏奈・本村碧唯・森保まどか・山田麻莉奈・若田部遥
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11501305469.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11501305469.html)
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11501177181.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11501177181.html)
Kodama Haruka, Matsuoka Natsumi, and Sakaguchi Riko are going to Gyeongju, Korea on April 13th to participate in the "Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon & Walk 2013"
At the event there are walks of 10km and 5km and runs of 5km, 10km, half-marathon and full-marathon. The girls will participate in the 5km run (as far as I can tell...)
http://kyushu.yomiuri.co.jp/hkt/news/hk_130227_01.htm (http://kyushu.yomiuri.co.jp/hkt/news/hk_130227_01.htm)
Kodama Haruka, Matsuoka Natsumi, and Sakaguchi Riko are going to Gyeongju, Korea on April 13th to participate in the "Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon & Walk 2013"^ Video
At the event there are walks of 10km and 5km and runs of 5km, 10km, half-marathon and full-marathon. The girls will participate in the 5km run (as far as I can tell...)
http://kyushu.yomiuri.co.jp/hkt/news/hk_130227_01.htm (http://kyushu.yomiuri.co.jp/hkt/news/hk_130227_01.htm)
Incoming - HKT 3rd gen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xWN2YBmVI4
Himitsu drama starring HKT48 will air on August 24http://www.48scoops.com/?p=554 (http://www.48scoops.com/?p=554)
(http://i.imgur.com/fejrzG7.jpg?1)
The drama stars HKT48 as high-school students. Main actress is Team H captain Anai Chihiro. The drama will air on FBS from 1500~1555HRS on August 24.
(http://i.imgur.com/tLULMSFt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tLULMSF)(http://i.imgur.com/azfip17t.jpg) (http://imgur.com/azfip17)
(http://i.imgur.com/kYCj7Zbt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/kYCj7Zb)(http://i.imgur.com/e6qhZ8Bt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/e6qhZ8B)
Himitsu
Date and Time: August 24, 2013, 3:00 p.m. JST
Starring: Anai Chihiro, Ota Aika, Miyawaki Sakura, and Tani Marika
Official Website: http://www.fbs.co.jp/hkt48/ (http://www.fbs.co.jp/hkt48/)
Tomomi Itano and HKT48 to perform in Sendai leg of Mezamashi LIVE ISLAND TOUR 2013 on 5 October
Crazy gum
Quote from: t-motionHKT48 2nd Anniversary Special Theatre stage
kage-ana: Anai Chihiro
00. overture
01. Hatsukoi Butterfly
02. Suki Suki Skip
03. Onegai Valentine
MC
04. Glory Days (Komada Haruka, Murashige Anna, Shimono Yuki)
05. Wimbledon e Tsuretette (Akiyoshi Yuka, Miyawaki Sakura, Tomonaga Mio)
06. MARIA (Anai Chihiro, Matsuoka Natsumi, Tanaka Natsumi)
07. Ame no Pianist (Imada, Ota, Wakatabe)
08. Seifuku Resistance (Motomura, Okada, Okamoto)
09. Kinjirareta Futari (Nakanishi, Tani)
10. Heart Gata Virus (Fuchigami, Moriyasu, Tashima)
11. Zannen Shoujo (Kumazawa, Sashihara, Ueki)
12. GLASS no I Love You (Goto, Komada, Sakaguchi, Tomiyoshi)
MC - [size=75]Goto, Komada, Nakanishi, Sakaguchi, Tanaka N., Tomiyoshi
13. Skirt Hirari (3rd Generation)
MC - 3rd Generation + Anai, Ota, Sashihara
14. Shonichi
15. Nounai Paradise (Kenkyuusei)
16. Kimi no Koto ga Suki Yaken (Team H)
17. PARTY ga Hajimaru yo (Kenkyuusei)
18. Te wo Tsunaginagara (1st Generation)
MC - 1st Generation
19. Sakura no Hanabiratachi
~encore~
EN01. Soko de Nani wo Kangaeru ka? 1st Generation
MC
EN02. Melon Juice
~~Video with behind-the-scenes footage from Wink wa Sankai MV shooting
EN03. Wink wa Sankai (Senbatsu)
MC
Announcement: HKT48 First Solo Tour to be held on 2014 throughout Kyuushuu (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=36786.0) <- details
EN04. HKT48
Thanks for the setlist DreamingPebbles(S48)
HKT出れなくて残念って思ってる方がいるのですね…まだ二枚しかシングルも出してないので。。ヽ(´o`;
気持ちはありがたいですが、紅白を目指すスタート地点にもまだ立ったばかりですからね。焦らずに声をかけていただけるまで待つのみです。
来年ともいえないので。じっくり頑張りますので応援よろしくお願いします!
Mayu on PON!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x_3AsANR_w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x_3AsANR_w#ws)
Check out the dude dressed as an alpaca :nervous
HKT48 Monorail TV CM^ Making of
- from HKT48 Official YT Channel
HKT48's Final "Kyushu 7 Perfectures Tour" Concert, Fukuoka 21st March 2014JIJIPRESS :
HKT48 to hold first overseas concerts in Taiwan and Hong Kong!LINKS
August 4, 2014
Idol group HKT48 announced during their handshake event in Fukuoka that they will be holding their first overseas concerts in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Member and Theatre Manager Sashihara Rino (21) made the announcement in the style of an emergency radio broadcast, "We have just received a piece of news," and told her fans about their first steps towards international expansion.
The overseas concerts will be part of their nationwide tour set to begin in September. This is the group's first concerts abroad since their debut 2 year ago. Team H Captain Anai Chihiro (18) could hardly hide her excitement as she commented, "I am so surprised that my heart won't stop beating."
HKT48 will also release their 4th single on September 24th.
Source & Image: Daily Sports (http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/gossip/2014/08/03/0007204298.shtml)
HKT48's documentary film to be released in 2015- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/11/hkt48s-documentary-film-to-be-released-in-2015 (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/11/hkt48s-documentary-film-to-be-released-in-2015)
November 24, 2014
It's been revealed that HKT48's documentary film, tentatively titled 'DOCUMENTARY of HKT48', will be released in 2015.
This announcement was made on November 22 during the group's concert at HKT48 Theater which was held to commemorate the 3rd year anniversary of their stage debut. The movie will follow their 3-year career, and it will also uncover "the hidden truth" of Sashihara Rino's transfer from AKB48 to HKT48.
Source: Mantan Web (http://mantan-web.jp/2014/11/22/20141122dog00m200043000c.html)
HKT48 announce 2-day concert at Yokohama Arena- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/01/hkt48-announce-2-day-concert-at-yokohama-arena (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/01/hkt48-announce-2-day-concert-at-yokohama-arena)
January 24, 2015
The finale of HKT48's nationwide tour has been confirmed to be a 2-day concert at Yokohama Arena on June 27 and 28. This was announced during the 4th day of 'AKB48 Request Hour Set List Best 1035 2015' at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL.
The moment it was announced via VTR, Sashihara Rino commented, "That's great, but won't we be overwhelmed by the 2 days at Yokohama Arena?" She also brought laughter to the crowd, saying, "We should ask Ohta Pro and call Acchan (Maeda Atsuko) or Yuko-chan (Oshima Yuko)."
Kodama Haruka expressed, "It's hard to believe since such a huge venue is unknown to us, but we will do our best to show the compilation of our nationwide tour." Miyawaki Sakura added, "By wrapping up at Yokohama Arena, I hope to show that HKT's never-ending power."
Furthermore, additional dates for their nationwide tour were announced. They will be performing on May 17 at Shimane Kenmin Kaikan (Shimane), May 31 at Tomakomai Shimin Kaikan (Hokkaido), and June 20 at Shunan-shi Bunka Kaikan (Yamaguchi).
Source: Oricon (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2047673/full/)
HKT48 to be the 1st female idol group to perform at Meiji Theater- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/02/hkt48-to-be-the-1st-female-idol-group-to-perform-at-meiji-theater (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/02/hkt48-to-be-the-1st-female-idol-group-to-perform-at-meiji-theater)
February 23, 2015
HKT48's event 'HKT48 Sashihara Rino Zachou Kouen' will begin in April at Meiji Theater.
On February 22, HKT48 held a handshake event to commemorate the release of their single "Sakura, Minna de Tabeta" at Pacifico Yokohama. During this event, it was announced that HKT48 will be the first female idol group to perform at Meiji Theater. The performance will feature appearances by Sashihara Rino and members who pass an audition. The performance dates, as well as ticket details will be revealed through the group's official website at a later date.
Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/139137)
QuoteHKT48 to hold first overseas concerts in Taiwan and Hong Kong!LINKS
August 4, 2014
~SNIP~
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/08/hkt48-to-hold-first-overseas-concerts-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/08/hkt48-to-hold-first-overseas-concerts-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong)
- http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/gossip/2014/08/03/0007204298.shtml (http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/gossip/2014/08/03/0007204298.shtml)
Digest video for HKT48's Taipei & Hong Kong lives revealed- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/04/digest-video-for-hkt48s-taipei-hong-kong-lives-revealed (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/04/digest-video-for-hkt48s-taipei-hong-kong-lives-revealed)
April 12, 2015
HKT48 has revealed the digest video for their live DVD / Blu-ray 'HKT48 Zenkoku Tour ~Zenkoku Touitsu Owattoranken~ Bangaihen in Taipei & Hong Kong' which will go on sale on April 14th.
The DVD / Blu-ray features the group's concerts at ATT SHOW BOX in Taipei and Macpherson Stadium in Hong Kong in December and January. In the digest video, you can see footage from the concert, as well as off-shot footage which will be included as a bonus.
Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/143772)
QuoteHKT48's documentary film to be released in 2015- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/11/hkt48s-documentary-film-to-be-released-in-2015 (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/11/hkt48s-documentary-film-to-be-released-in-2015)
November 24, 2014
~SNIP~
- http://mantan-web.jp/2014/11/22/20141122dog00m200043000c.html (http://mantan-web.jp/2014/11/22/20141122dog00m200043000c.html)
NMB48 & HKT48's documentary films to be released simultaneously in 2016- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/07/nmb48-hkt48s-documentary-films-to-be-released-simultaneously-in-2016
July 29, 2015
The release date for NMB48 and HKT48's documentary films, tentatively titled "DOCUMENTARY of NMB48" and "DOCUMENTARY of HKT48", has been postponed. Both films are now scheduled to open in theaters on January 29, 2016.
NMB48 and HKT48's documentary films are currently in the making. The release date was postponed as they wished to create films of even higher quality. HKT48's documentary film will be directed by Sashihara Rino, while NMB48's documentary film will be directed by film director Funahashi Atsushi.
Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/155382)
CM promo for a new (?) monorail line.
~SNIP~
HKT48 NEW TV ads for LAWSONhttp://akb48-daily.blogspot.hk/2015/09/hkt48-new-tv-ads-for-lawson.html
HKT48 new TV CM campaign for LAWSON, it features HKT48 members Kojina Yui, Tashima Meru, Kodama Haruka and Anai Chihiro.
akb48-daily.blogspot.ca - LOTTE x HKT48 HKTree48 360 Degree Video (http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2015/10/lotte-x-hkt48-hktree48-360-degree-video.html)Just saying. Its not just the announcement clip. All the member videos are up at the site too. http://lotte-chocotv.jp/hktree48/
- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2015/10/lotte-x-hkt48-hktree48-360-degree-video.html
- http://lotte-chocotv.jp/hktree48/
akb48-daily.blogspot.ca - Miyawaki Sakura declares war on Nogizaka46 (http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2015/12/miyawaki-sakura-declares-war-on.html)Follow-up...
- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2015/12/miyawaki-sakura-declares-war-on.html
- http://mdpr.jp/music/detail/1548387
akb48-daily.blogspot.ca - HKT48 vs Nogizaka46 on GUM ROCK FES. (http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/01/hkt48-vs-nogizaka46-on-gum-rock-fes.html)Follow-up:
- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/01/hkt48-vs-nogizaka46-on-gum-rock-fes.html
akb48-daily.blogspot.ca - HKT48 NEW Theater in Nishitetsu Hall (http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/02/hkt48-new-theater-in-nishitetsu-hall.html)
- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/02/hkt48-new-theater-in-nishitetsu-hall.html
- http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2067352/full/
GOOGLE MAPS LINK (DIRECTIONS FROM CURRENT THEATER LOCATION TO NEW/FUTURE THEATER LOCATION) - https://goo.gl/maps/c4HGmhFSz9M2
HKT48 Upcoming Tour Schedule (AKB48 Theater)- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/03/hkt48-upcoming-tour-schedule-akb48.html
March 21, 2016
HKT48 current Theater in Hawk Town Mall will be closed on 31 March 2016, and new Theater will be open on 28 April 2016, therefore HKT48 will hold a tour in other 48G's Theaters.
2 April 2016 (12:30): Team H - Saishuu Bell ga Naru
2 April 2016 (17:00): Team H - Saishuu Bell ga Naru
3 April 2016 (12:30): Team KIV - Theater no Megami
3 April 2016 (17:00): Team KIV - Theater no Megami
4 April 2016 (18:30): Himawarigumi - Tadaima Renaichuu
HKT48 will perform in NGT48 Theater from 9 to 11 April 2016. NMB48 Theater from 9 to 10 May 2016, and SKE48 Theater from 14 to 15 May 2016.
Original sources: HKT48 official site (http://www.hkt48.jp/news/2016/03/016058.html)
HKT48 Team TII members:
Aramaki Misaki (荒巻美咲)
Imamura Maria (今村麻莉愛)
Kurihara Sae (栗原紗英)
Sakamoto Erena (坂本愛玲菜)
Tsutsui Riko (筒井莉子)
Hokazono Hazuki (外薗葉月) - Vice-captain
Matsuoka Hana (松岡はな)
Murakawa Vivian (村上緋杏)
Yamauchi Yuna (山内祐奈 )
Yamashita Emiri (山下エミリー ) - Captain
HKT48 forms Team TII + to hold hall tour this summer- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/04/hkt48-forms-team-tii-to-hold-hall-tour-this-summer
April 1, 2016
HKT48 will form their new team, "Team TII".
This was a surprise announcement made on March 30 during HKT48's live tour "HKT48 Haru no Live Tour ~Sashiko・do・Soliel 2016~" at Marine Messe Fukuoka. Yamashita Emiri will serve as captain for the new team. She will be joined by draft II members Matsuoka Hana, Imamura Maria, and Murakawa Vivian along with promoted research students.
Yamashita commented, "As captain, I will do my best to bring everyone together." Sashihara Rino added, "With this, all HKT48 teams have been set. I expect that these members will make a great team. I am very happy that 3 teams have been formed in Fukuoka."
During this live, it was also announced that HKT48 will hold a hall tour starting July 11. The tour dates can be seen below.
HKT48 Team TII members:
Aramaki Misaki
Imamura Maria
Kurihara Sae
Sakamoto Erena
Tsutsui Riko
Hokazono Hazuki (Vice-Captain)
Matsuoka Hana
Murakawa Vivian
Yamauchi Yuna
Yamashita Emiri (Captain)
===
[HKT48 Natsu no Hall Tour (Untitled)]
Monday, July 11 - Fukuoka Sun Palace (Fukuoka)
Tuesday, July 12 - Fukuoka Sun Palace (Fukuoka)
Friday, July 22 - Shunan-shi Bunka Kaikan (Yamaguchi)
Tuesday, July 26 - Matsuyama Shimin Kaikan (Ehime)
Wednesday, July 27 - Kochi Kenritsu Kenmin Bunka Hall (Kochi)
Thursday, July 28 - Torigin Bunka Kaikan (Tottori)
Sunday, July 31 - Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall (Hiroshima)
Wednesday, August 3 - Nagasaki Brick Hall (Nagasaki)
Thursday, August 4 - Kumamoto Kenritsu Gekijou (Kumamoto)
Friday, August 5 - Miyazaki Shimin BUnka Hall (Miyazaki)
Monday, August 15 - iichiko Grand Theater (Oita)
Source: natalie (http://natalie.mu/music/news/181817)
akb48-daily.blogspot.ca - HKT48 Thank you Festival ~ Theatre Farewell Exhibition (http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/03/hkt48-thank-you-festival-theatre.html)
- http://akb48-daily.blogspot.ca/2016/03/hkt48-thank-you-festival-theatre.html
- https://plus.google.com/116932464999954700023/posts/P8w4bqE9rbS
HKT48 NEW Theatre Opens with Special LIVEhttp://akb48-daily.blogspot.hk/2016/04/hkt48-new-theatre-opens-with-special.html
HKT48 new theatre in Nishitetsu Hall opens on 28 April 2016, and has a relocation and renewal LIVE performance for opening.
New HKT48 Theater is located at 6th floor SOLARIA STAGE of the Nishitetsu Hall in Tenjin, Fukuoka.
HKT48 2017 Spring Tour Schedule- http://akb48daily.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-894.html
HKT48 announces their 2017 Spring Tour "HKT48 Haru no Kanto Tour 2017" Schedule:
2017/02/25 Beisia Cultural Hall (Gunma)
2017/03/18-19 Hitachi Shimin Kaikan (Ibaraki)
2017/03/26 Ashikaga Shimin Kaikan (Tochigi)
2017/04/07 Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 (Chiba)
2017/04/09 Yokosuka Arts Theatre (Kanagawa)
AKB48 Daily - HKT48 x YUUKOUSEN Project Video (http://akb48daily.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1289.html)
- http://akb48daily.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-1289.html
HKT48 announces they launch a new unit "Team Tenjin Hatsu uri" for Tenji's 15 facilities's 2018 promotion campaign.
SKE48 Theater
2019/02/09 (13:00/17:00): Team H (RESET)
2019/02/10 (13:00/17:00): Team TⅡ (Te wo Tsunaginagara)
NMB48 Theater
2019/02/16 (17:00): Team KIV (Seifuku no Me)
2019/02/17 (13:00/17:00): Team TⅡ (Te wo Tsunaginagara)
AKB48 Theater
2019/03/02 (17:00): Team H (RESET)
2019/03/03 (17:00): Team KⅣ (Seifuku no Me)