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Title: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on October 18, 2011, 03:24:15 AM
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http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-17/akb48-idol-group-gets-1st-anime-on-air-next-spring (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-17/akb48-idol-group-gets-1st-anime-on-air-next-spring)

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AKB48 Idol Group Gets 1st Anime on Air Next Spring (Updated)
posted on 2011-10-17 13:42 EDT
Macross creator Kawamori is chief director; 9 out of 200 to be chosen for theme song

The Nikkan Sports newspaper is reporting on Tuesday that the idol group AKB48 is getting its first anime, which will air next spring. The broadcasting station and title of the project, which will have an all-original story, are still secret. Shoji Kawamori, the co-creator of the Macross franchise and the co-director of Macross: Do You Remember Love?, is the project planner and the chief director, and Toshimichi Ootsuki (Evangelion: 1.0 You Are [Not] Alone) is the executive producer. As the newspaper puts it, AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto is "of course" planning and supervising the project.

 The anime will center around nine idol candidates who aspire to be "legendary idols," in the motif of AKB48's real-life sōsenkyō (general election) Top 8.

Mari Okada (AnoHana, Hanairo, Toradora!) is supervising and writing the scripts, and Mikan Ehime (Macross Frontier, Gravion Zwei) is designing the characters. Yoshimasa Hiraike (Working!!/Wagnaria!!, Amagami SS, Sketchbook ~full color'S~) is the actual hands-on director of the anime at Satelight (Macross Frontier, Aquarion, Shugo Chara!).

 The idol group members will "battle" each other in auditions to be voice actresses in this project, and the newspaper reports that the members' standings in "sōsenkyō" (general elections) popularity contests will not be a factor. Out of 200 candidates from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and its other spinoffs, 30 will be selected and announced on a dedicated website in November. In the final round of auditions held in Tokyo, nine will be chosen to perform the theme song.

Source: Oricon via Moe Ota-News Sokuhō



http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-to-get-first-anime-series-in-spring-2012/#more-22083 (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-to-get-first-anime-series-in-spring-2012/#more-22083)

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AKB48 to get first anime series in spring 2012
Posted on October 17, 2011 by tokyograph

(http://www.tokyograph.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/akb48_anime.jpg)
Image from: Oricon

Idol group AKB48 will have their first television anime next spring, it has been revealed. The story will revolve around 9 young girls aiming to become “legendary idols,” modeled after the Top 8 selection in AKB48′s general elections. The voice actresses for the 9 protagonists will be chosen through audition from the approximately 200 girls in AKB48 and their related groups.

Kawamori Shoji of “Macross” fame wrote the original draft and is serving as general director. AKB48 producer Akimoto Yasushi is in charge of planning and supervising. Okada Mari (“Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai,” “Gosick,” “Fractale”) is handling the series composition and the script.

Other staff members include character designer Ebata Risa (“Macross Frontier”), director Hiraike Yoshimasa (“WORKING!!,” “Amagami SS”), and executive producer Otsuki Toshimichi (the “Evangelion” movies). Animation will be done by the studio Satelight.

The first round of audition for the voice actresses will narrow down the field of 200 to 30 candidates, to be announced through a special website in mid-November. The final selection will be done through a publicly held audition in Tokyo.

The 9 winning members will not only voice the characters in the anime series, but they will also sing the show’s theme song.

The series is planned to start airing next spring, though the show’s title and the broadcasting station have not yet been announced. A comic version based on the original draft is also being considered, to be published by Kodansha.

Source:
Oricon
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on November 26, 2011, 01:25:04 PM
We have a title: AKB0048

Official website: http://akb0048.jp/ (http://akb0048.jp/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 09, 2011, 03:06:15 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/w5tCy.jpg) (http://imgur.com/w5tCy)


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30 members pass first round of judging for AKB48’s upcoming anime

 


On December 8th, AKB48 announced the names of the 30 members who passed the first round of judging for their upcoming anime, “AKB0048“.

The storyline focuses on 9 idol cadets who aim to become legendary superstars. Out of 200 girls from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48, 30 passed the first round for a chance to be one of 9 voice actors. These members include 17 from AKB48, 8 from SKE, 4 from NMB, and 1 from HKT. The 30 members will advance into the final public audition, which will be held on December 13th.

In the final round, the members will introduce themselves and read lines in front of 100 lucky fans. The 9 girls who deliver the best performances and possess an eagerness to voice act in the future will be announced as the winners  that day.

Take a look at the members who passed the first round of judging below!



AKB48: Ishida Haruka, Ichikawa Miori, Iwata Karen (research student), Oota Aika, Katayama Haruka, Kobayashi Marina (research student), Sato Amina, Sato Sumire, Suzuki Shihori, Suzuki Rika (research student), Takeuchi Miyu, Chikano Rina, Nakagawa Haruka, Nakaya Sayaka, Nito Moeno, Fujie Reina, Watanabe Mayu

SKE48: Sakai Mei, Sato Mieko, Nakanishi Yuka, Hata Sawako, Hara Minami, Furukawa Airi, Yakata Miki, Yagami Kumi

NMB48: Ogasawara Mayu, Kinoshita Momoka (research student), Nakagawa Hiromi (research student), Mita Mao (research student)

HKT48: Murashige Anna

Source: Oricon
http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/30-members-pass-first-round-of-judging-for-akb48s-upcoming-anime/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/30-members-pass-first-round-of-judging-for-akb48s-upcoming-anime/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 13, 2011, 11:59:28 AM
FINAL RESULTS

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2004668/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2004668/full/)

(http://i.imgur.com/dBrEt.jpg)
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■合格者
 【AKB48】佐藤亜美菜(21)、岩田華怜(研・13)、仲谷明香(19)、佐藤すみれ(18)、石田晴香(18)、渡辺麻友(17)
 【SKE48】矢神久美(17)、秦佐和子(23)
 【NMB48】三田麻央(研・16)

 ■審査員特別枠:竹内美宥(AKB・15)、村重杏奈(HKT・13)、木下百花(NMB研・14)、古川愛李(SKE・22)

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Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Zorr on December 13, 2011, 04:17:10 PM
So totally fricken awesome!  Harukyan, Suu-chan, Kuumin and Mayuyu! :D  I love those girls!  Hopefully this will get them some more exposure.  And I think they'll all be great for this.

It'll be nice to hear the other girls too.  I know who Amina is but I don't even know the other girls so I'll see if I become fans of any of them :)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on December 13, 2011, 11:31:58 PM
News coverage
20111214_めざましテレビ_AKB0048オーディション (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jROxoA5G3s#ws)

Shawako :thumbup
And that NMB girl was just cute :3
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: atarashii-michi on December 14, 2011, 01:50:08 AM
BAWLING. 。・゜・( つ´Д`)つ・゜・。

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110821071042/glee/images/a/a2/Santana_Crying.gif) <--- I HAVE SO MANY EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW.

AMINA IS FIRST AND KUUMIN IS THIRD.
I THINK IM GOING TO GO CRY AN OCEAN WITH MY UTTER ELATION.
IM SO PROUD OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
I CANT STOP CRYING.
KUUMIN!!!!!!!!!! <3333333
AMINA!!!!!!!!!!! <3333333
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 14, 2011, 02:30:43 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/k3Jb1.gif) 's superior report...

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“AKB0048″ anime series voice cast, story revealed
Posted on December 13, 2011 by tokyograph

On Tuesday, the official website for the AKB48 anime series announced the show’s 9 main cast members and revealed its basic story. The cast features 5 AKB48 team members, including Watanabe Mayu.

The anime, titled “AKB0048,” was first announced in October. Voice auditions were held for the 9 main characters, with approximately 200 members of AKB48 and its related groups eligible for the parts. The field was narrowed down to 30 finalists after the first round, and the final judging took place on December 13.

The winners were:
Watanabe Mayu (AKB48 Team B)
Mita Mao (NMB48 research student)
Ishida Haruka (AKB48 Team B)
Sato Sumire (AKB48 Team B)
Hata Sawako (SKE48 Team KII)
Nakaya Sayaka (AKB48 Team A)
Yagami Kumi (SKE48 Team S)
Iwata Karen (AKB48 research student)
Sato Amina (AKB48 Team B)

Four members were also given special awards during the final round of the audition:
Takeuchi Miyu (AKB48 Team 4)
Murashige Anna (HKT48)
Kinoshita Momoka (NMB48 research student)
Furukawa Airi (SKE48 Team KII)

“AKB0048″ is set in a world where entertainment is prohibited, but a group of idols named AKB0048 continue to hold guerrilla performances in spite of the law.

The group inherited their name from AKB48, the legendary idol group that existed on Earth before a devastating world war made Earth uninhabitable, forcing its people to migrate to outer space. A galactic alliance was soon formed,  which aimed to bring order by outlawing entertainment. Idols and other forms of entertainment have gradually faded away, but AKB0048 was born in an attempt to bring light to the darkness to that has overtaken the galaxy.

“AKB0048″ is scheduled to start airing next spring. It was previously announced that the staff includes director Kawamori Shoji of “Macross” fame, screenwriter Okada Mari (“Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai”), and producer Otsuki Toshimichi (the “Evangelion” movies).

Sources:
Anime News Network
Natalie
Official Website
http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb0048-anime-series-voice-cast-story-revealed/ (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb0048-anime-series-voice-cast-story-revealed/)



2 vids
AKB48 めざにゅ~&めざましテレビ 20111214 アニメAKB0048 声優オーディション (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2mu9gg6i7w#ws)
AKB0048 公開声優オーディション&合格発表 2011.12.13 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogr4W7S9T8I#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Zorr on December 14, 2011, 12:08:53 PM
The plot sounds really awesome.  I was half expecting this to be a real girls anime that I'd have to kinda force myself to like for the sake of my fandom.  I totally wasn't expecting this to be a futuristic anime and it almost sounds like it could have a good bit of action in it too.

I also love the fact that they are hugely pimpin AKB in this too :D
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 14, 2011, 05:31:31 PM
10 mins clip

AKBアニメ、渡辺麻友らが声優合格 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWzrsjhjXgQ#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on December 14, 2011, 06:34:08 PM
Mayuyu's gonna voice both one of the trainees and herself as one of the legendaries?  :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: ishiyoshiftw~^^ on December 17, 2011, 04:01:38 AM
Amina, Suuchan, and Shawako?? :D This is going to be awesome~  :inlove: :heart: I was really hoping fresh lemon would make it, but oh well... I'm glad Mayuyu and Kumin made it too. :oops: The HKT girl... I don't know about her, she seemed to struggle a little bit her lines... But i'm sure she'll get better as time goes on.
I was hoping the plot would just be random cuteness, but an actual plot is good as well! XD
Really looking forward to this!  :w00t:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: saeseki on December 18, 2011, 03:27:41 AM
 CONGRATULATION Kuumin, my baby~~  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: i'm proud of you~~

can't for this *wth, exam in two weeks*
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Yagami.Rai on December 31, 2011, 06:17:17 PM
I'm not sure if it's already posted here... :nervous
Actually I just founded this manga not long ago, it has just been updated and there's only Chapter 1.
So I decided to post it here XD

Chapter 1 [But in Chinese]
The picture is really cute >.<

AKB0048 (http://www.dm5.com/m97548/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Mahal2y on January 06, 2012, 08:42:03 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip98226.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip98228.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip98229.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 02, 2012, 06:31:36 AM
Results out!

(http://i.imgur.com/T7IqZ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/adWPi.jpg)

More pics http://natalie.mu/music/gallery/show/news_id/63779/image_id/111480 (http://natalie.mu/music/gallery/show/news_id/63779/image_id/111480)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 25, 2012, 02:09:57 PM
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AKB0048 Anime Will Include Famous Seiyuus

Announced on February 25th, the upcoming [AKB0048] anime will not only have OOO48 members as seiyuus, but will also include famous seiyuus to voice the future versions of original AKB48 members in the show.

http://akb0048.jp/character/index2.html (http://akb0048.jp/character/index2.html)

Currently, only 3 positions have been filled, the other seiyuus have not been announced yet. Those 3 are:
Kanda Akemi: 9th Generation Oshima Yuko
Horie Yui: 6th Generation Kashiwagi Yuki
Tamura Yukari: Watanabe Mayu Type 3

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qzUiYY6k_tg/T0iQW6WPfYI/AAAAAAAAJlc/1KmuJJosEMk/s640/AKB0048+pro+seiyuu1.jpg)

Ummmm. Why can't the original members act out their own characters? Their voices will be more accurate that way. The only reason I can think for this move is to get the normal anime fans to watch the show because their favorite seiyuu is in it. I know that's the reason why I sat through countless boring anime in the past.

It's kinda strange that Tamura Yukari will voice Mayuyu, while Mayuyu voices another member. I'm also curious to what "mayuyu type 3" means? Cyborg Mayuyu in the anime? Yes please.

I wonder which seiyuu will get the holy grail of voicing Acchan?
http://melosnomichi.blogspot.com/2012/02/akb0048-anime-will-include-famous.html (http://melosnomichi.blogspot.com/2012/02/akb0048-anime-will-include-famous.html)



Another report:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-02-25/yukari-tamura-yui-horie-akemi-kanda-cast-in-akb48-akb0048-anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-02-25/yukari-tamura-yui-horie-akemi-kanda-cast-in-akb48-akb0048-anime)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Melchizadek on February 27, 2012, 05:33:31 AM
^ They have got to get Kugimiya Rie to do Tomochin. That would be the ultimate Tsundere combo.  :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: crono1036 on February 27, 2012, 06:15:43 AM
I'm hoping for Nana Mizuki for Acchan or Kojiharu and Ryoko Shiraishi for Sae or Takamina. That would be awesome~
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on February 27, 2012, 08:32:22 AM
obvious acchan choice = Megumi Nakajima

 :luvuluvu: kira~
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 27, 2012, 09:10:15 AM
(http://s7.postimage.org/5fhjkoovb/20120226_akb0048_kandaakemi_300x217.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5fhjkoovb/) (http://s7.postimage.org/8aumrjsvb/20120226_akb0048_tamurayukari_300x211.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8aumrjsvb/) (http://s7.postimage.org/l3iqrh4h3/20120226_akb0048_horieyui_300x204.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/l3iqrh4h3/)

It’s been announced that three popular voice actresses will be voice acting for the upcoming anime, “AKB0048“.

The story of “AKB0048″ takes place in the 21st Century, when man-kind is forced to leave Earth due to a world war over interplanetary travel technology. Entertainment becomes heavily regulated and idols groups slowly die out. However, one idol group called ‘AKB0048′ manages to rise up by inheriting the spirit of the legendary AKB48.

The three actresses will provide their voices for the ’succession members’, who have succeeded the names of the current real-life members of AKB48.


Kanda Akemi will play ‘Yuko’, the 9th generation idol who will succeed the name of Oshima Yuko. She commented, “I always listen to AKB48’s songs when I want to liven up my mood! Oshima-san is very impressive because her smile is like the sun. She is a very talented singer and dancer, I can feel that she has a very strong heart. I’m nervous to play the role of an actual person, but I will do my best!”


Tamura Yukari will play ‘Mayuyu’, the third model idol based on Watanabe Mayu. She commented, “I never thought I would be participating in it! I’m very happy. Watanabe Mayu-san will be participating as a voice actress herself, so I’m nervous to play the anime-version Mayuyu-chan in front of her. But I hope to express Mayuyu-chan’s cuteness and charm to my heart’s content.”


Finally, Horie Yui will play ‘Yukirin’, the 6th generation idol who will succeed the name of Kashiwagi Yuki. She commented, “I always watch AKB48 on tv, and I’ve been to their concerts. So I’m very excited about this anime adaptation! At the same time, I feel the pressure, but I want to play the role with all my might!”

Source: natalie

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/02/kanda-akemi-tamura-yukari-horie-yui-to-voice-act-for-akb0048/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/02/kanda-akemi-tamura-yukari-horie-yui-to-voice-act-for-akb0048/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 08, 2012, 06:00:36 PM

Look closer...

(http://i.imgur.com/bULW5.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: deH on March 10, 2012, 01:44:52 AM
So, the official senbatsu cast is finally out '-'

(http://i.imgur.com/mzchh.jpg)

Here, the complete list:

Kanda Akemi, as Oshima Yuko
Ueda Kana, as Itano Tomomi
Kawasumi Ayako, as Akimoto Sayaka;
Shiraishi Ryoko, as Takahashi Minami;
Noto Mamiko, as Kojima Haruna;
Horie Yui, as Kashiwagi Yuki;
Tamura Yukari, as Watanabe Mayu;
Nakahara Mai, as Miyazawa Sae;
Sawashiro Miyuki, as Maeda Atsuko.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on March 10, 2012, 04:58:10 AM
It's interesting that despite Sousenkyo results, the "legendary" characters end up still being founding team members, especially with the inclusion of Saeyaka, there's clearly someone on the storywriting team who really liked Himawarigumi back in the day.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on March 13, 2012, 03:02:52 PM
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103388469578205010447/posts/j54kBXSkpu5
First preview!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 14, 2012, 03:26:52 AM
Now on YT

木島森 - 「AKB0048」 trailer anime Google+ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CnW6vYFpo4#)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 24, 2012, 11:06:05 AM
Promo trailer

AKB0048 プロモーションムービー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJHP02cUY_s#)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: sakura_drop_ on March 24, 2012, 07:12:28 PM
OMG!!! This is going to be sooooo awesome!!!!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Heika88 on March 24, 2012, 07:17:13 PM
I want to see this anime, I hope that somebody will can upload it on  :jphip:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on March 25, 2012, 11:25:22 PM
My prediction of who will be what generation based off of the character descriptions and character design: Source (http://forum.evageeks.org/post/522251/AKB0048-Kawamoris-Big-Gamble/#522251)

Motomiya Nagisa (13) – Iwata Karen (AKB48 Research Student, probably now Team 4 as of 03.24.2012)
"Even if I trip over, I will send my energy to you!"
From the 77th batch of intern. She can sometimes be absent-minded, but she holds an honest admiration towards 0048. She often gets too laidback and makes Yuka angry. She was not too good at singing but since she was picked as intern she started to get better.
Prediction: Acchan (Just look at that character design.  XD Acchan shoo-in. That "not too good at singing" bit only reinforces it.)

Ichijo Yuka (14) – Sato Amina (AKB48 Team B)
"I am the happy cheerleader captain for everyone!"
From the 77th batch of interns. She is of the type who talks in straightfoward manner and also a bit short-tempered, but she can also be kind to people. Always carrying a big bag with her, and she stores many different things inside. She knew Orine and Nagisa since they were small kids. She often takes the lead and drags the two along with her.
Prediction: Takamina (Aki-P's a Takacchan shipper, that "captain" quote, and takes the lead. The only snag is the character design, which could be Mayu. But that character design is also the second-shortest character, so yeah, Takamina.  XD)

Kishida Mimori (17) – Sato Sumire (AKB48 Team B)
"Did some pheromone come out??"
(likes cherries but not Japanese cherries)
From the 75th batch of intern. She is tall and has good body proportion, and she is proud of that. A sexy character. Somehow likes to speak in sweet tone like by adding "Nou~~~" or "Dakara~~~" at the end of sentence but she is not really being disingenuous. Also somehow likes to pose in sexy ways.
Prediction: Haruna (Almost self-explanatory. The "sexy character," "tall/good body proportion," and "speak in sweet tone" bits fit Haruna to a T. Plus, she's older.)

Aida Orine (13) – Nakaya Sayaka (AKB48 Team A)
"If it is fine with you, could you xxxx with me?"
From the 77th batch of interns. She has a well-bred personality and often follows behind Nagisa and Yuka. Suprisingly likes to work with mechanics and is quite good at it. Can sometimes blush easily and when she gets nervous her gestures can get exaggerated. Likes to eat.
Prediction: Tomochin (Alternatively, she's a mechanic, so some accident might convert her to cyborg-dom and thus the Mayu spot. "Follows behind Nagisa and Yuka" means that it has to be a non-Takacchan 1st gen, and Haruna fits Mimori way too much, so this has to be Tomochin.) 

Shinonome Sonata (10) – Yagami Kumi (SKE48 Team S)
"I will go to the top with everyone! Yo!"
From the 77th batch of interns. The youngest intern and the shortest, but has very high sports capability.... and she is a bit of a wild and naive child. Likes to give strange nicknames to others but they never quite stick. She is the younger sister of Kanata and really likes her a lot.
Prediction: Yuko (Come on, high sports capability, wild child, shortest!?)

Shinonome Kanata (15) – Ishida Haruka (AKB48 Team B)
"Be calm, be precise, and be bold"
From the 75th batch of interns. She is always serious and works hard. She has a slightly inflexible character. She is from the same batch as Mimori and is a close friend of her. She is able to speak honestly about her feeling to Mimori. She is the elder sister of Sonata and she basically considers her as an annoyance. When the two sisters argue, it can get quite tense.
Prediction: Sayaka (An older character, and it's not Haruna. "Always serious and works hard" and "slightly inflexible?" Sayaka. Plus, fuckyea Sayuko brosismance is so awesome it exists in the future.)

Sono Chieri (13) – Watanabe Mayu (AKB48 Team B)
"Let there be shape for dream, and light for singing voice."
From the 77th batch of intern. She is cool in character and sometimes speaks in a harsh tone, but she is also extraordinarily committed and passionate. She also happens to be from a blue-blooded family of big enterprise. She adored 0048 since she was a child and she holds grand dream which she would not tell anyone.
Prediction: Yukirin (Alternatively, Sayaka. WTF, Mayu.  XD This prediction is mostly based off of character design of Chieri vs. the anime Yukirin. But the quotes for Kanata and Chieri also better fit Sayaka and Yukirin, respectively.)

Yokomizo Makoto (16) – Mita Mao (NMB48 Team M)
"Negative dash! I will show you the sincere Makoto!"
From the 77th batch of intern. She can easily get scared and is a timid person. She is the type that gets worried the plane may fall down when she rides in a plane. She really loves 0048 but she often gets many worries and concerns about her being a member of it. She thinks she has not got a nice body figure and wishes that she can look more feminine when the moment requires so.
Prediction: Sae (Kind of process of elimination, but "wishes that she can look more feminine?" Yeah...)

Kanzaki Suzuko (14) – Hata Sawako (SKE48 Team KII)
"I will not lose to anyone for my love for AKB"
(loves to eat potato chips with chopsticks) From the 77th batch of interns. She is bespectacled and normallly quite quiet, but she is also an idol otaku who knows 0048's history very well and often explains 0048 to other people. She takes great care to a signature she received from a certain person.
Prediction: Mayu (Alternatively, Yukirin. This is mostly a process of elimination choice.)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Masa on April 06, 2012, 07:27:57 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」PV 第ニ弾 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgllCWUeAOE#)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 06, 2012, 12:47:10 PM
^vid private

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」PV 第二弾 - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzc2OTk0OTg0)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rarafragalicious on April 09, 2012, 09:48:50 PM
Official channel:

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」PV 第ニ弾 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ0LC6xgWtE#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 11, 2012, 03:42:40 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」PV 第一弾 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr-U-s7RjFA#ws)

New promo stuff
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on April 11, 2012, 04:51:33 AM
This is a great opportunity for all of the girls involved. Gonna be fun to watch!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 20, 2012, 02:25:43 PM
AKB0048 番宣TVCM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX0_HnN850Q#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 22, 2012, 09:17:25 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/tt7X6m.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tt7X6)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 24, 2012, 05:07:46 AM
(http://s13.postimage.org/98prxclj7/agpi_ZWVi_ZWUyc2_Vlch_ULEgx_Jb_WFn_ZUFu_ZFRle_HQYloql_Bgw.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/98prxclj7/) (http://s13.postimage.org/ctlngkq2r/agpi_ZWVi_ZWUyc2_Vlch_ULEgx_Jb_WFn_ZUFu_ZFRle_HQYz_JGl_Bgw.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ctlngkq2r/) (http://s13.postimage.org/ezfyb2tj7/agpi_ZWVi_ZWUyc2_Vlch_ULEgx_Jb_WFn_ZUFu_ZFRle_HQY5s_Cl_Bgw.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ezfyb2tj7/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 25, 2012, 03:37:17 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uSu2Wt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/uSu2W)(http://i.imgur.com/ZfgdXt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ZfgdX)(http://i.imgur.com/XoyATt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/XoyAT)(http://i.imgur.com/x8yD1t.jpg) (http://imgur.com/x8yD1)(http://i.imgur.com/cd2Vpt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/cd2Vp)
Credit lodour for the scans
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on April 26, 2012, 06:46:40 AM
Rena's such an anime otaku.  :lol: I'd do my usual "One of us! One of us!  :panic:" thing, but I'm not much for anime anymore.  :nervous

Source (http://mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/21788862664/25-04-12-matsui-renas-official-blog)
Quote
I want to watch AKB0048!!

Satelight (the production company) is specialized in Meka Anime* so I’m confident I can look forward to see Meka like the ones in Macross Frontier or Aquarion EVOL. Moreover, judging by the PV and by the atmosphere Shawako told me the Anime has, I’m already excited!
Also, the one in charge of the Mecha design is Kawamori-san, who created the Mecha for my beloved Eureka!!
If that wasn’t enough, the members are going to do the voice acting so I want to cheer on them!

I was worried since I can’t watch Sanjuu TV but to be honest I don’t really know much about channels. (laugh)

They should let Nijigen Doukoukai do a recap-and-analysis corner on the blog or something. It would give the producers of the show more incentive to make the thing good, as what with Rena posting about being worried about the CG animation before, I bet she wouldn't be afraid to tear apart shitty writing.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 27, 2012, 04:06:34 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/z32A8.jpg)

AKB0048 番宣TVCM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX0_HnN850Q#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: negi08 on April 28, 2012, 10:18:58 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」PV 第三弾 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmujEeG-KvI#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 29, 2012, 05:17:45 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xHkig.png) (http://imgur.com/xHkig)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: z3144228 on April 29, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
EPISODE 1
part 1

[youtube]AKB48 ゼロゼロフォーティーエイト 120429 a (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPBEDUDaJ_s#ws)[/youtube]

part 2

AKB48 ゼロゼロフォーティーエイト 120429 b (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MQaRWSha6A#ws)


part 3

AKB48 ゼロゼロフォーティーエイト 120429 c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A660b-XaqJ4#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Amplifier on April 29, 2012, 05:57:10 PM
LQ version from some random website, but doesn't have the borders and shit.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/t/jphip04996.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip04996.jpg)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?ty5gkku4hu52yu2)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on April 29, 2012, 06:55:13 PM
Those battle scenes were gloriously awesome. Also  :lol: at how the dancing animation is so much better than the regular animation. Looks like Aki-P really poured money into this one, looks promising!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: +u+u on April 29, 2012, 09:38:52 PM
I like it already! Promising first episode  :yep: Looking forward to watch with subs too (there must be subs sooner or later right).
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on April 30, 2012, 01:48:51 AM
The good:
-Interesting.
-Great acting on behalf of the girls whose characters appeared in this episode. Karen especially. I didn't expect that from her.
-Above average production quality. I was worried this might be a wonky-animated, dating sim BGM, mediocre mess production-wise, but it's really pretty good.

The bad:
-Premise needs a LOT more setup/explanation. As we said in our mini-watch party.. <Masa> what the fuck is going on lol

I'm excited for more. It's pretty good. :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 30, 2012, 03:50:12 AM
Excerpt


<Masa> what the fuck is going on lol


 :rofl:


(http://i.imgur.com/3kEDS.jpg) (http://imgur.com/3kEDS)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on April 30, 2012, 08:04:05 AM

-Great acting on behalf of the girls whose characters appeared in this episode. Karen especially. I didn't expect that from her.

I'm excited for more. It's pretty good. :thumbup

Karen Iwata was very impressive.

 And hats off to Amina Sato.........she can finally use that little girl voice of hers to it's ultimate strength :twothumbs
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 30, 2012, 08:54:32 AM
Apparently this song was sung by NO NAME?

AKB0048 「希望について」 / NO NAME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-YbJQLo0Qk#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on April 30, 2012, 09:01:32 AM
Rena's such an anime otaku.  :lol: I'd do my usual "One of us! One of us!  :panic:" thing, but I'm not much for anime anymore.  :nervous

Glad Rena has her priorities in check.
If she was speaking in order of importance:
1. Mechs
2. Cool PV
3. Mechs
4. Supporting group members :heart:
5. Finding the channel :sweatdrop:

Darn, I want to get home now to watch this. :banghead:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Ichigo_Pantsu on April 30, 2012, 09:51:12 AM
AKB0048 anime episode 1 is already up http://horriblesubs.info/ (http://horriblesubs.info/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 30, 2012, 10:18:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/QseBo.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QseBo)(http://i.imgur.com/22K8t.jpg) (http://imgur.com/22K8t)(http://i.imgur.com/vg6Wm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/vg6Wm)

Source http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2010924/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2010924/full/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: t-motion on April 30, 2012, 11:16:33 AM
We have a another subbing group!

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/guerrilla-idols-in-space/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/guerrilla-idols-in-space/)

--- Update!

AKB0048  Episode 01  subbed!

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/akb0048-episode-01-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/akb0048-episode-01-released/)

Weeeeeee’re finished!

As mentioned earlier, the ED song is not included because I was missing one or two important lines that I didn’t want to guesslate. You can find a partial translation here. (http://pastebin.com/w7zVvVGX)

Two subtitle tracks, one for fancy karaoke (default) and one for less fancy karaoke.

Enjoy!

Staff
Translator, typesetter, QC: lygerzero0zero
Timer: lunr
Editors: Jeffrey-sama, Senna_Wong, sinkingmist, Neibs
Ktiming, kfx: Calyrica
Encoding: hellborn
Distro: Squiggy, tokomak

720p 8-bit mkv:
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309923 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309923)

720p 10-bit mkv:
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309928 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309928)

Give they a tons of credit!

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Melchizadek on April 30, 2012, 03:20:39 PM
My thoughts.

1. High production values: The animation during the concert scene was particularly good. Considering the staff they have working on this, I would have been very surprised if it didn't have high production values. Of course, if we're going to get any wonky animation it'll be later on when the budget starts running low. Though, since they are working with what is arguably the hottest property in Japan right now, the budget on this might not be much of a problem.  :)

2. Really good acting (from the AKB girls): Again, not too much of a surprise to me, since they did actually audition the girls beforehand. They were able to pick the best voices for the show. Amina's voice, in particular, is perfect for Anime.

3. No explanation of the setup in Episode one: I'm not really bothered by this. A lot of anime don't explain everything that's going on right off the bat. I'm sure that we'll have some sort of "history lesson" either during the auditions or the Kenkyuusei training.

All in all, I enjoyed it a lot. It wasn't the best first episode I've ever seen, but I'll definitely be back for the second one.

All that said, the best part of the first episode for me, hands down, was Takamina's hair ribbon.  :twothumbs

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on April 30, 2012, 03:56:06 PM
Oh yeah, I was going to mention the deadly ribbon of righteous justice- that was Takamina all the way!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on April 30, 2012, 04:18:40 PM
I don't watch a lot of anime, and based on the initial previews I was thinking of skipping this show...
However, since everybody's first thoughts were so positive and the subbed version came out super quickly I decided to watch it anyway.

I'm glad I did! +1 on all the previous comments. Digging the environments and 0048's performance looked really cool.
There are a lot of interesting themes, which relate to current AKB48 as well as the fans. Should be interesting to see how this show will continue  :yep:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on April 30, 2012, 04:57:26 PM
Pretty good. :) Dance animations were really fluid. Basic kids go on a journey story, fits AKB though.
Tech was cool, like the light bike tire.
Karen, Amina and Sayaka did great.

And now there's the mystery on where Mayuyu's character went to get everyone hooked. Evil anime producers. :nervous
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: carenduna on April 30, 2012, 06:33:03 PM
WONDERFUL! Can't wait for the next episode :D
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on April 30, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
I was looking forward to seeing this anime since last month, I'm glad I picked it up since the dance is fluid, its really smooth and the graphics itself is good, also its really impressive, the mechas, especially the ship where the girl's themselves performed. I love how they used 3D on the dance and the mecha, it definitely fitted the part.

The girls acting was really wonderful, I was surprised, they sure really do a surprising good job at it. :twothumbs

Story wise, it was alright, it suits it, though I still don't feel anything that much about the idol ban....why did it happen though? I want to know. I also want to know what happened to Mayuyu's character though...why its only Orine, Yuuka and Nagisa that's there...

Music wise, its fine, I love the song playing next after Aitakatta, and I'm seriously hooked to it, I want to get my hands on that song when it gets released. :cathappy:

I'm looking forward to episode two next week! :cathappy: I'm already adding this to my lists of 'to watch'. :)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on April 30, 2012, 06:47:01 PM
Music wise, its fine, I love the song playing next after Aitakatta, and I'm seriously hooked to it, I want to get my hands on that song when it gets released. :cathappy:

Shoujotachi yo? It's the first song on AKB48 3rd album (1st original album) "Koko ni ita koto."
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on May 01, 2012, 06:25:50 AM
Shoujotachi yo? It's the first song on AKB48 3rd album (1st original album) "Koko ni ita koto."

Oh, I thought it was a new song, since most songs featured in animes are either the new promotional ones sung by the seiyuus, either as an OP or ED, or insert.... Thanks for telling me. :thumbsup It's a really catchy song. :cathappy:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: xdionysusx on May 01, 2012, 12:06:20 PM
AKB48+Mobile Suits+Fighting+Really good anime style
what else can be better than that???
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 01, 2012, 12:57:50 PM
I didn't have high expectations of the anime but gosh, the first episode really blew me away!

1. I identify with the characters' feelings about idols and entertainment. AKB48 and all other idol and entertainment acts have brought me so much joy and given me lots to look forward to everyday. No matter how tired or horrible I feel after a bad day at work, AKB48 (and other artistes) have never failed to cheer me up with their music, videos and pictures. A world without entertainment is unimaginable and most of all, unforgivable.

2. The soundtrack really helps to bring out the mood of the different scenes and we get to hear different versions of past AKB48 songs such as the lovely instrumental version of Aitakatta played while Nagisa was tossing and turning in bed. And that song at the end! I literally felt shivers when the song started as Nagisa raced through the streets. I knew Nagisa would make it to the shuttle somehow but the animation, song and voice acting combined made my heart clench in anxiety and had me rooting for her all the way!

3. High production values, need I say more?

4. Convincing voice acting by our girls. Amina's acting really got to me (in a good way, of course). Mayuyu's child voice was darn adorable especially when she exclaimed "Kirara!" As for the professional seiyuus, they are great as usual but I still need some time to get used to them voicing the AKB48 girls.

5. Takamina's ribbon of justice :lol:

I'm looking forward to the next episode. Can't wait to find out what happened to Chieri (Mayuyu's character)!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: richardthebrave on May 01, 2012, 06:28:06 PM
are there any other subbers besides from evetaku?


they prefer some translations to make it sound "nice" than rather translate exactly what the characters are really saying or singing.


sorry but imagine hearing and understanding something then reading the subtitles are off is irritating for me.  :angry: (i don't understand all nihongo words yet that is why i still need subtitles from time to time) so imagine i could be "understanding" something using the current subs and yet in the actuality, the real meaning is different.  :smhid



anyway the first episode was really great (minus some of the the translated subtitles), i am looking forward to watching the next one.  :wub:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 01, 2012, 06:44:14 PM
^ http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309930 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309930)
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Name:   [HorribleSubs] AKB0048 - 01 (720p).mkv   Date:   Apr 30 2012, 06:48 GMT
Submitter:   HorribleSubs

I can't torrent so I've not checked the quality of the subs.




Click to enlarge this scan
(http://i.imgur.com/JPZMRm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/JPZMR)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Melchizadek on May 01, 2012, 06:49:19 PM
120427 ひるカフェ NMB48 三田麻央 「AKB0048」と「ナギイチ」 PR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iKek8T1b-I#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: s34l on May 02, 2012, 03:40:19 AM
Wow, never thought that 0048 going to be this good  :shocked

well, very nice first episode and they gave a good introduction to the series as well..
can't wait for the next episodes  :lol:

is it just me or iwata karen (?) as nagisa sounds a bit off... :?
it's not bad, but her low voice kinda off with the super cute (and super pink) nagisa...
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 02, 2012, 10:19:23 AM
From the official AKB48 YT

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 2 -選ばれし光- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7riZEqxnvNY#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 04, 2012, 09:49:32 AM
AKB48 テレビアニメ「AKB0048」告知 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-sSv28lifU#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on May 04, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
Really glad to see Haruka participating in the AKBingo "Manga" special, and in the "AKB0048" anime.....
it seems like this recent activity has put a smile on her face, and a spring in her step.....
things are looking up!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip111231.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on May 04, 2012, 06:47:08 PM
I thought Iwata did a great job. I don't really like helium voices, so Iwata was like whoever is voicing the protagonist of Mouretsu Pirates-- a welcome fresh sound, and more realistic-sounding to boot.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 05, 2012, 03:47:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/R3hZv.jpg) (http://imgur.com/R3hZv)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 06, 2012, 03:01:20 PM
Apparently it's going to be on Blu-ray!   :shocked 1080p HD all the way!   8)2   :panic:


Amazon pulled the listing...guess it's still too early?

Quote
AKB0048 VOL.1 【初回特典有り】 [Blu-ray]
 価格: ¥ 1,890
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0080QM1FI/ (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0080QM1FI/)



Might be spoilers for an upcoming episode of AKB0048?  Click at your own risk.
(http://s17.postimage.org/pds4g5a8r/dat1336314211769.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pds4g5a8r/)(http://s17.postimage.org/5x7etmf4r/dat1336314206977.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5x7etmf4r/)(http://s17.postimage.org/58ykaogez/dat1336314204292.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/58ykaogez/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Cultus48 on May 06, 2012, 07:48:14 PM
[animetitanz] akb0048 2 (raw) (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqmx98)

AKB0048 OP 「希望について」 NO NAME LQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om09MpFiHoM#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 07, 2012, 06:09:05 AM
Subs out!!!  So fast!!! :bow:

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-02-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-02-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on May 07, 2012, 08:13:49 AM
Kuumin's character is waaaay too loveable da-yo. :heart:

I see 9th gen Yuko has inherited the traditional ways of checking potential in new members :nervous
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/snapshot_1853_20120507_134809.jpg) (http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/snapshot_2013_20120507_134908.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 07, 2012, 08:21:08 AM
Might be spoilers for an upcoming episode of AKB0048?  Click at your own risk.
(http://s17.postimage.org/pds4g5a8r/dat1336314211769.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pds4g5a8r/)(http://s17.postimage.org/5x7etmf4r/dat1336314206977.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5x7etmf4r/)(http://s17.postimage.org/58ykaogez/dat1336314204292.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/58ykaogez/)

Guess the inspiration came from this photoshoot:
(http://i.imgur.com/0WqaUm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0WqaU)

AKB0048 - Opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFqTbIQ6NGU#ws)
AKB0048 - Ending (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOD2ShURO1w#ws)

Just in case, one can find the raws by simply using big G:

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https://encrypted.google.com/search?q=AKB0048+ep02+120506
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 07, 2012, 11:24:48 AM
Subs out!!!  So fast!!! :bow:

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-02-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-02-released/)



Also ep2 Eng sub now avail at http://vid48.com/watch_video.php?v=AX1K56GGKDDD (http://vid48.com/watch_video.php?v=AX1K56GGKDDD)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 07, 2012, 12:58:02 PM
(http://s17.postimage.org/pds4g5a8r/dat1336314211769.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pds4g5a8r/)

My dream of seeing Cyborg Mayuyu in action is finally going to be realised!! I swear, even in anime form, I can't take my eyes off that girl :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on May 07, 2012, 03:23:28 PM
"Dispatch the Flying Get!" - I lolled.

I like the heart shaped reflections they have in their eyes and hair. Nice little detail.
Great moment when AKB Sanjou started playing. Action scenes are great in this  :thumbup

About the seiyuu's, I didn't really pay any attention to who is voicing who, but Mayu's pretty much using her regular voice. It's a bit distracting. Interesting how Mayuyu is voiced by someone else though.

They should market those Kiraras.

edit: MoeMall is offering AKB0048 cosplay wigs (unofficial):

Acchan                 -                 Mayu                 -                 Sono Ciery
(http://uppix.com/t-Atsuko4fa7cf0d000fec5f.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Atsuko4fa7cf0d000fec5f-jpg.htm) (http://uppix.com/t-Mayuyu24fa7cf4e000fec60.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Mayuyu24fa7cf4e000fec60-jpg.htm) (http://uppix.com/t-Sono4fa7cf5e000fec61.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Sono4fa7cf5e000fec61-jpg.htm)


Pretty cool!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on May 07, 2012, 04:29:01 PM
DVD/Blu-ray releases are now up at CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/series_list.html?sid=3467)

It's pretty evil. Volume one is the cheapest (2000 yen), but it only has one episode. First press comes with "a box to house the all volumes of the series." The other volumes are 6000 yen for the DVD and 7000 yen for the Blu-ray! 3 episodes per volume, 5 volumes available atm. The last volume is 8000 yen  :bleed eyes:

edit:

31,000 yen for the Blu-ray set + 1510 yen shipping + import taxes = 123 yen / 1.18 euro a minute  :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 07, 2012, 04:33:34 PM
Mayu's pretty much using her regular voice. It's a bit distracting. Interesting how Mayuyu is voiced by someone else though.

They should market those Kiraras.

Mayuyu & Chieri
I understand how it can be distracting as I kept picturing Mayuyu when Chieri spoke but I actually love it! (I admit I'm just addicted to her voice.) Her regular voice is fine for Chieri and the commendable thing is how she varied her tone to successfully convey Chieri's personality and emotions. She lowered her voice and carried such a cool tone when she was in disguise to the point that I almost couldn't recognise her at the start of the episode. And darn, I'm so in love with that voice and boyish disguise!

I must say I'm really glad Tamura Yukari voices Mayuyu in the anime. Her voice-acting is perfect - mysterious and cool in Mayuyu's battle mode (very fitting for a cyborg), cute and high-pitched when saying Mayuyu's catchphrase (just like the real Mayuyu)! I was worried for nothing when the seiyuu announcement was made. Should have known better and trusted Yukarin the lengendary Nanoha seiyuu right from the start!

Merchandise Fantasies
There is 99% chance that Kirara will be made into a type of merchandise but what I'm looking forward to is actually a whole line of AKB0048 figmas and nendoroids. I wouldn't mind a scale figure of Mayuyu or Chieri even! :D

Other thoughts about the episode
- Kanda Akemi rocks voicing the hyper Yuko! Yuko is an all-around awesome person and Kanda-san managed to portray just that. Yuko is such a flirt even towards the Kirara! :twothumbs
- Sonata cracked me up! Nice acting by Kuumin. A little awkward-sounding during her introduction scene but she very quickly relaxed into her role as the episode progressed.
- Pretty funny that Yuko sang a line from Heavy Rotation before she transformed and released the radiance of a successor. Wonder if the singing part is a compulsory action to activate 0048 members' transformations :nervous
- Tomochin sounded a bit too energetic in that one battle cry.
- Takamina's ribbon of divine justice strikes again :lol: :lol:
- I love love LOVE the OP and ED songs! :heart: :heart: Can't wait for the single to be out!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: boykun on May 07, 2012, 11:46:38 PM
Better than expected!

The references on the 2nd episode were a nice touch.

lol Harukyan voicing random parts. When is her character gonna show up?



Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 08, 2012, 05:16:55 AM
edit: MoeMall is offering AKB0048 cosplay wigs (unofficial):

Acchan                 -                 Mayu                 -                 Sono Ciery
(http://uppix.com/t-Atsuko4fa7cf0d000fec5f.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Atsuko4fa7cf0d000fec5f-jpg.htm) (http://uppix.com/t-Mayuyu24fa7cf4e000fec60.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Mayuyu24fa7cf4e000fec60-jpg.htm) (http://uppix.com/t-Sono4fa7cf5e000fec61.jpg) (http://uppix.com/s-Sono4fa7cf5e000fec61-jpg.htm)


Pretty cool!

(http://i.imgur.com/EbEZ7.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/T1lvQ.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: s34l on May 08, 2012, 06:19:00 AM
nice second episode  :twothumbs
never thought this series will be this good  :P

so, now it's only Su-chan and Harukyan that haven't showed up??

loving the op and ed songs, can't wait for NO NAME to release their single  :lol:

Sawako characters is just like her in real life  XD
I like Mayuyu's Chieri and Kumi's Sonata  :heart:

Can't wait for next episodes (stages)...
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Kid_Alpha on May 08, 2012, 03:27:18 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EbEZ7.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/T1lvQ.jpg)

I wonder how long I'll have to wait until I see these being sold at a convention soon. gimme gimme gimme
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on May 08, 2012, 04:09:56 PM
Episode two just sealed the deal for me. :lol:
I'm definitely looking forward to this every week, dang, the OP is quite catchy, I look forward to NO NAME's CD release!
Also, I think they nailed Yuko's, Mayuyu's and Yukirin's seiyuus well, I mean seriously it just fits them, I was squealing and fangirling hard when Yuko came in the scene, then Mayuyu's cyborg attack until Yukirin speaking as the captain of the ship! I seriously couldn't help but rewatch those scenes.......

The acting is very impressive again, the girls sure know how to do it well! Mayuyu's character Chieri however, somehow for almost 80% of the episode I heard Mayuyu's voice, not that its bad because I love it! And then until she went soft and dere dere over near the end, ahh.....I can't help but love it as well.........and I'm seriously fangirling.

I hope those merchandises somehow find theirselve's in an anime otaku store here in PH, I'd certainly want to get some AKB0048 items. >:L
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 08, 2012, 05:05:04 PM
The merchandise aren't listed on any of the online hobby shops that I frequent :( Wonder where we can purchase them. Some of the products such as the strap that YKT posted should have been released last month. Anyway, here are some of the merchandise listed on AKB0048 official website. I want the 0048 members versions of the clear file, can badges and mug! The towel is pretty cool too.

APRILMAY
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/straps.png)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/canbadges.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/clearfile.png)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/namecardholder.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/t-shirt.png)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/mugs.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/towel.png)

APRIL (top to bottom): Straps (9 types), clear files (2 types), T-shirt, towel

MAY (top to bottom): Can badges, namecard holder, mugs (2 types)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: deH on May 09, 2012, 01:37:38 AM
oh, damn... all these stuff... I want. the anime is pretty good, and I'm already addicted to it.

But the question is.... 

How about FIGURES?????

DEFINETELY WANT.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on May 09, 2012, 06:13:42 AM
Lololol, I can already foresee the ChierixNagisa vs. YuukaxChieri shipping wars, even though ChierixNagisa is clearly going to be the OTP. I wonder if this will transfer over to seiyuu pairings.  MayuyuxKaren! XD

Kuumin was awesome, and Sonata as a character is gold, as well. I still think she's a perfect fit to be the next Yuko, but then again, I thought Chieri was going to be the next Yukirin, and as a part of the OTP to Nagisa's Acchan she'll have to either be Yuko or Takamina, so my matchups are kind of out the window. But Sonata seriously stole just about every scene she was in.

The other biggest scene stealer was Sawako, of course.  :lol: Paruru the 3rd, they're pushing even in the anime.  XD But Sawako's character's clearly got a wicked sense of humor disguised as innocent "chronicling."

At first I thought it was Yoshizawa Makoto and was all like "lol H!P reference in the AKB anime  :lol:" but nah. Yeah, she's totally going to be Genking. However, her character was rather annoying in this episode, with her non-stop freaking out, which ended up ruining their hiding from the suits. She needs to get over herself.

So we still need thre more trainees to round out the cast. We know that two of them are from an older KKS generation, as I predicted them to become Haruna and Sayaka.

Lol so much crying in the OP. This means there'll be buckets of angst later on, huh?  :panic: Otherwise, this show is pretty much setting up to be another Bunny and Tiger: stuff happens that pretends that it's character development, then lots of action scenes, and then the week's morality lesson, most of them exemplifying how Nagisa is the true spirit of idolling. (or other characters, as they have their moments of actuation.) Nagisa is Tiger, and Chieri is Bunny.  XD XD XD
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Cultus48 on May 10, 2012, 06:58:46 AM
Stage 3 preview

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 3 -星屑セレクション- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS0ecdbJQUk#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rarafragalicious on May 10, 2012, 11:07:36 PM
Great website for anime. They usually have it subbed either the day after the episode airs or two days after.
http://www.animeseason.com/akb0048/ (http://www.animeseason.com/akb0048/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Kid_Alpha on May 11, 2012, 09:39:37 PM
AKB0048 – 01 (http://randomc.net/2012/05/03/akb0048-01/)

AKB0048 – 02 (http://randomc.net/2012/05/08/akb0048-02/)

Random Curiosity's reviews of AKB0048 episodes so far. He's a little bit more... critical than usual but it's interesting to read from a perspective of someone who isn't a fan.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 12, 2012, 05:40:30 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/L3q7n.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on May 13, 2012, 06:25:05 AM
I'm totally hooked on this show. :twothumbs It's very Macross-like in that it takes a story and idea that is so absurd, weird, even kinda silly and presents it to you in such a well done way that you don't even care how insane and improbable it is.

I'm glad to see Shawako's character isn't as ugly as some of the early concept art. :lol:

I guess Mita Mao's character is the Leonard McCoy of this series. xD

Second ep was awesome. Loved it. Need more now! :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Kid_Alpha on May 13, 2012, 06:58:59 AM
Most of the time I don't get what the heck is going on but I like it cause of robots and fighitng lol 6ヮ9

Anyway, Kuumin's character is so far my favorite and I really like her voice for her character too.

Also, Mayuyu's character is pretty boss.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 14, 2012, 09:12:15 AM
Subs for ep3 out

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-03-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-03-released/)

Edit: alternate http://vid48.com/watch_video.php?v=XGRGD5D9OMNA (http://vid48.com/watch_video.php?v=XGRGD5D9OMNA)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on May 14, 2012, 03:25:00 PM
Again, I think I can't get enough but to say that they did well again.
Episode 3 was fun to watch, certainly entertaining as they focused on not just the 'idol' part but on something different, its really like a cross of Macross Frontier and Idolm@ster, mainly the latter for the idol part and the former for the fighting.

They also really spelled out that being an idol is no joke, that being in AKB requires a lot of strength and perseverance as well as emotional, mental and physical strength. They did turn it up to the extreme though, but hahaha, its a nice touch since it suited where this plot is at, it does have an idol ban and all.

This episode's acting was as fine as usual, music, very alright, the scenes was good, though somehow, the 3D dances was a bit....rusty than the first two episodes, I think they need to tweak that a bit. I'm glad they still are using the AKB songs, using one particular song of which is one of my favorites, Beginner.


(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5311/evetakuakb0048031280x72.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/A7j3N.jpg)


Also, this isn't meant to be a spoiler, but I'd like to point out this wonderful Mayuyu scene......... I'm quite fangirling over her, that and also Chieri, who is being seiyuued by Mayuyu. No joke, Mayuyu's character and her anime counterpart makes me fangirl a lot, I can't help but squeal. Yukirin/Yui Horie is also pulling my leg.... :lol:

I seriously can't wait for the next episode. :cathappy:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 14, 2012, 04:54:49 PM
AKB0048 has officially become my most anticipated weekly anime! I'm sorry Fate/Zero! AKB0048 has the right blend of drama, action, humour, music, and characters that keeps me yearning for more every week!

Potential spoilers for Episode 3 ahead! Read at your own risk.

Nice reference to AKBINGO's forfeit of the girls getting spun around by the scary and muscular woman when Nagisa was spun around by the robot during training.

Kawasumi Ayako got Sayaka's commanding and this-is-for-your-own-good tone down pat! The anime characterisation of Sayaka is spot-on too!

Takamina is a dork even in anime. Just check out the screencap I made below:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/takaminadorksmall.jpg)
I was like "WTH is this dork doing??" when Takamina bent her knees while raising her arms as if ready to do a karate chop. Now I can't stop laughing whenever I rewatch that scene. It's just such a funny action and makes her look even shorter! :rofl:

Then there's this role reversal going on between Yukirin and Mayuyu. Who looks like the big sister now? :lol:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/grppracticelaughsmall.jpg)

We always hear that the real Mayuyu is often spoilt by the other members. Guess that carries over into the anime. Why was this cyborg girl the only 0048 member who got to eat with the selection round candidates while the other members were nowhere to be found except Sayaka who was overseeing the meal? Oh Mayuyu, you little princess!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/mayusteakssmall.jpg)

On a more serious note, I'm loving the cool and harsh portrayal of anime Mayuyu. Tamura Yukari's voice really gives off the cyborg vibes. Call me biased but I'm digging both Mayuyu and Chieri. They have pretty much taken the favourite characters spot in my heart. My eyes can't stop following them and my ears keep picking up on every single variation in their voices. Just listen to Chieri's battle cry "Ooohhho~~!" when she ran out from her hiding spot to distract the aggressor! Keep up the good job and no one will be able to tell Mayuyu's a newbie seiyuu!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on May 15, 2012, 05:59:14 AM
I like how they retained some of the characters personality, though, lol at the MaYuki reversal, it was eye catching to be honest, but don't you think its cute? :rofl: I'd totally love to see another scene like that...

That aside, I was completely dumbfounded when I saw her eating with the trainees, with a lot of plates at that, lol. And there was another scene where she was eating again..... :lol: I thought she was exactly a cyborg......I mean, cyborgs don't eat right? Unless she's just partly a cyborg or something, but I think a good example of what Sayaka wants the girls to do at dinner is what Mayuyu is doing, such a great role model. :lol:

BTW, did anyone noticed, Acchan was missing in the practice of Beginner, and I think in the Beginner live itself....where did she go? :huhuh
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on May 15, 2012, 08:17:04 AM
BTW, did anyone noticed, Acchan was missing in the practice of Beginner, and I think in the Beginner live itself....where did she go? :huhuh
I'm juggling between the ideas of them showing less Acchan to prepare fans for her grad (and have a feel of an AKB without her),  if she has some incurable disease (drama! laying the foundation for a KKS to get center), or maybe she's just too busy to be in all the lives and tv shows (just like in real life!)

BTW. Mayu x Cheri scene not making some hadron colliding time paradox. :bow:
Title: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: carenduna on May 15, 2012, 09:42:15 AM
That aside, I was completely dumbfounded when I saw her eating with the trainees, with a lot of plates at that, lol. And there was another scene where she was eating again..... :lol: I thought she was exactly a cyborg......I mean, cyborgs don't eat right? Unless she's just partly a cyborg or something

A cyborg is a human/mechanical mix, and so still has to eat. An android is fully mechanical and so would not need to eat (unless there was some sort of design requirement that necessitated the consumption of food as a means of power regeneration).

I am SO enjoying this series too! I think all the girls are doing a wonderful job, but Sonata is just edging forward as my favourite character, she was so funny in ep2. :D
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 15, 2012, 01:08:16 PM
I like how they retained some of the characters personality, though, lol at the MaYuki reversal, it was eye catching to be honest, but don't you think its cute? :rofl: I'd totally love to see another scene like that...

That aside, I was completely dumbfounded when I saw her eating with the trainees, with a lot of plates at that, lol. And there was another scene where she was eating again..... :lol: I thought she was exactly a cyborg......I mean, cyborgs don't eat right? Unless she's just partly a cyborg or something, but I think a good example of what Sayaka wants the girls to do at dinner is what Mayuyu is doing, such a great role model. :lol:

BTW, did anyone noticed, Acchan was missing in the practice of Beginner, and I think in the Beginner live itself....where did she go? :huhuh

As carenduna said, a cyborg has both biological and artificial parts. I'm thinking the reason behind Mayuyu's huge appetite is that a lot of energy is required for her mechanical parts to function, hence she constantly needs to eat to fuel/recharge herself. If my theory turns out to be right then Mayuyu's moe factor will shoot up another notch! :heart:

The MaYuki role reversal scene is indeed cute but I was hoping to see anime Mayuyu being all child-like and carefree in the presence of Yukirin just like how the real Mayuyu behaves. However, anime Mayuyu is a cyborg so that's probably why she ends up being the cool and dependable one.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_mayudefendercropped.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=mayudefendercropped.jpg)
Look at that confident pose in episode 2! It gives the feeling that nothing can get past the powerful Mayuyu. If I have someone like her on my team, I'll be assured that there will always be someone watching my back.

Viewers are speculating that something might have happened to Acchan in the years after the guerrilla concert in episode 1. She is missing from the dance sequence in the OP animation. All the images of the trainees crying in the OP also suggest that things will take a tragic turn. It's all fun and good now but entertainment is serious business in their world. Perhaps something happened to Acchan? Or she could simply be too busy with other activities as she's the group's ace and viewers are just reading too much into her absence :nervous
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Sieka on May 15, 2012, 01:46:05 PM
I'm juggling between the ideas of them showing less Acchan to prepare fans for her grad (and have a feel of an AKB without her),  if she has some incurable disease (drama! laying the foundation for a KKS to get center), or maybe she's just too busy to be in all the lives and tv shows (just like in real life!)

I think that may be a reason why she isn't there, or she really is busy, but for some reason, I think she's busy....given how I think her presence is still...well there, especially in this pic, unless someone tells me that I'm hallucinating and that isn't her hairstyle. :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/z7sPG.jpg)

A cyborg is a human/mechanical mix, and so still has to eat. An android is fully mechanical and so would not need to eat (unless there was some sort of design requirement that necessitated the consumption of food as a means of power regeneration).

I see, that makes sense. Sorry, I'm not a fan of sci-fi so I didn't knew about that. That really takes things to light.
Hmm, yes, I think she'd rely on food more to fuel up all of her parts, I mean machines take up a lot of energy, unless she actually has a battery on her somewhere there, then we'd just put up that she just loves the food basically because its good.

The MaYuki role reversal scene is indeed cute but I was hoping to see anime Mayuyu being all child-like and carefree in the presence of Yukirin just like how the real Mayuyu behaves. However, anime Mayuyu is a cyborg so that's probably why she ends up being the cool and dependable one.

I think a difference is necessary sometimes, but who knows, we're still in ep 3, we might see Yuki taking up the cool dependable mother-like person she is to Mayuyu, here's to hoping for some more screenshots of them together. :cathappy: Though a cool Mayuyu is a bad-ass Mayuyu, I'd personally love to see her more this way, combining that, her cyborg state and her adorable big appetite makes it awesome. XD

About the KKS, hmm, I think their crying because of the trials and hardships.....but it can happen, lol, given how the guerrilla concerts are quite dangerous, there will be a chance that either someone gets caught by the anti-entertainment squad or gets killed in the process. Haha, let's just assume that the viewers are over reading it, but the possibilities is high on the other option, that is if they wanted to give some kind of reference to Acchan's graduation here.... :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on May 17, 2012, 06:01:08 PM
Hah, I thought I knew where they were going with (spoiler, highlight to read) Chieri getting shot, I thought it would be the impetus for her to be cyborgified and become the next Mayu,  but nope, I'm still predicting a Chieri/Yuuka/Nagisa triumvirate to replace Takamina/Yuko/Acchan, although not necessarily respectively. And yet Sonata's still the perfect match to be Yuko!

Speaking of which, although Chieri's clearly going to be the fan favorite for being the cool Lancer character, Sonata's still basically stealing every scene she gets, with Sawako's character (still don't remember her name  :nervous) coming at a close second.

Makoto, on the other hand, can STFU.

Oh man, I was lol'ing all over the place for this ep's battle. Lolis dying from explosions and shit!  :panic: :w00t: (spoiler, highlight to read) I mean, they didn't really after all, but still. LOL. The show went there. And for Beginner, how appropriate.

This script will desperately need to make a Sakaestar or Nambastar joke at least once in the future. Shanghaistar!  :panic:  :lol: I mean, if they can make Sasshi and Paruru references, Wmatsui will have to show up at least once, right?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Kid_Alpha on May 17, 2012, 10:59:00 PM
AKB0048 – 03 (http://randomc.net/2012/05/15/akb0048-03/)

Random Curiosity's review of the third episode. I think he's starting to enjoy it but what do I know.

Need to catch up. D:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on May 20, 2012, 02:17:33 PM
Looks like there is no video preview of Stage 4 this week but we do have a short text and screencap preview on the official site.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/stage4preview.jpg)

Kanata (Ishida Haruka) and Mimori (Sato Sumire) finally make their entrance and round up the main KKS cast.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 21, 2012, 04:37:40 AM
[流云字幕组]AKB0048 ep04「その努力裏切らない」[4月新番动画] - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzk5ODU4Nzg0)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqygxt_akb0048-ep4_shortfilms#from=embed (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqygxt_akb0048-ep4_shortfilms#from=embed)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 21, 2012, 11:19:57 AM
Ep4 subs out

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-04-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-04-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 22, 2012, 04:50:58 PM
 :heart: :heart:

(http://i.imgur.com/feeiam.jpg) (http://imgur.com/feeia)(http://i.imgur.com/7YjZrm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7YjZr)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 23, 2012, 08:02:21 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 4 -その努力裏切らない- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbXD8RMlBDw#ws)

Published on May 22, 2012 by AKB48



Caps credit erohimenoheya

(http://i.imgur.com/5gCBT.png)(http://i.imgur.com/XP5h8.png)(http://i.imgur.com/sQbUF.png)(http://i.imgur.com/WJA7Y.png)(http://i.imgur.com/cyTsQ.png)(http://i.imgur.com/2vUnW.png)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on May 23, 2012, 05:30:16 PM
Oh man, I thought I had prepared myself for the cheese levels in this thing, but  XD. It's like watching Digimon Adventure all over again!  :wub:

Lolololol I though that the sister issues was going to be our daddy issues equivalent in this pink bishoujo ghetto, but it turns out that we still have daddy issues for Kanata, and no doubt Chieri. Maybe even Nagisa will have some, although the focus has been on her mom thus far.

Holy crap Makoto needs to STFU. She better get an episode of development soon so I can stop being like "YOU USELESS BINT SHUT UP"

Lolololololol we have more references! Miichan and Yuihan. Come on, there's going to be a SKE reference in the future, right? Jurina had to have been a center at some point. (They can use that episode to use Oogoe as the insert song. XD) Maybe by the end of the series 75th+77th will have revived the glory of AKB0048 so much that they can start SKE0048.

Hah, Suzuko, Nagisa and Chieri rooming is so no subtle. As if Suzuko is going to be a significant presence in that UST-fest.
I wonder if Suzuko is going to get a character arc, or if she's going to be the writer's self-insert character that's just kind of perfect and badass in the third tier of characters. That's what she's been so far. I wonder if they're going to make use of Sawako's normal voice.  XD "VICTORYYYYY~"  XD

Wow, I can't recognize Sonata as Kuumin's voice at all! That's skill.

I'm starting the Cry-tally now. With Nagisa in Ep 3, and Kanata in Ep 4, we've had emotional crying for two episodes in a row now.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 26, 2012, 11:14:40 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 5 -それぞれの休日- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO56wpjyxNg#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 28, 2012, 04:56:52 AM
WOW!  I'm dying for the subs* after looking at these caps
(http://i.imgur.com/2kyERm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2kyER)(http://i.imgur.com/5U2IOm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/5U2IO)(http://i.imgur.com/0xPVlm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0xPVl)(http://i.imgur.com/xaUrVm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xaUrV)


*thus far ep/stage4 has been released http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-04-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-04-released/)

Waiting for stage5


EDIT subs out http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-05-released/#more-5393 (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-05-released/#more-5393)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on May 28, 2012, 03:41:46 PM
Laughs at all the member references. :D
This show seriously needs more Yuihan!! :angry:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/snapshot_1650_20120528_212822.jpg) :P
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 29, 2012, 07:59:44 AM
AKB0048 stage 6 / episode 6
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 6 -初めての握手会- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW5F3lnBjUM#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on May 29, 2012, 01:46:52 PM
Tomochin everywhere~ :panic:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on May 29, 2012, 04:52:20 PM
Tomochin everywhere~ :panic:

IKR!?  :panic: Every time I saw them together I  :panic: 'd  :rofl:

Urgh, the writing this episode was kind of bad. The moral was there, the concept of execution was there, but the execution itself was horribly off, from pacing to payoff. The writer clearly only had the NagisaChieri and the SonataSuzuko elements fully visualized, and everyone else (non-successor) was just given vague cursory scenes where the moral was STILL bungled and confusing. Are they foreshadowing that the girls are going to become roles that they aren't currently suited for? MakotoKanata aren't shoo-ins to become Saeyaka successors? If that one family has been every Tomochin, then out of the current crop, will none of them become Tomochin, because none of them are from that family? Even the SonataSuzuko parts were disappointing. We know they weren't going to find out anything about SSSS, so why not take the time to develop a proper dynamic between them?

That said, it's amazing that Sonata and Suzuko are both complete scene stealers while remaining completely one note. It's that SKE magic, I guess.  :lol: I can't recognize Kuumin at all, and Sawako manages to inject actual acting into her exposition-bot monotone lines. I really, really, like Karen's acting for Nagisa. Why do most people seem to single her out negatively? Is it just because she's not using a nasal head-voice like everyone else? And for the first time, Mayu wasn't recognizably Mayu in her Chieri acting this episode.

The best parts of the episode were the little throwaway lines revealing more about various character relationship dynamics: the SonataKanata moment in the bath, YukaOrine missing Nagisa, and NagisaChieri both deciding to aim for Yuko and completely missing the fact that Nagisa is inevitably the next Acchan.  :lol:

I did really like the NagisaChieri moment with Yuko, because heh, AcchanYukoTakamina OTP. Chieri's still a best fit for Yukirin, though, by process of elimination, unless some of these girls become successors other than the nine main successors. It's not out of the question, since they've named Sasshi, Paruru, Miichan, and Yuihan, and they may not want to graduate all nine of the main successors to let their voice actresses continue to cameo.

Second best parts of the episode were all of the in-jokes, of course. The bit where Sae apologizes for Sayaka carrying Mimori off was so Saeyaka.  XD Then of course the TOMOCHINS EVERYWHERE  :panic: And Mayuborg, of course.  :rofl: WOO CYBORG OSHIRI OBSESSION. OSHIRI IS YUMMY. TAP DAT UNDERAGE ASS.

Had a super  :smhid moment this episode, though, when I realized how fucking skinny these character designs are. Urgh. 
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on May 31, 2012, 09:50:09 AM
AKB0048 VOL.01 Blu-ray & DVD 6月27日発売! 特別価格¥2,100(税込) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39K5XUtQ9Kk#)



(http://i.imgur.com/Rw85o.jpg)

Quote
AKB0048 seiyuu senbatsu unit, "NO NAME" will release their debut CD "Kibou ni Tsuite" at 08/1.
- AKB48 Journal

Quote
- Type A and Type B. Type A cover will be the NO NAME girls and Type B will be the anime ver.
- Kibou ni Tsuite, Yume wa Nandomo Umarekawaru and a new song will be included in the cd.
- Kibou ni Tsuite will have a PV featuring the girls (in Type A) and the anime ver of the PV will be included in Type B.
- aakun

Source http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2012318/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2012318/full/)



Please post news, pics, clips etc relating to AKB0048 unit, "NO NAME" - 1st single "Kibou ni Tsuite" at the following thread
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=33038.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=33038.0)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 04, 2012, 09:41:06 AM
EDIT subs out http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-05-released/#more-5393 (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/05/akb0048-episode-05-released/#more-5393)

Subs for episode-06 out

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-06-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-06-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 04, 2012, 02:45:04 PM
Next episode preview

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 7 -襲名キララ- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwCSPD7y3vY#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 07, 2012, 04:00:11 PM
Just noticed this image on the homepage of the AKB0048 site. Not sure if it was there earlier. I only noticed the KKS image (2nd pic in this post) previously.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_grpimage.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=grpimage.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_KKSwebsiteimage.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=KKSwebsiteimage.jpg)

Anyway, both pics make nice desktop wallpapers :heart:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 09, 2012, 06:09:52 PM
Metal plate strap collection from Bandai! Too bad it falls under the gachapon (capsule toy) category so good luck to finding the gachapon machine in your area.

(http://i.imgur.com/QYt1K.png)

Magazine scan (click thumbnail for bigger image)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_KKSbeach.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=KKSbeach.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 10, 2012, 04:31:55 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_KKSbeach2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=KKSbeach2.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 11, 2012, 08:09:59 AM
Preview of ep8

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 Stage 8 -その名前、誰のもの?- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xExJt8gDGrM#ws)


Subs out for ep7

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-07-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-07-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 12, 2012, 04:11:26 PM
A look at some of the original members!

Original Mayuyu
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_originalmayu2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=originalmayu2.jpg)

Original Yukirin
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_originalyuki2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=originalyuki2.jpg)

Original Takamina
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_originaltakamina2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=originaltakamina2.jpg)

Original Yuko
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_originalyuko.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=originalyuko.jpg)

Original Mayuyu :wub: I hope that the anime will explain why the current (and perhaps previous) Mayuyu is a cyborg. My guess is the original Mayuyu was so CG-perfect that it was impossible to find someone suitable to succeed her, hence they needed to make some modifications. While they were at it, they decided they might as well add in a cool missle-launching arm :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 16, 2012, 07:41:31 AM
Ep 6:

1. AUGH DID NOT WANT ANIME BIKINI48 WTF WAY TOO SKINNY AUGH DID NOT WANT

2. SHUT THE FUCK UP MAKOTO I NEED TO BITCH-SLAP A BITCH. She needs a character development episode stat.

3. Not used to 0048 Takamina and Sayaka's voices. Not deep enough, too anime-ish, lol. Keep in mind I like Iwata's voice the best because it's the most natural-sounding.

4. Hating all of these filler "slice-of-life" scenes. But I guess they were trying set up a contrast in tone. At least they gave us the scifi action crack this episode, otherwise I was starting to think it was getting too much like AKB49.

5. LOL perfect timing of the anti-sentiment about Sashihara. (One week in advance, even.) I wonder if the 0048 Sashiko ended up on Hakatastar? :P

6. I love bitch!Chieri. She's awesome. Badass!Chieri is even better, both in cutting off the hater and taking out the mecha. Can't go wrong with boy!Chieri, either. She's clearly the writer's favorite.

7. Wooooo Takamina is classic, doing both the win and suberi. The writer really is a fan, or Aki-P is giving all sorts of suggestions for these senbatsu moments.

8. Heh, the evolution of the Yuka/Chieri dynamic continues.

9. LOLOLOLOL at the moment of bonding between Orine and the hater. Glorious crack is glorious!  SCIFI WOTA OMGWTF LOLOLOLOLROFLMAO.

10. The Orine development was cheap. Again, clearly the writer only likes Chieri, and maybe Kanata, and only knows how to fill the rest with cliche'd CHEESE. Hoping Orine gets more proper development instead of a shoehorned morality tale next time. She's still current the character with least amount of personality. We're told and not shown anything about her, like her being a former mechanic or being a Sasshi fan.

Ep 8:

1. Woo SonataSuzuko is so much win.

2. Lolwut Kazakhstar.

3. SonataKanata is win, too.

4. That's right, 76th, Chieri's a badass combo breaker. Suck it.

5. Heyo, River! That song's choreo was never meant to be animated.

6. Huh, Kanata for Takamina? Didn't expect that. Then again, they're probably going for a AcchanYuko two top instead of a AcchanTakamina thing for NagisaChieri.

7. Lol indirect Oshiri Sister-ness in YukoChieri.

8. Ooh, I wonder how this will affect the ChieriKanata dynamic.

9. HOORAY MIDGET LOVE AND MAYUKI PERVINESS.

10. Not only does the writer only like Chieri and Kanata out of the 75th and 77ths, (other than making Nagisa and Suzuko Mary Sues) it seems that she likes the senbatsu members more than the rest of 77th, too. (Although she doesn't like Saeyaka or Haruna much, and this episode shows the writer's senbatsu biases, what with how they actually got character develpment, for fuck's sake.)

11. I really like Harukyan's acting this episode. Plus she has a more natural-ish voice, which helps.

12. Lolololol cry tally is at fucking six episodes in a row. And this time they tried to capitalize on Mayu's crying skills, but, well, they don't exactly translate well in sound form only. XD

13. It took 7 episodes in for us to finally be getting some actual plot development and true darker undertones. This anime is doomed to middle-tier quality, although it can still achieve upper-middle-tier.

14. Damn, the successor Kirara this ep sunk my prediction of what 75th/77th's destiny might be, and I don't mean Kanata being Takamina messing up my successor predictions. Ah well. Guess my fic will just have to be AU.  ;)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 17, 2012, 06:29:03 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_KKStogether.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=KKStogether.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on June 17, 2012, 12:19:06 PM
1. AUGH DID NOT WANT ANIME BIKINI48 WTF WAY TOO SKINNY AUGH DID NOT WANT

+1.

This show has lost a bit of momentum for me. I prefer the sequences with concerts and battles, whereas the behind the scenes member drama isn't all that interesting.

Best bit about Ep 7 was the Kirara area  :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 18, 2012, 03:41:21 AM
Oh, and people on anime fansites have pointed out that Takamina has tripped so many foreshadowings for character death. Arguably she and Yuko have received the most character "development" of the senbatsu members, which might have been to make their eventual deaths more poignant. (Because come on, there's no way the succession for TakaYukoAcchan is going to be any peaceful graduation bullshit, assuming graduation isn't some sort of Madoka-style dark twist anyways.)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 18, 2012, 09:12:53 AM
EP8 SUBS + DDL

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-08-v0-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-08-v0-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 18, 2012, 04:17:57 PM
After a couple of slower episodes, episode 8 makes up for it with a whole lot of action and character and relationship development! There were some heart-stopping moments that had me on the edge of my seat. I swear I almost had a cardiac arrest in the second half of the ep!

What I love about Episode 8:
- SUZUKO HEADBUTT! Maybe Suzuko will succeed HardHead!Fresh Lemon (provided that Lemon is part of AKB0048) :lol:
- Heartwarming and adorable ChierixNagisa bonding time. I can hear the chemistry between the two seiyuu Mayuyu and Karen growing with each episode. Plus, both of them are surely relaxing into their roles over time. Now I no longer picture Mayuyu in my mind whenever Chieri speaks in the anime. It's only when I rewatch her scenes then I will deliberately imagine Mayuyu voice acting.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_chienagiorange.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=chienagiorange.jpg)
- Yukirin's airhead expression :P The anime production team is really playing up her airhead princess image. I'm hoping to see her Black side too.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/th_yukiairhead.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/?action=view&current=yukiairhead.jpg)
- Midget-loving time! Takamina and Yuko have been stealing the show recently and even more so in this ep! Taka Captain is so precious that I want to hug her to bits while Yuko is an all-around awesome person and friend/comrade. I love the anime's portrayals of them as they are pretty darn close to the real deal. Takamina is an emotional person who constantly questions herself and her decisions while putting up the confident leader front. The fun-loving Yuko, just like the real Oshima, can be serious and demonstrate great wisdom when the situation calls for it. I'm getting so attached to the current successors that I don't want any one of them to graduate!

Can't wait for episode 9!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: inari on June 18, 2012, 06:47:06 PM
I've watched 7 episodes so far and I'm not sure whether I find the new girls interesting at all. Then again, this anime is probably not aimed at the mainstream, just like most of the AKB48 stuff.

Viewers who are already fans might enjoy the several references, though. Things I enjoyed so far:
- the Wota army
- Yuuko is being a perv
- Takamina's banana outfit, just like in AKBingo's fashion show
- While several girls are already the 9th successor of an original member, Mariko is still the 1st one because she is never ever going to graduate :)

I don't know where the story is going right now but I'll continue to follow the show just for these references  :heart:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 18, 2012, 11:04:41 PM
Ep 8:

1. So does anyone know who's voicing 76th? Is it the runner-up girls from the auditions? They don't sound like pro VAs.

2. And once again, writer shows their Sonata/Suzuko bias, getting the best non-character-development moments, not that I mind. Kuumin can do now wrong so far, although Sawako's breathiness was a little too noisy this ep. Is she biting down on her tongue or something to get that truncated speaking effect? Also would have liked to have heard her go deeper and clearer to really show how Suzuko changes when her quiet demeanor is broken.

3. Still not quite buying Mayu's acting for Chieri. She's a better visual actress, her voice tends to be a little too intentional,(if that makes sense) breaking my suspension of disbelief. Really did not buy her scene with Nagisa other than her usual being awesomely bitchy, which was awesome. Lolorange.
 
3a. Part of the problem is the budget. All of those "make a surprised noise to denote being surprised/inquisitive/respond to anything" gasps I never buy, and making those noises especially doesn't fit Chieri's character, but they're necessary because they can't afford to animate their faces changing expression that way instead. (Much less with the subtlety a real-life Chieri would react, probably with no facial expression change, but a body-language cue instead. At least, that's how I imagine it.)

4. Whoa, didn't see that Yuka development with the boyfriend coming. Interesting! So currently we have two with daddy opposing, one with boyfriend opposing, and two whose daddy died fighting the opposing. Huh.

5. Heh, the Kachuusha. These in-jokes never get old. "Captain, this is the Headband requesting permission to board."

6. Huh, Sae development, and dealing with successor angst at that? I didn't see that coming. Interesting stuff, but it really highlights how little of fucks the writer gives about actually developing Orine, Sonata, Suzuko, and Makoto. On the other hand, then I can't wait for what stuff they have planned for the rest of senbatsu, like Sayaka, Haruna, and Yukirin. Especially our dear cyborg, lol. Sae and Takamina's actions this episode have been the most realistic and non-anime-caricature yet, and the way Takamina was trying to over-compensate for how the original would act especially rang true.

7. TakaYuko and TakaminaKanata are both brilliant dynamics. Highlighting them both in this episode was a highlight of the entire series thus far. All they needed was a "Don't call me Takamina-san" line to be perfect.

8. Well, shit, I really thought they were going to kill the Captain off. I can't tell if that's copping out or a great trope inversion, side-stepping our predictions.

9. Loving the successor angst storyline so far. It was one of the biggest questions I had when I found out about the succession system, (even before the Kirara thing) so it's great that they're seriously addressing those things, Starting with Chieri's words in Episode 1 about the juxtaposition of friends and rivals. And while Episode 1's resolution was black and white, (don't give your friends to the evil space soldiers, snort) now they're addressing the issue in the messy way it is, giving both sides fair support. (Huh, I wonder if part of being a successor involves their old member dynamics? Is being a part of TomoTomo written in that Tomochin family scroll, I wonder. XD)

9a. Plus, it's really putting those legendary VAs' skills to use. Ryoko Shiraishi's acting this episode really conveyed Takamina's self-doubting and depression well.

10. I really like the little throwaway line about how this Takamina isn't a strong singer like the original, really highlighting how these are human successors, not meant to be taken as clones of the original. (Other than Mayu, lol)

11. Lol listened to the ED for the first time in a while, and man Yuki no Hana does not work with those subtle-as-a-raging-ox synths and percussion.  :lol: Expecting Mika-vocals from those girls is a bit unfair, I guess, although I know at least Kumi could give a somewhat more suitable vocal performance.

12. Cry tally still going since we got tears from Takamina. I'm surprised we didn't get a Yuko breakdown, sheesh.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on June 19, 2012, 07:04:14 AM
The thread title totally needs [spoiler alert] added. You guys are detailing way too much stuff on day 1. :lol:

I like how guys here are reviewing the show from an AKB fan perspective (checking all the details), and also a normal anime fan perspective (story progress, character growth, plain entertainment). :)

One moment I liked was Kanata's fight in the end which only showed for a few seconds.
The idea of idols having an 'ideal' to hesitate when fighting manned-fighters is interesting.
The enemy is trying to kill/capture you, yet they still try to follow this ideal. It's like "idols don't fart" magnified to 1000. :nervous  that sounds weird...
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 19, 2012, 07:24:17 AM
^ What this board needs is a spoiler tag O0
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 19, 2012, 04:04:28 PM
Ah, sorry if I spoiled anything.

I'll make sure to just throw up a general spoiler alert on my reviews from here on out, since they'll all probably be like that. (Which means that the show is engaging my interest, though, comparing Ep 8's wall of text to the much shorter reactions I was having for early episodes.)

I'll have to remember spoiler alerts for MG3, as well.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 19, 2012, 04:25:04 PM
Ep 9 preview from the official AKB48 YT channel

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 9 -キモチリレーション- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO1TyvYjBPQ#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 19, 2012, 05:20:27 PM
It's a wrap?
(http://i.imgur.com/bmoLr.png) (http://i.imgur.com/bmoLr.png)

Onto NO NAME then...
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 22, 2012, 03:41:06 PM
Blu-ray DVD Vol.01 - Picture update of the contents

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/blurayvol1.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 23, 2012, 07:40:08 PM
AKB0048 OP&ED TV. ver (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U_Ws8xObZ0#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 24, 2012, 06:22:31 PM
New AKB0048 merchandise!

Binders (2 versions)
(http://i.imgur.com/hM1Rk.jpg)

Stickers (3 versions)
(http://i.imgur.com/EyBV0.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 25, 2012, 08:29:50 AM
EP8 SUBS + DDL

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-08-v0-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-08-v0-released/)

EP9 SUBS + DDL

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-09-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/06/akb0048-episode-09-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 25, 2012, 08:32:32 PM
SPOILER ALERT. THIS ENTIRE COMMENT CONTAINS SPOILERS.

The dancing animation has gotten so much better, as they've finally gotten the shading more like traditional animation, so it doesn't feel so out of place.
RIVER was fucking awesome, and RIVER's lyrics are always great, and the way they set up the relevance of the lyrics to every subplot (TundraStar's situation, the little girls and 77th's growth, Takamina) was great. I can foresee a ton of anime fans falling in love with that song.

I know I've said this every episode, but the writer has some serious character biases. And right now it's ALL about the YukoTakaminaKanata. It's a well-written subplot for sure, but Nagisa's becoming less and less of a main character to the Chieri and Kanata show, who are in turn being overshadowed by the very real portrayals of senbatsu, which of course would overshadow and be more interesting than the trope personalities that the original characters are. Sure, we still get our "77th is SPECIAL!" moments, but they feel so obligatory, with no sense of care having been put into them compared to the angst.

The way that the character focus has shifted makes me wonder how much the writer was writing episode-to-episode and letting the characters direct her inspiration, instead of working from a complete plot outline and structure from the start. Maybe they'll start developing Nagisa's protagonist side more in the second half. I don't know.

Loved the Mariko/Tsubasa moment with the wota. Both her and Sae/Youko's subplots are marvelous, looking at the issues associated with balancing yourself against the overlay of expectations your succession name brought. While in the Takamina subplot, becoming the position is the ultimate goal, obviously Tsubasa is treating it differently as a graduate, while Megumi is also struggling with the fact that Sae is both still and not Youko. (And as I pondered last episode, are successors beholden to upholding the same dynamics with the other successors? Is Saeyaka obligatory?)

Yukirin's little moment was pretty intriguing. It fit so well with her "passive sisterly captaincy" style. Unfortunately, with the way the writing is going, I can probably expect zero development for her, Sayaka, Haruna, and any further development for Tomochin. Then again, I never expected the Sae subplot, so who knows?

Huh, we know for a fact that Megumi is not one of the Chosen Ones, so I really do wonder where her subplot is going. Will she become a successor of another AKB girl not named in the series yet, a la the Miichan Yui, and Sasshi references? Is she gonna die? Quit AKB? Maybe even join DES in a fit of rage and disillusionment, for Nagisa to work her Therapy no Jutsu powers on? It says something, though, that Megumi is getting so much development that 77th isn't getting. Man, the writer gives so little fucks for the supposed main characters.

LOL cry tally is tentative for this episode. We got tears in the corner of eyes, but not actual crying. So cry tally at 7.5 episodes in a row?

In the end, this episode was kind of treading the same ground as last episode, with Takamina doing a development circle of trying to be selfish about her dreams, as Yuko advised last ep, only to find that she still felt the same way about Kanata being right for the job. So I wasn't as engrossed in that part of the episode, which, again, clearly showed that it was the part that the writer cares about.
The moments with the Lancastar ( XD XD XD these planet names) four were nice, as was the mini-concert, but it was just lacking in tension or a sense of real development on the character's parts, because we haven't really seen the growth of character that they've supposedly undergone. It was all shallowly shown in the montages each episode has done, but it means that we have no strong emotional connection with that growth, so it rings false.
When it comes to the KKS, this show is kind of suffering from the Glee syndrome, where the characters develop, but off-camera, which means that I hated their bratty past selves, but also scoff at the suddenly-better new selves because it's so out of character with their past selves and we don't "live through" the circumstances of their change.  Suddenly the Lancastar four are all buddy-buddy and equals? Give me a break. The Sasae perf at the end felt completely tacked on, with the character dynamics completely out of whack.

Ah well, I'll stop expecting proper character development for the KKS and just enjoy them covering beloved AKB songs. I mean, thus far AKB0048 has still been a million times better than MG2, other than AKB0048 not having Gekikara whacking someone in the face with a boot.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 26, 2012, 04:44:03 PM
Waited till today to post my thoughts to reduce the chances of spoiling the episode for some since it is rather image-heavy.

SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 9

Best part of the episode for me is the distraction performance of Heart gata Virus due to the surprise element and the cheekiness displayed by the KKS. Snowman decoys? What a way to taunt the DES soldiers! :thumbup That said, the RIVER performance was blockbuster-worthy but it lost out to the show put up by the KKS in terms of enjoyment because I was constantly worried about Takamina. That's a pity as RIVER is my all-time favourite AKB48 song.

I'm loving the growing bond between rivals-cum-buddies Chieri and Nagisa. Their friendly rivalry reflects the relationship between the real Yuko and Atsuko; they help each other grow and realise things that they might have missed on their own. I'm looking forward to see whether they can strike that perfect balance when succession time rolls around. And there's that million dollar question: Who will Chieri succeed? Yuko seems to be the obvious choice if the anime wants to go through with the friendly rivals idea. However, Chieri's personality is far from Yuko's and the current Yuko is still going strong and doesn't show signs that she will graduate soon... unless the animation team kills her off.

Choice Chieri x Nagisa caps

Moe moe Chieri~~ :heart:
(http://i.imgur.com/Dd2Bw.jpg?1)

Unexpected shit eating grin from Chieri :grin:
(http://i.imgur.com/ELX6g.jpg?1)

Rooftop rendezvous :P
(http://i.imgur.com/d4gxR.jpg?1)

Mayuyu, the most relaxed 00 member. :rofl:

Snacking wherever she goes. Seriously, where did that taiyaki come from?
(http://i.imgur.com/bFgpX.jpg?1)

Daww.... Sleeping before the performance       Adorable just-woke-up face :wub:
(http://i.imgur.com/5wKQ2.jpg?1)  (http://i.imgur.com/9oO2L.jpg?1)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 26, 2012, 05:22:05 PM
^awesome review  :bow:

Not mine:

(http://i.imgur.com/38Geo.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on June 26, 2012, 05:31:22 PM
^ Thanks! :deco:

And nice find! :thumbup Leaked image of NO NAME's single (Type B)? I spot a Kirara at the top right corner! Hope I get that Chieri card when my copy arrives :wub:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 26, 2012, 06:50:21 PM
So Kinoshita Momoka (NMB48) is Megumi, and Murashige Anna (HKT48) was the little girl speaking Russian this episode.

Momoka's been doing great, (lol she's getting to flex her acting chops even more than the main cast) and you can never have too much Anya.

Takeuchi Miyu (Team 4) also cameo'd as another member of 76th, either ep 7 or 8.

LOL AIRIN WAS THE LITTLE GIRL AT ORINE'S HANDSHAKE LOLOLOLOLOL did not recognize her AT ALL. Wow, SKE has some voice-acting talent.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 27, 2012, 02:02:49 PM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 10 -波間のキセキ- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0AsJFMpnyo#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 28, 2012, 04:26:55 AM
Woah, http://akb0048.wikia.com/wiki/AKB0048 (http://akb0048.wikia.com/wiki/AKB0048)

I am still amazed by http://akb0048.wikia.com/wiki/Chieri_Sono (http://akb0048.wikia.com/wiki/Chieri_Sono)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on June 28, 2012, 06:44:20 AM
FFFFFFfffffff this show is only gonna be 13 eps?  :doh: Why the fuck was there such a large cast, and the only ones getting developed are Chieri and Kanata... :doh: And now they're focussing more on senbatsu and 76th anyways... :doh: I was fine with that under the assumption that we'd get a full 26-episode run and thus another 13 episodes to focus on the main cast and Nagisa especially, but 13? (Some websites say 12 eps, which would be even more bullshit.)

 :doh: :doh: :panic:

grumblegrumble looks like they're going to squish Makoto and Suzuko's development together next ep, which means Yuka will get her ep after that, leaving the last two for finale ChieriNagisaSenbatsu plottiness. Looks like Sonata's only development was "Her sister is Kanata and she's audacious enough for Tsubasa. The end." Yay? (And I'm not ruling out the preview being misleading again, and actually no development for the main cast, more senbatsu succession drama!  :doh:)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on June 28, 2012, 11:22:38 AM
アニメ「AKB0048」 Blu-ray&DVD VOL.01 発売中! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-76QGL24GoI#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on June 28, 2012, 11:37:14 AM
I didn't notice this before, but after watching the first episode Mariko/Tsubasa had hearts in her hair and eyes when she was still part of the group, and after graduating is sporting diamonds. Also the past Tomochins have diamonds. Guess diamonds represent graduation status and hearts idol status/idol potential. I wonder what spades and clovers represent?  :P
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 02, 2012, 12:45:55 AM
Samples of bouns pics that come with the AKB0048 VOL.01 Blu-ray & DVD. However, you only get one random pic out of nine types with each copy.

(http://i.imgur.com/7UfmT.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/owKIb.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: +u+u on July 02, 2012, 06:20:56 AM
Beach episode? What is an anime without beach & bikini episode? Nothing!  :lol:
Only 13 episodes? Boooooo!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 02, 2012, 08:16:22 AM
Beach episode? What is an anime without beach & bikini episode? Nothing!  :lol:



^
caps by eriol:

(http://i.imgur.com/bsMC4.jpg) (http://imgur.com/bsMC4)(http://i.imgur.com/FJBCW.jpg) (http://imgur.com/FJBCW)(http://i.imgur.com/yTGG0.jpg) (http://imgur.com/yTGG0)(http://i.imgur.com/wJls8.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wJls8)




EP10 SUBS

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-10-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-10-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jeffyer on July 02, 2012, 03:45:43 PM
Thank you for the link!
I am so in love with this anime, so cuteeeee.
And its like going to end soon >:
The suspense is building up so much >_<
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 03, 2012, 03:59:36 AM
Wow...this episode....I don't even...this episode was so wrong, but so much LOL!  :rofl:

SO MUCH YURI.  :panic: :lol: And in a combination bikinis and hot springs episode, dealing with gravure!? They really are still AKB after all, lol. Not watered down for the kiddies at all! How underage is Sonata!?  :shocked

HERE BE SPOILERS

Are they running out of money? The cafe scene was really low budget, and there was an off-model moment for Chieri on the docks.

LOL KanaTakamina, canonically acknowledged as part of fulfilling the yuri quota!

ROFL SUZUKO WHY YOU SO AWESOME. SAWAKOOOOOOOO <3 <3 <3 (WHY IS SHE ON A BANANA)

Oh wow, MarikoAcchan's friendship is canon in the future! Gotta love how they manage to incorporate real life AKB member dynamics, although 0048 missed out on AcchanxYuko being on equal footing. The dynamic that does exist does make sense, though, in a world where Yuko isn't older than Acchan and enters the group much later.

LOL Minegishi yuri goggles! LOLOLOLOLOL (And blatant Suzuko promotion of yuri! As the super-fan, it would figure that she'd want to uphold the AKB tradition of super-ship-happiness.)

WHY. WHY. WHY. WHY. BOOBIES. WHY. I DON'T EVEN. WHY. WHAT. WHAT. WHAT. BOOBIES WTF.
 :panic: :panic: :panic: :shocked :bleed eyes:

Lol, Hinata/Mariko was like the crack-ship of choice from Mendol. Looks like someone was listening.

XD XD XD these pairings in the form of bedmates. Show is not subtle. Wait, YukaxMimori and KanataxOrine? That seems mixed up. Lol, Suzuko/Makoto/Sonata trio has suddenly become a power trio of comedy.

They're finally starting to pack in the development! The exposition about Acchan and the Centers was somewhat predictable, but I didn't expect the little tidbit of backstory we got for Yuko about Atamistar, though.

And the cry tally is finally broken! It stands at 7.5 episodes in a row!

I did not expect this episode's structure at all based on previous episodes. And while the SuzukoMakoto "development" was still as cheap as Orine's, continuing to affirm the writer's bias, it was still nice to get a little more insight into how Suzuko thinks, and the little twist on her ambitions. The interspersing of the plottiness did keep things interesting, but more importantly, I wasn't too bothered by the shitty A-plot for Makoto because it was FUCKING HILARIOUS. It was both  :bleed eyes: and  XD at the same time.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: kingku3 on July 03, 2012, 05:32:28 AM
Well, after 9 episodes of backstory, the plot is finally starting to move forward. Suzuko is at last getting some decent character development. Chieris' development still feels rather jarring for me. After watching her play the ice queen for the first 5-6 episodes, her sudden niceness towards everyone is just weird.

Plotwise, I'm liking the whole Center Nova twist. Although with only 3 episodes left, it'll most likely end with the 77th generation still remaining as kenkyuusei. I guess they are setting it up for a potential second season (if the first one is received well enough).
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 03, 2012, 03:43:15 PM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 11 -ランカスター再び- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbKCeHmNCks#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 04, 2012, 02:19:12 PM
More new merchandise!

Pocket tissue :nervous
Release date: Late June 2012
(http://i.imgur.com/nYJrV.png)

Swing mascots 01 (gachapon). You know you want them. Nagisa looks so adorable! And of course, I want that Mayuyu!
Release date: Late July 2012
(http://i.imgur.com/tCpVJ.png)

Swing mascots 02 (gachapon). Tomochin looks like she's on drugs :lol: Yukirin has her airheaded innocent face while Yuko is simply chipmunk cute.
Release date: Late August 2012
(http://i.imgur.com/mRfHX.png)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 06, 2012, 04:51:10 PM
http://akb0048.jp/special/ (http://akb0048.jp/special/) updated 120706

Here's a screenshot

(http://i.imgur.com/ov2NI.png) (http://imgur.com/ov2NI)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 07, 2012, 12:23:40 AM
Blu-ray Vol 02
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/blurayvol2.jpg)

DVD Vol 02
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/seigus/dvdvol2.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: sakurazaki90 on July 08, 2012, 11:22:18 AM
This anime is the reason why I became curious with the real AKB48 (you got me, Aki-P!)

I didn't expect much when I started to play the first episode. It's beyond my expectation, actually. The visual is nice, the characters are good looking, and the plot is interesting. Takamina & Kanata succession conflict is, by far, the most emotional conflict in the series. The love cookie at episode 10 somehow resolve the problem temporarily, but I hope there'll be more screentime for Takamina-Kanata to end the conflict. Hope the remaining 3 episodes can wrap it up well...

I do hope there'll be second season, so the other members may have more character development ;)

BTW, I wonder why 0048 is airing so late at night (23:00 Japanese time) http://animecalendar.net/show/572/AKB0048 (http://animecalendar.net/show/572/AKB0048)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on July 08, 2012, 12:54:58 PM
^It's actually very normal to show around that time, mainly to hit the main target audience for anime.

You can check out Tokyo MX's timetable (http://www.mxtv.co.jp/anime_portal/). And see most of the new anime are placed around the midnight timeslots, while the family/classic anime are around the afternoon 4 to 8pm timeslot.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 09, 2012, 05:52:17 AM
Chieri Sono
(http://i.imgur.com/kU707.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 09, 2012, 10:50:23 AM
Subs for ep11

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-11-released (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-11-released)




1 tiny spoiler (something to look out for) Mayuki in AKB0048  :grin:

(http://i.imgur.com/svXh6.jpg)

Credit http://gekikaraclub.tumblr.com/ (http://gekikaraclub.tumblr.com/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 10, 2012, 04:49:09 AM
PLOTTINESS! Wooooo! Man, this pretty much makes the rest of the series thus far come off like filler. Even the Takamina/Kanata stuff.

SPOILERS FOLLOW

LOL, the classic AKB concert surprise announcement! Too bad there's not a future Togasaki, like the deified Aki-P. Tsubasa showing up to announce shuffles just wouldn't be the same.

Megumi might as well be a main character. Does her non-rainbow-colored hair even mean anything at this point?

HAH, Nagisa no Cherry, that eternal source of member internal strife and sign of management favoritism. They're straight up replicating Acchan moments for Nagisa now.

Wow, Haruka's voice acting is superb. Her little monologue to Takamina was great, and the accompanying storyboarding was a great visiual. She'll go far, if she continues in voice acting.

Heyo, new song? Oh, it's the ED. But lol, the standard Aki-P shitting on fan favorites to push his own oshimen. (Lol at Sonata being the voice of logic. And her interactions with Makoto are like the only times I don't want to bitchslap Makoto, although her grumbling this episode wasn't so bad since they tempered it with her intent to work hard anyways, a la Yuka's grumbling.)

Hooray, more identity mind-fuckery in the succession system, courtesy of Yuko! Seriously, it's one of my favorite issues that the series is exploring.

And the cry tally starts up again, courtesy of Chieri!

They really like using orchestral Oogoe.

LOLOLOLOLOL YUUKA'S BF IS A SUZUKO OSHI. SO MUCH WIN. I love it when members' family/friends oshi someone else. And his story sounds of his descent into fandom sounds about right.

That "Nagisa's dad was arrested" thing smacks of an ObiWan-Darth Vader lie. He's probably joined up with Chieri's dad and they're heading up DES together.

Yep, so this series is not going to end in succession. Huh. It'll probably end in the concert, since we'll still need next ep to not only resolve the DES problems, but Nagisa's issues with, snort, Nagisa no Cherry. Unless they decide to not do an epilogue, and instead have the Nagisa resolution last ep and end on the concert and not show us any sort of aftermath. It would suit them.

Whoa, so we're gonna get Orine development part 2 next ep? I'm more than okay with that.

Man, this series is so begging for a sequel,(will they even get to the mystery of the disappearing Center Nova in 2 eps, with all of the subplots introduced this ep?) and yet it's not scheduled for one at all next season. Damn.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 10, 2012, 05:44:04 AM
Man, this series is so begging for a sequel,(will they even get to the mystery of the disappearing Center Nova in 2 eps, with all of the subplots introduced this ep?) and yet it's not scheduled for one at all next season. Damn.

I want to believe that there will be a second season. With two episodes left, it's not enough to resolve the current issues (succession, Center Nova, daddy issues, ChierixNagisa rivalry, and HELLO ACCHAN WHERE ARE YOU?) and I want the backstory of Cyborg Mayuyu! If there isn't a second season planned, I'm expecting a less-than-satisfactory ending to the anime. Surely lots of loose ends would be left hanging. Or the production team could be evil and announce that the rest of the story would continue in manga form :banghead:

Anyway, I think by next week, we should be able to gauge if there will be a Season 2. Anime series usually take a break of at least one season before they begin broadcast of Season 2 so I'm not so worried that AKB0048 doesn't have one scheduled for this new Summer season.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: kingku3 on July 10, 2012, 05:47:30 AM
There's definitely too many sub plots for them to resolve everything properly in 2 episodes. I was also totally expecting Nagisa's dad to join the opposition as well (which might still happen).

If I had to bet on how this first season is going to end, I'm guessing it will end with Takamina's graduation, and Kanata's immediate promotion to succeed her as Takamina the 6th. That is the only sub plot that I feel has been sufficiently developed to be able to reach a conclusion within 2 episodes. Everything else will have to wait for the (hopefully) second season.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 10, 2012, 06:36:38 PM
We know that the voice cast has already wrapped up recording for this season of episodes. The question of season 2 also kind of relies on these girls' schedules. Karen's becoming quite the rising star, and Sawako and Kumi's rankings this past election are definitely going to score them more work as well, and of course Mayu is the busiest next gen ace. Logistics may make a continuation hard to do, and I wouldn't want AKB0048 to go the way of Majisuka's Season 2 clusterfuck, which was partially due to the girls' availability being so arbitrary.

Then again, maybe they purposely split up what should be a 26-ep anime into separate seasons so that all of the girls would be freed up in time for Tokyo Dome.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 11, 2012, 02:21:42 PM
Stage 12 preview! Did I hear Orine say 'kissu' or am I imagining things? :nervous

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 12 -愛をうたうアイドル- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8gE0FqjtI#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on July 11, 2012, 04:55:22 PM
So ep12 is going to be like 20 minutes of black screen? :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 16, 2012, 03:45:25 AM
ep12 subbed

http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=332226 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=332226)

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EveTaku» Blog Archive » AKB0048 Episode 12 Released!
59 minutes ago ... Idols: Always unattainable. Wow. Are we early? It's the second to last episode of  the (first) season! Things are going down, and a lot happened ...
http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-12-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-12-released/)

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 16, 2012, 06:55:19 AM
Action-riffic! Everyone yelling each others' names dramatically! TETSUOOOO!

SPOILERS FOLLOW

Fuck yes, proper Orine and Yuka development! (And lol, Yuka so brutally shot down. At least this way we don't have to devote episodes to the depressing "no boyfriends" angst) And developing new dynamics between 77th in Chieri/Orine! That leaves only Mimori to have her own development, but I guess the writer

Aah, daddy issues, that perennial source of character development. We get a double helping here for Nagisa, with some mommy issues. Lol, can this episode count as two for the cry tally?

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ACCHAN FACE FOR NAGISA NO CHERRY AHAHAHAHAHAHA WIN.

Yukirin is a doctor? Lol.

Heh, I don't get what's so great about the ED, too. 0048 Yuko is win. And Wmidget pairing is always win, although the dynamic is slightly reversed from the real-life version, of course.

The voice acting was sort of weird this ep. Lots of the girls seemed to be slightly stumbling through their lines, rushing their pacing.

Ahahahaha, they included "that guy" with that "Chieri-chaaaaaaaaaaaan!" Awesome.

Ishida Haruka really is such a good fit for Kanata. And she subbed Itoshisa no Accel, too.

YAB-YA FUCKYEA! Fandom in-jokes for the fucking win.

LOL new Kirara. They are totally yuri radars.

So next ep we'll see the resolution of Nagisa's voice problems, and probably the whole Nagisa no Cherry thing, and Chieri's Kirara issues, but that still leaves the Takamina/Kanata, Yuko/77th, Center Nova, and Nagisa and Chieri's daddy issues for Season 2. Hoping for a season 2, anyways. They might well be able to solve most of those things in one episode, except for the Center Nova issue, so I think season 2 would still be on the table.  :jphip:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: kingku3 on July 16, 2012, 04:08:54 PM
Takamina has already mentioned in her conversation with Yuko that she is going to graduate, so the Takamina/Kanata story arc is most likely going to end next episode as well. That new Kirara looks more like a symbolism for the closure of Yuuka's boyfriend arc (notice how it follows Yuuka and has the same twin pigtails) which feels like a bit of a cop-out, because I was expecting it be more meta and develop into a full blown idol scandal.

Center Nova and DES are obviously too big to be resolved within a single episode. So the only resolutions I think we'll see is Nagisa/Chieri coming to terms with their respective issues with each other, Yuko accepting the new song and what it implies, and Takamina graduating/Kanata succession - which sounds like a decent enough ending for what I hope to be just the first season.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 18, 2012, 02:24:00 PM
The cover of the official AKB0048 guide book
(http://i.imgur.com/tNIY3.jpg)

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4063896854 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4063896854)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1317354 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1317354)

http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_FRIDAY_000000000408770/item_AKB0048-Official-Guide-Book_5110127 (http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_FRIDAY_000000000408770/item_AKB0048-Official-Guide-Book_5110127)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 20, 2012, 02:29:23 PM
Character Metal Tag
Total 18 types. 12 pieces randomly packed in a box :banghead:
Release date: October 2012

(http://i.imgur.com/8jhiz.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/L4GWn.jpg)


Jigsaw Puzzles in the following designs
Release date: August

(http://i.imgur.com/T4Iep.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/afb8w.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/oBXYF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/U0UfA.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/DJ1wf.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 20, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Stage 13's preview screencaps

(http://i.imgur.com/uJS2F.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on July 20, 2012, 10:27:36 PM
Finally caught up with this show, and woah! Episodes 10, 11 and 12 were a blast! Why wasn't the whole season like this. We got properly plot, fan service and plenty of action. I loved the deteriorated look of Lancastar. It reminds me of certain video games when you re-visit the area you started from, but times have changed. In fact, I wouldn't mind a 0048 video game either. I think there's enough there to make a decent game out of it.

When I re-watch this show later, I'll probably go episodes 1-2-3 --> 10, 11, 12, 13.  :lol:
It's only naturally that things slow down in the middle. It's true for pretty much any show out there.

Looking forward to the big finale!  :yep:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 21, 2012, 02:38:19 PM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage 13 -笑顔のために- 予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tknl3GNWp0Y#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 22, 2012, 05:00:17 PM
Confirmed AKB0048 will be back in 2013

http://ichigo-up.com/cgi/up/qqq/nm53985.jpg (http://ichigo-up.com/cgi/up/qqq/nm53985.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 23, 2012, 09:01:11 AM
http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-13-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/07/akb0048-episode-13-released/)



(http://i.imgur.com/CCtpA.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xopJ7l.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: bunny_rabbit on July 23, 2012, 02:21:08 PM
imho,it was quite a blast to end the 1st season :on GJ:

and yakusoku yo from K 2nd stage at the end was GREEEAAAATTTT

can't wait for the 2nd season
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: kingku3 on July 23, 2012, 05:19:40 PM
Good:
They brought closure both to the Nagisa/Chieri issue and Nagisa's family problem.
Cyborg Mayu's ammo skirt (notice how she retains the shortened skirt in all subsequent scenes  :twothumbs)
Overall epicness of the performance and fight scenes.
Confirmation of season 2.  :panic:

Bad:
Kanata/Takamina non-ending. Seriously? They spent half the season building up to it, only to deus ex machina to stretch it out until the next season? Sure I understand they just ran out of time, but I would have preferred they ended it on a cliffhanger rather than pull something like that out their asses.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on July 24, 2012, 04:12:07 AM
In store for Season 2, according to the special report after the ending credits:

- AKB Council
- New General Election
- Maeda Atsuko the 14th

Anyone willing to bet the next Center Nova is Makoto?  :P
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 24, 2012, 05:55:04 AM
S1 finale! Wooooo!
Epic dual/action/concert scene during their perf of the OP.

SPOILERS FOLLOW

Oh snap, Acchan actually has lines! And lol, she doesn't sound or act anything like the real Acchan. And her eyes are freaky, lol.

Suzuko/Sonata ftw. (or should that be Sonati/Linda? XD)

Oh snap, Kirara deus ex machina powers activated!

Whoa, the CG people running behind Miichan was freaky.

Oh snap, <s>Mayuyu</s>Chieri center Nagisa no Cherry perf! Gotta review the real life version. :3

AKB48: ~Team B 2nd STAGE~ [4/15] - Nagisa no CHERRY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx1NgeK-DR8#ws)

(Man, I feel kind of bad about how Mayu's getting completely outdanced in the original.)

But lol she's slightly out of tune for the anime version. LOL CHIERI FUCKING UP THE DANCE BREAK TO TALK TO NAGISA. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Mayuyu's happy voice is so hammy, it's really weird and comes off extremely out of character, especially after her speech last ep. It's like she got high is is all chilllllllll nowww, maaaaaaan! This conflict was resolved kind of weirdly, because we never got to see why Chieri suddenly had her mental turnaround. It was just kind of shoehorned on her by the writer to skip to Nagisa having her voice back. 

This revelation about all of 77th/75th having Center Nova potential rings false because of the uneven development this season. I mean, I guess Sonata, Makoto, Suzuko, Orine, and Mimori are all there solely on their utter devotion to the art, without need epiphanies from character arcs or any important subplots. See what I mean about the uneven development? I mean, the hell happened to Megumi? Isn't she an under? Why isn't she one of the chosen ones, what with all of the development she got this season? But nope, magically all nine girls suddenly are outdoing senbatsu in Kirara power, with the only explanation/foreshadowing for it being that they're supposedly the main cast. It makes no sense in-universe, though.

Woooo, Yuko duel wielding! LOL the altered itadakimayuyu. In-jokes for the win. 

So we have the explanation of Chieri's Kirara shining in Nagisa's presence: it's not Nagisa making it glow, but Nagisa inspiring Chieri to act like herself instead of her hardened exterior. So it's Chieri's own idol aura setting the thing off, prodded into the open by Nagisa.

So glad there's going to be another season. Even though I'm pretty sure how the succession drama is going to play out, the Center Nova mystery still have more than enough intrigue to keep me interested. This season wasn't perfect, but it's miles better than Mendol or any of MG, and despite my bitching every episode, I truly enjoyed watching every one. Every episode was at least fun if not good, with some great moments scattered in clumps, as well. Can't wait for 2013.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: SomethingWild on July 24, 2012, 07:20:51 PM
Epic finale. Animation extravaganza to the max!  :twothumbs

I don't even know what to say about the various story lines. I'm quite happy with the way everything has turned out so far.

Acchan was presented in an almost god-like way  :lol:
Mayu ammo skirt was genius too, haha.

Nagisa is probably my favorite character so I hope she'll become the center nova in S2. On the other hand, that would be too obvious and I guess they might want to focus on one of the other girls. Definitely interested in the continuation of that storyline.

The kiraras pwn. Loved all the new ones and 'birth' of Nagisa's one.

Quite excited about No Name's single release now as well. That new yume song is awesome.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: nickblitz on July 25, 2012, 07:33:18 AM
can't wait for STAGE 2!!!!

but i find that 1 season is too short. 13 episodes only?  :wth :wth
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on July 25, 2012, 09:39:53 AM
Great finale. Signature Macross multi-song high-action ending.
The whole show turned out pretty well. Top animations. Throwing in AKB lore all over the place. And the girls did a good job on VO. :thumbsup

Nitpick. they should've given Yukirin an umbrella to show her rain-girl/weather girl image. Wasted chance there. :sweatdrop:
But then, Tomochin would need to have her own robot lion, 4 ninja android backdancers or something... hmmm.... :roll:

Sonata For Center!!! :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on July 29, 2012, 06:38:31 PM
A bit late to the party as I just managed to watch the last episode but better late than never cos it ended with a freaking epic bang! Everyone's so shiny that I thought I was going to explode into a rainbow of kirara lights! I literally felt shivers down my spine watching the KKS perform their new song "Yume wa Nando mo Umarekawaru" :tama-laff:

(http://i.imgur.com/xMJn5.jpg?1)
Chieri x Nagisa FTW! Chieri finally sees things Nagisa's way but I hope she still does her mean act every now and then. I like listening to her badass voice. By the way, anyone else thinks that Nagisa's kirara looks like a squishy mushroom? :lol: Now that Nagisa's father has expressed his support for her, we are left with Chieri's daddy issues to settle in Season 2.

(http://i.imgur.com/Mk69E.jpg?1)
It's official. AKB0048 promotes WMidget love and Acchan x Mariko! Yuko may be a hothead but she's such an awesome friend to Takamina! I'm glad Takamina has been chosen again. I'm sure there is something else in store for Kanata. Maybe as someone speculated earlier (sorry I can't remember who), the KKS will not succeed any original members but be themselves, hence the seiyuu unit name "NO NAME". Kanata will then be the captain of this sparkling new unit.

(http://i.imgur.com/P7YpN.jpg?1)
I am so getting Sasshi vibes from Makoto. She has the hetare spirit down pat and seems to connect well with fans in this screenshot.

(http://i.imgur.com/Rqd2i.jpg?1)
This scene is sooo GUNDAM! I can picture it in a GUNDAM OP/ED animation!

Last but not least, Mayuyu's ammo skirt that has got everyone fired up!
(http://i.imgur.com/VIBPZ.jpg?1) (http://i.imgur.com/fiUrK.jpg?1) (http://i.imgur.com/LgPYK.jpg?1)
I swear the shortened skirt is an excuse to showcase Mayuyu's perfect oshiri as a tribute to the real Mayuyu. Look at all those people behind her, they can't keep their eyes off DAT ASS! Now that a second season has been confirmed, I demand a backstory on cyborg Mayuyu!

The overall character developments may not be that smooth as Rayle pointed out but heck, I don't care as the anime has been really entertaining. I can't wait for 2013!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on July 29, 2012, 07:02:26 PM
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I am so getting Sasshi vibes from Makoto. She has the hetare spirit down pat and seems to connect well with fans in this screenshot.

PLEASE let this be an Season 2 episode dealing with Orine coming to terms with her just not being very Sasshi-ish, where Makoto is.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on August 01, 2012, 10:19:54 AM
Official KINGRECORDS youtube channel just released these:

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 神崎鈴子 CV:秦佐和子(SKE48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIrOItb58I#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 一条友歌 CV:佐藤亜美菜(AKB48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtRdG_3ZxM4#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 岸田美森 CV:佐藤すみれ(AKB48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrqe7-4_Y2Y#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 東雲彼方 CV:石田晴香(AKB48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC5ys1cNzOU#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 園智恵理 CV:渡辺麻友(AKB48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfP0LQFhp-c#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 東雲楚方 CV:矢神久美(SKE48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkx1fUou6FI#ws)
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」 キャラクタ―紹介PV 藍田織音 CV:仲谷明香(AKB48) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAhKidL7HKQ#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on August 02, 2012, 06:00:10 PM
AKB0048 - Yakusoku Yo ( 約束よ by AKB48, Episode 13 ) Full Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jROsqCVR3_c#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on August 02, 2012, 06:44:04 PM
Wait, is that the NO NAME version, or just someone digging up the K2 track?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: deH on August 03, 2012, 06:47:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/agIf2.jpg)

Release date November 19
*-*~


Nee...


Swing mascots 01 (gachapon). You know you want them. Nagisa looks so adorable! And of course, I want that Mayuyu!
Release date: Late July 2012
(http://i.imgur.com/tCpVJ.png)

Swing mascots 02 (gachapon). Tomochin looks like she's on drugs :lol: Yukirin has her airheaded innocent face while Yuko is simply chipmunk cute.
Release date: Late August 2012
(http://i.imgur.com/mRfHX.png)

How/where can I get these stuff?? I totally want!  :inlove:
Mainly Yuko~ *---*
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on August 03, 2012, 08:59:01 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yElTiwPUul4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yElTiwPUul4#ws)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yElTiwPUul4&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yElTiwPUul4&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on August 04, 2012, 04:11:40 AM
More images of the first AKB0048 figure - Figuarts Zero Motomiya Nagisa
(Prototype image. Actual product may vary.)
Height: approx 150mm
Set includes: Main unit, pedestal only

(http://i.imgur.com/yGwyX.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/iEe5U.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/8SKvZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FIYzc.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/aErno.jpg)

Regarding the swing mascots,
How/where can I get these stuff?? I totally want!  :inlove:
Mainly Yuko~ *---*
In Japanese gachapon (capsule toy) machines :deco:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on August 06, 2012, 05:39:12 AM
I marathoned the last three episodes tonight. Finally finished it~

The Good:
-A story so nutty on paper but brought to life so exquisitely in execution.. That's Shoji Kawamori for you. If you try to explain this story out loud it sounds like the most ridiculous thing ever and there's no way it could be good. Well, bring in the right director, and you have AKB0048.
-Amazing acting by the *48 girls. Ishida Haruka hit it out of the park. Truly exemplary. Sumire's delivery of Mimori was awesome. Phermones everywhere. :lol: Amina pretty much sounded like Amina, but her delivery was very good. Kuumin fit Sonati very well. Mita Mao was also a bit of a surprise, very good. Mayuyu's portrayal of Chieri had a few instances of feeling a little flat to me but those were few and far between, she did a good job. Shawako did quite good as well. They gave her character a few surprise emotional lines and she handled them well. Nakayan did an okay job with what she was given. Karen as Nagisa was pretty good. Strong character and Karen portrayed her well, especially considering how young Karen is. I was wowed.
-VERY high production quality. Looks aren't everything in anime but they sure as hell don't hurt, either. This show was a consistent eye pleaser.

The not quite as Good:
-They kind of threw away Orine early on. It felt like she would be a bigger part of this series at first, but she ended up being basically a minor supporting character. I get the impression from Nakayan's voice that she didn't really get to know the character well enough to do much with her and I understand why her delivery turned out a bit 'generic anime voice'. Still, like I said, she did good with what she was given.
-Lots of unfulfilled story points. What exactly are the kirara, sensei-sensei, center nova? What happened with the Takamina-Konata kirara selection room thing at the end? This show was clearly made with a season 2 in mind. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I feel left hanging with the ending just a tad too much. Not quite a Halo 2 ending (http://bit.ly/rQd7Tv), but yeah. :lol:


Overall, this anime was a fantastic watch. Loved it. These days so much anime feels so... formulaic and dry. For something to come along that seems unique and original is great. For it to also feature the great talents of AKB48 too is fucking awesome.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on August 06, 2012, 05:10:22 PM
Blu-ray Vol. 3
(http://i.imgur.com/HLpRi.jpg)
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発売日:2012年9月5日

収録話数: Stage 5 それぞれの休日/Stage 6 初めての握手会/Stage 7 襲名キララ
収録時間:本編72分 +映像特典

◆映像特典◆
・Stage 6~8予告映像
・Making of「希望について」MV
【NO NAME「希望について」 ミュージックビデオ メイキング映像】

◆音声特典◆
・オ―ディオコメンタリ― (Stage5)(植田佳奈・川澄綾子)

◆封入特典◆
・全巻購入者対象連動特典「スペシャルイベント参加応募券」【応募者全員参加可能!】 *初回製造分のみ 
・立体生写真【キャラクター ARカード】(全9種類より3枚ランダム封入) *初回製造分のみ 
・20ページブックレット 封入【能登麻美子&佐藤亜美菜・佐藤すみれ 対談 キャラクター紹介 秋葉星解説 AKB0048戦力装備解説 他】

◆パッケージ仕様◆
・デジパック収納BOX(江端里沙描き下ろし“研究生 inアタミスター”)
・デジパック(江端里沙描き下ろし“研究生 パジャマ ver.”)
・ピクチャーレーベル

DVD Vol. 3
(http://i.imgur.com/hYCZf.jpg)

Quote
発売日:2012年9月5日

収録話数: Stage 5 それぞれの休日/Stage 6 初めての握手会/Stage 7 襲名キララ
収録時間:本編72分 +映像特典

◆映像特典◆
・Stage 6~8予告映像
・Making of「希望について」MV
【NO NAME「希望について」 ミュージックビデオ メイキング映像】

◆音声特典◆
・オ―ディオコメンタリ― (Stage5)(植田佳奈・川澄綾子)

◆封入特典◆
・全巻購入者対象連動特典「スペシャルイベント参加応募券」【応募者全員参加可能!】 *初回製造分のみ 
・立体生写真【キャラクター ARカード】(全9種類より3枚ランダム封入) *初回製造分のみ 
・20ページブックレット 封入【能登麻美子&佐藤亜美菜・佐藤すみれ 対談 キャラクター紹介 秋葉星解説 AKB0048戦力装備解説 他】

◆パッケージ仕様◆
・通常トールケース(江端里沙描き下ろし“研究生 パジャマ ver.”)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Melchizadek on August 22, 2012, 01:14:30 AM
Posted by Mita Mao:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/t/jphip05556.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05556.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/t/jphip05557.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05557.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Amplifier on August 26, 2012, 12:46:49 PM
Looks kinda interesting: http://www.siliconera.com/2012/08/24/akb0048-anime-music-game-coming-to-iphone-and-android-in-november/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/08/24/akb0048-anime-music-game-coming-to-iphone-and-android-in-november/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: mae on September 04, 2012, 07:16:21 PM
I hope season 2 seen the end of the first :)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on September 06, 2012, 12:28:30 AM
Can't remember if it was ever announced when the second season will take place (ignore this post if it has been announced :doh:) Anyway, I popped by the official website this morning and saw this. Season 2 is slated for early next year.

(http://i.imgur.com/7br35.png)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on September 07, 2012, 09:35:32 PM
2013 Calendar
Size: B2
Release Date: 13 Oct 2012
*Seems like it's a one-page poster calendar.

(http://i.imgur.com/ASAxx.jpg)

Order Links:
CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=2013CL-114)
AmiAmi (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=CAL-13-114&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dakb0048%24pagemax%3D100%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1)
Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10198320)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on September 08, 2012, 10:35:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/pYshCl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pYshC)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on September 09, 2012, 04:37:03 AM
We have a another subbing group!

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/guerrilla-idols-in-space/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/guerrilla-idols-in-space/)

--- Update!

AKB0048  Episode 01  subbed!

http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/akb0048-episode-01-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/04/akb0048-episode-01-released/)

Weeeeeee’re finished!

As mentioned earlier, the ED song is not included because I was missing one or two important lines that I didn’t want to guesslate. You can find a partial translation here. (http://pastebin.com/w7zVvVGX)

Two subtitle tracks, one for fancy karaoke (default) and one for less fancy karaoke.

Enjoy!

Staff
Translator, typesetter, QC: lygerzero0zero
Timer: lunr
Editors: Jeffrey-sama, Senna_Wong, sinkingmist, Neibs
Ktiming, kfx: Calyrica
Encoding: hellborn
Distro: Squiggy, tokomak

720p 8-bit mkv:
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309923 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309923)

720p 10-bit mkv:
http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309928 (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo&tid=309928)

Give they a tons of credit!


As a member of Evetaku staff, I wanted to post here and thank all of you for watching our subs.

I also want to bring to your attention that at the start, none of us were fans of AKB48. While that has definitely changed in my case, I can't say the same for the others. Because of this, while I have full confidence in our Japanese -> English translation, I do not have confidence in the AKB48 references and terminology that may or may not have been used.

As we are doing blu-rays (if our encoder ever comes back from his summer vacation) and wanting to fix things up as much as possible, I have a favour to ask! If any of you noticed anything that would be deemed incorrect or odd AKB48-wise, we'd definitely like to know! Our commenters on our blog come mostly from the anime side of otaku, and won't catch that sort of thing. We've made some of the more obvious corrections (TakaMina --> Takamina), but we definitely won't catch any subtleties. Also, we're trying to sub all the extras that come with the blu-rays, because they're awesome. So even if you watched the series, you might find the blu-ray subs of interest. ;)

And lastly, as if there were any doubt, but we will definitely 100% be subbing season 2 when it airs.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: mae on September 10, 2012, 10:55:05 AM
In any case it is cool if there is a season 2 :D
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on September 12, 2012, 05:03:20 PM
Preview of the 2013 poster calendar

(http://i.imgur.com/7wMAZ.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on September 30, 2012, 02:04:16 PM
Recording session?

(http://i.imgur.com/N9NDu.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: GekiDan on October 25, 2012, 05:27:06 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UF-2ffxEKqE/UIlVuNkOkfI/AAAAAAAAfMQ/Gl4T-Xpd9kQ/s1600/figuarts%2Bakb0048.jpg)

Tamashii Nations to Release New AKB0048 Anime Figures
http://www.jefusion.com/2012/10/tamashii-nations-to-release-new-akb0048-anime-figures.html (http://www.jefusion.com/2012/10/tamashii-nations-to-release-new-akb0048-anime-figures.html)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on October 30, 2012, 08:58:59 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/oC8cK.jpg)

Source https://twitter.com/AKB0048_anime/status/262935475659083776/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/AKB0048_anime/status/262935475659083776/photo/1)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on November 01, 2012, 05:11:07 AM
^a similar photo appears in the DVD insert for AKB0048

(http://i.imgur.com/EpKGH.jpg) (http://imgur.com/EpKGH)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on November 04, 2012, 11:50:00 PM
The guys at EveTaku are working hard to getting that BluRay stuff out; here's a teaser:
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kawvc_6ZB2k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kawvc_6ZB2k#ws)
お姉のバカ~お姉のうそつき~お姉のデブゥ~~~~ :lol: Kumi so awesome ;A;
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on November 05, 2012, 05:08:35 PM
We at Evetaku have released the second Blu-Ray Volume! You can grab it here (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/11/7319/).

The volume includes:

It'll be a few months until the next volume, so enjoy this one!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on November 06, 2012, 06:38:42 PM
Thanks so much for making those available! And extra respect after learning how hard it was to comprehend some of the girls.
Oh man, if Sawako didn't have that faint lisp she would have been an AMAZING Chieri with her deep voice.
The OP looks really amazing in Bluray.

One question: there was commentary from Shiraishi and Akemi for episode 2 only?

You asked for some fandom information. These aren't inaccuracies or anything, just info that might be nice to know and enrich the experience of a fan of both the anime and real life AKB.

Ep 2: Yuko is really like that in real life, groping the girls and such. In terms of character design, 0048 Yuko was given fangs to reflect the mischievous nature of Yuko, but the real life fanged senbatsu member is Tomochin. Yuko's teeth are notable for a chipmunk-like big two front teeth, but no fangs.
Amina, Sumire, Kumi, and Mayu have done dramas before AKB0048. I have other anime listed for Amina, but two (http://myanimelist.net/people/12625/Amina_Satou) different lists. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=93096)
Nakaya was recently a finalist in the auditions for Dorothy, the lead role in the musical "The Wiz," directed by Miyamoto Amon. AKB0048 wasn't her first voice-acting role. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=85836)
Mayuyu's real-life catchphrase is "Itadakimayuyu" as a play on "Itadakimas," hence some of the mayuyu-appended phrases the cyborg in the anime spouts.

Ep 3: There isn't really anyone that stands out for eating more than the others in real life. You can see them all chowing down in the Shoujotachi Yo MV.

Ep 4: The lemon song is "Lemon no toshigoro" from K6, traditionally sung by four KKS.
Yes, AKB does employ new-half (transgender) choreographers and dance coaches in real life. You can see one of them (wearing a fabulous pink hoodie jacket) in the To Be Continued documentary.
The relevance of Shonichi is that Aki-P took stories from the original Team B about times they sweated working hard at being an idol, and turned those stories into the lyrics of Shonichi. So the song is very nostalgic for original B members because it's their personal experiences. In turn, it's became the signature song for old B, to where Team B wota power-voted it to #1 in the 2009 Request Setlist concert. It's an important song to the fandom, which is why it was used even though it doesn't sound like much to a first-time listener. (myself included)
Don't know if that CM Kanata saw was a reference to a real-life CM. AKB have so many.  :nervous
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on November 06, 2012, 08:05:00 PM
Rayle, thank you so much for the feedback about the commentary we recorded! I answers a lot of the questions we all had. :D

I believe there was director commentary, but our translator chose not to include that for translation, as he didn't feel that there was much of an audience for it, and he's already translating something like 3-4 shows this airing season. If it were the AKB girls that are the seiyuus, I'm sure he would have translated it. So if you guys really want that translated, I can hammer on him to get it done. XD But do know that it'd be at super low priority if it does get considered.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on November 06, 2012, 09:58:07 PM
Well, the Shiraishi/Akemi commentary wasn't subbed, either. I just like hearing Shiraishi's voice  :lol: and I've been listening to Japanese unsubbed long enough that I can pick up a little bit here or there, especially when they're talking about the girls. (Squealing over how cute Kumi was and being embarrassed over the age differences, lol) And I'd love to hear their commentary once the Takamina/Yuko subplots really get going. My question was just that there wasn't a seiyuu commentary track included at all in the other episodes, and if that was intentional. Doesn't need to be subbed.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on November 08, 2012, 10:35:55 PM
....So I found pics today of people cosplaying AKB0048. As in, the AKB0048 version of senbatsu members.

 :shocked

What doubly weirded me out was that they were both Mayu cosplays, but without any indication of any sort of cyborg-ness. So the only different then is that 0048-Mayu has blue hair...

Just seems odd that they would specify 0048 versions of real-life people, and not doing the one aspect only the anime version would have, the robotic parts.

Other members I could understand, like Acchan or Takamina, since their anime versions were distinguished from their real-life counterparts. But Mayu, Sayaka, Tomochin, and Yukirin are just about the same.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on November 08, 2012, 11:04:10 PM
^ woah, care to share those pics?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on November 09, 2012, 05:19:13 AM
You can just search "akb0048 cosplay tumblr" on image google.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on November 10, 2012, 07:01:20 AM
AKB0048 will return on January 5, 2013 according to http://akb0048.jp/news (http://akb0048.jp/news)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on November 12, 2012, 08:17:20 PM
For the next volume of AKB0048 (volume 3), we at Evetaku are doing something a little extra for the fansub commentary. We want to answer any questions the fandom has to ask about our process, our thoughts on AKB48 and their members and songs and stuff, anything you can think of!

So submit questions for us to talk about here (http://evetaku.com/blog/2012/11/a-couple-requests/).
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on November 17, 2012, 01:55:10 PM
【AKB0048 ARカードダス】岩田華怜&仲谷明香&佐藤亜美菜メッセージ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX70WEGd_FM#)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on November 18, 2012, 07:54:14 PM
BDアフレコ~そしてnext stageへ~720p.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4b2Ndpnd8#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on November 21, 2012, 03:40:24 PM
Really nice to see Mayu being relaxed in the downtime. She's usually nervous and quiet unless a senbatsu member takes the lead. Here, she's the confident one. If anything really confirmed her love of 2D, this is it.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 10, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
AKB0048 next stage Ep.1 preview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnsGGRPDxgI#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on December 11, 2012, 03:31:57 AM
Hooray, Sonata wasn't written out!  :jphip:

Lol, obligatory NagisaxChieri moment.

Rainbow of Kirara wtf--

BRING IT ON  :cow: :cow: :cow:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rachel431 on December 11, 2012, 03:40:52 AM
Just out of curiosity, I never saw the anime, is it good?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 11, 2012, 05:24:46 AM
^yes!  Very good!

AKB0048 突撃! ゲリラ・チャンネル (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwMwIJEotKQ#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on December 11, 2012, 07:40:45 AM
Just out of curiosity, I never saw the anime, is it good?

It's entertaining at the least, and not offensive in any way, which is nice. I think it's enjoyable to watch, whether you think it's quality-good or campy-good.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 15, 2012, 03:15:56 PM
Official AKB48 YT Channel upload

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」next stage PV第一弾 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8XO0_2__vg#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on December 21, 2012, 04:29:51 AM
Game http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/akb0048sns/ (http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/akb0048sns/)


(http://i.imgur.com/lD0POl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/lD0PO)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on December 23, 2012, 07:15:29 AM
Web broadcast of AKB0048 Next Stage Ep 01:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xw5hrf_akb0048-next-stage-01-raw_shortfilms#.UNaeHaycl6h (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xw5hrf_akb0048-next-stage-01-raw_shortfilms#.UNaeHaycl6h)

Here's a screencap for MaYuki fans. Found it on Facebook.

(http://i.imgur.com/S7ipI.jpg)

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on December 30, 2012, 08:14:48 PM
AKB0048 2ª Temp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cfx_F2Zp-U#ws)
Another commercial
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: korin48 on January 02, 2013, 07:33:57 AM
Can't wait to watch AKB0048!!  :sashiko:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on January 05, 2013, 07:16:47 PM
Season 2 ED theme titled この涙を君に捧ぐ "kono namida o kimi ni sasagu", again by NO NOMA

OP theme will only be revealed in Episode 2.

Btw, Evetaku will once again be doing subs.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on January 06, 2013, 12:14:53 AM
Evetaku have released their subs for Season 2 Episode 1:

http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/01/akb0048-episode-14-next-stage-01-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/01/akb0048-episode-14-next-stage-01-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 06, 2013, 06:11:41 AM
Apparently Ishida Haruka posted this yesterday per the url time stamp

Code: [Select]
http://stat001.ameba.jp/user_images/20130105/20/ishidaharuka-blog/66/bd/j/o0800060012364225683.jpg
Uploaded to imgur

(http://i.imgur.com/UybWG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/UybWG)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 06, 2013, 06:48:44 AM
Dat dream sequence: Let the mind-fuckery begin!  :P

"Kirara, lumos!" XD :lol:

Lol, the NagisaChieri shipping is not subtle.

Guh, boobies already...Pedoperving on Sonata!?  :shocked This dressing room is kind of disturbing.

SaeSayakaYuko! Team K trinity! <3 Gotta love how Okada's such a huge fan of the irl franchise, so she includes all of these trivia bits.

Oh wow, this new OP perf is really impressive. (snrfffffff rainbow train. Can they get any gayer)

Oh shit, Yuko's in a bikini. Dude!

Lol, the trauma of the mid-concert manager announcement. And sousenkyo is a pretty big trauma.

Mayuyu like a boss.

Yukirin boobies. Srsly?  :shocked

Ooh, Nagisa development with this new ruthless ping pong side.  :wub:

MAYUYU LIKE A MOTHERFUCKING BOSS

Lol Chieri defending Yukirin. Methinks Mayu enjoyed doing that line too much.  8)

Scratch that, Mayuyu is enjoying this entire episode. So much ham. XD

I don't get why they're so angry about the trial being broadcast. Doesn't this help them? Wouldn't "making a spectacle of 00" be good?

snrrrrrrrrrfffff 48 years in prison. That's fucking terrible.

So much action in this season opener. <3

Seriously, the Kirara are yuri aliens, not idol power aliens.

YukoChieri! Where is the oshiri!

Oh snap, Chieri's daddy comes into play! You can never go wrong with daddy issues!

BRING ON THE NEW SEASON  :cow: :cow: :cow: :jphip:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on January 07, 2013, 02:56:09 AM
Now that's how you start a season! :twothumbs Right back into the fold with a great mix of humor, fun, action, and best of all no re-setting up the story pointlessly like anime often does. Definitely some interesting twists coming. It'll be cool to see how they adapt the senbatsu sosenkyo into the story of this show, as well as Chieri's father's intentions. Great stuff!

Also, the visuals have definitely been raised a bar. Satelight is such an awesome studio.  :inlove:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on January 07, 2013, 08:20:36 AM
Mayuyu like a boss.
MAYUYU LIKE A MOTHERFUCKING BOSS
That about sums it up. :thumbsup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 07, 2013, 10:39:28 AM
Mayuyu like a boss.
MAYUYU LIKE A MOTHERFUCKING BOSS
That about sums it up. :thumbsup

QFT  :pimp:

(http://i.imgur.com/O6qaW.jpg) (http://imgur.com/O6qaW)
(http://i.imgur.com/zT5DT.jpg) (http://imgur.com/zT5DT)

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 07, 2013, 01:05:35 PM
Stage 15 preview from the official AKB48 YT page

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage15-衝撃の新展開!?-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC1pz7K4XHM#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on January 07, 2013, 02:13:43 PM
** Spoilers for Stage 14 **

This is MaYuki.
(http://i.imgur.com/jx5xb.jpg)

So is this.
(http://i.imgur.com/ywMfk.jpg)

And this.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ml2un.jpg)

We ain't done.
(http://i.imgur.com/iMCSv.jpg)

Oh, they got married.
(http://i.imgur.com/aAI4n.jpg)


That about sums up AKB0048 Stage 14 for me.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 09, 2013, 02:26:59 AM
^follow-up

(http://i.imgur.com/8QIeel.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8QIee)

New season cast and crew photo call

(http://i.imgur.com/sRaun.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sRaun)
(http://i.imgur.com/GkjWL.jpg) (http://imgur.com/GkjWL)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 09, 2013, 02:44:35 AM
Mayuki and Oshiri Sisters happening simultaneously!  :P
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on January 09, 2013, 07:59:12 PM
Crunchyroll to Stream "AKB0048: next stage" Anime

Quote
The new streaming anime announcements at Crunchyroll CONTINUE with AKB0048: next stage, which is set to broadcast every Sunday starting on January 13, at 7:30 am Pacific Time for premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.
 
Inspired by AKB48 -- Japan’s most popular idol group -- this second season of the AKB0048 anime features voice acting from six members from across all three AKB48 teams: Team A (Karen Iwata, Mayu Watanabe, Sumire Sato), Team K (Amina Sato, Sayaka Nakaya), and Team B (Haruka Ishida). Other members from the AKB family also in AKB0048 include Kumi Yagami from SKE48 Team S, Mao Mita from NMB48 Team M, and Sawako Hato from SKE48 Team KII.
 
Story
 
“At the start of the 21st century, an interplanetary war broke out. Earth's ecosystem was severely damaged, and humanity was forced to flee the planet. On several planets of this new society, things that ‘disturb the heart’ like music and art are forbidden.
 
Before the people called ‘Idols’ fell into ruin, the legendary idol group AKB48 is resurrected as the interplanetary troupe AKB0048, made up of girls who carry on the title and spirit of the original members. Held as heroines by some and labeled as terrorists by others, they must take up arms to bring their music to their fans wherever they are.”
 
AKB0048: next stage will be available to the following territories: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, South and Central America.
 
The show page will be up soon at www.crunchyroll.com/akb0048 (http://www.crunchyroll.com/akb0048)

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/01/09-1/crunchyroll-to-stream-akb0048-next-stage-anime (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/01/09-1/crunchyroll-to-stream-akb0048-next-stage-anime)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on January 10, 2013, 02:36:49 PM
Stage 15 preview screencaps

AKBINGO honest chess segment with Mayuyu and Yukirin! This new season is making my MaYuki heart explode into beautiful rainbow trains :inlove:

(http://i.imgur.com/SfcnN.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 12, 2013, 08:26:27 PM
^more:
(http://i.imgur.com/B7ZzHl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/B7ZzH)
(http://i.imgur.com/0BJTXl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0BJTX)

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 13, 2013, 03:58:55 AM
^more Chieri :wub: :inlove: :love: :heart:

(http://i.imgur.com/myU5Ml.jpg) (http://imgur.com/myU5M)
(http://i.imgur.com/9qSeTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9qSeT)
(http://i.imgur.com/FLMMXl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/FLMMX)

This might be helpful to newbies  :welcome

(http://i.imgur.com/TVbS9l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/TVbS9)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on January 13, 2013, 07:16:06 AM
We at Evetaku have released episode 2 for you! (http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/01/akb0048-episode-15-released/#more-8382)

If everything goes as smoothly as it did today with the staff, we should be able to release episodes 2 hours earlier than this week and last week. That would make a release time around 10pm USA central time (where I am).
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 13, 2013, 05:08:30 PM
New member designs ahoy!  :cow:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip151946.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip151946.jpg)

Yuihan (Yokoyama Yui)
Umechan (Umeda Ayaka)
Hacchan (Katayama Haruka)
Lovetan (Oota Aika)
Shiichan(Oya Shizuka)
Mocchi (Kuramochi Asuka)
Akichan (Takajo Aki)
Paruru (Shimazaki Haruka)
Masuda (Masuda Yuka)
Kitarie (Kitahara Rie)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on January 14, 2013, 07:36:58 PM
The second episode was fantastically executed. I'm still impressed by how they incorporate all these little facets of idol culture into this show. I never would have thought they'd focus on variety programs at any point, but it does make a lot of sense. :lol: Mimori totally pwned this episode. It was amazing how super high quality the animation became when she was ripping her shirt off and showing off her boob cakes. Some animators were clearly having a lot of fun there. :lol: What a great, entertaining episode. :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on January 14, 2013, 11:15:18 PM
So Chieri's dad is the main antagonist for this season? And he used his daughter's capture and trial to figure out how to artificially create kiraras?  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 15, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Just in case, spoilers warning, although I think my reactions here are fairly spoiler free

--------------------------------

LOLOLOLOLOL BUNGEE.

LOL POWER PUSH.  LOL NOT BEING ABLE PERFORM IN CONCERTS BECAUSE OF SOLO WORK.

Opening: aw, I thought Rainbow Train was going to be the OP. But this is a little more emotional, I guess.
Kanata's been pushed to the back. :(

Wow, I'm actually starting to like Makoto. Her flailing feels less forced and more natural now. Same with Yuka's complaining. They're different from each other as well, which is nice. The girls are settling into their VA roles.

Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha, the sound of innocent little girls being subjected to J-variety for the first time.

YES MAKOTO IS THE NEW SASSHI. HETARE WHOOOOOO

BOOBIES. WHY.

Lol, I can't get over how ridiculous Chieri's hair is.

Whoa, plottiness happening with Chieri's daddy.

Kuumin-as-Sonata continues to be one of the best parts of the show.

Ah, the old variety-vs-performance dilemma.

Lol, are they going to have indirect Mayuki this way every ep?

Harunyan has no character in this show, much less anything like the real one, sigh. I guess her complex nature irl is too much to put out as a supporting character without getting a large arc like Takamina and Yuko did.

MUCHABURI DODGEBALL FYEAH

...boobie physics. Ugh.

Ooh, nice touch not having Chieri show up at the KKS theater perf.

Ah, more Togasaki announcement trauma.

Holy shit, already in the top 10. Ahead of Kitarie, at that.

Well, looks like they're officially doing NagisaChieri, MimoriKanata, OrinaYuka, and rofl SonataMakotoSuzuko threesome for the pairings here.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 15, 2013, 09:36:54 AM
Official AKB48 channel - STAGE 16

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage16-アイドルの夜明け前-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-4K-cC2rcM#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on January 16, 2013, 02:19:39 PM
There's Nagisa. And there's Chieri...

Nagisa and Chieri...

Nagisa 'n Cheiri...

Nagisa no Cherry!!! {mind blown} XD

Man I'm slow! :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on January 17, 2013, 03:32:17 PM
Quote
The North American anime licensing company Sentai Filmworks announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the AKB0048, the television anime inspired by and starring the all-female idol group AKB48. The company will release the 26-episode series soon through "select digital outlets" and then later this year on home video.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-16/sentai-filmworks-adds-akb0048-tv-anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-16/sentai-filmworks-adds-akb0048-tv-anime)

AKB0048 is getting a North American release. I am genuinely shocked. I thought for sure this show would never see our shores because of all the licensing costs for all the music. Definitely a pleasant surprise! :thumbup

It's also worth noting that the show is streaming on Crunchyroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/akb0048-next-stage) as well.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on January 18, 2013, 02:23:35 PM
Election Posters

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayu_zps80135169.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=mayu_zps80135169.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yuki_zps78a7e708.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yuki_zps78a7e708.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yuko_zps4f282dad.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yuko_zps4f282dad.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_tomochin_zps01fa2b64.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=tomochin_zps01fa2b64.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_takamina_zpsd70d5559.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=takamina_zpsd70d5559.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sayaka_zpsd80d3b9d.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sayaka_zpsd80d3b9d.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sae_zps4f331fd0.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sae_zps4f331fd0.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_haruna_zps7a187094.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=haruna_zps7a187094.png)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_chieri_zps9c5ed62e.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=chieri_zps9c5ed62e.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_nagisa_zps4f114b23.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=nagisa_zps4f114b23.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_orine_zps08015aed.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=orine_zps08015aed.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sonata_zpsa3a00617.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sonata_zpsa3a00617.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yuuka_zps657117db.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yuuka_zps657117db.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_suzuko_zpsa65b48ff.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=suzuko_zpsa65b48ff.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mimori_zpsefdacc40.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=mimori_zpsefdacc40.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_makoto_zps379a6b9f.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=makoto_zps379a6b9f.png) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_kanata_zpsf2e69d9d.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=kanata_zpsf2e69d9d.png)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on January 18, 2013, 03:15:01 PM
Sorry, I am a bit behind...........

Just finished watching Episode 13 of first season................

Holy Anime, Batman!  That was an exceptional series, and all of the girls did really well with their roles............

I don't want to point any one out, because everyone stood out, but I was really pleased for Haruka Ishida, she really found her groove!

Now I got to catch up on the new season...............
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: KudoShinichi on January 20, 2013, 06:42:43 PM
Episode 3 is up! With Subs...
:down       :down       :down       :down       :down       :down       :down       :down
http://www.animecrazy.net/akb0048-next-stage-episode-3/ (http://www.animecrazy.net/akb0048-next-stage-episode-3/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 21, 2013, 12:46:02 AM
Everyone make sure to watch Episode 1 legally available for free on Crunchyroll! Even if you just run it in the bg with volume off, it's a free way to support the show.

HERE BE SPOILERS. AND THERE REALLY ARE SPOILERS THIS TIME

-----------------------------

Lol, "Minegishi" harassing Mayu, that sounds about right.

Ah, all of the skinship and groping. Par for the course.

Whoa, illegal endorsements! That's a first, a popularity conflict stemming from in issue not applicable to real life 48fam.

Oops, looks like someone applied a bit too much Autotune to Yuko's voice there, you can here it starting to vocode.

Wheee, here comes all of the Election angst. I'm not going to lie, the Election footage in the Show Must Go On documentary was some of the hardest to watch with all of emotions running wild, so while people unfamiliar with the real life fandom think that all of the angst here is overdoing it, I know the truth.

Heh, looks like the TakaminaKanata ship continues to sail. YES ANY COMBINATION OF MAKOTO, SONATA, AND SUZUKO IS WIN.

I'm surprised they didn't include more boob physics with Mimori Shonichi performance.

HA, ChieriDaddy's aitakatta. That guy is great. (His iris+pupils are way too large, though. Creepy.) And a brilliant reverse-psychology strategy, too. Support Chieri and get her to voluntarily resign. Win.

Snrrrrfff the random offshoots from Chieri's hair are just too much.

MAJI DAYO MOTHERFUCKERS

Eh, the dancing CG isn't up to par with Beginner this time. Yume no Reincarnation stock footage combined with stills! Uh oh, are they running down on budget?

Holy shit, Mimori ranked! I did not see that coming at all!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on January 21, 2013, 01:54:35 PM
Random fact of the day:

For anyone who knows or watched Bleach, Chieri's father is voiced by the same voice actor as for Aizen Sousuke.

Now try to rewatch him doing Aitakatta again in the same way. I bet you can't. :V

Thanks boykun for the tip.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on January 23, 2013, 06:02:52 AM
Random fact of the day:

For anyone who knows or watched Bleach, Chieri's father is voiced by the same voice actor as for Aizen Sousuke.

Now try to rewatch him doing Aitakatta again in the same way. I bet you can't. :V

Thanks boykun for the tip.

Great. Another reason to hate him.  :angry:

FYI: Aizen is like the biggest douche of Bleach, from what I've watched so far of that anime.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on January 23, 2013, 08:31:41 AM
I think he looks like SMAP's Inagaki Goro. So it's like a triple triad for me. :nervous
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 24, 2013, 02:21:32 AM
Can't post these at the original NO NAME thread in the News & Releases forum as they are actually on their 2nd season - soundtrack will be getting a digital release.

At Unit Matsuri 2013

(http://i.imgur.com/2skoBKQl.png) (http://imgur.com/2skoBKQ)
(http://i.imgur.com/QYRg3Ksl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QYRg3Ks)
(http://i.imgur.com/abU8FGZl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/abU8FGZ)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on January 24, 2013, 04:07:39 PM
The election preliminary results from Tsubasa-sama's blog

(http://i.imgur.com/qaU2hl8.jpg)

I'm betting that Mayuyu will be third in the final results XD
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 24, 2013, 04:45:25 PM
Stage 17

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage17-新選抜総選挙-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQmWu6F6caQ#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on January 24, 2013, 04:55:32 PM
A couple of old magazine scans + 1 promo image (click to enlarge)

AtsuMina POWOAR!!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_atsuminachienagi.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=atsuminachienagi.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_KKSstudysession.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=KKSstudysession.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_KKSpromo2.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=KKSpromo2.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 25, 2013, 03:35:19 AM
Twitter icons

(http://i.imgur.com/hxVJpnt.png)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on January 26, 2013, 10:44:03 AM
Such a nice series! One of my favorite things is the way that Nagisa says "Chieri"....LOL
I don't know why, but it sounds awesome!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on January 27, 2013, 07:24:10 PM
Coming hot off the heels of the absolute roller coaster that was RH2013, there was no way I going to be able to really take this episode seriously. The real life thing is just so much better. Doesn't help that I had Show Must Go On's election footage to compare, which they clearly were looking at for the great credits sequence this week.

Attempting to ignore those comparisons, though, the show is doing a great job. The thing it does have unique to its popularity politics is, of course, the whole situation with SSSS, the Kirara, and Center Nova. I can't wait to see where they go with that, now that Zodiac is part of the mix as well.

Also lol Chieri pulling a Yui.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 29, 2013, 12:11:28 PM
Stage 18

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage18-禁じられた星-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufaS7IZ_yQ0#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on January 31, 2013, 03:51:50 AM
Credit Corris who uploaded the results of the AKB0048 Galaxy Selection

(http://i.imgur.com/LRBif7v.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fbCYsRz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7a38lKu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8QnR0D7.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 03, 2013, 06:29:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r3Zomb-EJY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r3Zomb-EJY#ws)

Published on Feb 2, 2013

Blu-ray & DVD VOL.01

http://akb0048.jp/release/ (http://akb0048.jp/release/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on February 03, 2013, 10:11:35 PM
Lol Mayuki is such canon, in 3D and 2D.

Yay, more military shenanigans! It's what prevents me from continally comparing everything in 0048 to real life, and infiltration!77th trying to be little boys is just too delicious. SAWAKOOOOOOOOOO

Makoto and Yuka's complaining has really grown on me. I think it's slightly changed from S1's, though, in that it's more obvious that they're working hard despite what they say. Usually the contrast is put right there, so for Yuka it comes off more tsundere-ish, and for Makoto it feels more natural than overdone.

Too bad, about the split this ep, but SuzukoSonataOrine is nearly as good as SuzukoSonataMakoto, with Orine playing a different kind of straight man to Suzuko and Sonata's shameless utterings.

Here comes the Sasshi hetare love story!

MAKOTO KIRARA FUCK YES. AND WITH FAILURE YES. Gotta the writing for their hilarious consistency in this case.

Chieripapa is win. Magnificent bastards ftw.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 07, 2013, 09:50:33 AM
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage19-輝きを継ぐ者-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k32WWS1xOeY#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 08, 2013, 04:49:57 PM
Credit Corris who uploaded the results of the AKB0048 Galaxy Selection

http://i.imgur.com/LRBif7v.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/LRBif7v.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/fbCYsRz.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/fbCYsRz.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/7a38lKu.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/7a38lKu.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/8QnR0D7.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/8QnR0D7.jpg)

Credit xcrossfacekillahx for the 2nd Galaxy Selection Results
Quote
(http://s18.postimage.org/6tmx9jto9/Galaxy_Selection_2_Results_1.jpg)
(http://s18.postimage.org/nvfrbn8jd/Galaxy_Selection_2_Results_2.jpg)
(http://s18.postimage.org/6w6swdxbt/Galaxy_Selection_2_Results_3.jpg)
(http://s18.postimage.org/l3whl1a0p/Galaxy_Selection_2_Results_4.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 10, 2013, 03:22:08 PM
Subs

vol4special hardsub (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN9kOTt89Y0#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on February 11, 2013, 03:24:14 AM
SPOILERS FOLLOW

-----------------

FIRST MENTION OF JURINA IN 0048 FUCKYEA  :jphip: :w00t: SAKAESTAR LIVES

Uh oh, Miichan is guaranteed an important role in the plot, as a Center Nova that lost their shine. (Euphemism for getting laid if I ever heard it. Mai Otome anyone?) This is kind of awkward. They changed the name of one of the incoming members from Masuda to Myao, but they can't do anything about Acchan, Miichan, and Yukirin at this point.

ARGH TOMOCHIN'S VOICE IS SO WRONG. SO IS HARUNA'S. ARGH.  :bleed eyes:

Dawwww Takatomo. Uh, SayaHaru? MAYUKI FEATURING MK3 WITH AN ALPACA. THIS SERIES IS AWESOME.

Goodness, Yuuka has long hair.

Well shit, there goes my expectation that 75th/77th were going to break the succession system completely and be their own members.

Wow, security in 00 is seriously whack if Zodiac can find out that kind of information so easily. Tsubasa should be more wary of the unnamed fellow priests.

Sumire and Nakayan are to be seriously commmended for their voice-acting. I don't hear them in their characters at all.

LOL the CG dancing can't handle the body waves in Ponytail.

Nagisa was epic. That is all. Super spanner in the works.

Hmmm, so there's still a chance that Mimori will be succeeding Mimori.

The interesting thing is the comparison to the Takamina-Kanata situation last season, because Kanata didn't go through the succession fever although the Kirara singled her out. How does the magic know if a position is open to inflict the fever with?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on February 11, 2013, 04:26:21 AM
Last week's episode was pretty badass. Makoto definitely shot up a few ranks for me and is obviously on her way to being Sashihara Rino the XXth. :lol: This week's episode was pretty cool as well, but man... that cliffhanger. :bleed eyes: Can't wait till next week!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on February 11, 2013, 04:45:09 AM
LOL I just realized that they had people speculating on Chieri succeeding Mayu at the beginning of the episode.  :rofl:

There weren't any alien invasion dimensional rifts when Chieri met MK3 in the first season, but if Chieri succeeds Mayu, Kirara will be involved and who knows what will happen then.  :P
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: GekiDan on February 16, 2013, 08:01:30 AM
Stumbled upon this pic.

(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/21904_3791927936341_771109350_n.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 16, 2013, 01:47:42 PM
Stage 20

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage20-美森革命-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-d5TMW9-Rk#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 17, 2013, 05:38:37 AM
Subs out for stage 20

http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/02/akb0048-episode-20-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/02/akb0048-episode-20-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on February 17, 2013, 07:17:21 AM
four of the cutest seiyuu 声優  .............evah!!!

三田麻央 (Mao Mita) as 横溝 真琴 (Makoto Yokomizo) a timid and easily scared 16-year old girl,
but when the going get tough, Makoto brings her best to the fight

仲谷明香 (Sayaka Nakaya) as 藍田 織音 (Orine Aida) a girl who lost her parents at a very young age,
and had to work in a factory to survive. Despite all of this, she is a loving and easy going girl, very good friends with Nagisa.

岩田 華怜 (Karen Iwata) as 本宮 凪沙 (Nagisa Motomiya)a 13 year old girl who doesn't have much confidence, but wants to join her friends as a member of AKB0048. She wears a ribbon given to her by her mother to encourage Nagisa, despite her father's work for the government, which bans entertainment.

佐藤亜美菜 (Amina Sato) as 一条 友歌 (Yuka Ichijo) a 14 year old girl who thinks ahead, but is
sometimes impatient. No matter what, she is a fierce defender of her friends.

AKB0048 番組の見所を紹介 {With thanks to 48namba5} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlWMSHsYJk)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on February 17, 2013, 05:19:16 PM
It's never too late to celebrate Valentine's Day with the successors :heart:

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayuvday_zps8d816a91.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=mayuvday_zps8d816a91.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yukivday_zpsc95a6219.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yukivday_zpsc95a6219.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_acchanvday_zps2db13747.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=acchanvday_zps2db13747.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_takaminavday_zps60b8a325.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=takaminavday_zps60b8a325.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_harunavday_zpsa3544e33.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=harunavday_zpsa3544e33.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yukovday_zps3bcced48.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yukovday_zps3bcced48.jpg)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_saevday_zpsfb9b3d3e.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=saevday_zpsfb9b3d3e.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sayakavday_zps165cf52f.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sayakavday_zps165cf52f.jpg)(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_tomochinvday_zps6c479a15.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=tomochinvday_zps6c479a15.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sasshivday_zpsdf1599f5.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sasshivday_zpsdf1599f5.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 17, 2013, 05:39:39 PM
Don't forget this  :deco: :inlove:

(http://i.imgur.com/cqENidT.jpg)
Credit rinatin






AKB0048 seiyuu senbatsu unit NO NAME had their first live event today at Makuhari Messe.

I posted pics and a link to the Oricon report at the NO NAME - 2nd single thread:

http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35014.msg1154566#msg1154566 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35014.msg1154566#msg1154566)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on February 18, 2013, 08:02:53 PM
This episode was nearly everything I love about the show, except for a lack of SuzukoSonataMakoto goodness.

It was so good that I couldn't do a usual commentary, as drawn into the story as I was.

Plus, I didn't see the Mariko succession coming, but in hindsight it made so much sense. I love it when that happens.

The issues with the whole successor thing were the focus this episode, and as one of the things not applicable to the real life group, I loved seeing how much depth it gives the series without just ripping it from real life. The documentary segments were pulled from the real life documentaries in style, of course, but the content is all original. And Kashiwagi's segment felt so right, except with the original Yukirin as the role model instead of MM.  :lol:

I SEE YOU, TAKACCHAN SHIPPING. SHOW ISN'T EVEN BOTHERING WITH BEING SUBTLE ABOUT THE CANON SHIPS.  XD Possibly the first episode of season 2 without a Mayuki moment, though.  :lol:

Also, did people catch that the poll predicting Mimori's succession put Sumire at second place?  :twothumbs

OH, and Crunchyroll is starting to air season 1, and I was re-watching ep 2. The first scene in the airport? There's a certain someone speaking the announcements in Russian over the PA.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 21, 2013, 12:17:07 PM
Stage 21
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage21-決戦アキバスター-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi7s0aZTLY4#ws)



GALAXY ROUND 3

(http://i.imgur.com/qxgiA7D.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cnPPTPW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5GzLTV3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/oenYTrN.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on February 24, 2013, 06:57:32 PM
After watching Episode 21, all I've got to say is:

DAMN YOU SHOUJI KAWAMORI!!!!!

You're just as awful as Yoshiyuki Tomino, creator and director of Mobile Suit Gundam.

I should blame Chieri's Dad, but finding out this anime is created and directed by the same guy who made Macross, he's off the hook (for now).
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on February 24, 2013, 07:52:20 PM
Geez, all of the "legendary" successors (minus Mimariko  :lol:) threw up death flags like crazy this episode. Not just Yuko.  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on February 25, 2013, 02:50:36 AM
From last week's episode (Season 2 Episode 7)

She's wearing a jphip tshirt!  :hipheart:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06143.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: daigong on February 25, 2013, 03:06:57 AM
DAAAAAYUM!!! THEY KNOWZ :jphip:

:rofl: :rofl: get your shirts now http://shop.jphip.com (http://shop.jphip.com) XD XD
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on February 26, 2013, 12:23:14 PM
Stage 22
テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage22-青い裏切り-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNh7gEDnyJw#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on February 26, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
From last week's episode (Season 2 Episode 7)

She's wearing a jphip tshirt!  :hipheart:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06143.jpg)

Was re-watching the first season on crunchyroll and saw that she was wearing the same shirt (pretty much the same outfit) in episode 5 & 6.

(http://images.wikia.com/akboofourtyeight/images/5/5a/Snapshot_-_1.jpg) (http://images.wikia.com/akboofourtyeight/images/e/ef/YukiMinamiSayaka.jpg)

Can't believe I overlooked that detail before.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on February 27, 2013, 01:16:17 AM
Post 8000 dedicated  to
A) The group that is so fine, that they need 'No Name'
B) AKB0048 series one and two
C) Kibou ni Tsuite
D) New friendships created from members of AKB48, SKE48, and NMB48 working together
E) Mayu, Karen, Sayaka, Amina, Sawako, Kumi, Mao, Haruka, Sumire, and Momoka Kinoshita (NMB48) as Megumi Wanibuchi

Special thanks to YouTuber KagamineMew who put together this clip
(credits for the clips used are given in the remarks on YouTube)

Unfortunately, the firs tape posted is no longer there, so here is another clip:

AKB48-No Name (Kibou Ni Tsuite) Oficial Video {With thanks to Anna Beatriz Vieira}

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ouFOLoxHE)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: GekiDan on March 03, 2013, 03:59:52 AM
Another reference...

(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482405_543752885665058_591929325_n.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Calyrica on March 03, 2013, 04:27:15 PM
Another reference...

(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482405_543752885665058_591929325_n.jpg)

That's actually referenced a few times in the script. If you demux the .ass script, I think you'll find the fansub staff left a bunch of comments like, "This isn't funny!" and "When was this script written?!" as reactions to those lines.  :lol:
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on March 03, 2013, 07:20:27 PM
^ Oh man, all of the scandal references made me cringe.  XD Not cool, writers, not cool. (The way they had to downplay Sasshi's role also made me  :lol:)

EPIC JPHIP SHIRT  :jphip: SASUGA CAPTAIN

Spoilers follow

POLITICS. I'm glad they haven't forgetten about the Lancastar crew after they served their purpose in season 1.

Man, I like Chieri-papa more with every episode. Magnificent bastard.

Mayuki sighting check. 

I really like Karen's voice.

UGA Sonata jumping up and down on Makoto was the shit.

Couldn't quite take this episode seriously. Even the obvious was delivered WITH ALL DRAMATIC PAUSES.

Mayu does this weird slurring when she speaks quickly.

I saw this Miichan storyline coming from a mile away. Still, BLUE ROSE FUCK YEA.
(Although, it made me wonder why AKB couldn't hold a mini concert inside the ship to power-up the Kirara Drive faster.

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH WMINAMI AAAAAAHHHHHH <3<3 <3 <3 <3 Okay, I didn't see that coming.

Oh geez, too many references to the Minegishi scandal. -_- At least there's not head-shaving in this show.

I'm reminded of Mai Otome here. They got invaded, and now epic roadtrip to the Origins of Powers.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on March 03, 2013, 08:30:08 PM
The successors looking good in school uniforms! That lovable cyborg :wub:

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayuschuniform_zps45e4f7c7.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=mayuschuniform_zps45e4f7c7.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_yukischuniform_zps8a9b13cd.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=yukischuniform_zps8a9b13cd.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_acchanschuniform_zps36660847.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=acchanschuniform_zps36660847.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_takaminaschuniform_zps64d85647.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=takaminaschuniform_zps64d85647.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_tomochinschuniform_zps88086f3c.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=tomochinschuniform_zps88086f3c.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_miichanschuniform_zpse94045ed.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=miichanschuniform_zpse94045ed.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_saeschuniform_zps6d2ac8c8.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=saeschuniform_zps6d2ac8c8.jpg) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_sayakaschuniform_zps8b46004e.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/?action=view&current=sayakaschuniform_zps8b46004e.jpg)


Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on March 03, 2013, 08:44:25 PM
(Although, it made me wonder why AKB couldn't hold a mini concert inside the ship to power-up the Kirara Drive faster.

This is Shouji Kawamori's doing. Need a space battle while a pop song is playing. Worked back then in the 80's, still works today.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on March 03, 2013, 11:50:26 PM
^But we already know that idols can get Kirara power in rehearsal only, or the times Nagisa and Chieri have produced glow at the bikini photoshoot and after the election. It's about the idol spirit, not necessarily the battle setting. Battle just amps up the stakes and the hormones so they have more incentive to achieve those final stages, but the Flying Get has obviously used the Kirara Drive outside of battle before. 
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on March 04, 2013, 12:32:25 AM
^ I wasn't talking about the battle setting and how it relates to powering up the Kirara Drive. I was referring to how the episode was unfolding. Mii-chan fight against the DES forces is typical of a space opera, which Shouji Kawamori did with Macross; somehow escape from her confines, pilot a mech suit, and in a self-sacrificing act to redeem herself of her past actions hold off their pursuers long enough for the Kirara Drive to fully power up, knowing she might be left behind or die in the process. And if she's going out with a bang, why not sing a pop song while fighting?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: muppet on March 04, 2013, 01:10:36 AM
and now for a quick song break, and aftewards we
will return to our discussion group............

and remember kids, practice at home, say "Chieri"

AKB0048 - Aitakatta / 会いたい (Episode 1) {With thanks to AkemiChikaa} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCbobDqUA5c)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 05, 2013, 03:11:33 AM
LOOK-ALIKE!!!!!! :shocked:
(http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/9/193265.jpg)(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NrB2IDXkNsg/UHnt1bMw7QI/AAAAAAAAAm8/-_h6khbwDt8/s1600/AKB0048_Ep2_Sayaka+action+shot.jpg)

(http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/12/195109.jpg)(http://tsuzukusekai.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/depressed_takamina.jpg)

Sugoi, right?! :shocked
(BTW: The pictures on the left are from Vividred Operation)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Jul3 on March 07, 2013, 11:27:33 PM
Just watched Season 2 Episode 9, and OMG at this:

Another reference...

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482405_543752885665058_591929325_n.jpg (http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/482405_543752885665058_591929325_n.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 08, 2013, 09:41:34 AM
Stage 23 preview

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage23-絶叫パラダイス-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCSFwIsgwHk#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on March 10, 2013, 07:57:22 AM
Who wants a piece of Orine-chan? :drool: Her seiyuu Nakaya Sayaka received this cake from the AKB48 members to celebrate her graduation from the group.

(http://i.imgur.com/4pZAO6V.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 10, 2013, 02:57:14 PM
Who wants a piece of Orine-chan? :drool: Her seiyuu Nakaya Sayaka received this cake from the AKB48 members to celebrate her graduation from the group.

(http://i.imgur.com/4pZAO6V.jpg)

However made that cake is awesome! :shocked: They got Orine's details just right!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 14, 2013, 10:38:21 AM
Stage24

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage24-扉の向こう側-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM9b-rW88qM#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 17, 2013, 03:36:53 PM
AKB0048 Next Stage - Hoshi no mukougawa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-oEH_QFxv0#ws)


Subs for stage 24 http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/03/akb0048-episode-24-released/ (http://evetaku.com/blog/2013/03/akb0048-episode-24-released/)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on March 17, 2013, 04:12:09 PM
SPOILER ALERT

RIP Aizen ;A;
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 17, 2013, 04:45:39 PM
MP3 Hoshi no Mukougawa- Watanabe Mayu/Sono Chieri solo ver. from episode 24

http://melyjellybeans.tumblr.com/post/45583913950/hoshi-no-mukougawa-watanabe-mayu-sono-chieri-solo (http://melyjellybeans.tumblr.com/post/45583913950/hoshi-no-mukougawa-watanabe-mayu-sono-chieri-solo)

DL link

http://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_mjt5xmfLPh1rq75kzo1.mp3 (http://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_mjt5xmfLPh1rq75kzo1.mp3)

Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on March 17, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
Yet another epic plot twist this week! :O2 But you know, there's only a few more episodes left. They need to start answering a few questions instead of asking more. :lol: Still, show continues to be great!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on March 18, 2013, 01:58:04 AM
Alpaca sighting!!

http://randomc.net/image/AKB0048/AKB0048%20Next%20Stage%20-%2011%20-%20Large%2014.jpg (http://randomc.net/image/AKB0048/AKB0048%20Next%20Stage%20-%2011%20-%20Large%2014.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on March 18, 2013, 03:02:08 PM
I don't think it is possible for a guy not to be an AKB fan but able to quote lines from Korekara Wonderland. :roll:

Q: I noticed the coupling songs for Kono Namida wo kimi ni sasagu.
Shoujo Tachi yo, Oogoe Diamond and Shonichi I remember being sung in the show.
But has anyone noticed Temodemo no Namida (for Type-D) been sung in the show yet? :huhuh
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 18, 2013, 03:49:54 PM
AKB0048 Next Stage 11 (24) 「☆の向こう側」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFY0ajyEYv4#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: jafeijai on March 19, 2013, 12:47:52 PM
But has anyone noticed Temodemo no Namida (for Type-D) been sung in the show yet? :huhuh
Considering how it'll probably be a Nagisa (no) Chieri version, not yet. Maybe in the coming episodes?
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on March 21, 2013, 12:33:35 PM
Stage 25 preview

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage25-劇場への道-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMPshTNLkSs#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: korin48 on March 24, 2013, 12:01:40 PM
[DL]:「AKB0048」Next Stage Ep25 ~ Raw + English Sub

Before they joined to 0048 (⌣̩̩́_⌣̩̩̀)

Download link
Kuai.xunlei.com (http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/1EXHDAN4NAB5g05R866)
pass: www.takamina.com (http://www.takamina.com)

Online English subbed:
Chia-anime.com (http://www.chia-anime.com/akb0048-next-stage/watch-akb0048-next-stage-episode-12.html)

Animecrazy.net (http://www.animecrazy.net/akb0048-next-stage-episode-12/)


(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527594_580239365321859_64640324_n.jpg)


Credit: Owner

I saw AKB48 theater in this picture
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: cecelialorene on March 26, 2013, 01:59:11 AM
I'm really loving the recently released episode, it really gave me akb feels in that the passion the anime portrays  really translates into why I love the real life members as well ;~~;
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 29, 2013, 02:30:40 PM
Final ep preview

テレビアニメ「AKB0048」Stage26-NO NAME...-予告 / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rdck6l3w3k#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on March 30, 2013, 06:59:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/U9CVT8e.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on March 31, 2013, 12:08:30 PM
Just watched the final episode and...

I burst into colourful gay rainbows!

*Of course, this post contains spoilers for Stage 26 so you've been warned.


I found Freedom Gundam's sister!

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/mayufullbarrage6_zps5731ec81.jpg)

Because I was laughing so hard at love Mayuyu in Full Barrage Mode so much, I screencapped her glorious Ambassador of Pink moment.

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage1_zps28cc014d.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage1_zps28cc014d.jpg.html) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage2_zpsc7997378.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage2_zpsc7997378.jpg.html) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage3_zpsfb56cb70.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage3_zpsfb56cb70.jpg.html)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage4_zpsa7108401.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage4_zpsa7108401.jpg.html) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage5_zps1d3a5344.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage5_zps1d3a5344.jpg.html) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/th_mayufullbarrage6_zps5731ec81.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/seigus48/media/mayufullbarrage6_zps5731ec81.jpg.html)

Let's not forget the MaYuki!

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/mayukikirara_zpsdd55402b.jpg)

Even their kirara were being all huggy and lovey-dovey!

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/mayukikirara3_zps6974de93.jpg)

Thanks for the fantastic ride, AKB0048!
You never failed to fill me up with LOVE!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Hart on March 31, 2013, 11:52:37 PM
*sniff That was an epic ending to this season. So many feels.  :cry:

I found Freedom Gundam's sister!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/seigus48/mayufullbarrage6_zps5731ec81.jpg)

I was thinking more of the Endless Waltz custom of Heavyarms then Freedom.
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on April 01, 2013, 04:47:27 AM
I'm fairly pleased with how the season(series?) ended. Sure, there were some plot holes to be filled and some story elements seem odd since they weren't investigated deeper (Chieri's dad's BOOM HEADSHOT for example), but it was a pretty grand final battle.

Good season overall but it did ask a few too many questions at the end and didn't have enough time to answer them all well or at all, but it was entertaining overall, so can't complain too much. :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: winner on April 02, 2013, 08:08:21 AM
I'm glad they did that Yuka (Amina) and resistance kid scene, conveying feelings with the song. It was really nice. :oops:

S2 certainly was an improvement. They were able to keep the fanservice up this season. And there was an increase in cool CG action scenes and lotsa glowy rainbow aura effects too, which kids love. :D
I remember when they first announced the show, I wasn't really hyped then. But it has really been an enjoyable two seasons. :)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: korin48 on April 03, 2013, 07:59:48 AM
Real-life Acchan and Acchan the 14th!  :farofflook:
 
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/18027_324348414334670_1738498917_n.jpg)

Credit: maker
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on April 03, 2013, 01:07:57 PM
AKB0048设定资料集 完全版

Release date: 27 Apr 2013
Price: 3900 yen
304 pages

(http://i.imgur.com/os26BLH.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on April 03, 2013, 02:46:39 PM
Real-life Acchan and Acchan the 14th!  :farofflook:
 
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/18027_324348414334670_1738498917_n.jpg)

Credit: maker
I knew Nagisa would become Acchan from the start. :thumbup
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Seigus on April 04, 2013, 08:04:15 PM
Cast and staff group photo

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip160066.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on April 05, 2013, 11:12:25 AM
Cast message

(http://i.imgur.com/quS9M31.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/KxzT97k.jpg)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rayle on April 15, 2013, 12:40:39 AM
So both seasons are available for free streaming on Crunchyroll, but Hulu has season 1 now, as well!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: YKT on July 25, 2013, 05:48:34 PM
Making

Making of AKB0048 ~僕たちの旅立ち~720p (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEs0I0ukaEI#ws)
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on August 03, 2013, 03:01:35 AM
http://nichijousdf.blogspot.com/2013/06/akb0048-musical-missionaries.html (http://nichijousdf.blogspot.com/2013/06/akb0048-musical-missionaries.html)

Quote
Sentai Filmworks has licensed this show and will be releasing the first season on Blu-ray and DVD with an English dub in September.
(http://operationrainfall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/akb0048.jpg)

AKB0048 is finally getting an English dub! It's a dream come true for ALL of us!!! I can't wait!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Datalanche on August 24, 2013, 11:34:02 PM
Cast for the English dub:

Nagisa Motomiya- Luci Christian
Chieri Sono- Emily Neves
Yuuka Ichijou- Monica Rial
Orine Aida- Brittney Karbowski
Sonata Shinonome- Juliet Simmons
Makoto Yokomizo- Molly Searcy
Minami Takahashi the 5th- Cynthia Martinez
Yuko Oshima the 9th- Tiffany Terrell
Mayu Watanabe type 3- Hayley Adams
Haruna Kojima the 8th- Nancy Novotny
Tomomi ltano the 11th- Allison Sumrall
Sae Miyazawa the 10th- Shannon Emerick
Sayaka Akimoto the 10th- Beth Lazarou

Kirara- Tiffany Grant
Mamoru- Greg Ayres
Nagisa Father- Christopher Ayres
Nagisa Mother- Nancy Novotny
Teacher- Mark L. Laskowski

Additional Voices:
Hayley Adams
Meaghan Avocato
Christopher Ayres
Greg Ayres
Kalin Coates
Tiffany Grant
Josh Grelle
Mark L. Laskowski
Margaret McDonald
Brent Marshall
Nancy Navotny
Tiffany Terrell
David Wald


Luci Christian as Nagisa is a pretty awesome choice. She's done a lot of great work (my personal favorite being Kaname in Full Metal Panic) and this dub just might be worth checking out. I'm curious to see if they will bother dubbing the music. Sentai Filmworks did it for many shows when they were ADV films, but it's not always a given. Should be interesting to see!
Title: Re: [TV] AKB48 1st Anime + Manga "AKB0048"
Post by: Rickker708 on January 31, 2014, 08:25:05 AM
    Been away for a while, been by to lurk once in a while. In last months previews(comic catalog that has products two months out) has AKB0048 season 2 blu-ray and dvd to be releases in march.


        Season one came out on time, Diamond distribution is bad about their dvd/bluray releases (still waiting on a copy of ring of curse that should have been out last summer.)