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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #100 on: December 25, 2012, 01:48:15 PM »
^I may be mistaken but the headline says 2nd ex-boyfriend???????????????

Source http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/2207

Yes. You're right. It says Second ex-boyfriend...
But I'm not sure what this means tough ---> 二股 (Two-timing? Is it?)



There are some pretty nasty things written in the articles.  :panic: But the mails I will translate here...

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E-Mail Messages:
"Good Night

Sorry for what happened till now.
Thank you.

I will love you from now on also.
I'm stalking you. Sorry.

I couldn't say this because I was embarrassed but I think I love you. Good night. Good night.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2012, 02:39:39 PM by KudoShinichi »

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #101 on: December 28, 2012, 09:16:23 PM »
Interesting article translation with an interview with an unnamed AKB staff member about Jurina's health, but then mentions this:

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AKB48 staff - same as previously - Truth is, there is a graduation rush scheduled for SKE for next year. There should have been all kind of announcements this year already but because of NMB’s graduations bombing they have been postponed to next year. But add Jurina’s poor physical condition and disobedience… Looking at the mountain of problems coming their way next year, big shots are already having headaches.

http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/39058359627/the-truth-behind-ske-matsui-jurinas-sudden-weight

Original Japanese: http://www.menscyzo.com/2012/12/post_5200.html

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #102 on: January 02, 2013, 09:41:56 AM »
I decided to post this under GOSSIP (or perhaps rumors) because the below mentioned site was the source of a previous report that turned out to be false.

http://ameblo.jp/french-kiss-yukirin48/entry-11440634130.html

Aki-P is thinking about Hawaii 48?!

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #103 on: January 16, 2013, 11:15:27 AM »
Kobayashi Kana is dating Funabiki Kenta, or so they say.

http://geinolabo.ldblog.jp/archives/4340896.html

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #104 on: January 17, 2013, 12:29:22 PM »
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Rumors have been spreading across the web that AKB48 member Kobayashi Kana is in a relationship with a former Johnny’s actor.

The rumor spread on January 13th when a convenience store worker tweeted that Kobayashi came to the store with a man who is said to be her boyfriend. This tweet became a controversy among fans and Kobayashi herself came to know about it. She denied the rumors saying, “I was surprised when I woke up and checked Twitter! I don’t even have a Sunkus (convenience store) near my home. Even though it’s false information, thank you for worrying about me.”

The convenience store worker received many complaints from Kobayashi’s fans and closed the Twitter account, but the uproar didn’t end there. Another friend of the worker refuted Kobayashi’s tweet and insisted that the reports weren’t lies. Regarding the man said to be her boyfriend, the friend disclosed that he’s a former Johnny’s actor.

Kobayashi continued to deny the rumor with, “You can write anything.” She even showed composure saying, “I’m happy that my name was mentioned,” and “This is nothing out of the ordinary if it were a more famous person.” However, there is still a stir among fans as Kobayashi and her rumored boyfriend have tweeted and blogged about similar things at same timing in the past.

Kobayashi joined AKB48 back in 2006 along with member Oshima Yuko, Akimoto Sayaka, and Kasai Tomomi.
Source : tokyohive

Surprise. Wonder who is the former Johnnys...
http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4568703.html

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #105 on: January 30, 2013, 11:49:58 AM »
Shunkan Bunshun is reporting that Miichan is in a relationship with Shirahama Alan of Generations, who are part of EXILE.

You can find all scans etc here: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/01/shunkan-bunshun-reports-akb48-minegishi-minami-had-sleepover-with-a-member-of-exiles-brother-group/

Funny how in my twitter feed, the news of this appeared about the same time the daily sales came out which shows Generations at #2, behind SKE.

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #106 on: March 07, 2013, 03:10:41 PM »
Matsui Rena and Suda Akari graduation rumors:

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554 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:17:43.42 ID:+oAeMvBKO [1/3]
I’m the same person who let you know Ogiso/Hiramatsu/Takada/Kobayashi were going to graduate but it’s not over.
Next will be Matsui Rena and Hata.
I’m using the company phone, sorry.

683 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:24:43.75 ID:+oAeMvBKO [2/3]
It should happen in the next 2 weeks or so.
First there will be Hata’s announcement.
I thought Shawako was going to announce her graduation with everyone else,
no idea why she didn’t.

834 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:33:14.49 ID:+oAeMvBKO [3/3]
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I’m using the company phone so it takes time for me to reply, sorry
Hata wants to pass seiyuu auditions (so that’s why she graduates)
She thought of doing both (SKE and auditions) since her birthday but she finally decided to graduate
Matsui Rena is serious about becoming an actress especially since she joined her agency,
it was decided she would graduate if SKE appeared independently in Kouhaku.


I really don’t get why Hata didn’t announce her graduation with the others,
I’m sure it was settle since the end of last year.
Suda is also discussing with management.
She will probably announce (her graduation) around this spring.

http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44781076128/so-you-know
http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54412895.html

It also mentions It also lists Kobayashi Ami as being part of the graduation wave, but I guess they were wrong about that.

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #107 on: March 08, 2013, 07:56:30 AM »
Matsui Rena and Suda Akari graduation rumors:

Rena denies her graduation rumour on her official blog. Translation by AKB48WrapUp.

She said:

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“I have a dream to fulfill in SKE. In all seriousness, I want to perform on that stage (NHK Kohaku Utagassen) this year again together with everyone.

And I am pretty motivated enough to try to join the stages that SKE48 never has experienced before.

It’s impossible to achieve these goals alone by myself.
Members and your supports are vital for them.

Now I’m even more motivated to strive to the goals.

The game is not over. We will have another big game again from this point.

Now I can jump hurdles even if I feel they are set too high!

Be positive.”

So I guess we can put our minds at ease for the time being.

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #108 on: March 08, 2013, 09:16:27 AM »
Rena on her official blog.

Different translation here: http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44788123861/matsui-rena-official-blog-2013-03-08-after-hata

Also, here's a translation of Rena's mobame where she talks about Hata-san's graduation: http://mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/44791859016/matsui-renas-ske-mail-07-03-2013

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However, Shawako wants her dream to come true and I’m going to support this choice she made for herself.
I think everyone, like this, is constantly thinking about when to do it.
But if I had to speak the truth, the best would be to be able to make our dreams come true while being here.


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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #109 on: April 23, 2013, 01:12:36 PM »
Shukan Bunshun (who else?) is reporting that Kasai Tomomi slept over at the house of the AKS president:



http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/04/akb48-kasai-tomomi-scandal-shunkan-bunshun-report-sleepover-at-aks-president-house/

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #110 on: July 09, 2013, 11:08:15 AM »
Seems like the new unit announcement at the Sapporo Dome concert might be SPR48?


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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #111 on: July 30, 2013, 01:05:47 AM »
New AKB group? SPR48

"According to Sports Shinbun preparations for SPR48 (Sapporo 48) has already begun.
It also says they are supposed to start their activities in spring 2015."




http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20130730-OHT1T00039.htm



AKS already reserved the domain:
http://www.aguse.jp/?url=spr48.jp

Still not have any official announcement.
But at the Sapporo concert on Wendesday...

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #112 on: July 30, 2013, 06:25:58 PM »
^  Official reaction:

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11583308523.html
The reports on SPR48 were false.
The blog post says there are currently no plans as concrete as those reported and they are doing their best to make sure AKB48 fans in Hokkaido increase so that they can one day make a sister group in Sapporo.

 :(

sorry for false information.
those 2 post should be moved the rumors topic



Mod edit:  moved per your request.
« Last Edit: July 30, 2013, 06:40:53 PM by t-motion »

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #113 on: August 01, 2013, 04:45:05 PM »
Takamina addresses the SPR48 rumor in this vid


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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #114 on: November 19, 2013, 09:58:20 PM »
I thought this was funny  :lol:

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[Unconfirmed] Togasaki on weed? (new Bunshun scandal)

It appears thtat Togasaki has been targeted by Shukan Bunshun. The next issue contains a picture of Togasaki smoking what the magazine claims is Marijuana.

http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/3369
http://www.48scoops.com/akb48-manager-becomes-next-shukan-bunshun-scandal-target/

Pic from bunshun:



I think the article also talks about the possibility of an affair (he's married with kids) with college students and minors.

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #115 on: November 20, 2013, 09:49:38 AM »
^ Follow-up, the full TGSK Bunshun scans:



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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #116 on: November 25, 2013, 11:05:03 AM »
SKE48 massive graduation rumor:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html

I'll romanize:
- Kizaki Yuria
- Ooya Masana
- Mukaida Manatsu
- Sato Seira
- Takayanagi Akane
- Kato Rumi
- Sato Mieko
- Takagi Yumana
- Matsumoto Rina
- Yamada Mizuho
- Suga Nanako
- Kinoshita Yukiko
- Miyamae Ami
- Mizuno Honoka
- Yamada Reika
- Yano Azuki (KKS)

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16 members from SKE48 to graduate????
« Reply #117 on: November 25, 2013, 07:43:39 PM »
I need an actual confirmation on this.Still too skeptical about the news/rumour but let's not fear for the worse.Here's the link:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html
http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1385310514/

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #118 on: December 07, 2013, 12:10:39 PM »
SKE48 massive graduation rumor:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html

- Suga Nanako
- Yano Azuki (KKS)



Two down, 14 to go.  :nervous

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Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
« Reply #119 on: December 30, 2013, 07:48:03 PM »
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AKB48 PRODUCER AKIMOTO YASUSHI RECEIVES EST. ¥5 BILLION IN ANNUAL INCOME… WHILE MOST OTHER 48G MEMBERS TAKE A MEAGRE MONTHLY SALARY?

The leading runner in the Japanese showbiz, AKB48 and its founder/producer Akimoto Yasushi (55). Now we hear of news that the size of his pocket book is still on the ever increasing climb.

"From what I know about the members of AKB48, the most iconic member of the group Oshima Yuko receives about ¥1,000,000 in monthly salary from her production agency. That’s not including other expenses like rent, costume and lesson fees that the agency pays for. However, when you think about the amount of work she’s doing, that pay is probably too low by industry standards. If the top member gets that amount, we can imagine that most other members ranking below her in popularity would probably receive around ¥200K~ ¥300K a month. That is simply atrocious. It does not come to surprise then there are a lot of rumours about members being involved in compensated dating and other underground businesses (read: sleeping for money) floating around. To further exacerbate the problem, the official rules in the AKB Group is that no part-time jobs apart from the sanctioned group activities are allowed, which puts the members in a fix financially. “

- Top Production Company insider

(Edit: It would be interesting to know, incidentally, that the average monthly income for a fresh university graduate in Japan is around ¥200K/month. Source: http://allabout.co.jp/gm/gc/12039/ )

According to another source in another newspaper, in some sense it is understandable why some of the girls receive a meagre income.
"AKB48 is pretty unique group in that its members belongs to their own individual agencies. While they may perform and work under the "AKB48" banner, the expenses incurred in their dance and vocal trainings, as well as the costumes costs, are all handled by their respective agencies. So take for example when 48 members of the group performs on a TV show, say they receive ¥1,000,000 as remuneration, the production side ie. Akimoto side will first take ¥300,000 away. Splitting the remaining ¥700,000 amongst 48 members, it goes down to barely ¥15,000 for each member. This amount is then handed to their respective agencies, who would then deduct their operating costs and pay the members accordingly. If we have to put an amount to it, we’re talking about nothing more than a few thousand yen."

Fairness in member’s income level

To put things in perspective, this is under the assumption that each members receives an equal share of the money. In actual terms however, there is a ranking system amongst the various artistes, so for most members the amount is so insignificant that their agencies barely reap any profit.
In other words, the more these girls work, the person who stands to gain the most is Akimoto. The reason why the other agencies bother to put up with this is so that the members can make a name for themselves while they still belong to the group and recoup the earnings once they graduate and start out as a solo artiste. That said, only a handful ever make it to that stage.

No matter how we put it, the fact that the AKB Group puts up CD sales figures that goes into the millions cannot be denied. For all that it may be, much of that revenue goes to paying the royalties for the composer and lyricist. The actual amount that trickles down to the singers of such a large group is practically next to nothing. So no matter how well the CD sales goes, most of the hauls goes to the song composer and of course Akimoto. That would explain why this AKB48 which is such a popular group that they barely have time for rest earns such meagre amounts.

Akimoto Yasushi’s income

Though it remains unknown what real figures are, since the National Tax Agency does not reveal the identities for the high taxpayers in recent years. However, according to the annual report of 2011, that there is only one person in the country who earns in the range of ¥5~¥10 Billion annually in the [Writer/Composer/Artist] category. While the identity of this person is not made clear, most people in the industry agrees that it can be no other than Akimoto Yasushi.

In 2011, AKB48 released big hits such as “Flying Get” “Everyday Kachuusha” and their CD sales took a big leap in that year. Since Akimoto wrote the lyrics to all those songs, the royalties he would have received from that must  have amounted to quite a significant figure, not to mention the other payments for his role as a producer. In the past, Music Producer Komuro Tetsuya made headlines when he achieved an annual income of ¥2 Billion in 1996, so now history is repeating itself except now we’re talking about twice that figure. If you consider the income Akimoto received in the days when he produced Onyanko Club and the payments from the various agencies, it is not incomprehensible for him to have made ¥5 Billion through all that. 

-Newspaper Economics Journalist

Source: http://npn.co.jp/article/detail/31940887/

(Note: The contents in this post cannot be independently verified. As such, it may not all be the truth in entirety. It is meant an alternative news source for international fans who may not be in access of all the news regarding the fandom in original language to enjoy reading what Japanese fans do have access to, and promote discussion ) 
http://lotsheep.tumblr.com/post/71621305262/akb48-producer-akimoto-yasushi-receives-est-5-billion

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