One reason for AKB48's current uprise lies within the exposure they get with heir television shows. A big part of these shows are the hosts and guest, so let's review them!
People seen in 1ji59fun / 0ji59fun /AKBingo:
Masaki Sata (right): Main host, went from Yanki to entertainment figure. He acts all big, but he really cares for the girls. One example is when Sae almost fell of that mini trampoline and he tried to catch her, luckily she kept her balance anyway.
Kiyoto Oomizo (centre): Main host. I think this guy is waaay funnier than he gets to show in the program. It isn't until recently he actually gets a bit more room to be funny.
Iwami Seiji (left): Does all the announcing and only shows his face during the Iromoea episodes.
Takada Junji: Famous actor / comedian. Also appeared in Utaban - Morning Musume - Egao yes nude. I think this guy is epically funny. Talks in gags.. he never shuts up
Q-chan: He's the one I don't really like. Annoying voice.. everything seems a bit forced. I think he is actually disgusting, and he sweats a lot, all the time.
Ijiri Okada: He is the best. He does the punishment games in the moe games, which usually ends up in him flapping his tongue. I think this guy is a true professional and great at what he does. Interesting fact, he's with the same agency as Kasai, Itano, Myao and MaiMai
Hosts of AKB Shukan:
Speedwagon: another comedy duo. They also appeared in H!M's dating episode. I thought they were pretty funny, but they haven't had a chance to shine in Shukan yet.
Host of AKB48 Nemousu Terebi:
Ariyoshi Hiroiki (thanks to clockface) He think he's pretty funny, but I think they could've done better. Still, his part is really small so I don't really care.
So! Who do you like, who is funny and who should leave our precious girls alone? I'll may add some more people a bit later.