[News] AKB48 SHUFFLE 2012

[Masa]

I asked my questions about Transfer to Togasaki

・In China, people who are Anti-Japanese may harass members.→ We protect them with very tight security, so please be assured.
・DiVA’s activities will resume next year. When they release a new single, Sae will join PR activities in Japan
・Sae will play a role equal to Captain, It won’t probably happen that she won’t be selected for Senbatsu or poorly treated by management.
・Members will join AX
・But 4 members won’t join AKB’s singles released after their transfer.
・Because they are eager to join HS events, maybe they will attend HS event in Japan once every three months, if not every time.
・They can continue Blog and Google Plus, but it may be difficult to keep updating Mobame.

http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/akicha-wants-her-oshi-to-meet-her-in-jakarta-when-she-moves-to-jkt48/

[WindCaliber]

Akimoto Yasushi: "General Manager is an upper position than managers like Togasaki"

–Can you tell me your thought about the next center of AKB48?

Takahashi: For now, I have an impression that the next center will be either of Watanabe Mayu, Matsui Jurina or Shimazaki Haruka….. but I also think we don’t let them to be Center of AKB just because people around them tell them to be Center . How can I put it? I think…. we can see the birth of the Center when fans sentiments are inclined to her. So it may not be a clever choice to name someone, the next Center.

–I totally got what you are thinking! That was a word with such a grave meaning from the the most powerful person after Akimoto-san!

Takahashi: How come~~?? LOL But… though I think he was just joking, Akimoto-san told me that “Being General manager means now I’m a direct boss of you. And that you’re now superior to Togasaki. So when JKT cause some scandals, you are the one who go to Jakarta on behalf of me.”

Takahashi: I knew about Lovetan’s transfer in advance, but didn’t know about other members transfer to overseas groups.

Source: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/akimoto-yasuchi-general-manager-is-an-upper-position-than-managers-like-togasaki/

Interesting.

[jafeijai]

From https://plus.google.com/u/0/103388469578205010447/posts/bcvfzeCEiZN
(translation by yours truly)

I feel like breaking apart a Rubik's cube.
I understand the General Manager's feelings.

Today's (Sept3) AKB48 theater stage was Mokugekisha.
It's been about 10 days since the Tokyo Dome concert ended.
About one week since Acchan's graduation stage.

Today, "SaruOba" received a deep impression.
Just before the last song of the stage, it was planned for just a single comment,
but I would like to present you with General Manager Takahashi Minami's comment.

↓

This is the first Mokugekisha stage since Atsuko graduated.
At the first day of Tokyo Dome,
there was an announcement for another shuffle like 2 years ago.
For us members,
as well as everyone supporting us,
it was quite a shock.
But, unlike 2 years ago..
I'm going to talk about how I personally felt.
I was first to be called out.
2 years ago, I was also firs to be called out; that time, as Captain;
this year I became the General Manager.
At first I was really surprised,
but if you watch, you'll understand whenever the video comes out,
but I laughed.
I thought it was really interesting. I was really looking forward to it.

Honestly, the shuffle 2 years ago was saddening.
Separating from those that you've become so close to after many years,
I only had doubts and worries for such an unknown shuffle.
But 2 years later, with this shuffle,
my excitement just won't stop.

On a completely different topic, consider a Rubik's cube.
When it's solved, don't you want to break it apart?
Mixing up the colours and wanting to redo it.
That's how it feels.
Right now, having taken 2 years,
I believe the teams have solidified.
But, that shall be broken.
For the sake of a new, next chapter.

Actually, I don't know when the new teams will take into effect.
Because we have pride in our current teams,
we can take a new step forward someday.
I am very excited.
And so, I would be happy if everyone would get excited about it.
Just like before, we will continue to move forward,
and continue at our best.
Please continue watching over us.

Takamina, y u so cool ;A;

[hina]

Takamina needs to cosplay as Aki-P now.

[ishiyoshiftw~^^]

My feelings towards this team shuffle are basically what takamina said. I was upset when it first happened, but now I'm just exicted! I'm looking forward to the new teams! And to A7, K7, and B6!!! It's about time we had a little change! I mean, honestly, didn't we know this was going to happen? The only thing i'm really pissed about is no more Team 4!!! I really liked them! And Mayu on Team A and Harunyan on Team B! What the hell? I'm excited and looking forward to the new teams!

[WindCaliber]

Source: AKB48WrapUp
Apparently, it appears that Akicha and Harugon(gon!) are reading off their palms. I find this amusing
Since TGSK now confirmed that they'll be staying for a max of one year, I agree in wondering what they
can really get out of such a short time period. I mean, "learning" a language in 3 months is virtually
impossible.


I look forward to hearing Sae's Chinese though!

[YKT]

(From) Weekly Playboy Magazine's interview, Jurina shared her thought on who will succeed current top members positions.

Yuko　→　Jurina
Maeda　→　Mayuyu
Takahashi　→　Yokoyama
Miyazawa　→　Shimada
Rena　→　Shimazaki
Akimoto Sayaka　→　Yamamoto
Kashiwagi　→　Milky

This is the second time she made it clear that in her mind, Yokoyama is the successor of Takamina and she is the successor of Oshima.

-- Akb48WrapUp

For the scans of said issue of Weekly Playboy, click on the link below:

[almond]

Honestly, I think Jurina has a pretty good list there. I can really see this happening.

[Jul3]

All Current AKB48 Stages to Finish in October, [Waiting Stages] with New Teams to Start in November

It was announced at the handshake event today in Iwate prefecture that all four of AKB48's current stages will end this month. The senshuuraku of each of the four stages are:

Team A - [Mokugekisha] - 29th October 2012
Team K - [RESET] - 24th October 2012
Team B - [Theater no Megami] - 22nd October 2012
Team 4 - [Boku no Taiyou] - 25th October 2012

From 1st November 2012, the New Teams announced during the Tokyo Dome Team Shuffle will perform [Waiting Stages]. These will consist of a selection of existing AKB48 songs. These Waiting Stages will continue until new stages are ready for the new teams. Only 16 members from each of the three new teams will participate in each performance. With these members rotating from show to show.

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2017502/full/?from_al
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2012/10/07/kiji/K20121007004278600.html
http://mantan-web.jp/2012/10/07/20121007dog00m200019000c.html
http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20121007/akb12100717480002-n1.html
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11373651917.html

[YKT]

Morning news on the new stages effective Nov 1st:




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[Datalanche]

While it is a bit of a cheap way to start, I kinda like the idea of the 'waiting' stage. We won't have to wait a year to see the new teams in action. I think it'll be good. It'll be really neat if they take songs from AKB, SKE, maybe even SDN stages and mush it all together into something fun. I'm excited for the new teams in general so bring it on!

[YKT]

PON

[daigong]

Aww Yuko <3333 WHOA! so many stages and shuffles. CMON let's go them all. admit you did, and then I did my time which ones should we hit first in 2013?

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恭喜 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[YKT]

^lol, thanks!

[WindCaliber]

I was hoping I'd see Takamina in a suit, coming out to read a piece of paper 

[Jul3]

New Team "Waiting Stage" Shonichi's

K: 1st Nov
A: 2nd Nov
B: 3rd Nov

The KKS are continuing to do "Boku no Taiyou", doing three performances of it the two days following the Team 4 senshuuraku of that stage...

Line-ups for the Waiting Stage shonichi's:

K: 秋元才加・阿部マリア・板野友美・大島優子・北原里英・倉持明日香・島田晴香・鈴木紫帆里・中田ちさと・仲谷明香・永尾まりや・藤田奈那・前田亜美・増田有華・松井珠理奈・武藤十夢

A: 入山杏奈・岩田華怜・大島涼花・河西智美・川栄李奈・菊地あやか・小谷里歩・佐藤すみれ・篠田麻里子・高橋朱里・高橋みなみ・田野優花・仁藤萌乃・松井咲子・横山由依・渡辺麻友

B: 石田安奈・石田晴香・市川美織・岩佐美咲・梅田彩佳・大場美奈・柏木由紀・片山陽加・加藤玲奈・小嶋陽菜・島崎遥香・竹内美宥・藤江れいな・峯岸みなみ・山内鈴蘭・渡辺美優紀

Obviously, this is just the day one line-up, it will be different each show as the teams are bigger than the numbers who appear on stage.
Sorry for my lack of bothering to romanise the names...

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11384518591.html

[t-motion]

November 1st (Thursday)
New Team K Starting Members
Akimoto Sayaka, Abe Maria, Itano Tomomi, Oshima Yuko, Kitahara Rie, Kuramochi Asuka, Shimada Haruka,
Suzuki Shihori, Nakata Chisato, Nakaya Sayaka, Nagao Mariya, Fujita Nana, Maeda Ami, Masuda Yuka, Matsui Jurina, Muto Tomu

November 2nd (Friday)
New Team A Starting Members
Iriyama Anna, Iwata Karen, Oshima Ryoka, Kasai Tomomi, Kawaei Rina, Kikuchi Ayaka, Kotani Riho,
 Sato Sumire, Shinoda Mariko, Takahashi Juri, Takahashi Minami, Tano Yuuka, Nito Moeno, Matsui Sakiko, Yokoyama Yui, Watanabe Mayu
　
November 3rd (Saturday)
New Team B Starting Members
Ishida Anna, Ishida Haruka, Ichikawa Miori, Iwasa Misaki, Umeda Ayaka, Oba Mina, Kashiwagi Yuki, Katayama Haruka,
Kato Rena, Kojima Haruna, Shimazaki Haruka, Takeuchi Miyu, Fujie Reina, Minegishi Minami, Yamauchi Suzuran, Watanabe Miyuki

[YKT]

Official site updated at midnight Nov 1st!

http://www.akb48.co.jp/about/members/

[sakura_drop_]

So, it's like this:

Team A

WSato , WTakahashi , no longer WMaeda  

Team K

no longer WMatsui  

Team B

WIshida [YET UNSEEN], WKojima [YET UNSEEN],  no longer WWatanabe   


It's just now that I noticed this, and thought I'll share, even though probably most of you have already noticed it...

[Jul3]

New Team K Waiting Stage Shonichi Setlist:

M01 - Seishun Girls (K2)
M02 - Nounai Paradise (K3)
M03 - Saishuu Bell ga Naru (K4)
M04 - Scrap & Build (UZA c/w)
------MC1-----
M05 - Himawari (H1, Shimada Haruka, Suzuki Shihori, Masuda Yuka, Maeda Ami)
M06 - Kataomoi no Taikakusen (B4, Kitahara Rie, Nagao Mariya, Matsubara Natsumi)
M07 - Arashi no Yoru ni wa (B5, Abe Maria, Kuramochi Asuka, Nakaya Sayaka, Mutou Tomu)
M08 - Anata to Christmas Eve (A1, Akimoto Sayaka, Itano Tomomi)
M09 - Glory Days (S2, Oshima Yuko, Nakata Chisato, Fujita Nana)
------MC2-----
M10 - Tadaima Renaichu (A4)
M11 - ALIVE (Chance no Junban c/w)
M12 - Honest Man (B5)
M13 - Hashire! Penguin (Ue Kara Mariko c/w)
M14 - Kodoku na Runner (SDN1), Tsuyokimono yo (SKE48 single), Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo (NMB48 single)
M15 - Korogaru Ishi ni Nare (K2)
------MC3-----
M16 - UZA (single)
------ENCORE-----
M17 - Heavy Rotation (single)
M18 - First Rabbit (1830m)
M19 - Sougen no Kiseki (K3)

Participating members:
Akimoto Sayaka, Abe Maria, Itano Tomomi, Oshima Yuko, Kitahara Rie, Kuramochi Asuka, Shimada Haruka, Suzuki Shihori, Nakata Chisato, Nakaya Sayaka, Nagao Mariya, Fujita Nana, Maeda Ami, Masuda Yuka, Mutou Tomu, Matsubara Natsumi

Missing members:
Uchida Mayumi, Miyazaki Myao, Kobayashi Kana, Chikano Rina, Sato Amina, Matsui Jurina

Note that Matsui Jurina was originally scheduled to perform but due to illness was replaced with Matsubara Natsumi.