[Event] AKB48 Group Draft Meeting (November 10, 2013)

[YKT]

AKB48 Group Draft Meeting (November 10, 2013)


Montage credit tempuranoodle

AKB48 Journal -

Announced in concert just now, there'll be "AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi" where each team's captain & GM could choose member to join their team.

There will be nomination and open audition starting from 10th November.

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Edit: the announcement was made at the Osaka Kyocera Dome concert on August 8, 2013.

[YoshiAlFakry]

Video

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[YKT]

Nikkansports on the Group Draft

http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/f-et-tp0-20130808-1170240.html

Translation by Bilingual48

"Starting September, management will advertise about this draft and accept sign-ups"
"after some filtering based on management's criteria, they will decide on the final group of candidates"
"captains from all 4 teams will be able to select these candidates for their respective teams"
"if there is an agreement between a captain and a chosen candidate, then the candidate becomes an official kks of this particular team"
"management wants to make this event as big as the Senbatsu Election and the Janken Tournament"
"this draft is the same as the baseball draft in that the candidates cannot pick the area that they want to be in"
(so basically if you're from Hokkaido but was drafted by, say, HKT48, then you'd have to move quite far unless you reject the choice)
"the management is still working on guidelines/rules for this event"
so yes it seems like we will have team-specific kks in the future...
last but not least, "group-specific auditions will also be held, just like before"

[YKT]

The following credit bilingual48  http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=122

AKB Group Draft as reported by Nikkan Sports

Posted on August 8, 2013 by bilingual48

Original: http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/f-et-tp0-20130808-1170240.html

The Kyocera Dome performances of AKB48 Group ended on the 8th, with the announcement of an audition event called “Draft Conference” at Grand Prince New Takanawa on November 10th.

According to the management, an open call for sign-ups will start in September.  The pool of candidates will go through multiple evaluation rounds, and the final pool will be presented to team captains of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48.  When a captain picks a candidate and the candidate agrees to the negotiation, then the candidate becomes a kenkyuusei of that particular team.

As for the status after being picked, at first it was announced that the candidate will become a regular member, but after the concert was over, the management issued a notice saying that was an error and the candidate will only become a kenkyuusei.

The management wants to make this event comparable to Senbatsu Sousenkyo as well as the Janken Tournament.

Just like the professional baseball draft, the candidates cannot pick where they want to go geographically.  Even the venue is the same as the one used for professional baseball draft.  Management is now working on rules/guidelines for the draft.　

Group-specific auditions will still be held regularly, just like how some baseball players were employed without going through the draft, or were employed as “test players”.

The captains are already meeting and discussing about what they are looking for in these candidates, such as “people that can really dance” or “people that are really good at MC”.

[bunny_rabbit]

looks like we will have another team shuffle eh...and takamina will have her own team?

[Jul3]

looks like we will have another team shuffle eh...and takamina will have her own team?

No, as far as I can tell, this is a recruitment process instead (or in addition to) the normal process at which the recruit kenkyuusei - apart from this time, the prospective kenkyuusei will be assigned to a Team.

[YKT]

Morning paper

[YoshiAlFakry]

[AKB48]北・札　大阪でコンサート・ドラフト会議開催決定！

[YKT]

AKB48 Draft Meeting: The aim is the revitalisation of the group

On 10th November, the “AKB Group Draft Meeting” will be held. In general, girls target an individual group in their auditions - AKB, SKE, NMB, HKT (10 teams) and once they’ve cleared the audition, become the new force of that group.

On 8th August, At the Osaka Dome performance of AKB48’s 5 Dome Tour, there was a surprise announcement. General Director Takahashi Minami (22) did not give us all the details, but said “it is certain that AKB needs something,” with the expectation that the group would make a great leap forwards.

Yasuhi Akimoto (55), the manager and producer of the group up until now, held a meeting after the Sapporo Dome Concert on the 31st July, which was attended by every captain and theatre manager, and which was rife with the opinion that the group needs, “more girls who can MC,” and, “fresh, young girls”. According to the management, this should be an event on the same scale as the general election and the janken tournament: “We aim to transform the group,” they explained. However, the auditions in their original format will also continue

Credit http://www.akblogs.net/article_translations/11

Mezamashi TV coverage that mentions the Group Draft



Jul3 found PON! coverage that mentions the Group Draft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EE9a7S60dOc#at=89

EDIT - tokyohive translation of Oricon and Nikkansports http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/akb-group-to-recruit-new-members-through-draft-system

On August 8th, popular idol group AKB48 held the 2nd day of their live concert at the Kyocera Dome Osaka and made a surprise announcement about a new event called "AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi" being held on November 10th at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa.

The event will be held to recruit new members by the draft. Just like the drafts in sports, the captains of 10 total teams in AKB48, SKE48 (*leaders for SKE48), NMB48, and HKT48, will appoint new members among the candidates who pass the "AKB48 Group Draft Candidate Audition" (to be held one of these days), after consultations with each group's theater managers.

There is a difference in this audition when compared to the group's regular auditions, which is that the candidates have no choice for which group (and team) they will join. If there is an appointment overlap, the candidate's team will be decided by drawing lots by the captains.

The candidates, whose negotiations are settled, will be assigned to the appointed team as Kenkyuusei members.

More details on the draft will be announced later date.

What is your opinion on this?



Source & Image: Oricon + Nikkan Sports

[Jul3]

Also ZIP coverage, with funny diagram



And a Tokyohive article:
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/akb-group-to-recruit-new-members-through-draft-system

On August 8th, popular idol group AKB48 held the 2nd day of their live concert at the Kyocera Dome Osaka and made a surprise announcement about a new event called "AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi" being held on November 10th at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa.


The event will be held to recruit new members by the draft. Just like the drafts in sports, the captains of 10 total teams in AKB48, SKE48 (*leaders for SKE48), NMB48, and HKT48, will appoint new members among the candidates who pass the "AKB48 Group Draft Candidate Audition" (to be held one of these days), after consultations with each group's theater managers.

There is a difference in this audition when compared to the group's regular auditions, which is that the candidates have no choice for which group (and team) they will join. If there is an appointment overlap, the candidate's team will be decided by drawing lots by the captains.

The candidates, whose negotiations are settled, will be assigned to the appointed team as Kenkyuusei members.

More details on the draft will be announced later date.

[YKT]

OFFICIAL Video just uploaded:

[t-motion]

^also Official detailed information:
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11589552492.html

and specific site:
http://www.akb48.co.jp/akbdraft/

(Now hopefully someone translate it to see it clear... )

[Jul3]

^ Translation by Peanut Butter Chocolate @ 48scoops

AKB48 Group Draft Details Announced

The official blog announced more details on the draft. More after the cut…

Source: <"http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11589552492.html">Official AKB48 Blog


Team captains will be able to choose their own members from the pool of candidates
if one candidate is desired by more than one team, it will be decided by lottery
members that join the group through the draft (different from KKS up to now) belong to specific teams as “draft members”, and will participate in lessons/theater performances
candidates cannot pick the group they want to join, even though they will be asked to write down the desired group on the form
if candidates only want to get into a specific group, they are advised to apply for group auditions
should a candidate reject being drafted a group they didn’t want to join, they lose the right to join any team altogether
audition process
first evaluation (application)
accepted between 8/12 and 9/3
shortlisted candidates will be contacted between 9/7 and 9/13

second evaluation (interview)
9/14-9/16

third evaluation (dance & vocal)
9/21-9/23 in Tokyo
final candidates will be announced on the day
candidates are advised to show up with a guardian or a friend

video clips of final pool of candidates will be published on the web until the draft

eligibility:
1. no need for prior experience
2. 11-18 years old (as of 2013 8/8) and does not belong to any production agency
(if under 15, will need a signed approval form from the guardian)
3. must be able to attend lessons at the theater of the group that they belong

http://www.48scoops.com/?p=547

[Tris-chan]

I don't know how I feel about this. On the one hand, yay revitalization of the group and yay new stuff.

On the other, the KKS for each group may be shafted unless they restart team 4 (or add a KIV for HKT.) After all, if the draftees are for each team in particular, won't they get first dibs at open slots instead of KKS? If I were anybody that isn't in Tentomu Chu right now, I'd be pissed off.

[YKT]

Tomonobu Togasaki (English page)

 
The recruitment of applicants for the auditions of the draft meeting started yesterday.

In this first trial, the applicants would be able to join whichever groups in AKB48G that they want to enter.

We are waiting for applicants that have big dreams and the confidence to climb up the ladder and achieve them!!

http://www.akb48.co.jp/akbdraft/

https://member.akb48.co.jp/akbdraft/form.php

SOURCE https://plus.google.com/116244092830131285439/posts/TiCBrXunRkC

[YKT]

Tomonobu Togasaki (English page)

 
We will be having a two-day concert in Nagoya today!!
Please come to the concert.
I appreciate those who shared their opinions during the draft meeting.
There were people who shared their opinions saying, "Are you ignoring the current teams and the Team Trainees?" Of course it's not like that, but rather, I just only want to make things better!!
There will be always pros and cons whenever we hold a new event. However, it's really enjoyable to exchange opinions with the fans.
There are still a lot of unclear things about the draft meeting. That is why, I will be answering your questions through Google+.
Mr. Akimoto told me that "The team is like a migratory fish. It wouldn't be able to go anywhere if it doesn't continue to swim. It must not stay in one place."
I want to continue improving without forgetting what he said to me.
I also need the warm support from the fans.
There are still a lot of things that I should do. I'll do my best!!

https://plus.google.com/116244092830131285439/posts/35QuHtUpwk2

[YKT]

Follow up

There have been some updates regarding the draft's specifics. Blog post: http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11600377873.html

In short
- There is no longer an upper age limit for applicants. Anyone above 11 years old can apply.
- Team 4 does not participate in the draft.

Credit csidni for the summary

[Jul3]

30 candidates have been chosen for the draft



http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2028913/full/

[YoshiAlFakry]

Mod edit: can you please not hotlink, the image links go dead, please re-upload to an image host.

Source: https://twitter.com/kobaya48/status/381733818245201920/photo/1/large

[Jul3]

Another article: http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/gossip/2013/09/22/0006360105.shtml