[2012.06.06] The 4th Senbatsu Election - *Results on page 10!*

[firebird56]

Come on Maeda fans either Sashi or Yui as number one, Oshima Yuko was the only one who showed no emotion when Maeda announced her graduation every one was crying and on the video she just glanced across and turned away what is her middle name Brutus or Judas

[tenkei]

^someone mad... I recall Yuko looking visibly upset during the announcement. On the other hand: someone out for blood.

Anyway, I think this election is bullshit. There is almost no way they will keep Acchan out of the election, so honestly she's guaranteed the #1 spot, it's stupid. In a perfect world, Acchan wouldn't be allowed to participate in the election and her 130k+ votes (and that's just from last year, we all know the votes for every placement are going to skyrocket) make for a really interesting and entertaining election...

Irked about it all. I'll have some predictions later.

[almond]

^someone mad... I recall Yuko looking visibly upset during the announcement.

This.

Yuko looked completely shocked and horrified.

[Heika88]

^someone mad... I recall Yuko looking visibly upset during the announcement.

This.

Yuko looked completely shocked and horrified.

I think that all the member was shocked but some girls like Yuko or Takamina easily show their emotions.

[firebird56]

It will be between Sashi,  Yui or Yukurin for centre they have real personalities and act sensibly they also love the contact with the fans especially Sashi. Oshima is just a clown and there is no way Maeda fans will give their votes to Oshima the way they treated Maeda at the last Senbatsu

[almond]

It will be between Sashi,  Yui or Yukurin for centre they have real personalities and act sensibly they also love the contact with the fans especially Sashi. Oshima is just a clown and there is no way Maeda fans will give their votes to Oshima the way they treated Maeda at the last Senbatsu

It's abundantly clear that you dislike Yuko, but as a fan of hers, I'd like to ask that you please lay off the borderline bashing of her.  It's just making me not want to come in this thread...

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While it's perfectly fine to speculate on the outcome of the forthcoming election, gross speculation on the feelings of members (this thread or anywhere) is nigh unacceptable, and will probably be edited/deleted. The same also applies to derogatory comments regarding any of the OOO48 members.

Yours in Mayuyu,
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[Kid_Alpha]

If Acchan does participate in this election, it's a no-brainer that she'll get #1 but if she doesn't, it's a free-for-all on wherever all those votes will go.

coughTakaminaorSayakaplease~?cough

Also firebird56, if you're gonna post comments like this I suggest you start a blog; the reason I joined JPHIP is for the friendly atmosphere, please don't ruin that for me.

[Datalanche]

To me, the fun has always been in the middle area. That's where the real shake-ups can happen.

I'm hoping Shawako will have a strong position, as well as Churi. I also think we'll see a surge for Suzuran. She was big on Bimyo and I can't seem to click an AKB TV show without seeing her lately. It's bound to help. I also hope Sasshi does well that but's pretty much a given now.

[SomethingWild]

To what extent does the release date of certain merchandise have an effect on fan voting?

For example:
- Mayu has had a LOT of exposure these past few weeks; magazine spreads, sabadoll, solo debut, etc. However, what will this exposure be worth? Will the 'casual' fans remember the good times or will they move on to the next big thing? Which in this case will be:
- Kashiwagi Yuki (2nd PB), Itano Tomomi (3rd single) and Sashihara Rino (1st single) --> they will get a massive boost 4-6 weeks prior to the election!

Any thoughts on this?

[Datalanche]

^ Depends on the girl, I'd say. Yukirin's photobook probably won't do much either way cause she's already out there in the media, but someone like, say, Nakaya Sayaka making an impression via a product, appearance, or whatever could be the difference between her ranking and not ranking. Some of these AKB girls have practically no publicity, and I think that's what hurts them most. The general public just doesn't know who they are, which sucks.

[Amplifier]

Sasshi and Mayu might receive the greatest benefit, given their recent flood of apps on TV & print, and relatively recent (by election time) solo singles. Mayu also has the forthcoming Warota single on May 30th, which none of the girls from FK/NY subunits have. Mildly disappointing that there isn't another Majisuka Gakuen/dorama pre-election, since some obscure girls get a lot of screen time there. Maybe Bimyo will still make up for that.

obvs yui gonna jump to top 3

[Amplifier]

There's going to be an AKB48 Youtube stream at 3pm JST (2am EDT). Apparently about the elections and Maeda Atsuko.

Source: https://twitter.com/#!/Mage77/status/187341735758794753
More: http://twitpic.com/9591x8

Tune in: http://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48

[tenkei]

There's going to be an AKB48 Youtube stream at 3pm JST (2am EDT). Apparently about the elections and Maeda Atsuko.

Source: https://twitter.com/#!/Mage77/status/187341735758794753
More: http://twitpic.com/9591x8

Tune in: http://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48

hopefull its the announcement that aoki atusko isn't participating the election, lets make this one FUN 8D

[boykun]

To me, the fun has always been in the middle area. That's where the real shake-ups can happen.

Most certainly for me also. Hoping for Suzuran and Aamin to make the climb.

As far as media senbatsu goes, I think Mayuyu should have a good shot at the top considering all the activity she's had. Sashihara could very well be in the 7, pushing out Kojiharu or Takamina. I'd like to see someone else get center. Even though Yuko is my oshi I just wanna see a different girl at the center.

Maeda shouldn't participate, so her fans would have to make the logical choice and give their votes to Maeda.

[Amplifier]

Now that we know Acchan won't participate in the election, I'm inclined to vote more. May The Great Oshiri bless whomever that decision fell to.

Also: Yui confirmed for center.

Edit: Official blog entry on the election: http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11213131099.html
   +   Translation: http://journal.aif48.org/?p=14835

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AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Election
※Or: AKB48 4th Senbatsu Election
　

Summary
Fans could take part in deciding AKB48 27th single senbatsu and coupling members, totalling to 4 groups containing 64 names.
Further, part of 26th single “Manatsu no Sounds Good!” sales would be donated for Touhoku Earthquake through Dareka no Tame ni project.

　
Candidate
・AKB48 (Team A: 15 names, Team K: 15 names, Team B: 15 names, Team 4: 16 names, Kenkyuusei: 27 names) Total: 88 names
・SKE48 (Team S: 14 names, Team KII: 16 names, Team E: 13 names, Kenkyuusei: 22 names) Total: 65 names
・NMB48 (Team N: 16 names, Team M: 16 names, Kenkyuusei: 34 names) Total: 66 names
・HKT48 (Team H: 16 names, Kenkyuusei: 5 names) Total: 21 names
Total all 240 names.
※AKB48 Team A Maeda Atsuko has withdrew from the election
　

Placement
※There are some changes from last year.
・Senbatsu member: 16 (rank 1-16)
※”Media senbatsu” system is removed.
・Group A (official name TBA): 16 (rank 17-32)
・Group B (official name TBA): 16 (rank 33-48)
・Group C (official name TBA): 16 (rank 49-64)
　

Voting Methods

1. A card with voting serial number included in AKB48 26th single “Manatsu no Sounds Good!” CD. 2. Member of AKB48 fanclub site, “Nihon Hashira no Kai” 3. AKB48 Mobile member 4. AKB48 Official Smartphone App. 5. AKB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND monthly subscriber 6. AKB OFFICIAL NET member (AKB ISP) 7. SKE48 Mobile member 8. SKE48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND monthly subscriber 9. NMB48 Mobile member

　
Voting Period
22 May 2012 (Tuesday) 10.00 JST – 5 June 2012 (Tuesday) 14.59 JST
2012年5月22日(火)10:00:00～2012年6月5日(火)14:59:59
　

Announcements
・Quick count: 23 May (Wednesday) planned to be at AKB48 theater
・Announcement: 6 June (Wednesday) at Nippon Budoukan
　

Vote Counting
Like every year, third party that does not related with AKB48 will do the counting and is observed under attorney.

　
27th Single Release
Planned to be at August 2012

source:
http://journal.aif48.org/?p=14835
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11213131099.html

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The translator forgot TEAM 4 16 members ..

[tenkei]

Glorious announcement, I'm pleased. Acchan out means an interesting and exciting election, now we can really speculate.

[+u+u]

Oh great and on next Senbatsu let's include JKT48 too!  ="=
I think I'll vote for the first time ever.