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Title: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election & Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]
Post by: YKT on March 23, 2013, 05:12:54 AM

For final results, see this post: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35282.msg1192473#msg1192473 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35282.msg1192473#msg1192473)

AKB48 32nd Single Senbatsu Election
※Or: AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election

Date/time/venue of event: 2013.06.08, 5.30 pm, at Nissan Stadium

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Grand AKB Festival @ Nissan Stadium

◆Eligible members◆
- AKB, SKE, NMB, HKT members up to 3/31;
- Team Kaigai members (Takajo, Nakagawa, Miyazawa, Suzuki M)
- Every 48 group former member who has been in her group for 4 years or longer.
Every eligible member need to apply to participate, from 31/3 to 7/4.

◆Number of open spots◆
・32nd single senbatsu members：16名（1位～16位）
・Undergirls：16名（17位～32位）
・Next girls：16名（33位～48位）
・Future girls：16名（49位～64位）

◆How to vote◆
①AKB48 Fanclub「二本柱の会」(1 vote)
②AKB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
③AKB48 Official Smartphone application (1 vote)
④AKB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑤AKB OFFICIAL NET (1 vote)
⑥SKE48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑦SKE48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑧NMB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑨NMB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑩HKT48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑪HKT48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑫AKB48 31st single「TBA」Regular／Limited／Theater editions (1 vote per serial number)

◆Voting period◆
2013年5月21日（火）10:00　～　2013年6月7日（金）15:00

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

Thanks to Rinatin for the above.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: SomethingWild on March 23, 2013, 02:59:19 PM

Let's predict and analyse!

Green = go up in ranking.
Orange = More or less the same ranking / hard to predict.
Red = go down in ranking.

Battle for #1
- Yuko: been a bit invisible this year. Not yet didn't do anything. She did some random horror movie and the voice for Brave, but I can’t recall any recent epic Yuko moments.
- Mayu: solid solo single, plenty of magazine shoots and another PB incoming. However, a few of us mentioned she looks pretty tired. The pressure definitely weighing heavily on her shoulders and she's not as fresh anymore as she used to be.
- Yuki: solo debut with sales above expectation. Still keeping her face out there. She’s maintaining her position a lot better than I would have thought, so who knows what she can achieve this time.

Sashihara: going to be really interesting. Scandal, transfer, but she handled it like only she can. Not sure if she’ll be able to get top five again, but we’ll see her in the top ten for sure. Quoting: <maliciel> maybe yuko can retire so sasshi can claim her rightful place at the top.
Mariko VS Takamina VS Kojima: solid first gen. They’re all still active doing what they do and they’re all still popular. Top ten for sure, but specific rankings will be impossible to predict.
Itano: gone.

Jurina VS Rena: Jurina’s had a tough year with plenty of absences, but she still gets center positions in AKB and SKE. Rena is as popular as ever, so once again, hard to predict. I would have sworn Rena would have beaten Jurina last time, but her critical G+ messages may have lost her some fans in the last minute. I hope she’ll take it this year.

Sae: IF they include her as member... maybe she can remain top 16.
Rie: has been getting pushed endlessly, but she just doesn’t have it. I doubt many are excited about her transfer to SKE48. I can’t see her rising. Maybe top 16. Maybe.
Kasai: gone.
Minegishi: how bad is that scandal going to affect her? I don’t even mind the scandal so much, but the way she handled it was ridiculous. In the end she acted on selfish motives (1. break the rules in the first place 2. say you love the group, but act without consulting the management to hurt the image of the group to save your own ass). Miichan’s been great, but at this moment in time she doesn’t deserve top 16.

Yui: unlike Rie, Yui’s transfer seems like a match made in heaven. I can see her cracking top ten this year. Yui’s very likable and I think more and more people will get hooked. Especially with Geinin season two right around the corner.
Umeda: she definitely made the most of her senbatsu spot, but lately she’s been out of the spotlight a bit. I wonder that the ken Koba action on XX helped her regain some more momentum. Top 16 should still be within her reach, but it’ll be close.
Akicha: IF they include her, maybe she gained the support of the Indonesian fans, but I doubt she'll climb back into senbatsu.

Sayanee VS Milky: If the PB sales are any indication Milky is edging ahead. Not to mention the extra exposure she’s getting by being a proper AKB member now. With all the AKB girls graduating they both might be able to enter senbatsu this time.

Sayaka VS Amina VS Mocchi: with the massive increase of new gen pimpage I doubt they’ll be able to rise. Solid undergirls.

Paruru: the media is very powerful and there is no doubt she will rise. The question is by how much. I’m still very conflicted. At times I think she’s super cute and funny, but other times she’s boring and annoying. I can see why Aki-P uses the Cinderella tactic, but she’s not a princess just yet. One of the issues I have with Paru (and all the Team 4 girls) is that their clique is too strong. They don’t really interact outside of their box that much. edit: after adding the color coding I'm convinced Paru will make top #12.

Yuka: gone.

SKE48
Akane: might get protest votes because Rie took her spot. Don’t mess with the captain!
Hata: gone.
Masana: never really got why she always ranks this high, so we’ll see.
Kumi: gone.
Akarin: still going strong. Variety talent which will surely increase her ranking.
Airi: still massively underrated, but she doesn’t get the exposure to improve her position.
Yuria: with Kuumin gone Yuria’s been pushed more towards the front. I think she’s pretty damn popular, so I think she’ll go up.
Ogiso: gone.

New faces!

AKB48
AnRiRe: have been pushed to death, but didn’t rank last year at all. Will this year be any different? I say yes. At least Kawaei should rank, or they’ve wasted massive resources. I'm not a big fan of any of the Team 4 girls, but I hope they step up their game for AKB48's sake.
Iwata Karen: 0048 power and charity icon.
Kotani Riho?
Okada Nana? I believe.

SKE48
Suga Nanako: builds robots! Geek wota rejoice! Lol
Furuhata Nao: handshake queen. She’ll rank for sure.

NMB48
Fuuko: still up and coming. G the TV magazine cover, etc. She failed to make an impression on Pon!, but when you're up against girls like Ogasawara then it's that much harder to stand out.
Yoshida Akari?

HKT48
Now this is where it’s going to be interesting. First of all, last year we only had five NMB girls and only one HKT girl (Sakura). This year there will be plenty of open spots due to graduations so how will they be filled? For the sake of argument, I think we can expect at least 3~5 HKT48 member in the ranking. Excluding Sasshi and Lovetan, there are plenty of candidates:
Sakura: no doubt about that.
Haruppi: didn’t quit make it as the ace, but still popular and gaining new fans.
Meru: pushed as the group’s center, but can she live up the to the expectations?
Mio: the true KKS ace!
And I wouldn’t forget about Murashige and Anai as outsiders.

What do you think? Let's try to have one thread with actual discussion! XD

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: YKT on March 23, 2013, 03:39:37 PM

^wow, amazing effort!

I'm going to start with the 1 person I dislike the most. Paruru. I think she will definitively break into Kami 7 and possibly go way up to 4th place. Her rise will be way more stunning than Sasshi. Management and Burning Pro have been promoting her to the hilt (think popcorn boxes).

Last year 4th place in the rankings went to Sasshi. I think she will fall this year but not by much - she will likely remain in the top 10.

I predict that Rena will rank higher than Jurina. Her fans will not want a repeat of last year.

There's no way Mayuyu can be first if Yuko participates in this election. Yuko has overwhelming popularity with the wota and casual fans.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: maliciel on March 23, 2013, 03:58:24 PM

This year is Paruru's year.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: SomethingWild on March 23, 2013, 04:02:15 PM

Quote from: YKT on March 23, 2013, 03:39:37 PM

I'm going to start with the 1 person I dislike the most. Paruru. I think she will definitively break into Kami 7 and possibly go way up to 4th place. Her rise will be way more stunning than Sasshi. Management and Burning Pro have been promoting her to the hilt (think popcorn boxes).

Paruru's rise is very different type. If we compare:

Sasshi: #27 --> #19 --> #9 --> #4
Paruru: #28 --> unranked (!) --> #23

Whereas Sasshi increasingly gained support, Paruru's rise has been much more haphazard. Like you said, it's definitely more management driven. Sasshi received a push too, but that can only take you so far. If you don't use your push then you'll fade away into obscurity soon enough; <list various example members here>. Looking at the list I think it's safe to say Paruru will at least make top #12. I can't see her beating all the big first gen names and W Matsui.

Quote from: YKT on March 23, 2013, 03:39:37 PM

Last year 4th place in the rankings went to Sasshi. I think she will fall this year but not by much - she will likely remain in the top 10.

I'm beginning to wonder if she'll drop at all. In fact, I was looking at the list and it's hard to come up with girls who are more awesome than her. Yes, she had a tricky period with the scandal and transfer, but she handled it super well. She's still in all AKB48's shows, she's the face of everything HKT48 does on TV, she's still on Iitomo every week... I can't think of a reason why she wouldn't make top #5.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: YKT on March 23, 2013, 04:17:56 PM

^true. Think she will not drop much, like you said "we’ll see her in the top ten for sure.''

Speaking of the top ten, I predict Milky will make the top ten. Milky's growing popularity with wotas (as evidenced by recent single's handshake slots sold) is amazing. But Paruru trumps her in terms of popularity with casual fans in general.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Seigus on March 23, 2013, 04:34:54 PM

Quote from: YKT on March 23, 2013, 03:39:37 PM

I'm going to start with the 1 person I dislike the most. Paruru. I think she will definitively break into Kami 7 and possibly go way up to 4th place.

I'm going to disagree with this. I don't see Paru breaking into Kami 7 and in fact, not even Top 10. Jurina has enjoyed a lot of push by the management way before Paru, yet she has never once managed to reach Kami 7 status. Paru would have to beat WMatsui before she could breathe the same air as the godly seven and I don't think her popularity is anywhere near either of them.

Speaking of WMatsui, I was happy that Jurina beat Rena last year. However, this year, I'm swinging towards Rena and I get the feeling that she will turn the tables around as a lot of people seem to be getting tired of Jurina being everywhere.

The Top 3 will remain the same. As much as I want Mayuyu to claim top spot, her popularity still can't rival Yuko's. As for Yukirin, her "scandal" and that kiss with a guy in the original Gingham Check PV might have cost her a small number of wota but majority of her fans are still supporting her (as seen in her 2nd solo live concert) and her growth as an all-rounded artiste rather than just an idol. Plus, I'm sure she has gained new fans with her successful solo debut.

Sasshihara will drop a few ranks but remain in Top 10.

Mariko-Takamina-Haruna will remain in this order. As seen in Request Hour 2013, Mariko's wota are still going strong and they managed to vote Ue Kara Mariko to No.3 spot. Takamina will enjoy a rise in votes due to her solo debut and new role as General Manager which have given her lots of publicity but I can't see her being higher than Queen Mariko who is highly active in various social media platforms.

My Top 16 prediction (for now):
1. Oshima Yuko
2. Watanabe Mayu
3. Kashiwagi Yuki
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Takahashi Minami
6. Sashihara Rino
7. Kojima Haruna
8. Matsui Rena
9. Matsui Jurina
10. Yokoyama Yui
11. Watanabe Miyuki
12. Kitahara Rie
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Umeda Ayaka
16. Akimoto Sayaka

IF Miyazawa Sae is included in the election, she'd be No.10 and the members starting from Yui will be pushed down one spot.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: RenX on March 23, 2013, 05:15:59 PM

Random thoughts

Sae is still considered an AKB48 member so surely she will participate and I'm sure she's gonna do well this year, probably would come at #10. Fans have proved their support for her at RH and I'm sure they're gonna show more support this time. Same thing for the other Twin Tower. I really want her to rank within Top #16 but I think it is kinda unlikely so I guess her highest rank this year would be #17.
I agree with SomethingWild, Yuko's been kinda under the radar in last few months which could possibly make her votes decrease but I'm still sure she'll have more than 100k votes, maybe just like last year, the only member to do so. But I don't think fans would mind the fact that she's been under the radar or something like that. She really has huge popularity among fans and that's something that ensures her the #1 spot.
I know it is very unlikely but I want to see Mayu take the #1 spot so bad. The future ace, she really deserves it and despite Yuko's my oshi, I really don't mind if Mayu overtake her.
With W Tomomi most likely gone, I do believe that W Matsui will sky-rocket hard this year. I would expect that Rena or Jurina would come at 8th or 9th repectively this time or vice versa and perhaps there is a slight chance one of them will rank higher than Rino who I think would be #7 this year.
Haven't got much to say about Sayaka & Milky. I just am sure they will rank within the Top #16.
For Mariko, Takamina & Kojiharu, I'm sure they're gonna stay at around #4-6.
I don't know about Miichan. Her scandal affected her badly. I'm guessing the highest rank she would get this year would be between #17 and #20 but it is likely that she'd rank lower than 20.
About the girl who's been getting push since the Eternal Pressure, I do believe she will make it into Senbatsu, beating names such as Kitarie, Umechan, Sayaka, Milky & Yuihan. I guess she would come at #11 or #12 this year.

I think the most interesting part about this year's Sousenkyo is the members who will get #11 - 16 since I'm quite sure the top 10 will remain unchanged with the same members. Let's see how well Kitarie, Yuihan & Umechan hold their rank with the inclusion of Paruru, Sayaka, Milky and probably Akimoto into the Senbatsu.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: SomethingWild on March 23, 2013, 06:31:42 PM

The one thing we learned from last years is that nothing stays the same XD
There will always be at least one or two massive surprises, so with that in mind let me post my early top 16 prediction.

16. Kizaki Yuria
15. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Umeda Ayaka
13. Miyazawa Sae
12. Shimazaki Haruka
11. Watanabe Miyuki
10. Yokoyama Yui
09. Matsui Jurina
08. Kojima Haruna
07. Matsui Rena
06. Shinoda Mariko
05. Takahashi Minami
04. Sashihara Rino
03. Watanabe Mayu
02. Oshima Yuko
01. Kashiwagi Yuki

There. Slightly controversial, but I want bragging rights in case I'm right :lol:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Seigus on March 23, 2013, 06:36:14 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on March 23, 2013, 06:31:42 PM

02. Oshima Yuko
01. Kashiwagi Yuki

If this happens, I don't think anything else will surprise me anymore :lol:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: sakura_drop_ on March 23, 2013, 06:38:39 PM

Quote from: seigus on March 23, 2013, 06:36:14 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on March 23, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
02. Oshima Yuko
01. Kashiwagi Yuki

If this happens, I don't think anything else will surprise me anymore :lol:

I second this :nervous

I want Rena-sama to be in Top 5 even though it will likely won't happen...

Anyway, I hope Yuko-sama stays No.1 but with Mayu or Yuki getting close by so she would feel the rivalry (the one she had with Acchan won't happen but at least smth similar would be okay...)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: winner on March 23, 2013, 06:48:26 PM

^^^Hahaha, even I wouldn't think something that crazy~ :lol:
I'd totally like to see it happen. But the Oshiri Sisters are pretty hard to overtake.
I wouldn't mind Yukirin dominating in the early results like last time though. Makes for some fun drama. :heart:

My list would look a lot like seigus, with Sae wedged into 10.
But I'd have Rie dropping to UG. And Paruru jumping above Yui's spot with the help of her constant exposure.
Top 3 places are pretty damn solid. Unless (touch-wood) Friday does a Mayuyu x Alpaca love scandal article. :nervous

I think this year 2 points will be important.
One is management allowing higher spots overall for popular early members (like Takamina and KojiHaru) who've got multi-entertainment skills. To acknowledge their hard work and also keep them from graduating.
Second is giving an advantage to members that can help build a positive image for AKB. The group has been doing great in the past few years with fun and healthy music. But these few months they've taken a few painful punches, losing center nova, then one of their best singers, and then the constant scandal attacks.

So after some thought. Considering she looks cute, is great at talking, young but composed, has a good stage presence, and likes sharing smiles...
I give my vote to Furuhata Nao for President~~ :thumbsup

She's still so new. And might not even make Undergirls. But I hope she can get a nice spot.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: maliciel on March 23, 2013, 08:46:17 PM

Quote from: seigus on March 23, 2013, 04:34:54 PM

I'm going to disagree with this. I don't see Paru breaking into Kami 7 and in fact, not even Top 10. Jurina has enjoyed a lot of push by the management way before Paru, yet she has never once managed to reach Kami 7 status. Paru would have to beat WMatsui before she could breathe the same air as the godly seven and I don't think her popularity is anywhere near either of them.

Do you honestly think so? At this point and how much Paruru gets exposure on her own, I think it's safe to say she's one of the most recognizable AKB48 members ever.

That said though, I wonder if there are any girls that will step out of the race. Personally I think the competition would be a lot fiercer if Yuko took a pass for this year, and you could probably argue that the resulting publicity far outweighs that of her being top (again). I'd love to see more team 4 members make it, but they've been on the down low and I'm afraid they've been fairly overshadowed by everyone else. At this point they're one amongst many.

But I'm rooting for my girl Iwatate :lol:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: edsonmassao on March 24, 2013, 05:10:41 AM

because of the open positions of the graduated members, we will see new names in this Senbatsu!

and how about Kimoto Kanon? Sometimes she looks like Paruru: have media exposure due to management efforts, but lacks something to have her own bright...

and we can't forget of our Mannnnatsu! XD

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: YKT on March 24, 2013, 05:39:48 AM

Since we're doing top 16s for bragging rights, here's mine

IF Oshima Yuko participates

1. Oshima Yuko
2. Watanabe Mayu
3. Kashiwagi Yuki
4. Takahashi Minami
5. Shimazaki Haruka
6. Shinoda Mariko
7. Sashihara Rino
8. Matsui Rena
9. Matsui Jurina
10. Watanabe Miyuki
11. Kojima Haruna
12. Kitahara Rie
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Yokoyama Yui
15. Miyazawa Sae
16. Umeda Ayaka

IF Oshima Yuko does not, everyone goes up a spot (eg: Shimazaki Haruka will be 4th) and the 16th place...wait for it... Kawaei Rina :thumbsup

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: RenX on March 24, 2013, 06:06:59 AM

Quote from: maliciel on March 23, 2013, 08:46:17 PM

Personally I think the competition would be a lot fiercer if Yuko took a pass for this year, and you could probably argue that the resulting publicity far outweighs that of her being top (again)

Most wota and casual fans then turn their attention to MaYuki, which in a short time could be an interesting rivalry since AtsuYuu. :heart:
There are discussions though whether Yuko will participate or not, combined with graduations that would likely happen at two concerts in April and June. Honestly, I can't think of any reasons why Yuko will not participate this year. Graduating is most likely the reason for it but why would Aki-P made her Captain and renamed the Team K if she's graduating so fast? It just isn't right.

I guess we'll see, AKB is full of surprises, isn't it? :lol:

By the way, here's my top 16 :

01. Oshima Yuko
02. Watanabe Mayu
03. Kashiwagi Yuki
04. Shinoda Mariko
05. Takahashi Minami
06. Kojima Haruna
07. Sashihara Rino
08 / 09. W Matsui
10. Miyazawa Sae
11. Shimazaki Haruka
12. Yokoyama Yui
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Umeda Ayaka
15. Watanabe Miyuki
16. Kitahara Rie

That is, if Yuko participates, if not then maybe Akimoto, Miichan, Amina or Akicha will make it into Senbatsu.

___________________
EDIT : Ranking change.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Seigus on March 24, 2013, 11:17:09 AM

Quote from: maliciel on March 23, 2013, 08:46:17 PM

Do you honestly think so? At this point and how much Paruru gets exposure on her own, I think it's safe to say she's one of the most recognizable AKB48 members ever.

Yes, I do. Paru's got a lot of exposure lately but that doesn't necessarily translate into popularity. It's still too early for her to beat WMatsui, in my opinion at least. She doesn't seem to be making full use of her push to worm her way into fans' hearts like what Sasshi did so yes, she will shoot up in ranking this year but not to the point of Top 10.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: sakura_drop_ on March 24, 2013, 11:46:31 AM

well, mine is not that very different from others' but still :)

1. Oshima Yuko-sama
2. Kashiwagi Yuki
3. Watanabe Mayu
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Takahashi Minami
6. Sashihara Rino
7. Matsui Rena
8. Matsui Jurina
9. Kojima Haruna
10. Miyazawa Sae
11. Yokoyama Yui
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Umeda Ayaka
16. Akimoto Sayaka

If Yuko-sama is not participating, then Miichan might make it in.. :)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: t-motion on March 25, 2013, 12:17:59 AM

My prediction:
(http://i.imgur.com/hsWrWDY.jpg)

using more than 15 predictions and my prediction
explain later...

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 25, 2013, 01:14:46 AM

I don't really know what's gonna happen, but, with all the new faces, a LOT of old members are gonna be in the Undergirls.
I can say for the senbatsu though, there IS the possibility Mayu could be center. Her popularity's kinda started sky-rocketing. Plus, she said herself she wanted to be center and WAS the center in "So Long!"

Here's what I think:
1. Watanabe Mayu
2. Oshima Yuko
3. Kashiwagi Yuki
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Takahashi Minami
6. Sashihara Rino
7. Kojima Haruna
8. Matsui Jurina
9. Matsui Rena
10. Miyazawa Sae(if counted)
11. Shimazaki Haruka
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Yokoyama Yui
14. Yamamoto Sayaka
15. Umeda Ayaka
16. Akimoto Sayaka

If Sae's not in, everyone after her will move one spot. That and maybe Miyawaki Sakura will take 12th or 13th place.

..Just please please PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSEEEEE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ let my Sayaka-chan get in the senbatsu this year!!!!!!!!!!! :ptam-wub:

I can't stand it!!!!!!!!!! :ptam-hbk:

...And yet, somehow, ever since I found her, I've noticed a jump in her life and her luck increase... :ptam-aww: ~~(In my mind: What if I'm her lucky charm?)~~

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Rust on March 25, 2013, 06:31:14 AM

Remember when there was an SKE & an NMB single just few weeks prior to the sousenkyou single? I always have a thought, what will happen if the sister groups singles also include sousenkyou votes? It seems to make much more sense for a fan to purchase 3~4 types per singles to amass like 9~12 different types for all the AKB, SKE, & NMB singles. Does it make financial sense to do so? It might make some fans purchase more singles in total, as some fans might only plan to buy 3 AKB singles to vote now might wanna increase their haul to 9 or more. But it might make some fans purchase less, as they might plan to buy the SKE/NMB singles anyways & can now purchase less AKB singles to achieve the same voting power.

Also, what about the sub-units publishing in the mix of the vote? Was it suicidal bleeding of fans' voting power? Or is it actually still invaluable exposure to up the vote?

Also, data is rather useful in helping us predict sousenkyou results, no? :lol:
Than it make sense to compile some data!

So here's some data from last year just prior to the election:
http://everyday48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=600&start=780#p88434 (http://everyday48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=600&start=780#p88434)

I also compiled a simple G+ comparison of where the members were & where they are now in the below table. Some surprise I must say, at least for me.
Google+ with Current followers count & counts just prior to last sousenkyou results:

Rank	Name	Followers Now	Followers Prior	Prior Rank	Rank Change
1.	Oshima Yuko	392,441	235,136	=	=
2.	Shinoda Mariko	361,917	226,901	=	=
3.	Kashiwagi Yuki	357,432	225,176	=	=
4.	Sashihara Rino	346,617	216,907	=	=
5.	Matsui Rena	345,709	200,368	(6)	↑1
6.	Kojima Haruna	341,352	212,111	5	↓1
7.	Takajo Aki	257,996	179,634	=	=
8.	Matsui Jurina	246,695	136,066	14	↑6
9.	Yokoyama Yui	233,743	153,227	12	↑3
10.	Miyazawa Sae	225,098	158,726	11	↑1
11.	Yamamoto Sayaka	219,045	124,113	16	↑5
12.	Watanabe Miyuki	208,438	104,625	22	↑10
13.	Shimazaki Haruka	197,665	88,150	31	↑18
14.	Kitahara Rie	208,438	139,462	12	↓2
15.	Watanabe Mayu	185,013	115,639	18	↑3
16.	Minegishi Minami	182,117	133,330	14	↓2
17.	Kuramochi Asuka	154,638	122,190	16	↓1
18.	Takayanagi Akane	140,722	97,511	28	↑10
19.	Matsui Sakiko	140,126	115,239	18	↓1
20.	Umeda Ayaka	139,564	101,219	25	↑5
21.	Akimoto Sayaka	135,862	101,891	23	↑2
22.	Sato Amina	133,541	103,115	=	=
23.	Oba Mina	130,839	86,310	33	↑10
24.	Nakagawa Haruka	128,077	96,414	29	↑5
25.	Yamada Nana	125,154	69,826	45	↑20
26.	Oya Shizuka	121,766	99,147	25	↓1
27.	Ishida Haruka	120,392	98,276	26	↓1
28.	Kawaei Rina	116,308	54,666	70	↑42
29.	Kikuchi Ayaka	112,057	90,606	=	=
30.	Shimada Haruka	107,803	84,128	33	↑3
31.	Kizaki Yuria	105,832	60,159	61	↑30
32.	Katayama Haruka	104,646	86,368	31	↓1
33.	Sato Sumire	103,871	82,406	35	↑2
34.	Yamauchi Suzuran	103,973	69,793	46	↑12
35.	Furukawa Airi	103,827	65,679	52	↑17
36.	Miyazaki Miho	102,847	86,368	34	↓2
37.	Nagao Mariya	97,777	60,317	60	↑23
38.	Suda Akari	97,618	66,323	48	↑20
39.	Kimoto Kanon	96,703	56,829	66	↑27
40.	Ota Aika	94,310	66,123	50	↑10
41.	Fujie Reina	93,437	69,934	42	↑1
42.	Nonaka Misato	92,969	75,751	38	↓4
43.	Iriyama Anna	92,870	51,353	73	↑30
44.	Nakamata Shiori	87,563	72,894	40	↓4
45.	Komori Mika	85,863	65,591	53	↑8
46.	Kobayashi Kana	85,785	69,869	43	↓3
47.	Matsumura Kaori	85,713	57,857	64	↑17
48.	Ichikawa Miori	85,374	60,411	59	↑11
49.	Iwasa Misaki	84,787	63,317	56	↑7
50.	Mukaida Manatsu	83,573	51,676	71	↑21
51.	Takahashi Juri	83,231	50,462	74	↑23
52.	Ogasawara Mayu	82,847	36,961	99	↑47
53.	Oya Masana	82,462	59,344	63	↑10
54.	Miyawaki Sakura	81,657	23,874	147	↑93
55.	Nakatsuka Tomomi	81,421	66,750	48	↓7
56.	Maeda Ami	79,922	57,269	65	↑9
57.	Tanabe Miku	79,880	67,445	47	↓10
58.	Matsubara Natsumi	78,983	64,469	54	↓8
59.	Suzuki Mariya	77,203	63,578	55	↓4
60.	Nakanishi Yuka	77,158	54,335	70	↑10
61.	Nakata Chisato	75,863	63,316	57	↓4
62.	Murashige Anna	74,237	22,142	154	↑92
63.	Iwata Karen	73,406	44,670	82	↑19
64.	Kato Rena	72,514	38,233	94	↑30

I might do a mixi too, but I'll have to find the latest mixi data. :lol:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: YKT on March 25, 2013, 07:16:53 AM

Quote from: Rust on March 25, 2013, 06:31:14 AM

I might do a mixi too, but I'll have to find the latest mixi data. :lol:

Save you the trouble of searching. From http://uni.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ske/1360278137/128 (http://uni.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ske/1360278137/128)

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2013/3/24 mixiコミュニティ人数 (3月22日～増減数)

篠田麻里子.74834(-15)
大島優子.　 68434(-18)
渡辺麻友.　 38371(-33)
小嶋陽菜.　 38300(-2)
板野友美.　 35402(-5)
柏木由紀.　 33493(-28)
高橋みなみ 29910(-6)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　指原莉乃.　 26940(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　松井玲奈.　 25754(-10)
河西智美.　 18088(-10)
峯岸みなみ 17702(-15)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　高城亜樹.　 16354(-11)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　松井珠理奈.14941(-5)
横山由依.　 14320(-7)
北原里英.　 13887(-6)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　宮澤佐江.　 12868(-5)
佐藤亜美菜.12388(-6)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　山本彩. 　　11998(0)
倉持明日香.10190(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　渡辺美優紀　9806(-8)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　高柳明音　　 9200(-3)
島崎遥香　　 9165(-1)
梅田彩佳　　 7879(+1)
秋元才加　　 7814(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　秦佐和子　　 6827(+1)
市川美織　　 6298(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　山田菜々　　5928(-4)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　矢神久美　　 5268(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　小木曽汐莉　5240(-3)
大場美奈　　 5165(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　木崎ゆりあ　 4953(-4)
佐藤すみれ　4583(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　平松可奈子　4432(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　多田愛佳　　 4424(-2)
小森美果　　 4261(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　須田亜香里　3927(-1)
山内鈴蘭　　 3756(-1)
松井咲子　　 3731(0)
川栄李奈　　 3645(+6)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　福本愛菜　　3556(-2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　向田茉夏　　 3470(-3)
大家志津香　3409(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　木本花音　　 3384(+6)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　仲川遥香　　 3374(-8)
宮崎美穂　　 3323(-2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　古川愛李　　 3282(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　小笠原茉由　3112(-3)
永尾まりや　 3030(-2)
仁藤萌乃　　 2989(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　大矢真那　　 2954(-2)
菊地あやか . 2779(-2)
石田晴香　　 2579(-1)
藤江れいな . 2324(-4)
前田亜美　　 2217(+1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　吉田朱里　　2107(+2)
入山杏奈　　 1811(-1)
島田晴香　　 1761(-2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　上西恵　　　1707(+4)

Continuation from http://uni.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ske/1360278137/129 (http://uni.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ske/1360278137/129)

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　金子栞　　　1673(+2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　白間美瑠　　1668(+2)
片山陽加　　 1645(-1)
小林香菜　　 1626(+1)
高橋朱里　　 1567(+2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　宮脇咲良　　1515(+11)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　近藤里奈　　1496(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　矢倉楓子　　 1491(+3)
竹内美宥　　 1476(+4)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　松本梨奈　　 1459(-3)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　小谷里歩　　1457(-2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　木下百花　　1448(-1)
岩佐美咲　　 1395(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　矢方美紀　　 1377(-2)
野中美郷　　 1357(-2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　柴田阿弥　　1282(+1)
田名部生来　1241(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　松村香織　　 1241(0)
松原夏海　　 1236(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　中西優香　　 1218(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　桑原みずき . 1176(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　菅なな子　　 1148(+5)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　木下有希子　1118(-1)
仲俣汐里　　 1091(+1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　原望奈美　　 1080(0)
小嶋菜月　　 1064(+2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　岸野里香　　1049(+1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　木下春奈　　1043(-2)
内田眞由美　1038(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　古畑奈和　　 1037(-1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　本村碧唯　　 1022(+7)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　梅本まどか . 1014(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　門脇佳奈子　　985(+2)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　村上文香.　　 981(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　岩永亞美.　　 979(+1)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　薮下柊　　　 944(+4)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　谷川愛梨.　　 943(0)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　小林亜実.　　 940(+1)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
神7
朝長美桜.　　 780(+34)
穴井千尋.　　 774(+12)
宮脇咲良　　1515(+11)
兒玉遥　　　 924(+10)
松岡菜摘.　　 695(+10)
村重杏奈.　　 909(+8)
中西智代梨　 753(+8)
下野由貴.　　 479(+8)
渕上舞　　　　353(+8)
青木詩織.　　 110(+8)

逆神7
渡辺麻友.　 38371(-33)
柏木由紀.　 33493(-28)
大島優子.　 68434(-18)
篠田麻里子.74834(-15)
峯岸みなみ 17702(-15)
高城亜樹.　 16354(-11)
松井玲奈.　 25754(-10)
河西智美.　 18088(-10)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: maliciel on March 25, 2013, 08:21:07 AM

Quote from: Rust on March 25, 2013, 06:31:14 AM

Remember when there was an SKE & an NMB single just few weeks prior to the sousenkyou single? I always have a thought, what will happen if the sister groups singles also include sousenkyou votes? It seems to make much more sense for a fan to purchase 3~4 types per singles to amass like 9~12 different types for all the AKB, SKE, & NMB singles. Does it make financial sense to do so? It might make some fans purchase more singles in total, as some fans might only plan to buy 3 AKB singles to vote now might wanna increase their haul to 9 or more. But it might make some fans purchase less, as they might plan to buy the SKE/NMB singles anyways & can now purchase less AKB singles to achieve the same voting power.

Also, what about the sub-units publishing in the mix of the vote? Was it suicidal bleeding of fans' voting power? Or is it actually still invaluable exposure to up the vote?

Also, data is rather useful in helping us predict sousenkyou results, no? :lol:
Than it make sense to compile some data!

I don't think it would really increase the number of overall votes, although it would definitely dampen the sales of the particular AKB single that has the tickets in them. As it is now I think the votes won't really increase (decrease is a huge possibility given the number of girls leaving), and I don't see how putting votes in sister groups would really change things in that respect. It would definitely capitalize on those who really don't care about AKB to the point of not voting for their fav sister group members when the time comes, but that's a low number imo.

In the end I don't think the Japanese are that unique to the point where they don't think like normal people, collective action problems still exist; people will still realize that one vote in the grand scheme of things means nothing. I doubt that will drive people to buy more than what they're willing to.

I really wonder if G+ data can really correlate to vote numbers .. It should, but maybe G+ doesn't take into account casual fans who wouldn't go to the extent of registering to a new SNS, but would still just punch in some numbers for a vote.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Jul3 on March 25, 2013, 10:30:25 AM

Quote from: Rust on March 25, 2013, 06:31:14 AM

Remember when there was an SKE & an NMB single just few weeks prior to the sousenkyou single? I always have a thought, what will happen if the sister groups singles also include sousenkyou votes? It seems to make much more sense for a fan to purchase 3~4 types per singles to amass like 9~12 different types for all the AKB, SKE, & NMB singles. Does it make financial sense to do so? It might make some fans purchase more singles in total, as some fans might only plan to buy 3 AKB singles to vote now might wanna increase their haul to 9 or more. But it might make some fans purchase less, as they might plan to buy the SKE/NMB singles anyways & can now purchase less AKB singles to achieve the same voting power.

No thanks. Remember this is an election to vote for the members to participate in one AKB48 single - if sister group singles included voting tickets they should be for a senbatsu election for the relevant SKE/NMB/HKT single, just like they have separate SKE and NMB Request Hours as well as the main one.

You should also remember that tickets included in the relevant AKB48 single are just one way to get a vote. You also get one vote for membership of the fanclub, mobile fanclub or if you hold a DMM.com subscription. Since this time last year NMB48 and HKT48 did not have a LOD service - there will already be more votes for sister group members this year than last.

(On a side note, I do mean to write my predictions and also thoughts on positions in the style of SomethingWild at some point... if I get round to it...)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: AKBfan26 on March 25, 2013, 02:48:51 PM

I got really excited haha. I'm really curious about this years outcome! My prediction:

1. Oshima Yuko
2. Kashiwagi Yuki
3. Watanabe Mayu
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Matsui Jurina
6. Takehashi Minami
7. Kojima Haruna
8. Matsui Rena
9. Yokoyama Yui
10. Sashihara Rino
11. Kitahara Rie
12. Sae Miyazawa
13. Minegishi Minami
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Watanabe Miyuki
16. Yamamoto Sayaka

I got really stuck trying to place Sashi, Miichan, Paruru, Sae, Akicha, Sayaka and Umechan. Sashi and Miichan had their scandals but I think their fans will still keep momentum although I see them dropping a few places. Paruru is having a HUGE push but then a push doesn't always equate to high rankings just by taking into account other members in the past but taking into account her previous rankings I think she might just make it for the first time. Sae and Akicha are overseas now and haven't done much in Japan at all but they won't drop off completely off the radar like that; I see Sae making it but Akicha being unlucky and just about losing out like she did before. Oh Sayaka, just like Akicha she missed out on Senbatsu for the first time and as much as I love her, I see her losing momentum fast especially since she lost her captain title. Umechan made senbatsu for the first time by the skin of her teeth but other members are getting popular fast so I see Umechan dropping a few places.

Really though I worry for girls like Amina, Sayaka, Myao, Mochi, Harugon, Sakippe, Suuchan, Mikapon and Lovetan etc. A lot of younger girls are coming through and a lot of sister groups are gaining popular members so girls who have been in AKB for a long time are dropping fast like flies.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:22:06 PM

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

SOUSENKYO NEWS!

You better sit down for this one.

The system is changing. They're going to basically make it so you have to register to be in the sousenkyo. Registration is from 31st March to 7th April. There are 3 conditions that make you eligible to apply to enter the sousenkyo:
1. If you are a current member
2. If you are an ex-AKB transferee (Sae, Mariya, Akicha, Harugon)
3. If you have been in AKB for a period of 4 years or longer

Condition #3 is very interesting. Because that also means that certain graduates can apply, unless there's some twist that I'm not getting.

edit: #3 has now been amended, and it's clear-cut that he means graduates/past akb members. Carry on with the freakout.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 26, 2013, 04:29:09 PM

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:22:06 PM

SOUSENKYO NEWS!

You better sit down for this one.

The system is changing. They're going to basically make it so you have to register to be in the sousenkyo. Registration is from 31st March to 7th April. There are 3 conditions that make you eligible to apply to enter the sousenkyo:
1. If you are a current member
2. If you are an ex-AKB transferee (Sae, Mariya, Akicha, Harugon)
3. If you have been in AKB for a period of 4 years or longer

Condition #3 is very interesting. Because that also means that certain graduates can apply, unless there's some twist that I'm not getting.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :shocked :shocked :shocked

They have to REGISTER?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :panic: :panic:

What's gonna happen now?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :dizzy: :OMG: :frustrated: :tantrum: :err:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Supermerlion on March 26, 2013, 04:34:22 PM

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:22:06 PM

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

SOUSENKYO NEWS!

You better sit down for this one.

The system is changing. They're going to basically make it so you have to register to be in the sousenkyo. Registration is from 31st March to 7th April. There are 3 conditions that make you eligible to apply to enter the sousenkyo:
1. If you are a current member
2. If you are an ex-AKB transferee (Sae, Mariya, Akicha, Harugon)
3. If you have been in AKB for a period of 4 years or longer

Condition #3 is very interesting. Because that also means that certain graduates can apply, unless there's some twist that I'm not getting.

Does this mean I can finally vote for Togasaki?

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:35:14 PM

It's an interesting way of letting the older girls bow out without having it be a huge deal. But at the same time, one wonders why they included option 3 at all.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on March 26, 2013, 04:37:29 PM

Quote from: Supermerlion on March 26, 2013, 04:34:22 PM

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:22:06 PM
http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

SOUSENKYO NEWS!

You better sit down for this one.

The system is changing. They're going to basically make it so you have to register to be in the sousenkyo. Registration is from 31st March to 7th April. There are 3 conditions that make you eligible to apply to enter the sousenkyo:
1. If you are a current member
2. If you are an ex-AKB transferee (Sae, Mariya, Akicha, Harugon)
3. If you have been in AKB for a period of 4 years or longer

Condition #3 is very interesting. Because that also means that certain graduates can apply, unless there's some twist that I'm not getting.

Does this mean I can finally vote for Togasaki?

Dude, that makes no sense!!!!! They mean members, duh!!!!!!!! :doh:

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:35:14 PM

It's an interesting way of letting the older girls bow out without having it be a huge deal. But at the same time, one wonders why they included option 3 at all.

Does this mean...my Sayaka-chan will be able to get in the senbatsu again? :love: :cathappy: :deco:

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: xyish on March 26, 2013, 04:52:44 PM

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:35:14 PM

It's an interesting way of letting the older girls bow out without having it be a huge deal. But at the same time, one wonders why they included option 3 at all.

ALL ABOUT THE NEWS.

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: korin48 on March 26, 2013, 05:10:43 PM

Quote from: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 04:22:06 PM

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

SOUSENKYO NEWS!

You better sit down for this one.

The system is changing. They're going to basically make it so you have to register to be in the sousenkyo. Registration is from 31st March to 7th April. There are 3 conditions that make you eligible to apply to enter the sousenkyo:
1. If you are a current member
2. If you are an ex-AKB transferee (Sae, Mariya, Akicha, Harugon)
3. If you have been in AKB for a period of 4 years or longer

Condition #3 is very interesting. Because that also means that certain graduates can apply, unless there's some twist that I'm not getting.

That 3rd one is weird but very interesting because the graduated members especially Acchan can participate for this senbatsu election! And KKS Miichan can participate since she has been in AKB for more than 4 years.

And why is that 3rd one is weird? Because if the graduated members participate for this election, the graduations would be wasted!

Title: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on March 26, 2013, 05:12:24 PM

Updated the first post with thanks to Rinatin

Date of event is likely a few days after 2013.06.07 when voting closes

Quote

Grand AKB Festival @ Nissan Stadium
06/??/2013 [likely a few days after 2013.06.07 when voting closes]

◆Eligible members◆
- AKB, SKE, NMB, HKT members up to 3/31;
- Team Kaigai members (Takajo, Nakagawa, Miyazawa, Suzuki M)
- Every 48 group former member who has been in her group for 4 years or longer.
Every eligible member need to apply to participate, from 31/3 to 7/4.

◆Number of open spots◆
・32nd single senbatsu members：16名（1位～16位）
・Undergirls：16名（17位～32位）
・Next girls：16名（33位～48位）
・Future girls：16名（49位～64位）

◆How to vote◆
①AKB48 Fanclub「二本柱の会」(1 vote)
②AKB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
③AKB48 Official Smartphone application (1 vote)
④AKB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑤AKB OFFICIAL NET (1 vote)
⑥SKE48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑦SKE48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑧NMB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑨NMB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑩HKT48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑪HKT48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑫AKB48 31st single「TBA」Regular／Limited／Theater editions (1 vote per serial number)

◆Voting period◆
2013年5月21日（火）10:00　～　2013年6月7日（金）15:00

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11498787416.html)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: kuro808 on March 26, 2013, 05:14:07 PM

I started to laugh when I saw the hoopla on twitter but to be honest... imagine such possibilities :nervous

But I think it will be quite normal unless many decide not to even sign up, oh well we can always try to get a surprise :nervous

Title: Re: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: hina on March 26, 2013, 05:25:25 PM

THE TIME IS NOW! #EREPYON2013

time to bombard her twitter and urge her to register

Title: Re: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on March 26, 2013, 05:27:14 PM

#EREPYON2013

Title: Re: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: RenX on March 26, 2013, 05:37:06 PM

According to a tweet by Bilingual48 (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48), the event will be held on the 8th of June.

Quote

Election will be held on June 8th, starting at 5:30pm at Nissan Stadium, after the AKB48 Super Festival, which starts at 3pm, rain or shine.

Title: Re: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on March 26, 2013, 05:46:27 PM

So, taken from https://twitter.com/KawaeiJuri/status/316586580435423232, here's a list of graduated members who are eligible to apply to be in the election - note, this doesn't mean that they will take part:

・平田 4年185日 - Hirata Rikako
・小野 4年213日 - Ono Erena
・米沢 5年64日 - Yonezawa Rumi
・奥 5年113日 - Oku Manami
・大堀 6年34日 - Ohori Megumi
・野呂 6年34日 - Noro Kayo
・仲谷 6年93日 - Nakaya Sayaka
・平嶋 6年98日 - Hirajima Natsumi
・浦野 6年153日 - Urano Kazumi
・佐藤由 6年153日 - Sato Yukari
・佐藤夏 6年218日 - Sato Natsuki
・増田 6年276日 - Masuda Yuka
Maeda Atsuko

Remember that they have to apply by April 7th...

As for the election being at the Nissan Concert... that seems a bit odd to me - two huge events in the AKB calendar bolted together - and stress of elections within the joy of a big concert...

Title: AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on March 26, 2013, 05:47:35 PM

^
^Thanks RenX. Here's another source http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2022979/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2022979/full/)

All theater/regular/limited editions of AKB48 - 31st Single will contain a voting slip with a serial number to vote for the AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07).

Date/time/venue of election event: 2013.06.08, 5.30 pm, at Nissan Stadium

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Masa on March 26, 2013, 06:15:32 PM

The Immovable Center™ will return to claim her throne! #ACCHAN2013 :theking

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: SomethingWild on March 26, 2013, 06:16:56 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on March 26, 2013, 05:10:43 PM

And KKS Miichan can participate since she has been in AKB for more than 4 years.

In all past election KKS were included, so I assume "member" includes all KKS.

Thoughts:
- What an obvious scheme. It's pretty much certain that Yuko won't participate (and maybe more 1st gen/top members) leaving the road wide open for Paruru-tachi to enter senbatsu.
- This system takes away a lot of the excitement and heritage associated with the election.
- I'm quite sure Acchan won't participate, because she's trying to make a name for herself outside of AKB48. Going back would probably hurt both her and AKB48's new image. However, if she participates I'll lmao.
- I can see Erena participating, but looking at her latest CD sales she might not do too well. Even so, it could mean some good promotion for her.
- Any girl who doesn't register isn't worthy of being an idol (exceptions include Yuko/1st gen/top members because they may want to give the new girls a chance and have a break from it all).
- Sashihara just won the election. XD

Title: Re: [2013.06.xx] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on March 26, 2013, 06:24:51 PM

Quote from: YKT on March 26, 2013, 05:12:24 PM

◆How to vote◆
①AKB48 Fanclub「二本柱の会」(1 vote)
②AKB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
③AKB48 Official Smartphone application (1 vote)
④AKB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑤AKB OFFICIAL NET (1 vote)
⑥SKE48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑦SKE48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑧NMB48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑨NMB48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑩HKT48 Mobile registration (1 vote)
⑪HKT48 LIVE!! ON DEMAND registration (1 vote)
⑫AKB48 31st single「TBA」Regular／Limited／Theater editions (1 vote per serial number)

I've highlighted in bold the three new methods of voting which were not available last year.

NMB and HKT did not have DMM LOD services back then so we can expect a boost in voting for NMB/HKT members.

However, I believe the biggest difference is the inclusion of voting tickets in the Theatre Edition of the single. Previously it was just in the regular/limited CD+DVD editions. If we look at sales figures for the last sousenkyo single "Manatsu no Sounds Good", it sold 1.6million on Oricon, and 700k on Soundscan, so we can estimate that there approximately 900k copies of the Theatre Edition sold that did not come with voting tickets. Looking at the latest single "So long!" we see the difference between Oricon (1 million)and Soundscan (>300k) is still ~700k. At first I was tempted to say that there would be an extra ~700k votes from Theatre Editions, but perhaps the extra number of Regular/Limited Edition sales for Manatsu were Theatre Edition buyers purchasing the DVD editions to get voting tickets. Whichever way you look at it, this is certainly a big shake-up in how to get a voting ticket. As Theatre Editions (which come free with individual member handshake sales) now play a role, perhaps looking at the latest handshake sales for AKB singles will give a larger indication of where votes will be placed - if we take the simple approximation that a handshake buyer will also vote for that member in the election (which I doubt holds true, as people are more likely just to vote for their oshimen, but handshake a wider number of girls).

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Datalanche on March 26, 2013, 06:43:03 PM

My reaction to this is basically "I think it's lame."

1. Do we really need to bring grads back? To me, this is the ultimate sign that an idol group is in trouble, and I've don't really see AKB48 as in trouble.
2. I agree that this takes away excitement. If Yuko and others bow out then the results become less authentic and in turn less exciting. Even if something crazy happened, like Sasshi won, sure it would be funny, but knowing that it wouldn't have happened on a level playing field would nuke most of that excitement for me. AKB48 members should be part of the AKB48 single election. Plain and simple.
3. Acchan participating would be equally hilarious and pathetic. It would damage the reputation of both entities involved. Both are doing just fine without each other. I think the chances of this happening are about zero.
4. Looking at the rather small list of eligible graduates, I don't see any of them itching to participate. Maybe Cindy? lol. Most of these members weren't popular while they were in the *48 empire, what would change now that they're gone?
5. Any girl who doesn't register really should just quit. If you're not even willing to try, even if you know it's impossible, what kind of message are you giving to your fans?

Time will tell how this plays out. I was planning to buy several single copies this time around but maybe I won't have to now. :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: boykun on March 26, 2013, 07:00:30 PM

Another day in the fandom! I felt nothing interesting was going on with AKB this year. Too many grads, not enough good stuff. But this has gotten people talking.

Kind of hoping Yuko and other God tier members bow out just to see the mess that happens in the rankings. Really though, there probably won't be that much of a change. I strongly doubt recent grads (Nakaya, Masuda, etc.) will apply. They left for a reason.

Looking forward to the list of candidates.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: hina on March 26, 2013, 08:44:18 PM

Well god tier senbatsu could definitely do what they want since they're obviously popular, but i wonder if their agencies would let them. I mean the election has always been a media thing right?

If they let them though, then this might be the chance for the underdogs in some agencies to get some.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Datalanche on March 26, 2013, 10:56:17 PM

Here's a thought I had later in the day which might be my biggest gripe.

Last year, Mariko said in her speech that the younger generation should aim for the older's positions, strive for them, come at me bro and all that good stuff. Personally, to see the older generation basically sit it out and give them the mantle would not only be odd, it would be downright disappointing. This is how we step to the next generation? Seems pretty forced, and pretty lame.:sweatdrop:

Like I said, it could be amusing, but the meaning of this event could very well be lost. Just my worry and opinion, I hope it'll all be fine.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on March 26, 2013, 11:22:29 PM

The new rules is pretty interesting methink. I agree having Acchan return would be counter-intuitive in many ways, since AKB want to enter their "2nd chapter" & Acchan want to make a name for herself & not as a representative of AKB. My observation is most don't want to see the graduates participate too. The only circumstances where this rule wouldn't seem counter-intuitive is to allow the SDN girls to participate or girls that were popular but graduated before AKB reached its golden year of success (e.g. Oshima Mai, Yuimin...?).

& allow me to try to offer a different perspective lol. From an electioneering perspective, an very interesting circumstances can arise now methink. Ever follow those archaic leadership conventions of Westminster-style political parties? A lot of potential candidates in those will eventually drop out & endorse another candidates. Now I don't foresee this happening, since it can be damaging to one's relationship to someone not endorsed, but it is something that can now realistically happen to the sousenkyou I think! Like for e.g. Yuko drop out & endorse her oshiri sister Mayuyu, Mariko drop out & endorse Jurina, Tomochin endorse Paruru, Kumin endorse Yuria, heck Takamina drop out & endorse Yuihan or Shimada? They are now all within the realm of possibility lol, altho I don't forsee it happening. Last year's sousenkyou, one notable thing was the success of SKE's vote allocation by their fans, resulting in SKE flooding unders. This year, members now have the power to do the same! What do you folks think of the possibility?

Oh & I don't foresee Mariko graduating. I kind of support her for sticking around too in fact, cause I want to see her challenge the norm of member only allow to stick around til early/mid-twenties in an idol group. :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 27, 2013, 01:55:14 AM

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 27, 2013, 02:17:57 AM

Yuka Masuda definitely one of the most underutilized, talented members, should participate!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on March 27, 2013, 02:27:44 AM

Former AKB/SDN Sato Yukari (佐藤由加理) seems to be expressing interest! From her twitter (https://twitter.com/yukoriyukori/status/316601484391350272):

Quote from: ゆこり ‏@yukoriyukori

そ、AKB総選挙に立候補できるの(;゜∇゜)？！

Mariko replied (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316678385139064833) even lol:

Quote from: 篠田麻里子 ‏@mariko_dayo

@yukoriyukori え！ゆこりするの？（笑）立候補するなら…今でしょ！！！

Seeing potential candidates announcing their intention is so reminiscent of an real election lol. XD

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 27, 2013, 02:29:10 AM

Quote from: THUNDERDUCK on March 27, 2013, 02:17:57 AM

Yuka Masuda definitely one of the most underutilized, talented members, should participate!

She's got a lot of stuff lined up for her in the coming months (musical, her own show), so even if she wanted to, she probably wouldn't have the time for this.

Quote from: jafeijai on March 27, 2013, 01:55:14 AM

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year

- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part

Edit: Watanabe Miyuki has also stated (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on March 27, 2013, 05:55:21 AM

I hope they remember to fill in the official form and not just tweet about participating and forget. :nervous

I guess the ball is in Yuko's court. Choosing to participate or not both seem like positive choices for her.
Joining will be for her fans and show her fighting Team K spirit.
Not joining will be a showing of her love for the group, supporting the new-gen to grow (and the Mayu vs Yuki battle may actually happen).

Otherwise, I don't really see much change caused from the new rules.
Most members will probably join.
The grads have all got their own lives, pausing it and going back sounds pretty stupid.
For popular ones like MaiMai, I don't think getting into senbatsu or even getting center will interest her, otherwise she would've stayed.
Only member I can think of right now that may get a merit would be Serina. She might get a high enough media spot with her popularity (and if SDN can get that many votes to get such a high spot in setlist 100, throwing it all into one girl is going to have an impact).
For less-popular grad members, sitting through 2 hours looking at younger girls go on stage getting trophies doesn't sound that fun.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Tanchan on March 27, 2013, 06:36:39 AM

With Maimai we can't say for sure that she's not interested in the election or senbatsu or center because:
1. When she left the election hadn't happened yet.
2. AKB wasn't Japan's top selling girl group as they are now. To a certain extent, Maimai's popularity back then could have rivaled AKB. Had she stayed till the election, she could have beaten Acchan and probably became Acchan's main rival for no.1 in next several elections (assuming she was still staying in the group). THe reason she left was because AKB was going through a difficult financial situation, there was nothing more she could get out from it and felt she should jump the ship before it sinks. Who, at that time, could have guessed that AKB will become Japan's top female idol group 1 year later?

However, since she's not eligible and she has left for a good amount of time, her fans have moved on and found a new oshimen, even if she came back, I think she could still make senbatsu but wouldn't likely be in kami7.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on March 27, 2013, 11:36:28 AM

Two things that would make this really interesting:
- If members from other idol groups could register (H!P, Afilia, Idoling, etc. etc.) :lol:
- If Paruru would not participate. :rofl:

As far as the graduates go:
- Hirajima Natsumi is on the top of my list of potential candidates. She always ranked #26, yet she never got a proper goodbye. Unless her scandal put her on the blacklist.
- MaiMai left a long time ago and I think a lot of current/new fans barely even know her. Her solo CD sales have been really low and I haven't really seen her in magazine or on tv that much anymore either (other than that Bananaman show). Even if she were eligible, she might not do well. Her time was five years ago. Actually, when you see her interact with current members (like SKE recently) she barely even looks at them, so I think her days as a typical idol are far behind her.
- Some of the SDN girls are likely candidates too; Sato Yukari, Serina and maybe Kohara, Ohori and Noro. The question remains what AKB48 has to gain by letting them participate, but I guess it's all to get some extra voting ticket sales and media attention.

Quote from: boykun on March 26, 2013, 07:00:30 PM

Really though, there probably won't be that much of a change.

Quote from: winner on March 27, 2013, 05:55:21 AM

Otherwise, I don't really see much change caused from the new rules.

I honestly can't believe how anyone could say this won't change much. This new system changes everything. It changes the entire game.
Like Data said, even if Sashihara or whoever wins this election, the victory will be incredibly shallow if not everybody participates.
The election will lose all authenticity. I know it's all for fun and entertainment, so I don't want to take it too seriously...
but if I have to spend money on CDs for voting tickets then I don't want it to be for an election that's this manipulated and essentially meaningless.
If the girls have any actual say in all this, they should make some sort of pact and ALL participate. Everybody. Especially Yuko.

edit:

In response to Rust's post, there are indeed several parallels between this and 'real life' politics. In the Netherlands we had one party who was going to be the biggest, the SP. However, in the media they were constantly ignored and ridiculed. The media targeted everything towards a battle between VVD and PVDA, a party which was almost non-existent after the last elections. However, this was so hyped and people were fooled into making a choice between either one of these parties. In other words they basically said, voting for SP won't make a difference because it'll come down to the other two parties. That is a lie, of course, since SP had massive support. However, because the media was so powerful the majority of the people indeed voted for either VVD or PVDA making them the two biggest. SP barely got votes in the end making them insignificant. The most f'ed up thing is that the two "completely opposite parties" now work together and form out government. It's been a massive set-up from day one. Democracy doesn't exist. [/depressing rant]. :sweatdrop:

edit:

Urano Kazumi is in: https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 27, 2013, 12:32:23 PM

Quote from: jafeijai

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year
- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part
- Watanabe Miyuki has also stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in

- Suzuki Shihori has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/117847838306056282869/posts/9hhm5BDDrGD)
- Kotani Rhio has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100694839033896673847/posts/fGut74BXqgB)
- Urano Kazumi has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE)
Edit: Noro Kayo has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/norokayoblog/entry-11499317093.html)

HELL YEA CINDY AND NONTI ｷﾀ━━━━ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟ )ﾉ━━━━!!!!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on March 27, 2013, 02:05:00 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on March 27, 2013, 11:36:28 AM

I honestly can't believe how anyone could say this won't change much. This new system changes everything. It changes the entire game.

I don't know about Boykun, but I only meant there won't be much change in the end results even with these rules in place. Course, it's all just a guess. :roll:

I feel exactly the same that if they add rules to grab control of votes and results, it just lose the meaning of the Senbatsu event and it wouldn't be fun at all. ;)
And really sad if any non-top current members chose to not join. Since they should be taking every chance they get.
As for the more popular members, I guess it's the same as my remarks on Yuko. Course, it would be best if everyone joined.
In a way, the rules have already served a purpose by making people interested by worrying about member's decisions. :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on March 27, 2013, 07:05:31 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on March 27, 2013, 11:36:28 AM

I honestly can't believe how anyone could say this won't change much. This new system changes everything. It changes the entire game.
Like Data said, even if Sashihara or whoever wins this election, the victory will be incredibly shallow if not everybody participates.
The election will lose all authenticity. I know it's all for fun and entertainment, so I don't want to take it too seriously...
but if I have to spend money on CDs for voting tickets then I don't want it to be for an election that's this manipulated and essentially meaningless.
If the girls have any actual say in all this, they should make some sort of pact and ALL participate. Everybody. Especially Yuko.

You yourself said, any girl who doesn't participate might as well quit. And everyone (Japanese and overseas) has been saying the same thing, anyone who doesn't participate is spitting in the fans' faces. It's pretty evident that anyone who's even remotely cognizant of their position of an idol would never do something like that. What authenticity does the election lose if no one drops out? Or what will it lose if someone like Yuko decides not to participate (with good reason, imo)? Personally I feel like the older girls should go out of the running because believing what Mariko says seems really naive to me. Even if the strongest of the newbloods came up to Mariko with murderous intent, she'd not so much scratch her, because everyone knows how hard it is to break the hold that the older members have on the Japanese public's conception of 'AKB'.

I think saying 'this election has high amounts of manipulation' is just putting undue trust in the format before, which was just as open to exploitation as this one, except in this case it's a lot easier to tell if it's actually being done.

edit:

I don't believe in the 'shallow victory' theory. Sure, if some girls pull out and another girl (example: Meru) wins, I don't think it's right to say she won a hollow victory simply because Yuko didn't participate. She still overcame literally 200 other people and the collective voting might of fans who have renewed hopes of bringing their girl to the top as a result of Yuko retiring.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on March 27, 2013, 08:06:09 PM

Quote

You yourself said, any girl who doesn't participate might as well quit. And everyone (Japanese and overseas) has been saying the same thing, anyone who doesn't participate is spitting in the fans' faces. It's pretty evident that anyone who's even remotely cognizant of their position of an idol would never do something like that.

Yes. So it'll be interesting who decides not to participate.

Quote

What authenticity does the election lose if no one drops out?

None, but some girls will drop out.

Quote

Or what will it lose if someone like Yuko decides not to participate (with good reason, imo)?

We'll never know if it's her own decision. You're right saying that they could have affected the earlier results too, but still... Why make it so obvious. But hey, maybe Yuko does participate and I'm completely wrong about everything.

Quote

Personally I feel like the older girls should go out of the running because believing what Mariko says seems really naive to me. Even if the strongest of the newbloods came up to Mariko with murderous intent, she'd not so much scratch her, because everyone knows how hard it is to break the hold that the older members have on the Japanese public's conception of 'AKB'.

That's exactly the point. That's what makes it exciting and can turn girls into superstars. The old girls are the faces of the group, they made AKB48. They don't need to give up their spot because the newer girls aren't of the same stature yet. Success stories like Umechan making top 16, Sasshi beating Haruna, etc. would have never been possible if they hadn't all participated.

Quote

I don't think it's right to say she won a hollow victory simply because Yuko didn't participate. She still overcame literally 200 other people and the collective voting might of fans who have renewed hopes of bringing their girl to the top as a result of Yuko retiring.

True, in terms of support from the fans the number of votes is still meaningful. I just meant that it doesn't really say anything anymore about their position within AKB48. If Meru wins, but Yuko, Yuki, etc. didn't play, that doesn't make her the #1 girl in the group.

Btw, it's been 24 hours now and only a handful of members announced they are entering? That strikes me as odd.
If I were them I'd start campaigning immediately. Hash-tags, poses, slogans, appeal to the fans... no time to waste!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 27, 2013, 11:48:08 PM

Quote from: jafeijai

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year
- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part
- Watanabe Miyuki has also stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in
- Suzuki Shihori has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/117847838306056282869/posts/9hhm5BDDrGD)
- Kotani Rhio has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100694839033896673847/posts/fGut74BXqgB)
- Urano Kazumi has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE)
- Noro Kayo has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/norokayoblog/entry-11499317093.html)
- Masuda Yuka has tweeted (https://twitter.com/yuka_masuda/status/316906013196435458) she will not be participating

According to this tweet (https://twitter.com/toshi01951/status/316943042638667778), the following members have also announced they will participate:
- Fujita Nana
- Matsumura Kaori
- Shibata Aya
- Iwanaga Tsugumi (SKE 5th gen KKS)
- Ijiri Anna (Team BII)
- Umemoto Madoka
- Takayanagi Akane
- Ogasawara Mayu
- Yamada Nana
- Shiroma Miru
Given the girls mentioned, I would assume these were announced on the girls' G+

Also, Nito Moeno will not be participating.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on March 28, 2013, 03:28:36 AM

Quote from: SomethingWild on March 27, 2013, 08:06:09 PM

That's exactly the point. That's what makes it exciting and can turn girls into superstars. The old girls are the faces of the group, they made AKB48. They don't need to give up their spot because the newer girls aren't of the same stature yet. Success stories like Umechan making top 16, Sasshi beating Haruna, etc. would have never been possible if they hadn't all participated.

I think maybe the conflict is that our individual interpretations on the purpose of sousenkyo differ quite a bit. While you place importance in the competition between individual girls, for me the ideal sousenkyo would be one similar to janken, where it's possible to influence the group to the point that it 'breaks'. And this new initiative allows that to come to fruition, so it's the best situation in my opinion. I don't want to see one Mayuyu vs Yukirin, I want to see Miyawaki Sakura vs the World.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 28, 2013, 06:06:11 AM

Quote from: jafeijai

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year
- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part
- Watanabe Miyuki has also stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in
- Suzuki Shihori has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/117847838306056282869/posts/9hhm5BDDrGD)
- Kotani Rhio has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100694839033896673847/posts/fGut74BXqgB)
- Urano Kazumi has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE)
- Noro Kayo has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/norokayoblog/entry-11499317093.html)
- Masuda Yuka has tweeted (https://twitter.com/yuka_masuda/status/316906013196435458) she will not be participating

According to this tweet (https://twitter.com/toshi01951/status/316943042638667778), the following members have also announced they will participate:
- Fujita Nana
- Matsumura Kaori
- Shibata Aya
- Iwanaga Tsugumi (SKE 5th gen KKS)
- Ijiri Anna (Team BII)
- Umemoto Madoka
- Takayanagi Akane
- Ogasawara Mayu
- Yamada Nana
- Shiroma Miru
Given the girls mentioned, I would assume these were announced on the girls' G+

Also, Nito Moeno will not be participating.

- Nakaya Sayaka has blogged (http://t.co/vk7tBPqcKa) she will not entering the election

By the way, first post needs to be edited: official blog entry makes no mention of limited version of 31st single having election tickets; just regular & theater versions :)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Mayuyusuki on March 28, 2013, 06:17:37 AM

There's been a lot of talk that the graduates inclusion hints at a possible SDN revival. While it's not out of the question, I highly doubt any current SDN member would be part of the new formation. A lot of the girls are just too old.

It sucks that Yukarin was put in SDN while she's only 24 yrs old right now! I blame AKBingo's Eromoea cosplay segment. She kept winning cuz she wore the least amount of clothing :nervous

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: boykun on March 28, 2013, 07:54:01 AM

Acchan not paticipating, as expected

https://twitter.com/Atsuko_100/status/317164301603438592

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on March 28, 2013, 08:20:49 AM

News about the 5th Senbatsu Election on Mezamashi 2013.03.27

AKB48 Mezamashi2013.03.27—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTMzNTMzMjc2)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on March 28, 2013, 09:15:17 AM

Quote from: jafeijai on March 28, 2013, 06:06:11 AM

By the way, first post needs to be edited: official blog entry makes no mention of limited version of 31st single having election tickets; just regular & theater versions :)

However, the King Records site for the limited/regulars state both will contain voting tickets.
eg/
Type I Limited: http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/g/gKIZM-90213/ (http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/g/gKIZM-90213/)
Type I Regular: http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/g/gKIZM-213/ (http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/g/gKIZM-213/)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 28, 2013, 11:54:34 AM

^ Gotta love inconsistencies.. :sweatdrop: Not sure what to believe then..

Quote from: jafeijai

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year
- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part
- Watanabe Miyuki has also stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in
- Suzuki Shihori has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/117847838306056282869/posts/9hhm5BDDrGD)
- Kotani Rhio has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100694839033896673847/posts/fGut74BXqgB)
- Urano Kazumi has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE)
- Noro Kayo has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/norokayoblog/entry-11499317093.html)
- Masuda Yuka has tweeted (https://twitter.com/yuka_masuda/status/316906013196435458) she will not be participating

According to this tweet (https://twitter.com/toshi01951/status/316943042638667778), the following members have also announced they will participate:
- Fujita Nana
- Matsumura Kaori
- Shibata Aya
- Iwanaga Tsugumi (SKE 5th gen KKS)
- Ijiri Anna (Team BII)
- Umemoto Madoka
- Takayanagi Akane
- Ogasawara Mayu
- Yamada Nana
- Shiroma Miru
Given the girls mentioned, I would assume these were announced on the girls' G+

Also, Nito Moeno will not be participating.
- Nakaya Sayaka has blogged (http://t.co/vk7tBPqcKa) she will not entering the election
- Maeda Atsuko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/Atsuko_100/status/317164301603438592) she will not be entering the election

- Nakamura Mariko has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100757137373116382078/posts/XKBBBAWqvpX)
- Jonishi Kei has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/113516536547276113860/posts/eNEyWDbiD4h)
- Shimada Haruka has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/102844391735210836268/posts/McJ2UVAN9ou)
- Kadowaki Kanako has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/116852193162190904300/posts/GHn7bJq62S5)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: nickblitz on March 28, 2013, 02:43:42 PM

feeling sad not to see acchan in AKB :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: i hope one day she can return :panic: :panic:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: jafeijai on March 30, 2013, 04:28:02 AM

Quote from: jafeijai

Noteworthy participation updates:
- Yonezawa Rumi has tweeted (https://t.co/fcBvU8Q3TS) she will not be participating
- Ono Erena has tweeted (http://t.co/EYBYmd5Mee) she will not be participating
- After what she said last year, Shinoda Mariko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/mariko_dayo/status/316681250846953475) she is definitely taking part this year
- Yamamoto Sayaka has stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101423472932208115437/posts/iTnsz2NPZ6j) that she will take part
- Watanabe Miyuki has also stated on G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109544372058574620997/posts/Bmhpc64ADeC) she's in
- Suzuki Shihori has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/117847838306056282869/posts/9hhm5BDDrGD)
- Kotani Rhio has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100694839033896673847/posts/fGut74BXqgB)
- Urano Kazumi has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts/DazpWgjDfBE)
- Noro Kayo has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/norokayoblog/entry-11499317093.html)
- Masuda Yuka has tweeted (https://twitter.com/yuka_masuda/status/316906013196435458) she will not be participating

According to this tweet (https://twitter.com/toshi01951/status/316943042638667778), the following members have also announced they will participate:
- Fujita Nana
- Matsumura Kaori
- Shibata Aya
- Iwanaga Tsugumi (SKE 5th gen KKS)
- Ijiri Anna (Team BII)
- Umemoto Madoka
- Takayanagi Akane
- Ogasawara Mayu
- Yamada Nana
- Shiroma Miru
Given the girls mentioned, I would assume these were announced on the girls' G+

Also, Nito Moeno will not be participating.
- Nakaya Sayaka has blogged (http://t.co/vk7tBPqcKa) she will not entering the election
- Maeda Atsuko has tweeted (https://twitter.com/Atsuko_100/status/317164301603438592) she will not be entering the election
- Nakamura Mariko has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/100757137373116382078/posts/XKBBBAWqvpX)
- Jonishi Kei has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/113516536547276113860/posts/eNEyWDbiD4h)
- Shimada Haruka has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/102844391735210836268/posts/McJ2UVAN9ou)
- Kadowaki Kanako has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/116852193162190904300/posts/GHn7bJq62S5)

- Kinoshita Haruna has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/111726993387349262398/posts/3J3Ax9zPGfs)
- Matsui Rena has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/108536765591006886419/posts/bGwzp1zPTwf)
- Takeuchi Miyu has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/102440721186115061522/posts/EfAXngTmCwE)
- Takajo Aki has announced her candidacy on her blog (http://ameblo.jp/aki-takajo-we/entry-11500657736.html)
- Aigasa Moe (AKB 13th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/114004494049213490409/posts/Dx3WxzyFpTz)
- Okada Nana (AKB 13th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/113163959577431341409/posts/cEzPz9UqXLS)
- Hirata Rina (AKB 12th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/102663035987142737445/posts/25XRf34VMLp)
- Oomori Miyu (AKB 12th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104832409151547328144/posts/CsTtAryGb5g)
- Iwatate Saho (AKB 13th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/116138450385389714584/posts/cPhvaM4jbG6)
- Uchiyama Natsuki (AKB 14th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/115831229731310759845/posts/dD1bTQeN3Ut)
- Oba Mina has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/110216234612751595989/posts/WGsgzZEY8kN)
- Mogi Shinobu (AKB 13th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/115608720286302539308/posts/7QN7NUkuCRE)
- Yamauchi Suzuran has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/101637952441360556747/posts/2RGP8epADgW)
- Miyawaki Sakura has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/102808008463301583196/posts/gh8JD1LA69j)
- Hashimoto Hikari (AKB 14th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/104650725174108556114/posts/4CVud67rWXQ)
- Azuma Yuki (NMB Team M) has announced her candidacy on the NMB blog (http://ameblo.jp/nmb48/entry-11500859576.html)
- Sasaki Yukari (AKB 12th gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/105835152133357364264/posts/A4FMy3dzzqq)
- Tomonaga Mio (HKT 2nd gen KKS) has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/113498563179644571221/posts/2xUop6xTBbZ)
- Murashige Anna has announced her candidacy on G+ (https://plus.google.com/115608229387461419797/posts/TkoFcFbu3Jf)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on March 31, 2013, 05:45:30 AM

AKB48 32nd single senbatsu election special website is opened
http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php)

Source: @akb48journal in twitter

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on March 31, 2013, 12:46:51 PM

From chichan54@tumblr (http://chichan54.tumblr.com/post/46749042181/from-yuasas-g-mayuyu)

Quote

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip159469.jpg)

From Yuasa’s G+:
まゆゆ、劇場に立候補の届け出を提出に来ました！
Mayuyu has come to the theatre to submit the candidacy registration!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on March 31, 2013, 02:41:03 PM

Seems like Noro Kayo has a bit of an issue. When she went to register, she told them she had another stage job on June 8th. The election committee are now deliberating what to do about this, and whether she can enter

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11502058099.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11502058099.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on March 31, 2013, 03:15:47 PM

The SDN48 members registering:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip159510.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 01, 2013, 04:52:38 AM

Sasshi posted her application on her google+

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 02, 2013, 01:36:07 PM

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 03, 2013, 12:13:12 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 02, 2013, 01:36:07 PM

- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).

Again, Thanks to those people who originally posted these infos

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on April 03, 2013, 03:45:27 PM

Harugon not going to participate in the elections

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 03, 2013, 05:14:51 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 03, 2013, 12:13:12 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 02, 2013, 01:36:07 PM
- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).

- AKB48 Oya Shizuka, Katayama Haruka, and Shimazaki Haruka added to the candidate list.

Again thanks to those people who originally posted these.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on April 03, 2013, 07:34:14 PM

Quote from: YKT on April 03, 2013, 03:45:27 PM

Harugon not going to participate in the elections

Nor Sato Seira.

correnereyes list seems to be missing some SDN members and all the HKT48 members who have so far applied

Check the following for the latest

Quote from: correnereyes on March 31, 2013, 05:45:30 AM

AKB48 32nd single senbatsu election special website is opened
http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on April 03, 2013, 09:35:39 PM

Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Seira pulled out. What a huge fuck you to her fans. Not going to bother doing a proper translation for this, but the gist is that there are some who voted for her who have never even seen herin real-life. So she wants them to come and see her and give her their words of encouragement in person.

http://www2.ske48.co.jp/blog_pc/detail/id:20130403163922649/ (http://www2.ske48.co.jp/blog_pc/detail/id:20130403163922649/)

Needless to say, I'm disappointed.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 04, 2013, 04:19:44 AM

@Jul3 I am very sorry! :OMG: :mon pray2:

Quote from: correnereyes on April 03, 2013, 05:14:51 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 03, 2013, 12:13:12 PM
Quote from: correnereyes on April 02, 2013, 01:36:07 PM
- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- AKB48 Oya Shizuka, Katayama Haruka, and Shimazaki Haruka added to the candidate list.

- NMB48 Team N Yamada Nana and Yoshida Akari registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Rena and Kinoshita Yukiko had been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Takeuchi Miyu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).

Again these infos are not mine. Thanks to those people who originally posted these.

You can find different members who already registered in official site
- AKB48 (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48)
- SKE48 (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48)
- NMB48 (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48)
- HKT48 (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48)
- Others (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=other) (JKT48, SNH48 and graduated members)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 04, 2013, 11:58:49 AM

- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).

- AKB48 Oya Shizuka, Katayama Haruka, and Shimazaki Haruka added to the candidate list.

- NMB48 Team N Yamada Nana and Yoshida Akari registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Rena and Kinoshita Yukiko had been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Takeuchi Miyu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).

Updated:
- AKB48 Kenkyuusei Aigasa Moe, Umeta Ayano, Murayama Yuiri, Okada Ayaka, Nishino Miki, Hashimoto Hikari, Mogi Shinobu, Maeda Mitsuki & Shinozaki Ayana added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Okita Ayaka and Kadowaki Kanako added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- NMB48 & AKB48 Kotani Riho added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Chihiro Anai, Motomura Aoi, Kumazawa Serina and Tanaka Natsumi added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- HKT48 Kenkyuusei Akiyoshi Yuka, Okada Kanna and Ito Raira added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- (Team Kaigai) Suzuki Mariya & Miyazawa Sae [SNH48] and Aki Takajo [JKT48] added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=other).
- NMB48 Jonishi Kei and Yamamoto Sayaka added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Takagi Yumana, Kobayashi Ami, Furuhata Nao, Sakai Mei, Shibata Aya and Umemoto Madoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).

This info is not mine again... thanks to people who originally posted this info...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 04, 2013, 08:10:01 PM

Sayanee shows how to submit one's candidacy registration :rofl:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip160068.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on April 05, 2013, 01:44:55 PM

Quote from: Jul3 on March 31, 2013, 02:41:03 PM

Seems like Noro Kayo has a bit of an issue. When she went to register, she told them she had another stage job on June 8th. The election committee are now deliberating what to do about this, and whether she can enter

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11502058099.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11502058099.html)

They let Nontii participate! :twothumbs

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11504805552.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11504805552.html)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip160124.jpg)

http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=noro_kayo (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=noro_kayo)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 05, 2013, 02:03:28 PM

^ Awesome!! Here's another good piece of news (for me, at least :P).

For fans worried about Kashiwagi Yuki not participating in the election, you can put your mind at ease now!

In this news article (http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2013/04/05/224/) by Mynavi about Yukirin's role in a Galileo spin-off drama "Tagārin", she said she would do her best for both the drama and the senbatsu election.

Quote

柏木由紀、『タガーリン』で婦人警官役!「ドラマも選挙も頑張ります!」

役柄について「私の演じる江島千尋は、とにかく仕事熱心で、やる気を出したり落ち込んだりと、自分でも付いていくのに必死です!ドラマも選挙も頑張ります」６月８日のＡＫＢ４８選抜総選挙まで全力疾走する決意を固めた。

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip160125.jpg)

Edit: Yukirin just blogged that she will be submitting her candidacy registration form tomorrow. She has already completed it!

(http://i.imgur.com/QXtoiC7.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: KudoShinichi on April 05, 2013, 03:20:28 PM

Ohori Megumi participating in sousenkyo
(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q503/KudoShinichikun/senbatsuentry1_zpse8197db8.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: dukkong on April 05, 2013, 03:46:02 PM

Quote

Edit: Yukirin just blogged that she will be submitting her candidacy registration form tomorrow. She has already completed it!

Holy Macaroni !!!! :cry: I'm so happy right now. My Black force is still going strong!!! Almost have a panic attack since Yukirin didn't even seem to mention about the sousenkyo but finally my mind is at ease.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 06, 2013, 04:06:20 AM

And Oshima Yuko is in!

(http://i.imgur.com/3E6Cv7p.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Kid_Alpha on April 06, 2013, 05:24:11 AM

NISHISHI APPLIED TODAY

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x456/robotritz/Nakanishi%20Yuka/NISHIIIIIII_zps82b0af47.png)

GONNA GO ROB A BANK

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: sakura_drop_ on April 06, 2013, 10:29:41 AM

Quote from: seigus on April 06, 2013, 04:06:20 AM

And Oshima Yuko is in!

Now I can die happily!!

Jokes aside, I am very pleased she's in :deco:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on April 06, 2013, 11:38:27 AM

Just gonna do an quick & easy count of percentage of members that have joined thus far.

Numbers & % of members registered:
A: 11/21, 52%
K: 7/20, 35%
B: 13/22, 59%
kks: 18/19, 95%
transfer: 3/4, 75%

total: 51/86, 59%

S: 7/16, 44%
KII: 10/16 63%
E: 13/16, 81%
kks: 4/34, 12%

total: 34/82, 41%

N: 10/16, 63%
M: 12/15, 80
BII: 15/16, 94%
kks: 22/22, 100%

total: 59/69, 86%

H: 14/15, 93%
kks: 24/24, 100%

total: 38/39, 97%

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on April 06, 2013, 11:38:45 AM

I'm genuinely amazed by Yuko's participation. Guess I was wrong after all :O2

Do we have a list of who is out?
- Nakagawa Haruka
- Sato Seira
- Others?

Harugon not participating is so weak/stupid.
- She seems more popular than Akicha as far as Indonesian fans go?
- Akicha can now get power-voted to get a better spot. If it weren't for this there would be no way she would have made top 20.
- Saves one plain ticket :V

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 06, 2013, 12:34:55 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 04, 2013, 11:58:49 AM

- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).

- AKB48 Oya Shizuka, Katayama Haruka, and Shimazaki Haruka added to the candidate list.

- NMB48 Team N Yamada Nana and Yoshida Akari registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Rena and Kinoshita Yukiko had been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Takeuchi Miyu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).

- AKB48 Kenkyuusei Aigasa Moe, Umeta Ayano, Murayama Yuiri, Okada Ayaka, Nishino Miki, Hashimoto Hikari, Mogi Shinobu, Maeda Mitsuki & Shinozaki Ayana added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Okita Ayaka and Kadowaki Kanako added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- NMB48 & AKB48 Kotani Riho added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Chihiro Anai, Motomura Aoi, Kumazawa Serina and Tanaka Natsumi added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- HKT48 Kenkyuusei Akiyoshi Yuka, Okada Kanna and Ito Raira added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- (Team Kaigai) Suzuki Mariya & Miyazawa Sae [SNH48] and Aki Takajo [JKT48] added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=other).
- NMB48 Jonishi Kei and Yamamoto Sayaka added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Takagi Yumana, Kobayashi Ami, Furuhata Nao, Sakai Mei, Shibata Aya and Umemoto Madoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).

Updated:
- AKB48 Team A Oshima Ryoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Team E Takeuchi Mai has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Umeda Ayaka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Team H Oota Aika has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- AKB48 Team K Mutou Tomu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team B Fujie Reina has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team B Kojima Haruna has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team K Nagao Mariya has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Jurina has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Sato Amina has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Ogasawara Mayu has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- AKB48 Ishida Haruka and Kikuchi Ayaka has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Nakamata Shiori and Sato Sumire has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Matsubara Natsumi announced that she will not be participating in the Senbatsu Election.

PS: I don't know some members who already registered. You should check in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php)

And thanks to those people who originally posted this

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Yuling on April 06, 2013, 01:25:29 PM

My bold top 13 predictions:

01. Watanabe Mayu
02. Oshima Yuko
03. Kashiwagi Yuki
04. Kojima Haruna
05. Sashihara Rino
06. Matsui Jurina
07. Umeda Ayaka
08. Shinoda Mariko
09. Shimazaki Haruka
10. Takahashi Minami
11. Matsui Rena
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Yokoyama Yui

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: MJ on April 06, 2013, 03:37:04 PM

I HOPE THAT AKANE WILL HAVE THE 20 IS A GOOD NUMBER FOR HER... I DON'T WANT SEE HER IN AKB, BUT I REALLY HOPE THE BEST FOR ALL THE SKE MEMBERS ;)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on April 06, 2013, 05:45:31 PM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 06, 2013, 12:34:55 PM

- AKB48 Matsubara Natsumi announced that she will not be participating in the Senbatsu Election.

She is probably the only person I can forgive for not participating. Last year's election was BRUTAL for her.
Everybody in her team ranked, except her... Truly painful.
After another year of being pretty much invisible I can see why she won't put herself through that agony again.
On the other hand, she DID rank in the older elections, so she isn't that far away from making top 64...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: boykun on April 07, 2013, 01:57:49 AM

Akimoto Sayaka will not be participating.

http://ameblo.jp/akimotoo0726/entry-11506523873.html (http://ameblo.jp/akimotoo0726/entry-11506523873.html)

edit: Also I think she's gonna leave.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 07, 2013, 02:32:15 AM

Quote from: boykun on April 07, 2013, 01:57:49 AM

Akimoto Sayaka will not be participating.

http://ameblo.jp/akimotoo0726/entry-11506523873.html (http://ameblo.jp/akimotoo0726/entry-11506523873.html)

edit: Also I think she's gonna leave.

Yes, she announced that she will be graduating from AKB48 :(

** All further news and discussions on Akimoto Sayaka's graduation to be posted in the Akimoto Sayaka to Graduate Thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35401.0).

On a happier note, Takahashi Minami has just submitted her candidacy registration!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on April 07, 2013, 03:42:42 AM

Mukaida Manatsu is not running as well, as indicated by a post in her blog (http://www2.ske48.co.jp/blog_pc/detail/?writer=mukaida_manatsu).

Here's a screencap because I can't find an archive function:

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/97185/caps/manatsugrad.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: z3144228 on April 07, 2013, 05:55:45 AM

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3da02a14b46f6ebfea40208cca28a72b/tumblr_mkv8fmFbHW1qzk928o1_500.jpg)

1 Yuko obviously
2-3 Mayuki Mayu will slightly top over Yuki, just like last time
4 Sashihara her transferring seem to support her popularity
5-6-7 Mariko Takamina Kojiharu there is no significant changing for their popularity
8-9 W Matsui, Rena will regains her Nagoya No 1, Jurina got a lot of benefit from so many drama last year ( sickness, double team) but not this year
10 Sae moved Chinese team does not effect her support, set 100 is solid proof
11-12 Milk-Sayane Milky is very strong in HS booking ( Top 5 sold out for recently singles) her PB won against Sayaka so too election ?
13 Paruru , after very much promotion for the past year her only goal is senbetsu, believe she can do it
14-15 Yui Rie there is no significant changing for their popularity but Rie may got advantages from double team status
16 Ayaka still keep her senbetsu position ?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on April 07, 2013, 05:57:36 AM

Quote from: correnereyes on April 04, 2013, 11:58:49 AM

- AKB48 Shinoda Mariko has officially submitted her application for the election.
- SKE48 Nakanishi Yuka struggling to make decision whether to run for the election or not.
- NMB48 Kawakami Rena, Takano Yui, Murase Sae and Yamagishi Natsumi will participate the 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyo.
- Former member of AKB/SDN Kohara Haruka added to the official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Yamashita Yukari, Isohara Kyoka, Tsuzuki Rika and NMB48 Ishizuka Akari joined in the Sousenkyo candidate list.
- SKE48 Kimoto Kanon, Saito Makiko and NMB48 Kusaka Konomi added to the official Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.
- AKB48 Yokoyama Yui and NMB48 Kato Yuuka has been added to the Official 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo candidate list.

- SKE48 Yuria Kizaki, Suda Akari, Oya Masana and Ishida Anna added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- SKE48 Team KII Sato Seira will NOT be registering for the senbatsu election. (Credit: @Bilingual48 in twitter (https://twitter.com/Bilingual48/status/319374402405937154))
- AKB48 Natori Wakana, Oba Mina, Iwasa Misaki, Nakamura Mariko & Kato Rena added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).
- NMB48 Kono Saki, Kushiro Rina, Akazawa Hono & Umehara Mako added to the candidate list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/index.php).

- AKB48 Oya Shizuka, Katayama Haruka, and Shimazaki Haruka added to the candidate list.

- NMB48 Team N Yamada Nana and Yoshida Akari registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Rena and Kinoshita Yukiko had been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Takeuchi Miyu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).

- AKB48 Kenkyuusei Aigasa Moe, Umeta Ayano, Murayama Yuiri, Okada Ayaka, Nishino Miki, Hashimoto Hikari, Mogi Shinobu, Maeda Mitsuki & Shinozaki Ayana added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Okita Ayaka and Kadowaki Kanako added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- NMB48 & AKB48 Kotani Riho added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Chihiro Anai, Motomura Aoi, Kumazawa Serina and Tanaka Natsumi added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- HKT48 Kenkyuusei Akiyoshi Yuka, Okada Kanna and Ito Raira added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- (Team Kaigai) Suzuki Mariya & Miyazawa Sae [SNH48] and Aki Takajo [JKT48] added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=other).
- NMB48 Jonishi Kei and Yamamoto Sayaka added to the list in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- SKE48 Takagi Yumana, Kobayashi Ami, Furuhata Nao, Sakai Mei, Shibata Aya and Umemoto Madoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).

- AKB48 Team A Oshima Ryoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Team E Takeuchi Mai has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Team B Umeda Ayaka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Team H Oota Aika has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- AKB48 Team K Mutou Tomu has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team B Fujie Reina has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team B Kojima Haruna has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Team K Nagao Mariya has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Team S Matsui Jurina has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- AKB48 Sato Amina has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Ogasawara Mayu has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- AKB48 Ishida Haruka and Kikuchi Ayaka has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Nakamata Shiori and Sato Sumire has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Matsubara Natsumi announced that she will not be participating in the Senbatsu Election.

Updated:
- AKB48 General Manager Takahashi Minami has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Mukaida Manatsu announced that she will not be participating in the Senbatsu Election.
- AKB48 Akimoto Sayaka announced her graduation (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35401.0) and she will not be participating in the Senbatsu Election.
- AKB48 Kobayashi Kana has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48 Kenkyuusei Minegishi Minami has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- AKB48/SKE48 Kitahara Rie has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- SKE48 Inuzuka Asana, Futamura Haruka, Yamada Mizuho, Miyamae Ami and Mizuno Honoka has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=ske48).
- NMB48 Yabushita Shu and Kinoshita Haruna has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyohas been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=nmb48).
- AKB48 Abe Maria has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- HKT48 Team H Matsuoka Natsumi has been registered to 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=hkt48).
- AKB48 Takahashi Juri has registered on the official site for the 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo in the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php?group=akb48).
- NMB48 Koyanagi Arisa will not participate in Senbatsu Sousenkyo.

Again thanks to people who originally posted this...

I am so heartbroken when i hear my kami-oshi announced her graduation recently :cry:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: z3144228 on April 07, 2013, 11:34:08 AM

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5469af388cdb88a1c7c60243c9ada973/tumblr_mkvp87HMQi1qzk928o1_1280.jpg)

Tomomi Itano runs for election !

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: sakura_drop_ on April 07, 2013, 11:59:52 AM

Quote from: z3144228 on April 07, 2013, 11:34:08 AM

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5469af388cdb88a1c7c60243c9ada973/tumblr_mkvp87HMQi1qzk928o1_1280.jpg)

Tomomi Itano runs for election !

oh dear god, this election is getting better and better!! :twothumbs

now the results are so unpredictable!! :bleed eyes:

(I still believe Yuko-sama has a strongest possibility of getting No.1 spot :wub:)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 07, 2013, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: z3144228 on April 07, 2013, 11:34:08 AM

Tomomi Itano runs for election !

Oh gosh, best news all day! Tomochin's participation was really unexpected. At the rate she's been promoting Paruru lately, I thought she was putting her hopes on her "little sister" and wouldn't be joining the election.

Like what sakura_drop_ said, the election is getting better and better indeed! Personally, I want all the old guards to participate so that we can see how the newer gen members stack up to them and how much their popularity has grown in the past year. There's no point in the older gens giving way to them. If the young ones want the top spots, they've got to snatch it from them. Show us your passion and determination! :rock:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: +u+u on April 07, 2013, 01:51:28 PM

I saw this on Tumblr:

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For those intending to vote from overseas in the AKB election: A fan from HK apparently asked Togasaki at handshakes today if votes with an overseas IP will be counted.. and he confirmed that the answer is no, even if the page says that you’ve voted.

If you’re buying CDs/codes and intending to vote, make sure you use a Japanese proxy or VPN when you do so, just in case.

So... if this is true my votes didn't count last year which sucks 'cos I bought the singles only to get the voting tickets :tama-mad:
I don't know if I bother to vote this year at all...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 07, 2013, 02:35:32 PM

^ That claim has been debunked by the very same tumblr user.

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Just got another report in. My all-powerful TList got someone else also present at the handshake right now to go confirm/deny the previous report with Togasaki, turns out that said HK fan misunderstood. What Togasaki said was that there’s no voting site apart from the Japanese voting site, but that it’s perfectly fine to vote from overseas.

(That said, a lot of my TList are gonna use VPN/Proxies just in case.)

Source: anshinanzen@tumblr (http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/47354210942/just-got-another-report-in-my-all-powerful-tlist)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: +u+u on April 07, 2013, 03:02:36 PM

^ Yeah I just saw that too. Whew.. :doh:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on April 07, 2013, 03:21:25 PM

http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=hirajima_natsumi (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=hirajima_natsumi)

HIRAJIMA NATSUMI IS IN

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: sakura_drop_ on April 07, 2013, 03:57:08 PM

Quote from: maliciel on April 07, 2013, 03:21:25 PM

http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=hirajima_natsumi (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=hirajima_natsumi)

HIRAJIMA NATSUMI IS IN

With this, I officially declare that at least for me this is the most interesting and the best election so far!!! :onioncheer:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on April 07, 2013, 05:57:33 PM

With Nacchan in, I'm hoping the song will be good so I can buy some to vote with :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Melchizadek on April 07, 2013, 06:54:37 PM

Quote from: z3144228 on April 07, 2013, 11:34:08 AM

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5469af388cdb88a1c7c60243c9ada973/tumblr_mkvp87HMQi1qzk928o1_1280.jpg)

Tomomi Itano runs for election !

Well, that just changed my voting plans for this election. XD

Also, I think everybody's going to have to redo their predictions. :P

In other news, I was getting really nervous about Milky; but I see she finally showed up on the official site (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/detail.php?name=watanabe_miyuki_nmb).

This is gonna be good.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on April 07, 2013, 08:08:37 PM

As registration for the election has closed, here is the final list of candidates for the 5th AKB48 Senbatsu Election.

Source: http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04/the-list-of-candidates-for-the-5th-akb48-senbatsu-general-election/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/04/the-list-of-candidates-for-the-5th-akb48-senbatsu-general-election/)

AKB48 Team A

- Izuta Rina
- Iriyama Anna
- Iwata Karen
- Oshima Ryoka
- Kawaei Rina
- Kikuchi Ayaka
- Kotani Riho
- Kobayashi Marina
- Sato Sumire
- Shinoda Mariko
- Takahashi Juri
- Takahashi Minami
- Tano Yuuka
- Nakamata Shiori
- Matsui Sakiko
- Morikawa Ayaka
- Yokoyama Yui
- Watanabe Mayu

AKB48 Team K

- Abe Maria
- Itano Tomomi
- Uchida Mayumi
- Oshima Yuko
- Kitahara Rie
- Kuramochi Asuka
- Kobayashi Kana
- Sato Amina
- Shimada Haruka
- Suzuki Shihori
- Chikano Rina
- Nakata Chisato
- Nagao Mariya
- Fujita Nana
- Maeda Ami
- Matsui Jurina
- Miyazaki Miho
- Mutou Tomu

AKB48 Team B

- Ishida Anna
- Ishida Haruka
- Ichikawa Miori
- Iwasa Misaki
- Umeda Ayaka
- Oba Mina
- Oya Shizuka
- Kashiwagi Yuki
- Katayama Haruka
- Kato Rena
- Kojima Natsuki
- Kojima Haruna
- Shimazaki Haruka
- Takeuchi Miyu
- Tanabe Miku
- Nakamura Mariko
- Natori Wakana
- Nonaka Misato
- Fujie Reina
- Yamauchi Suzuran
- Watanabe Miyuki

AKB48 Kenkyuusei

- Omori Miyuu
- Sasaki Yukari
- Hirata Rina
- Aigasa Moe
- Iwatate Saho
- Umeda Ayano
- Okada Ayaka
- Kitazawa Saki
- Shinozaki Ayana
- Takashima Yurina
- Murayama Yuiri
- Mogi Shinobu
- Uchiyama Natsuki
- Okada Nana
- Kojima Mako
- Nishino Miki
- Hashimoto Hikari
- Maeda Mitsuki
- Minegishi Minami

SKE48 Team S

- Oya Masana
- Kato Rumi
- Kizaki Yuria
- Kitahara Rie
- Kinoshita Yukiko
- Suga Nanako
- Suda Akari
- Deguchi Aki
- Nakanishi Yuka
- Matsui Jurina
- Matsui Rena

SKE48 Team KII

- Abiru Riho
- Iguchi Shiori
- Ishida Anna
- Kato Tomoko
- Goto Risako
- Sato Mieko
- Takayanagi Akane
- Furukawa Airi
- Matsumoto Rina
- Yakata Miki
- Yamada Reika

SKE48 Team E

- Isohara Kyoka
- Uchiyama Mikoto
- Umemoto Madoka
- Kaneko Shiori
- Kimoto Kanon
- Kobayashi Ami
- Saito Makiko
- Sakai Mei
- Shibata Aya
- Takagi Yumana
- Takeuchi Mai
- Tsuzuki Rika
- Furuhata Nao
- Yamashita Yukari

SKE48 Kenkyuusei

- Ichino Narumi
- Inuzuka Asana
- Iwanaga Tsugumi
- Ego Yuna
- Niidoi Sayaka
- Hioki Miki
- Futamura Haruka
- Matsumura Kaori
- Mizuno Honoka
- Miyamae Ami
- Yamada Mizuho
- Aoki Shiori
- Azuma Rion
- Ida Reona
- Ito Akane
- Orito Aisa
- Kamata Natsuki
- Kitagawa Ryoha
- Kitano Ruka
- Kitahara Yuna
- Kumazaki Haruka
- Goto Mayuko
- Sasaki Yuka
- Sora Miyuka
- Takeuchi Saki
- Noguchi Yume
- Hidaka Yuzuki
- Yano Azuki
- Yamada Juna
- Yamamoto Yuka

NMB48 Team N

- Ogasawara Mayu
- Kadowaki Kanako
- Kinoshita Haruna
- Kotani Riho
- Kondo Rina
- Jonishi Kei
- Shiroma Miru
- Yamaguchi Yuuki
- Yamada Nana
- Yamamoto Sayaka
- Yokoyama Yui
- Yoshida Akari
- Watanabe Miyuki

NMB48 Team M

- Azuma Yuki
- Okita Ayaka
- Kawakami Rena
- Kinoshita Momoka
- Shimada Rena
- Takano Yui
- Tanigawa Airi
- Mita Mao
- Murakami Ayaka
- Murase Sae
- Yagura Fuuko
- Yamagishi Natsumi
- Yogi Keira

NMB48 Team BII

- Akazawa Hono
- Ishizuka Akari
- Ijiri Anna
- Ueda Mirei
- Umehara Mako
- Ota Yuuri
- Katou Yuuka
- Kamieda Emika
- Kusaka Konomi
- Kushiro Rina
- Kurokawa Hazuki
- Kono Saki
- Kobayashi Rikako
- Muro Kanako
- Yabushita Shu
- Yamauchi Tsubasa

NMB48 Kenkyuusei

- Ishida Yuumi
- Uno Mizuki
- Koga Narumi
- Takayama Riko
- Nakagawa Hiromi
- Nishizawa Rurina
- Hayashi Momoka
- Miura Arisa
- Akashi Natsuko
- Ishihara Masako
- Odan Mai
- Ogawa Noa
- Kawakami Chihiro
- Shibuya Nagisa
- Shimazaki Momoka
- Terui Honoka
- Nakano Reina
- Nishimura Aika
- Matsuoka Chiho
- Matsumura Megumi
- Morita Ayaka
- Yamao Rina

HKT48 Team H

- Anai Chihiro
- Ueki Nao
- Ota Aika
- Kumazawa Serina
- Kodama Haruka
- Sashihara Rino
- Shimono Yuki
- Tanaka Natsumi
- Nakanishi Chiyori
- Matsuoka Natsumi
- Miyawaki Sakura
- Murashige Anna
- Motomura Aoi
- Moriyasu Madoka
- Wakatabe Haruka

HKT48 Kenkyuusei

- Abe Kyoka
- Imada Mina
- Fukagawa Maiko
- Akiyoshi Yuka
- Ito Raira
- Inoue Yuriya
- Iwahana Shino
- Ui Mashiro
- Ueno Haruka
- Umemoto Izumi
- Okada Kanna
- Okamoto Naoko
- Kusaba Manami
- Kojina Yui
- Goto Izumi
- Komada Hiroka
- Sakaguchi Riko
- Tashima Meru
- Tanaka Yuka
- Tani Marika
- Tomiyoshi Asuka
- Tomonaga Mio
- Fuchigami Mai
- Yamada Marina

JKT48

- Takajo Aki

SNH48

- Suzuki Mariya
- Miyazawa Sae

Graduated Members

- Urano Kazumi
- Ohori Megumi
- Kohara Haruka
- Sato Yukari
- Noro Kayo
- Hirajima Natsumi

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on April 08, 2013, 10:45:25 AM

Looking at the big list above and on the official site, it was hard to work out who was left out, thankfully emptystring@MELOSnoMichi has compiled a list of those who did not register:

Quote

AKB48
Team A - Kasai Tomomi, Nakatsuka Tomomi, Nito Moeno
Team K - Akimoto Sayaka (announced graduation), Matsubara Natsumi
Team B - Komori Mika
KKS - all registered

SKE48
Team S - Kito Momona, Kuwabara Mizuki, Takada Shiori, Hiramatsu Kanako, Yagami Kumi
Team KII - Akaeda Ririna, Ogiso Shiori, Sato Seira, Hata Sawako, Mukaida Manatsu
Team E - Ueno Kasumi, Hara Minami
KKS - Kobayashi Emiri, Fujimoto Mitsuki, Owaki Arisa, Ogino Risa

NMB48
Team N - Kishino Rika, Shinohara Kanna, Fukumoto Aina
Team M - Koyanagi Arisa, Yamamoto Hitomi
Team BII - all registered
KKS - all registered

HKT48
all registered

JKT48
Nakagawa Haruka

Eligible ex-members that did not register
Maeda Atsuko
Sato Natsuki
Nakaya Sayaka
Oku Manami
Yonezawa Rumi
Hirata Rikako
Ono Erena
Masuda Yuka

http://melosnomichi.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/registration-closed-for-32nd-single.html (http://melosnomichi.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/registration-closed-for-32nd-single.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on April 08, 2013, 01:38:25 PM

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AKB48
Team A - Nakatsuka Tomomi
Team B - Komori Mika

SKE48
Team S - Kito Momona
Team KII - Sato Seira, Mukaida Manatsu
KKS - Fujimoto Mitsuki, Owaki Arisa

NMB48
Team N - Kishino Rika
Team M - Koyanagi Arisa, Yamamoto Hitomi

JKT48
Nakagawa Haruka

I'm massively disappointed in these members. I left a couple out who I feel had a valid excuse (injury, etc.).

- Komori: she actually ranked last time! How snooty is that to not participate while you actually have a decent chance of ranking.
- Mukaida: wtf! You're supposed to be Team KII's ace. Sure, you got surpassed by a lot of the girls, but that's supposed to motivate you to improve yourself!
- Fujimoto: After her epic appearance at Kouhaku this would be the perfect time to participate!
- Kishino: I don't get it.
- Yamamoto: She aims for a career in variety... Ok, fine, but why not take every single opportunity to get some time in the spotlights? She appeared in Geinin and various other shows... it's not a mission impossible.
- Harugon: super weak. This has management meddling all over it as I mentioned somewhere above.

On the plus side, all the top members are in! I honestly didn't expect that. Plus with the addition of some former members and some controversy in the form of Nacchan, it's going to be an entertaining event after all! XD

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on April 09, 2013, 12:01:35 PM

The Official Guidebook is now up for pre-order:

1,200 yen
2013.05.15

CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1485838)
HMV (http://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_AKB48_000000000335453/item_AKB48-%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BEmook_5394518)
Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.jp/AKB48%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BE-Mook-FRIDAY%E7%B7%A8%E9%9B%86%E9%83%A8/dp/4063897540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365501492&sr=8-1&keywords=AKB48+%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013)
YesAsia (http://www.yesasia.com/global/akb48-sousenkyo-official-guide-book-2013/1033039599-0-0-0-en/info.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: maliciel on April 09, 2013, 01:14:38 PM

I think Harugon feels so attached to JKT48 that to register for Sousenkyo would send the wrong message. And she probably really hates taking flights so often or something. :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on April 11, 2013, 07:35:39 AM

ANA x AKB48

(http://i.imgur.com/1dKHNc7.jpg)

ANA x AKB48 has a contest - predict the top ten of the AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election and win a special ANA x AKB48 perk!

But you must be their Mileage club member.

Website (English) http://www.dreamchallengers.com/en/ (http://www.dreamchallengers.com/en/)

The following translated by Nyanholic:

Quote from: Nyanholic

http://www.dreamchallengers.com/en/
(http://i.imgur.com/dn0lSGi.png?1) (http://www.dreamchallengers.com/en/)
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"...Predict the rankings of the AKB48 general election!

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Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on April 15, 2013, 03:31:38 AM

My new senbatsu predictions:
1. Watanabe Mayu
2. Oshima Yuko
3. Kashiwagi Yuki
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Kojima Haruna
6. Takahashi Minami
7. Itano Tomomi
8. Shimazaki Haruka
9. Sashihara Rino
10. Matsui Jurina
11. Matsui Rena
12. Miyazawa Sae
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Yokoyama Yui
15. Watanabe Miyuki
16. Umeda Ayaka

*I'd say it's VERY possible for either Yuko or Mayu to become center*

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: t-motion on April 18, 2013, 10:41:24 AM

AKS created for the 6 candidated graduated members a G+ account.

- Urano Kazumi https://plus.google.com/104239976758048507102/posts
- Ohori Megumi https://plus.google.com/108535851448507945672/posts
- Kohara Haruka https://plus.google.com/113237129985616151739/posts
- Sato Yukari https://plus.google.com/103496690039028506578/posts
- Noro Kayo https://plus.google.com/113724191999871086165/posts
- Hirajima Natsumi https://plus.google.com/110865913368376328033/posts

source (https://plus.google.com/u/0/117147321771860727748/posts/WCtg84sLfjv)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on April 19, 2013, 07:50:43 AM

AKB48 group monthly newspaper (Nikkan Sports) - predictions from various pundits

Click to enlarge

(http://i.imgur.com/nNpTAP4l.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/nNpTAP4.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Melchizadek on April 19, 2013, 06:40:26 PM

^ I like the prediction that has Milky in 3rd.

I don't think it's going to happen, but I like it. :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: sakura_drop_ on April 19, 2013, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: Melchizadek on April 19, 2013, 06:40:26 PM

^ I like the prediction that has Milky in 3rd.

I don't think it's going to happen, but I like it. :lol:

I second this XD

I'd love it if this became true :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Yuling on April 20, 2013, 05:03:33 AM

Quote from: YKT on April 19, 2013, 07:50:43 AM

AKB48 group monthly newspaper (Nikkan Sports) - predictions from various pundits <snip>

Matsui Rena is ranked really high in most of those. She was what, 10th last year? 3 of them have her at 5th.
I'd be tickled pink if she gets 5th but I think that's a bit lofty.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: sakura_drop_ on April 20, 2013, 12:30:37 PM

Quote from: Yuling on April 20, 2013, 05:03:33 AM

Quote from: YKT on April 19, 2013, 07:50:43 AM
AKB48 group monthly newspaper (Nikkan Sports) - predictions from various pundits <snip>

Matsui Rena is ranked really high in most of those. She was what, 10th last year? 3 of them have her at 5th.
I'd be tickled pink if she gets 5th but I think that's a bit lofty.

Oh, I'd be so happy if she was No.5!!! GO GO, Rena-sama, FUREI FUREI Rena-sama!!! :cow:

All in all I just hope for her to overthrow Juju (I like Juju, don't misunderstand, it's just... Rena-sama is My No.2, and Juju is way further so... XD)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on April 22, 2013, 05:59:31 PM

WPB predictions

(http://s24.postimg.org/5ox2xj8td/www_dotup_org4148223.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5ox2xj8td/) (http://s24.postimg.org/fxkypm7hd/www_dotup_org4148232.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fxkypm7hd/) (http://s24.postimg.org/ybvhtljs1/www_dotup_org4148234.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ybvhtljs1/)

HRP added the following

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1. Oshima Yuko, 2. Watanabe Mayu, 3. Shinoda Mariko, 4. Sashihara Rino, 5. Kashiwagi Yuki, 6. Itano Tomomi, 7. Miyazawa Sae, 8. Matsui Rena, 9. Takahashi Minami, 10. Kojima Haruna, 11. Matsui Jurina, 12. Watanabe Miyuki, 13. Yamamoto Sayaka, 14. Shimazaki Haruka, 15. Yokoyama Yui, 16. Takajo Aki

17. Kitahara Rie, 18. Umeda Ayaka, 19. Minegishi Minami, 20. Suda Akari, 21. Kuramochi Asuka, 22. Kizaki Yuria, 23. Oya Masana, 24. Takayanagi Akane, 25. Furukawa Airi, 26. Sato Amina, 27. Miyawaki Sakura, 28. Nagao Mariya, 29. Iwasa Misaki, 30. Kawaei Rina, 31. Matsumura Kaori, 32. Yamada Nana

33. Furuhata Nao, 34. Kodama Haruka, 35. Fujie Reina, 36. Kimoto Kanon, 37. Oba Mina, 38. Tomonaga Mio, 39. Jonishi Kei, 40. Tano Yuka, 41. Muto Tomu, 42. Maeda Ami, 43. Kobayashi Kana, 44. Yagura Fuuko, 45. Kikuchi Ayaka, 46. Matsui Sakiko, 47. Katayama Haruka, 48. Ogasawara Mayu

49. Kojima Mako, 50. Ishida Haruka, 51. Nakanishi Yuka, 52. Ichikawa Miori, 53. Nakata Chisato, 54. Yamauchi Suzuran, 55. Yakata Miki, 56. Ota Aika, 57. Shibata Aya, 58. Urano Kazumi, 59. Sato Sumire, 60. Miyazaki Miho, 61. Sato Yukari, 62. Shimada Haruka, 63. Moriyasu Madoka, 64. Yoshida Akari

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on April 23, 2013, 12:29:30 AM

^ AKB48WrapUp have posted a nice table of those predictions with a comparison to last years results, they also translated the text:

http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/04/weekly-playboy-magazines-akb48-2013-32nd-single-senbatsu-general-election-prediction/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/04/weekly-playboy-magazines-akb48-2013-32nd-single-senbatsu-general-election-prediction/)

They also posted this list:

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*Members won their spots in the last year’s election but won’t participate this year:

12th Kasai Tomomi (graduated)
20th Akimoto Sayaka (graduating)
25th Hata Sawako (graduated)
26th Masuda Yuka (graduated)
28th Yagami Kumi (graduated)
32th Ogiso Shiori (graduated)
35th Mukaida Manatsu
36th Nakaya Sayaka (graduated)
43th Fukumoto Aina (graduated)
44th Nakagawa Haruka
55th Nito Moeno (graduated)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: strawberry-moon on April 24, 2013, 07:45:57 AM

Thank you! I've been looking for those.
I can't see Rie falling out of senbatsu... I don't follow Akicha so I don't know how likely she is at making senbatsu.
Well I really love where Nao and Kojimako is :cathappy:

It's going to be real interesting to see how everyone's going to rank.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Flyp on April 30, 2013, 12:53:08 AM

Alright, prediction time!

Senbatsu
1 Oshima Yuko
2 Kashiwagi Yuki
3 Watanabe Mayu
4 Takahashi Minami
5 Sashihara Rino
6 Shinoda Mariko
7 Itano Tomomi
8 Kojima Haruna
9 Matsui Jurina
10 Yokoyama Yui
11 Kitahara Rie
12 Matsui Rena
13 Watanabe Miyuki
14 Miyazawa Sae
15 Shimazaki Haruka
16 Yamamoto Sayaka

Undergirls
17 Umeda Ayaka
18 Sato Amina
19 Kuramochi Asuka
20 Minegishi Minami
21 Takayanagi Akane
22 Suda Akari
23 Kizaki Yuria
24 Takajo Aki
25 Furuhata Nao
26 Hirajima Natsumi
27 Miyawaki Sakura
28 Kawaei Rina
29 Iwasa Misaki
30 Oya Masana
31 Nagao Mariya
32 Tomonaga Mio

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on April 30, 2013, 04:35:36 PM

OK, let's do this for real.

Senbatsu
01. Watanabe Mayu
02. Oshima Yuko
03. Sashihara Rino
04. Kashiwagi Yuki
05. Matsui Rena
06. Takahashi Minami
07. Kojima Haruna
08. Matsui Jurina
09. Yokoyama Yui
10. Itano Tomomi
11. Shinoda Mariko
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Shimazaki Haruka
14. Miyawaki Sakura
15. Umeda Ayaka
16. Suda Akari

Undergirls
17. Miyazawa Sae
18. Yamamoto Sayaka
19. Kuramochi Asuka
20. Kitahara Rie
21. Takayanagi Akane
22. Kizaki Yuria
23. Minegishi Minami
24. Takajo Aki
25. Sato Amina
26. Hirajima Natsumi

??? Might edit later, haha.

Notes:
- All the adults I talked to in Japan love Yuko, whereas Mayu seems super popular among the younger crowd. Yuko has a very good chance of winning, but I'm rooting for Mayu. She's waited long enough and somehow I feel this is her last chance of ever getting the top spot.
- I can see Sasshi cracking top three, most likely at the cost of Yuki. Yuki doesn't seem to have the ambition to take center and she's already focusing on her solo career. Sasshi is among THE most recognizable members out there with all her TV appearances.
- I can see Milky doing really well. I feel Yamamoto has been reduced to jokes about her chin and she doesn't seem as born to be an idol as Milky.
- I think Akarin will make a killing. She's been featured on a lot of shows and I think the gained a lot of support.
- Sakura is too cute not to enter senbatsu. Last time she ranked when HKT was virtually unknown. Now she's everywhere.
- Undergirls is very hard to predict, but I think Sae, Akicha, Miichan and Rie will end up here. Mocchi will finally crack the top 20.
- Nacchan will re-claim her old spot.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on April 30, 2013, 05:16:09 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on April 30, 2013, 04:35:36 PM

26. Hirajima Natsumi

^For the 4th time?!!!!

Here's mine as at April 30th:

01. Oshima Yuko
02. Watanabe Mayu
03. Kashiwagi Yuki
04. Shinoda Mariko
05. Sashihara Rino
06. Watanabe Miyuki
07. Itano Tomomi
08. Takahashi Minami
09. Matsui Rena
10. Matsui Jurina
11. Kojima Haruna
12. Yamamoto Sayaka
13. Miyazawa Sae
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Yokoyama Yui
16. Kitahara Rie

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: ase___ on May 04, 2013, 05:11:19 AM

AKB48 Official Youtube Channel has published Campaign Videos of all members

http://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48/videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48/videos)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on May 04, 2013, 05:15:07 AM

^ Each group's playlist of the members' election appeal videos.

AKB48: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAZlbUi9ZXsS8sN8b5TT_YL5 (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAZlbUi9ZXsS8sN8b5TT_YL5)

SKE48: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAaa7YlF8sUJl3NZc17ZlqUs (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAaa7YlF8sUJl3NZc17ZlqUs)

NMB48: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAYG4jQHQV1ZCucowzARRLrl (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAYG4jQHQV1ZCucowzARRLrl)

HKT48: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAYWNOgbBZHGGpy1yd3Qp2DF (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAYWNOgbBZHGGpy1yd3Qp2DF)

JKT48 & SNH48: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAbDvxD9fPpj6T-KoyeSIgIJ (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAbDvxD9fPpj6T-KoyeSIgIJ)

Graduated Members: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAZmUTnJlfBvEmnmWpL4cs0- (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnoe1_0qtAZmUTnJlfBvEmnmWpL4cs0-)

Last year, the official channel provided English subs for the videos. I hope they'll be doing that again this year.

EDIT: So I've watched a bunch of the appeal videos and I must say Meetan's is stuck in my head. Who misses her hilarious sexy voice like me? :rofl:

元AKB48 / 元SDN48所属大堀恵 (Megumi Ohori) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkOlQ0v6cio#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on May 05, 2013, 02:03:22 PM

Looks like there's one more person aiming for center this year - Kashiwagi Yuki!

*I'm just translating the interview parts of the article. Do note that my translations are based off the Chinese translation of the article by Chinese fans.

According to this article by Nikkan Sports on 30 April 2013, Yukirin said, "It's because of AKB48 that I am able to proceed with my solo activities. My love for AKB48 has reached a point where it will not lose to anyone." Filled with gratitude, she reaffirmed her love for the group.

She had been No.3 during the last two elections.

"Armed with confidence, I've worked twice as hard during this two years. I definitely wish I can get into the top three this year." The hope to maintain her previous position has turned into her motivation.

"Even though I've been in AKB for 6 years, I want to continue to be active in the new generation and be at the top to lead AKB forward. I wish to do more for AKB48. As long as everyone works a little harder, I believe AKB48 will keep thriving.

I didn't want to be laughed at so I've never said it all this while... But really, I want to be No.1. I hope I will have a chance to stand at the Center position and see the view from there."

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip163903.jpg)

I'm happy with this revelation. More passion from the girls is always a good thing. Keep the fighting spirit alive! :rock:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miayaka on May 05, 2013, 07:34:20 PM

And here's my prediction :3

01. Oshima Yuko
02. Watanabe Mayu
03. Kashiwagi Yuki
04. Shinoda Mariko
05. Itano Tomomi
06. Takahashi Minami
07. Kojima Haruna
08. Matsui Jurina
09. Sashihara Rino
10. Matsui Rena
11. Miyazawa Sae
12. Umeda Ayaka
13. Shimazaki Haruka
14. Yokoyama Yui
15. Takajo Aki
16. Kitahara Rie

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: cisda83 on May 06, 2013, 03:05:09 AM

This is my prediction

More like what I wish...

01. Oshima Yuko
02. Watanabe Mayu
03. Kojima Haruna
04. Shinoda Mariko
05. Itano Tomomi
06. Takahashi Minami
07. Kashiwagi Yuki
08. Matsui Rena
09. Matsui Jurina
10. Sashihara Rino
11. Miyazawa Sae
12. Minegishi Minami
13. Shimazaki Haruka
14. Yokoyama Yui
15. Yamamoto Sayaka
16. Kitahara Rie

My reason that I would like Yuko being no.1 is that I would like Yuko to be no.1 while she is in AKB...

Because she was Atsuko's rival... the only one that can rival Atsuko's brightness so I would like her to be the center

As for Mayu, it's not that I don't want her to be the center... she is still young she can be one once Yuko graduated from AKB

In someway, Yuko always left more impact than the rest of the other members...

So.. Yeah Yuko is supposed to be the center.

That's my opinion... Hope I don't offense any other fans out there...

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on May 06, 2013, 03:15:28 AM

I just made an AMAZING discovery!

On Jpopsuki TV, I saw the PV for "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" and it... TOTALLY BLEW MY MIND!!!!!!!

:heart: Here: http://jpopsuki.tv/video/AKB48---Manatsu-no-Sounds-good%2521-%2528full-ver%2529/c54860a567f6dbbd716315735b028ab8 (http://jpopsuki.tv/video/AKB48---Manatsu-no-Sounds-good%2521-%2528full-ver%2529/c54860a567f6dbbd716315735b028ab8) :heart:

The story talked about the senior members, who were like warriors from another world, dying out one by one. ~~They cough up and large amount of blood at once and died instantly! :shocked~~ The junior members were trying to save them, cause that was the meaning of the story; The junior members would take over once they were gone.

And, sure enough...

Mayu was saving Acchan!!!!!!! Also, Paruru was saving Yuko!!!!!! :shocked:

Do you know what this means? :cathappy: That PV was, like, TOTALLY predicting the future of AKB itself!

Because, since Mayu claimed she wanted to become the next center, and Paruru became the center of "Eien Pressure" by the Janken Tournament, that means that Mayu might actually have a chance and claim the center position!

CRAZY~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!! :panic:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on May 06, 2013, 02:39:16 PM

^Darn. Makes me remember how all of us tried deciphering all the scenes from the PV. :nervous
Loved this explanation:
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=31912.msg1030056#msg1030056 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=31912.msg1030056#msg1030056)

Remember to check out Sayonara Crawl for more deciphering future madness.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on May 06, 2013, 11:24:19 PM

^Now that I think about it, that explaination also opens up a NEW theory.

Karen was at the center of everyone and tried to save everyone, them saying she was the true savior, is yet ANOTHER future prediction.

In the AKB0048 anime, her character, Nagisa, was chosen to succeed the 14th Maeda Atsuko; plus Mayu's character, Chieri, became Center Novae. This, and the fact that Mayu was center in the dance sequence of the video, once again pulls up the "Mayu is the next center" theory.

Also, Jurina and Milky were front girls with her.

Mayu said on a special episode of "AKB to XX" that Jurina, Milky, and Paruru were all considered her rivals.

So, basically saying, Mayu, Paruru, Jurina, Karen, maybe even Milky could ALL become center! In AKB, everyone wants to be center position, even if they don't say it.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 07, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Official Guidebook

2013.05.15
1,200 yen

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip164041.jpg)

Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.jp/AKB48%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BE-Mook-FRIDAY%E7%B7%A8%E9%9B%86%E9%83%A8/dp/4063897540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367916558&sr=8-1&keywords=AKB48%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013)
HMV (http://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_AKB48_000000000335453/item_AKB48-%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2013-%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%87%E7%A4%BEmook_5394518)
CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1485838)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miayaka on May 07, 2013, 02:28:59 PM

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip164042.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 08, 2013, 09:20:35 PM

Quote from: Jul3 on May 07, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Official Guidebook

2013.05.15
1,200 yen

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip164041.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip164041.jpg)

Contents:

Quote

5月15日発売
予定受付中

内容紹介
■巻頭大特集 AKB48総選挙2013 波乱を起こす女たち
今年の総選挙の台風の目となるメンバーを総力特集!

★大島優子×渡辺麻友対談「世代交代は起こるのか」
☆松井珠理奈×渡辺美優紀対談「兼任エースの本音」
★松井玲奈×山本彩対談「地方からAKB48を変える」
☆島崎遥香特写&インタビュー「ぽんこつレボリューション」
★HKT48先輩×後輩座談会指原莉乃×多田愛佳×田島芽瑠×朝長美桜
☆海外移籍組特集高城亜樹/宮澤佐江/鈴木まりや
★川栄李奈特写&インタビュー「越えろ!バカの壁」
☆卒業メンバー特集浦野一美/大堀恵/小原春香/佐藤由加理/野呂佳代/平嶋夏海
★次世代エース候補生ファイル
AKB48 入山杏奈/加藤玲奈/高橋朱里/小嶋菜月/小嶋真子/岡田奈々
SKE48 木崎ゆりあ/木本花音/菅なな子/古畑奈和
NMB48 吉田朱里/白間美瑠/矢倉楓子/與儀ケイラ
HKT48 兒玉遥/宮脇咲良/森保まどか/松岡菜摘/田島芽瑠/朝長美桜

■選抜メンバー神SHOT&INTERVIEW
昨年の総選挙で選抜入りしたメンバーたちの総選挙にかける思いを写真とインタビューでお届け!
大島優子/渡辺麻友/柏木由紀/指原莉乃/篠田麻里子/高橋みなみ/小嶋陽菜/板野友美
松井珠理奈/松井玲奈/宮澤佐江/北原里英/峯岸みなみ/横山由依/梅田彩佳

■立候補者名鑑
総選挙に立候補した全248人のメンバーのプロフィール&選挙ポスターを徹底紹介!

■AKB48 8論客独断予想
小林よしのり/中森明夫/宇野常寛/濱野智史/福田雄一/青木るえか/堀田祐美子/三杉武

■劇場支配人インタビュー
戸賀崎智信×湯浅洋/芝智也/金子剛/尾崎充

■選抜メンバー予想企画
TOP16人全員当てればメンバーによるカラオケ大会にご招待!

■付録・オリジナル両面ポスター(2種類中1枚封入)

INTRODUCTION
■ Featured members

★ Oshima Yuko x Watanabe Mayu
☆ Matsui Jurina x Watanabe Miyuki, concurrent aces
★ Matsui Rena × Yamamoto Sayaka, sister group aces
☆ Shimazaki Haruka "ponkotsu revolution"
★ HKT48 senpai/kouhai: Sashihara Rino × Ota Aika x Tashima Meru × Tomonaga Mio
☆ Overseas Transfers: Takajo Aki / Miyazawa Sae / Suzuki Mariya
★ Baka centre: Kawaei Rina
☆ Graduated members: Urano Kazumi / Megumi Ohori / Ohara Haruka / Sato Yukari / Noro Kayo / Hirajima Natsumi
★ Next generation aces:
AKB48 Iriyama Anna / Kato Rena / Takahashi Juri / Kojima Natsuki / Kojima Mako / Okada Nana
SKE48 Kizaki Yuria / Kimoto Kanon / Suga Nanako/ Furuhata Nao
NMB48 Yoshida Akari /Shiroma Miru / Yagura Fuuko / Yogi Keira
HKT48 Kodama Haruka / Miyawaki Sakura / Moriyasu Madoka / Matsuoka Natsumi / Tashima Meru / Tomonaga Mio

■ SHOT & INTERVIEW (for last year's election senbatsu)
Oshima Yuko / Watanabe Mayu / Kashiwagi Yuki / Sashihara Rino / Shinoda Mariko / Takahashi Minami / Kojima Haruna / Itano Tomomi
Matsui Jurina / Matsui Rena / Miyazawa Sae / Kitahara Rie / Minegishi Minami / Yokoyama Yui / Umeda Ayaka

■ Candidates Directory
Profile & election poster of all 248 members running for the election

■ Don't understand this part or recognise the names...

■ Theatre manager interview
Togasaki Tomonobu / Yuasa Hiroshi / Shiba Tomoya / Kaneko Takeshi / Ozaki Mitsuru

■ Something about top 16 senbatsu kareoke???

■ Double-sided poster (1 of 2 types)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on May 09, 2013, 06:43:14 AM

AKB48 8論客独断予想
小林よしのり/中森明夫/宇野常寛/濱野智史/福田雄一/青木るえか/堀田祐美子/三杉武

Think that's predictions from 8 people in various fields of literature/entertainment.
福田雄一 did the script/directed for Yuusha Yoshihiko :bow:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 09, 2013, 01:03:16 PM

This year's Official Guidebook cover with just the Oshiri Sisters is a break with tradition btw:

(http://i.imgur.com/j7SAogZ.jpg) (http://imgur.com/j7SAogZ)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: spoiledleftie on May 10, 2013, 08:41:38 AM

I collected as many links to the Senbatsu Election campaign posters on twitter/2ch as possible and put them up on my blog. Will be updating this post with more links. If you have links to any of the missing ones please let me know.

AKB48
Team A http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=25 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=25)
Team K http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=30 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=30)
Team B http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=35 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=35)
KKS http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=39 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=39)

SKE48
Team S http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=45 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=45)
Team KII http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=49 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=49)
Team E http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=51 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=51)
KKS http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=54 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=54)

NMB48
Team N http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=57 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=57)
Team M http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=60 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=60)
Team BII http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=63 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=63)
KKS http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=70 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=70)

HKT48
Team H http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=74 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=74)
KKS http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=78 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=78)

Overseas and Graduated Members http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=80 (http://www.bilingual48.com/?p=80)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 12, 2013, 05:38:09 PM

Per the post on the official blog http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11529261821.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11529261821.html)

Quote

<Breaking announcement>
May 22, 2013 (Wed) @ AKB48 theater

There will be the customary snap shot of the vote count on May 22, 2013 @ AKB48 theater

Last year's pic

(http://i.imgur.com/vz7lvyL.jpg)

The final result will be revealed at the event on June 8, 2013 @ Nissan Stadium

Voting period 2013.05.21 1000hrs JST

to 2013.06.07 1500hrs JST

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: cisda83 on May 13, 2013, 08:24:57 AM

How do you vote if you don't live in Japan?

Is there a website as to where you can just click on the picture or something?

Sorry for the trouble

Thank you

PS: it would be great if it's in english

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 13, 2013, 01:55:00 PM

^The URL to vote will be posted here in due course as well as the directions to vote.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 14, 2013, 06:36:31 PM

Quote from: Jul3 on May 07, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Official Guidebook

2013.05.15
1,200 yen

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip164041.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip164041.jpg)

Official Guidebook sneak

(http://i.imgur.com/mLOaTgGl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/mLOaTgG)
(http://i.imgur.com/7D0Wr1Jl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7D0Wr1J)
(http://i.imgur.com/8KBsnOul.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8KBsnOu)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: itsmeyong on May 14, 2013, 06:37:09 PM

I'm just posting my predictions :lol: this are based on my likings, bias, and some GIVEN answers LOL HAHA, this is just all from my mind a what i see and feel LOL haha

Senbatsu Top 16

1. Oshima Yuko - given, god of AKB, before Acchan of course :lol:
2. Watanabe Mayu - future Ace when the older gens will graduate
3. Kashiwagi Yuki - stay in three :lol:
4. Itano Tomomi - i really don't like her but the graduation push might happen or WILL happen
5. Shinoda Mariko - given
6. Takahashi Minami - forever 6 baby :lol:
7. Sashihara Rino - tomochin would have the graduation push, HKT manager boost for sasshi, but Mariko and Takamina would not lose now to her
8. Matsui Jurina - biased :lol: and so much boost
9. Matsui Rena - WMatsui would be neck on neck again, as usual :lol:
10. Kojima Haruna - i like her, i really do, but the other girls are pushed so hard, sometimes forgetting KojiHaru, she's not even the top 8 of UZA and So Long, she might graduate afterwards :(
11. Yokoyama Yui - i just like her there :lol: joking aside, she is now pushed in Sayonara Crawl and somehow in So Long, so why not put her here
12. Shimazaki Haruka - i hate how the management pushed her, but it was a good push, i think she is deserving to have the 12th spot, last spot of Media Senbatsu back then :)
13. Kitahara Rie - stay there :lol:
14. Miyazawa Sae - China push i think, but Top 13 would be larger
15. Takajo Aki - JKT push, but China is China, but please JKT vote for her :D, 15 would be a good spot for her, despite last year's 17 and a higher rank might be better for exposure to public
16. Watanabe Miyuki - biased, but she is much exposed than Sayaka, but her mixi and google+ are lower than sayaka's, i think she would manage because of Handshake and she has more appeal :) and cute haha

Under Girls

17. Yamamoto Sayaka - top 2 N might be neck on neck, but Milky might be the champion between them, Sayaka would be better as an Under Girl CENTER
18. Minegishi Minami - she would be here because of the scandal, but i think she might be in senbatsu, but i like her here because senbatsu would have more exposure and it might be unfair for other KKS that because she is a first gen she would out shine them, you know what i mean :)
19. Sato Amina - i think she has a rivalry with Akigori back then, Amina's rank are 8 18 18 21, akigoris 11 17 17 20, add them, they have the same sum, so yeah, with akigoris graduation, i think amina might regain a higher place, it must be really 18 but i gave it to miichan so yeah :lol:
20. Kuramochi Asuka - 21 23 21 22, the most constant girl :lol: she'll get 20, let all the ear eaters out there come out hahaha
21. Takayanagi Akane - her promised spot, she'll never get in senbatsu thru this election, but she'll get 21, the last spot of senbatsu back then, it's a promised spot for her haha
22. Umeda Ayaka - she'll regain this spot, less promotions but i think the fans might fight for her
23. Suda Akari - with other SKE48 members out, it might be Akarin's time to shine
24. Kawaei Rina - BKA48 center, super push, she'll definitely get this
25. Ota Aika - somehow biased, but moving to HKT, waiting room under girl, whats not to be surprised for
26. Hirajima Natsumi - cursed 26 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
27. Kizaki Yuria - no comment, she's here
28. Nagao Mariya - she'll be up
29. Yamada Nana - geinin
30. Fujie Reina - an old member that is currently push, which some like, she might be a future ace
31. Miyawaki Sakura - best HKT48 member hahaha, she's pushed somehow
32. Kikuchi Ayaka - like Reina and she really do have the potential

Next Girls

33. Iwasa Misaki - trust her, remain NG center enka singer :D
34. Matsumura Kaori - FOREVER KKS TITLE and Soloist, she'll stay here
35. Iriyama Anna - pushed, biased, she's beautiful and smart
36. Furukawa Airi - no comment but she'll go down
37. Kojima Mako - out of the 3 centers in Bara no Kajitsu, she stand out the most, for me
38. Urano Kazumi - she's affliated with WH7, that might be a good push for her
39. Ogasawara Mayu - she'll go up, NMB48 most sexy :lol:
40. Sato Sumire - AKB0048 push i wish, she became Shinoda Mariko there HAHAHA, biased
41. Muto Tomu - after ranking last year, she's being pushed NORMALLY than the others
42. Miyazaki Miho - biased, still don't hear anything about her, but she's changing, i like her before
43. Yoshida Akari - Aina's replacement hahaha
44. Kimoto Kanon - best orig E member
45. Sato Yukari - i felt her being in NG, so i put her here :lol:
46. Oba Mina - concurrent in Team K2, she might be higher than last year
47. Tomonaga Mio - i feel a Sakura presence in her hahaha
48. Yagura Fuuko - Team M's Pride and beauty

Future Girls

49. Sasaki Yukari - Bara no Kajitsu under girl, Aimi Eguchi, might pull another Muto Tomu
50. Yamauchi Suzuran - can't see her now anywhere, but she's a top B member, so she's here
51. Ohori Megumi - i felt her here because they might do another show fight and her aura is good here
52. Ishida Haruka - can't feel her, but AKB0048 push to, like suuchan
53. Katayama Haruka - she's so funny that she's better here than NG
54. Kodama Haruka - she'll be lower than what all of us might be expecting becase i think Mio is quite powerful :lol:
55. Furuhata Nao - another push
56. Suga Nanako - SKE push
57. Nakanishi Yuka - SKE ultimate leader, must bow down
58. Ichikawa Miori - fresh lemon, many might not like her anymore so she might retain her spot
59. Jonishi Kei - favorable NMB48 last resort member
60. Yakata Miki - i just want her here :))
61. Okada Nana - another KKS push
62. Kojima Natsuki - she might be in because of unusual events :lol: Bara no Kajitsu ULTIMATE CENTER HAHAHA
63. Kinoshita Yukiko - its Yukko's year hahahaha
64. Abe Maria - she might barely get in, but because of recent push Sayonara Crawl, 3rd row :D

Others:
No Tashima Meru because she is pushed ABNORMALLY for me, but i like her, but its unfair for sakura and other good first gen HKT48 members being outshone by her
Kohara Haruka and Noro Kayo - i really don't know them, but it would be really great of these graduated members ranked :D

potential:
Tani Marika - HKT48 2nd gen queen of variety
Moriyasu Madoka
Matsuoka Natsumi
Motomura Aoi
Murashige Anna
Ishida Anna - concurrent
Kotani Riho - concurrent
:edit: Shiroma Miru would also be a potential in FG, Takahashu Juri and Iwata Karen would be too
Kato Rena - has low mixi ranking, but due to recent push, she might have a shot on the last 8 spots
Kinoshita Momoko
Kondo Rina
Yogi Keira
Oshima Ryoka

Out:
Oya Shizuka - can't see her now, but i wish she would rank
Matsui Sakiko - same
Tano Yuuka - i think she was lucky last year, but i hope she might rank again
Maeda Ami - she might be in, but in my prediction, no :lol:
Kobayashi Kana - i really don't feel her presence, she might graduate some time because of AkiGori's graduation
Nakata Chisato - i really don't know how did she ranked last year, but she did a great job, but due to other push, she might be put aside

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 14, 2013, 09:56:39 PM

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Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 14, 2013, 10:32:04 PM

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Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 15, 2013, 08:59:28 AM

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Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 17, 2013, 05:51:44 AM

Quote

立候補メンバーページにて、選挙ポスターを公開しました！

Official site has finally updated with members election poster at

www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php)

Just click on the member to view

EDIT - Sample montage created by z3144228ii

(http://i.imgur.com/fSF6wSW.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miayaka on May 17, 2013, 02:31:27 PM

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Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Joe on May 20, 2013, 12:16:50 AM

I´m new to the senbatsu thing. How is supposed to work? If you buy, let´s say, the CD K version, you only can vote for a K team member or just anybody?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 20, 2013, 05:16:23 AM

^Inside the CD, you'll find a serial number which allows you to vote for any member standing for the elections. Visit this site for the members list http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/member.php)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: t-motion on May 20, 2013, 11:31:20 AM

Vote instruction video

AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙投票解説VTR / AKB48[公式] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IgKSXQbDZ8#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: 48GGMU on May 20, 2013, 05:31:19 PM

Whooaa..... Kojipa's poster :fainted: :fainted: :fainted: :fainted:

After read some prediction, here i gave my ~~wishlist~~ prediction too :hiakhiakhiak:
ignore my comment, dont waste your time lol

Senbatsu

1. Oshima Yuko
Many reason to explain. But to make it short, she's my oshi lol.

2. Kashiwagi Yuki
Though sousenkyo guide book's cover put Oshiri-sister, but i do believe Yuki-wotas will all out to give her 2nd place. IMO she deserves it

3. Watanabe Mayu
Well, lets say this year isn't her year lol. But the gap of her votes and Yukirin's votes is not far. Less than 2k

4. Itano Tomomi
Maybe this time is her last sousenkyo. So i believe her wotas will give her 4th place, just like Hebirote sousenkyo

5. Sashihara Rino
Her scandal may bring her down. But just 1 spot lol. And this year Sashiko beat Maritroll again

6. Shinoda Mariko
Lowest rank for Mariko-sama since 1st sousenkyo. Well, may its time for her to move to backstage. Just like her chara in AKB0048, Tsubasa i mean. 27 yo wearing seifuku is just.. Well, Ricori suit her better than AKB's seifuku lol Mariko-sama wotas, don't kill me

7. Takahashi Minami
Kami7 without our general manager isn't Kami7. With or without Acchan wotas-votes, Takamina deserves 7th place

8. Matsui Rena
This!! I believe this time Rena will break huuuuugee wall. Not only Jurina, but also Kojipa. ~~melonpan beat watermelon coughKojipa'spostercough~~

9. Kojima Haruna
Too bad, with such a nice poster, Kojipa just drop her rank. But i belive, if Kojipa didn't put that poster, she may in 10th place lol. I love you Nyan~Nyan :heart: :heart: :heart:

10. Matsui Jurina
Just like her catchprase lol

11. Miyazawa Sae
The power of Saeyaka voters.

12. Yokoyama Yui
Yui just so perfect to filling last spot for media senbatsu.

13. Kitahara Rie
Not yet member must in senbatsu. lol

14. Takajo Aki
Many people predict her rank will drop. But i do believe her wotas will bring her into senbatsu. Harugon and JKT wotas too. Well, lets say that Akicha filling Mii-chan's spot.

15. Yamamoto Sayaka
I'm not fan of NMB. But i think Sayanee will make into senbatsu.

I don't know where i should put Paruru. Some part of me didn't want her to enter senbatsu. Some part of me didn't want her centering UG as well. But she deserves 16-17 place.

So, for 16-17-18 I will go with Paruru, Milky and Umechan.

Im new in this fandom. So i just give 1-18 list. But i :luvluv1: Mutou Tomu poster. I hope she'll centering next girls. I know its too much. But i love how Yuko put Tom's pic in her blog. Love Oshima Team K bond :luvluv1: :luvluv1: :luvluv1:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: cisda83 on May 21, 2013, 06:53:48 AM

Today is the 1st day...

Do you need to buy the official CD single like type A,B, etc.. to be able to vote?

If you don't have any of those things how can you vote... through internet website?

What is the website to vote...?

If possible the English website would be great...

Thank you...

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 21, 2013, 10:44:33 AM

2013 Sousenkyou Projection!
I am using a range system, ~~so as long as the rank actually falls withing any of my range I am claiming victory & bragging right.~~ :P
On a more serious note, this was hard, even with the datas. XD
The minus thunbnails didn't quite work out the ways I was expecting it to, but I thought it was cool so left it that way. :lol:
I will try to do a full 64-list soon. Without the fancy graphic tho. :nervous

Senbatsu Projection

Members	Lowest	Low	My Guess	High	Highest	HS Result	Google+	mixi	2012 SSK
(http://i.minus.com/j9ATrG2ZbQo1h_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Oshima Yuko	#3	#2	#1	#1	#1	#1 \| Rd1: 15/20 (5) Rd2: 20/20	#1 \| 405,539	#2 \| 67,674	#1 \| 108,837
(http://i.minus.com/jJs5FzHrvWky9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Watanabe Mayu	#4	#3	#2	#1	#1	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#16 \| 192,577	#4 \| 37,832	#2 \| 72,574
(http://i.minus.com/jJZbC02wujxrh_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kashiwagi Yuki	#6	#4	#3	#2	#1	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#3 \| 369,243	#6 \| 32,962	#3 \| 71,076
(http://i.minus.com/jgUp2fa0NHnL1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Shinoda Mariko	#7	#5	#4	#3	#2	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#2 \| 373,592	#1 \| 74,146	#5 \| 67,017
(http://i.minus.com/jtcNlRLLwUQs_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Matsui Rena	#10	#9	#5	#4	#3	#3 \| Rd1: 1/20 (5) Rd2: 20/20	#4 \| 363,095	#9 \| 25,494	#10 \| 42,030
(http://i.minus.com/jTVAjjWMWuEBz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Sashihara Rino	#9	#8	#6	#4	#3	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#5 \| 362,984	#8 \| 26,580	#4 \| 67,339
(http://i.minus.com/jMTvOycg73EiW_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Takahashi Minami	#14	#9	#7	#5	#4	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#14 \| 212,634	#7 \| 29,700	#6 \| 65,480
(http://i.minus.com/jbvM98nvrsjguB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Itano Tomomi	#14	#11	#8	#6	#5	#14 \| Rd2: 13/20 Rd3: 20/20	#7 \| 269,112	#5 \| 35,046	#8 \| 50,483
(http://i.minus.com/jb0jwtKRY56EKv_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Matsui Jurina	#14	#11	#9	#8	#7	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#9 \| 259,673	#12 \| 14,779	#9 \| 45,747
(http://i.minus.com/j4W9jPHoXar3A_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kojima Haruna	#13	#11	#10	#8	#6	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20	#6 \| 352,988	#3 \| 37,950	#7 \| 54,483
(http://i.minus.com/jbh6z5dRInxODm_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Watanabe Miyuki	#19	#13	#11	#10	#9	#2 \| Rd1: 5/20 (5) Rd2: 20/20	#13 \| 224,959	#19 \| 9,847	#19 \| 19,159
(http://i.minus.com/jbgudhqT90lD8N_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Yamamoto Sayaka	#18	#15	#12	#11	#10	#4 \| Rd2: 20/20 Rd2 20/20	#11 \| 237,977	#17 \| 12,010	#18 \| 23,020
(http://i.minus.com/jUblIqtJ8gkvR_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Yokoyama Yui	#19	#16	#13	#12	#11	#19 \| Rd2: 2/20 (1) Rd3: 20/20	#10 \| 247,333	#13 \| 25,541	#15 \| 25,541
(http://i.minus.com/jcYIwIi31rqp9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Miyazawa Sae	#20	#17	#14	#12	#10	N/A	#12 \| 233,107	#15 \| 12,679	#11 \| 40,261
(http://i.minus.com/jPkTNWkDXNCSO_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Shimazaki Haruka	#23	#20	#15	#13	#11	#15 \| Rd2: 12/20 (1) Rd3: 20/20	#15 \| 211,157	#20 \| 9,232	#23 \| 14,633
(http://i.minus.com/j9fR6yaDPhj0p_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Kitahara Rie	#35	#19	#16	#13	#11	#35 \| Rd3: 12/20 Rd4: 20/20	#16 \| 197,381	#14 \| 13,733	#13 \| 26,531
(http://i.minus.com/jboPLLaI8PgRmp_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Takajo Aki	#29	#23	#17	#15	#13	N/A	#8 \| 269,103	#11 \| 16,154	#17 \| 23,083
(http://i.minus.com/jlq1qt68lJI8I_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Minegishi Minami	#30	#24	#18	#14	#10	#24 \| Rd3: 20/20 Rd2 20/20	#18 \| 184,102	#10 \| 17,373	#14 \| 26,038
(http://i.minus.com/jbxLo70A2dhJ0P_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Umeda Ayaka	#34	#22	#19	#16	#13	#34 \| Rd3: 13/20 (1) Rd4: 20/20	#21 \| 143,672	#22 \| 7,812	#16 \| 24,522

(http://i.minus.com/jyRmZPEtQDseA_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kawaei Rina	~	~	~	~	~	#24 \| Rd3: 20/20	#27 \| 130,285	#32 \| 3,881	No Rank

*I also put Ricchan here, as I was curious about whether she have enough momentum to made it to senbatsu.
After looking at her data however, I don't consider it likely, altho its certainly not impossible.

Partial (http://stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5927&start=125#p690515), Full (http://stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5927&start=250#p692601)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: yic17 on May 21, 2013, 11:28:48 AM

Rank	Prediction	Hope
1	Oshima Yuko	Watanabe Mayu
2	Watanabe Mayu	Matsui Jurina
3	Matsui Rena	Oshima Yuko
4	Kashiwagi Yuki	Sashihara Rino
5	Shinoda Mariko	Matsui Rena
6	Matsui Jurina	Kashiwagi Yuki
7	Sashihara Rino	Shinoda Mariko
8	Takahashi Minami	Kojima Haruna
9	Kojima Haruna	Itano Tomomi
10	Itano Tomomi	Yokoyama Yui
11	Miyazawa Sae	Takahashi Minami
12	Yokoyama Yui	Yamamoto Sayaka
13	Watanabe Miyuki	Watanabe Miyuki
14	Yamamoto Sayaka	Shimazaki Haruka
15	Shimazaki Haruka	Miyazawa Sae
16	Takajo Aki	Takajo Aki

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Netemo Sametemo on May 21, 2013, 02:54:42 PM

AKB48 32nd single Senbatsu General Election
How To Install and Vote AKB Mobile Apps for iOS
Let's Vote for Kashiwagi Yuki ! Yukirin !(period 5.21-6.7)
http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac (http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: bunny_rabbit on May 21, 2013, 04:35:02 PM

Quote from: Netemo Sametemo on May 21, 2013, 02:54:42 PM

AKB48 32nd single Senbatsu General Election
How To Install and Vote AKB Mobile Apps for iOS
Let's Vote for Kashiwagi Yuki ! Yukirin !(period 5.21-6.7)
http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac (http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac)

how about for android?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 21, 2013, 11:28:16 PM

2013 Sousenkyou Projection!
Will correct typos later. Might even make it fancy. :nervous

Full List Projection

Members	Lowest	My Guess	Highest
Takayanagi Akane Kuramochi Asuka Suda Akari Kawaei Rina Kizaki Yuria Yamada Nana Furukawa Airi Miyawaki Sakura Sato Amina Kimoto Kanon Oba Mina Tomonaga Mio Oya Masana Kodama Haruka Yagura Fuko Iwasa Misaki Nagao Mariya Fujie Reina Iriyama Anna Yamauchi Suzuran Kabayashi Kana Kojima Mako Tano Yuka Matsumura Kaori Miyazaki Miho Maeda Ami Katayama Haruka Yoshida Akari Muto Tomu Furuhata Nao Ogasawa Mayu Tashima Meru Moriyasu Madoka Sato Sumire Ishida Haruka Kikuchi Ayaka Matsui Sakiko Nakata Chisato Oya Shizuka Ichikawa Miori Kato Rena Takahashi Juri Murashige Anna Nakanishi Yuka Shimada Haruka Suga Nanako Motomura Aoi Yakata Miki Anai Chihiro Iwata Karen Shiroma Miru Kinoshita Yukiko Matsuoka Natsui Yabushita Shuu Takeuchi Miyu Shibata Aya Nakanishi Chiyori Joshi Kei Kaneko Shiori Okada Nana Nonaka Misato Kotani Riho Kojima Natsuki Kobayashi Kana Umemoto Madoka Niidoi Sayaka	24 25 29 31 31 46 36 45 35 56 57 41 53 ~ ~ 62 45 43 ~ 54 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 56 ~ ~ ~ ~ 60 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~	20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85	17 17 15 15 16 18 23 23 16 17 20 21 27 27 29 30 31 31 27 32 35 27 33 34 36 37 35 27 41 30 38 32 31 28 28 29 21 37 27 24 47 50 54 58 31 44 41 61 41 51 49 51 42 61 58 34 46 48 50 49 43 59 61 60 55 55

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 22, 2013, 08:13:58 AM

Quote from: cisda83 on May 21, 2013, 06:53:48 AM

Today is the 1st day...

Do you need to buy the official CD single like type A,B, etc.. to be able to vote?

If you don't have any of those things how can you vote... through internet website?

What is the website to vote...?

If possible the English website would be great...

Thank you...

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

All your questions should be answered in this video (in English)

English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MW7FmFRCcZI#)!

Credit missingno15

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 22, 2013, 11:31:18 AM

The preliminary result of AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election will be announced tonight at 2030 hrs JST. Check back for the list.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: chewybacca on May 22, 2013, 11:51:40 AM

My prediction, with a few additional comments:

(http://i.imgur.com/3HORqvF.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/DoXWIrQ.png)

MAX: Maximum (highest) rank. MIN: Minimum (lowest) rank. RG: Range (spread) of possible ranks (difference between MAX and MIN).
GRA: Graduated

T: Popularity "tier". H: High-tier. MH: Mid-high tier. M: Mid-tier. ML: Low-mid tier. NA: Not available. Personal opinions only.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 22, 2013, 01:12:30 PM

2013 Sousenkyou Projection! (incompete)
Suppose to be a fancy version of my previous chart, + preliminary results to compare lol. I'll just leave it here for now.

Full List Projection

Members	Lowest	My Guess	Highest	Preliminary	2012 SSK
(http://i.minus.com/jyiYO0r9Nf1wJ_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Takayanagi Akane	#24	#20	#17	# \| ~	#24 \| 14,111
(http://i.minus.com/jbemCGvotSJqxF_xs.jpg)
[AKB] [Team K] Kuramochi Asuka	#25	#21	#17	# \| ~	#22 \| 14,852
(http://i.minus.com/jbyM3qva07cVsm_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Suda Akari	#29	#22	#15	# \| ~	#29 \| 11,323
(http://i.minus.com/jyRmZPEtQDseA_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kawaei Rina	#31	#23	#15	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jqORByNtl1RSy_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Kizaki Yuria	#31	#24	#16	# \| ~	#31 \| 10,554
(http://i.minus.com/joH3VxF7c0ksY_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yamada Nana	#46	#25	#18	# \| ~	#46 \| 6,683
(http://i.minus.com/jHe3BfwMFTF3b_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Furukawa Airi	#36	#26	#23	# \| ~	#30 \| 11,179
(http://i.minus.com/j5H9xQJdIXHSz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Miyawaki Sakura	#45	#27	#23	# \| ~	#47 \| 6,635
(http://i.minus.com/jboYmaoKQduMb6_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Sato Amina	#35	#28	#16	# \| ~	#21 \| 17,009
(http://i.minus.com/jba3KrC8IxKcLM_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kimoto Kanon	#56	#29	#17	# \| ~	#56 \| 5,982
(http://i.minus.com/jdpFjygXzCObm_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Oba Mina	#57	#30	#20	# \| ~	#57 \| 5,969
(http://i.minus.com/jhfBqh54lphMp_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Tomonaga Mio	#41	#31	#21	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jqHhcepomMbGX_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Oya Masana	#53	#32	#27	# \| ~	#27 \| 12,142
(http://i.minus.com/jblwuEgy35UDgm_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Kodama Haruka	~	#33	#27	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbau9HuT0OpH9V_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yagura Fuko	~	#34	#29	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbzqQrBGnp1nqk_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Iwasa Misaki	#60	#35	#30	# \| ~	#33 \| 9,297
(http://i.minus.com/jbu3K6HfsObD4x_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Nagao Mariya	#45	#36	#31	# \| ~	#39 \| 7,809
(http://i.minus.com/jON7WSnob1cyl_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Fujie Reina	#43	#37	#31	# \| ~	#40 \| 7,782
(http://i.minus.com/jbt67iCJbjM4m2_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Iriyama Anna	~	#38	#27	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jmLUCmNfiClc9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Yamauchi Suzuran	#54	#39	#32	# \| ~	#54 \| 6,027
(http://i.minus.com/jbsRZuDFUpvWds_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Kabayashi Kana	#55	#40	#35	# \| ~	#41 \| 7,195
(http://i.minus.com/jbbHIyUj1iasao_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Kojima Mako	~	#41	#27	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbajRTn3taO0rS_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Tano Yuka	~	#42	#33	# \| ~	#45 \| 6,694
(http://i.minus.com/jLqYGZDtxgYxd_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Kenkyusei] Matsumura Kaori	~	#43	#34	# \| ~	#34 \| 9,030
(http://i.minus.com/jzRUvvzohAyZC_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Miyazaki Miho	~	#44	#36	# \| ~	#38 \| 8,173
(http://i.minus.com/jbdV5gwMN3qAyd_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Maeda Ami	#56	#45	#37	# \| ~	#42\| 7,168
(http://i.minus.com/jNRJZ1iELZEg1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Katayama Haruka	~	#46	#35	# \| ~	#48 \| 6,602
(http://i.minus.com/jp5oEL9dHIJEd_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Yoshida Akari	~	#47	#27	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jtYhZ5QqRsCI8_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Muto Tomu	~	#48	#41	# \| ~	#49 \| 6,428
(http://i.minus.com/jVOUTaQbd4Mx3_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Furuhata Nao	~	#49	#30	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jolxzin5NmpWZ_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Ogasawara Mayu	#60	#50	#38	# \| ~	#60 \| 5,919
(http://i.minus.com/jbuKFUyrZRvPXE_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusei] Tashima Meru	~	#51	#32	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jMAXnf9F8Lmtr_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Moriyasu Madoka	~	#52	#31	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jWb47wkZMozy0_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Sato Sumire	~	#53	#28	# \| ~	#61 \| 5,706
(http://i.minus.com/jEktPPfoQOmcA_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ishida Haruka	~	#54	#28	# \| ~	#50 \| 6,333
(http://i.minus.com/j2rVdg0Ws19XU_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kikuchi Ayaka	~	#55	#29	# \| ~	#51 \| 6,185
(http://i.minus.com/jTlbEaaOGUWey_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Matsui Sakiko	~	#56	#21	# \| ~	#53 \| 6,058
(http://i.minus.com/jbcjGNq6ZKvhNv_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Nakata Chisato	~	#57	#37	# \| ~	#37 \| 8,315
(http://i.minus.com/jbpBKhbyYgPHna_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Oya Shizuka	~	#58	#27	# \| ~	#59 \| 5,933
(http://i.minus.com/j1uKiSHQSahdB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ichikawa Miori	~	#59	#24	# \| ~	#58 \| 5,963
(http://i.minus.com/jQqF3ZRefURhH_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kato Rena	~	#60	#47	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jyWUBuflq3xr0_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Takahashi Juri	~	#61	#50	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jeSLJhfZOYYOT_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Murashige Anna	~	#62	#54	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jXoLY3EnLgPW5_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Nakanishi Yuka	~	#63	#58	# \| ~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jhvWedZdFRxFk_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Suga Nanako	~	#64	#44	# \| ~	~ \| ~

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 22, 2013, 01:33:42 PM

Preliminary results

RANK | TEAM | NUMBER OF VOTES | NAME

# 64 SKE48 team E 2,275 Kimoto Kanon
# 63 AKB48 team A 2,394 Tano Yuka
# 62 AKB48 team B 2,406 Iwasa Misaki
# 61 HKT48 team H 2,482 Sakura Miyawaki
# 60 AKB48 team K 2,492 Suzuki Shihori
# 59 NMB48 team M / AKB48 team A 2,535 Yagura Fuuko
# 58 AKB48 team K 2,595 Abe Maria
# 57 HKT48 Kenkyuusei 2,660 Naoko Okamoto
# 56 AKB48 team B 2,665 Ishida Haruka
# 55 AKB48 Kenkyuusei 2,685 Iwatate Saho
# 54 AKB48 team K 2,699 Kuramochi Asuka
# 53 AKB48 team A 2,704 Kikuchi Ayaka
# 52 AKB48 team B 2,710 Fujie Reina
# 51 HKT48 Kenkyuusei 2,740 Tomonaga Mio
# 50 AKB48 team K 2,761 Maeda Ami
# 49 HKT48 team H 2,809 Moriyasu Madoka
# 48 SKE48 team E 2,821 Kaneko Shiori
# 47 SKE48 team KII 2,864 Yamashita Yukari
# 46 AKB48 team B / SKE48 team K 2,868 Oba Mina
# 45 NMB48 team M 2,872 Yamada Nana
# 44 AKB48 team B / NMB48 team N 2,948 Ichikawa Miori
# 43 SKE48 team E 3,072 Kinoshita Yukiko
# 42 HKT48 Kenkyuusei 3,080 Tashima Meru
# 41 HKT48 team H 3,259 Aika Oota
# 40 SKE48 team S 3,272 Isohara Kyoka
# 39 SKE48 team S 3,277 Yakata Miki
# 38 AKB48 team K 3,507 Rie Kitahara
# 37 JKT48 team J / AKB48 team B 4,114 Takajo Aki
# 36 AKB48 team B 4,118 Katayama Haruka
# 35 AKB48 team K 4,195 Mutou Tomu
# 34 SKE48 team KII 4,392 Fukugawa Airi
# 33 AKB48 team A 4,457 Kawaei Rina
# 32 SKE48 team KII 4,493 Matsumoto Rina
# 31 NMB48 team N 4,640 Jonishi Kei
# 30 SKE48 team S 4,654 Nakanishi Yuka
# 29 SKE48 team S 4,703 Ooya Masana
# 28 SKE48 team KII 4,824 Takayanagi Akane
# 27 AKB48 team A 4,864 Iriyama Anna
# 26 AKB48 Kenkyuusei 4,875 Minegishi Minami
# 25 SKE48 team S 5,051 Saito Makiko
# 24 HKT48 team H / AKB48 team A 5,096 Kodama Haruka
# 23 NMB48 team BII 5,539 Yabushita Shuu
# 22 AKB48 team B 6,030 Umeda Ayaka
# 21 SKE48 team E 6,055 Umemoto Madoka
# 20 AKB48 team B 6,502 Kojima Haruna
# 19 SKE48 team KII 6,536 Kobayashi Kana
# 18 AKB48 team A 6,598 Takahashi Minami
# 17 SKE48 Kenkyuusei 6,616 Matsumura Kaori
# 16 SKE48 team S 6,891 Kizaki Yuria
# 15 AKB48 team A 7,126 Shinoda Mariko
# 14 AKB48 team K 7,407 Itano Tomomi
# 13 NMB48 team N 8,097 Yamamoto Sayaka
# 12 SNH48 / AKB48 team K 8,567 Miyazawa Sae
# 11 SKE48 team KII 8,753 Suda Akari
# 10 NMB48 team N / AKB48 team B 9,163 Watanabe Miyuki
# 09 AKB48 team A 10,616 Yokoyama Yui
# 08 SKE48 team KII 11,530 Shibata Aya
# 07 AKB48 team B 11,832 Shimazaki Haruka
# 06 SKE48 team E 12,177 Matsui Rena
# 05 AKB48 team B 12,887 Kashiwagi Yuki
# 04 SKE48 team S / AKB48 team K 13,656 Matsui Jurina
# 03 AKB48 team K 14,000 Oshima Yuko
# 02 AKB48 team A 14,885 Watanabe Mayu
# 01 HKT48 team H 28,563 Sashihara Rino

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on May 22, 2013, 01:46:01 PM

1位指原莉乃
2位渡辺麻友
3位大島優子
4位松井珠理奈
5位柏木由紀
6位松井玲奈
7位島崎遥香
8位柴田阿弥
9位横山由依
10位渡辺美優紀
11位須田亜香里
12位宮澤佐江
13位山本彩
14位板野友美
15位篠田麻里子
16位木﨑ゆりあ
17位松村香織
18位高橋みなみ
19位小林亜美
20位小嶋陽菜
21位梅本まどか
22位梅田彩佳
23位薮下柊
24位兒玉遥
25位斉藤真木子
26位峯岸みなみ
27位入山杏奈
28位高柳明音
29位大矢真那
30位中西優香
31位上西恵
32位松本梨奈
33位川栄李奈
34位古川愛李
35位武藤十夢
36位片山陽加
37位高城亜樹
38位北原里英
39位矢方美紀
40位磯原杏華
41位多田愛佳
42位田島芽瑠
43位木下有希子
44位市川美織
45位山田菜々
46位大場美奈
47位山下ゆかり
48位金子栞
49位森保まどか
50位前田亜美
51位朝長美桜
52位藤江れいな
53位菊地あやか
54位倉持明日香
55位岩立沙穂
56位石田晴香
57位岡本尚子
58位阿部マリア
59位矢倉楓子
60位鈴木紫帆里
61位宮脇咲良
62位岩佐美咲
63位田野優花
64位木本花音

:sashiko: :sashiko: :sashiko:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miayaka on May 22, 2013, 01:49:01 PM

I didn't expect the prelim would result like this..
Kinda shocking but first day is great.
Can't wait on the finals.
Chills on my spine.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: t-motion on May 22, 2013, 02:33:37 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/iCJexq1.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Flyp on May 22, 2013, 02:45:13 PM

SO EXCITED! Sasshi as #1 is just as hilarious and awesome as the rest of her AKB career has been, and even if the results are way off, now there's actually a fight for #1! Sasshi haters to the left~

Some notes:

No graduated members ranked.

No Suuchan, Amina, Furuhata Nao, Nagao Mariya ranking makes me sad =/

TEAM YUKKO FC RANKED 43RD FUCK YEAH

Sasshi got more 1st day votes than Yuko and Yuki did last year, combined.

Sasshi's 1st day votes alone would have been enough to rank her 12th last year, above Kasai Tomomi.

There's only a 1000 vote difference between 42nd and 64th place.

Kimoto Kanon (64th) got more 1st day votes than Masuda Yuka did last year, who ranked 25th in 1st-day results.

More HKT members ranked than NMB members (9 to 6 if my counting is accurate)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 22, 2013, 02:50:47 PM

CERTIFIED Preliminary Results with siggy / seal etc (Enlarged in case I made mistakes above)

(http://i.imgur.com/MspvS6Q.jpg)

Hey, even the staff makes mistakes...

(http://i.imgur.com/6qnLWX7l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/6qnLWX7)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: itsmeyong on May 22, 2013, 02:52:33 PM

no Myao, Suuchan, Ranran, Nagao, Furuhata, MAACHUN!!!!, no AMINA also

no NACCHAN!!! the 26th curse might be broken :(

too much sasshi push :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Flyp on May 22, 2013, 03:03:59 PM

Quote from: itsmeyong on May 22, 2013, 02:52:33 PM

no NACCHAN!!! the 26th curse might be broken :(

Except Miichan's in her place! It's the scandal-spot still! :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: strawberry-moon on May 22, 2013, 03:12:19 PM

I don't really have any comments right now, but I hope my girls can rank.. They aren't there which makes me a little sad so hopefully it's a good sigh that their fans will manage to get them there in the finals. Kojimako and Nao, keep fighting!!!!

And I REALLY hope Haruppi can manage to stay ahead of all the other HKT girls besides Sasshi. She really deserves to be HKT's true ace.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: itsmeyong on May 22, 2013, 03:15:16 PM

Quote from: Flyp on May 22, 2013, 02:45:13 PM

There's only a 1000 vote difference between 42nd and 64th place.

make that 39th place :lol:

Quote from: Flyp on May 22, 2013, 02:45:13 PM

More HKT members ranked than NMB members (9 to 6 if my counting is accurate)

i think it's 8 to 7 (counting lemon) :)

scandal-spot oh yeah, masuda yuka also got that spot at last year's election :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Kid_Alpha on May 22, 2013, 03:41:14 PM

#8 Shibata Aya

Where's your God now?

#30 Nakanishi Yuka

PREPARE FOR A BREAKDOWN UNTIL ELECTION DAY

This year is gonna be interesting.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on May 22, 2013, 04:17:00 PM

Sasshi getting prelim #1 with such a heavy lead - To put it really bluntly, I just lost a little faith in humanity. :huhuh

Aya, Akarin, and Yuria - Sneaking "Solid Snake"-style into senbatsu. :twisted:

Instead, Takamina, Kojiharu and Umechan all kicked out - Ain't gonna happen. period.

Wait a sec - Those guys forgot to count the votes for Nao! :err:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: bunny_rabbit on May 22, 2013, 05:25:14 PM

akb sousenkyo is surely not for those faint hearted people :on lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: LarcKen on May 22, 2013, 05:35:05 PM

Quote from: winner on May 22, 2013, 04:17:00 PM

Sasshi getting prelim #1 with such a heavy lead - To put it really bluntly, I just lost a little faith in humanity. :huhuh

THIS really.. :banghead:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on May 22, 2013, 06:34:42 PM

Quite shocking to see them actually. I think thing's will change dramatically especially Ayachan who will probably fall into FG's maybe? She hasn't even ranked before!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: +u+u on May 22, 2013, 06:58:57 PM

It's just prelim results. Why make such big deal about it or panic over it? I'm not saying anything until ALL VOTES are counted and they announce the final results - w- Yuko fans probably got their fighting spirit on though lol. Also, hopefully Mariyagi fans can get her ranked higher than last year ;a; I'd be sad to see her go down since I've decided to give all my votes to Sae ;A;

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: SomethingWild on May 22, 2013, 07:00:05 PM

Let's comment!

- Expected Wasamin a bit higher
- Sakura crazy low. I hope (and assume) this will inspire more people to vote for her.
- Shihori ranking must be down to Anta Dare. It's the only thing she's in.
- Naoko Okamoto... who?!
- Saaahoooo~
- Surprised to see girls like Kinchan and Yukko so high
- If Meru ranks above Sakura I'ma quit following HKT. lol
- Rie quite low. Guess she didn't make fans with her SKE48 adventure and Terrace House stuff
- Akicha low too. Not that surprising, but I'm sure she's be disappointed for the next two weeks.
- Muto Tomu high again. I've never seen her do anything interesting and I don't think she's that special...
- Matsumoto Rina = proof that a great poster can make a difference!
- Jonishi Kei shine aho baka.
- It's very interesting that Iriyama Anna ranks quite high, while girls like Juri, Nagao and Ranran are nowhere to be found.
- Minegishi Minami's scandal is definitely gonna cost her. lol at the cursed #26 spot.
- Yabushita Shuu, aw yeah, NMB's Yuria!
- Umemoto Madoka... why now? Doesn't make much sense. Maybe because she lost her captain title?
- Matsumura Kaori... It was fun the first time, but her chara has worn thin.
- Awyeah, Yuria senbatsu.
- Suda Akari: TOTALLY CALLED IT.
- Shibata Aya... Super awesome, but it doesn't make any sense haha. Let's hope she can keep it up!
- As for the rest...

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip165383.gif)

Sasshi flying straight to the top! I knew there was no way she was gonna drop.
She has become one of the most recognizable faces on Japanese television. She goes beyond hardcore AKB48 fans.
When I saw her in 2009 she was the one who stood out alongside Rena and Kasai:

Quote from: SomethingWild on July 07, 2009, 08:20:28 PM

Sashihara Rino: She is quick, funny, cute.. everything you want in your idol. When someone spoke Japanese her eyes pop out in true Yukirin fashion. Plus she did a bit of her wota dance. Awesome awesome girl!

That was no fluke. She continues capturing the hearts of many, many fans for years to come. She may not get #1, but a top #3 should definitely be possible.
edit: did I actually wrote "quick" ? wtf did I mean... lol

(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip8978.gif)

As for the girls we are missing:
- Don't really care about Nagao, Suzuran and Juri.
- Sucks not having Amina and Suuchan. I expected Suuchan to do better thanks to her belly dancing chara. Karen missing too. 0048 no guarantee.
- None of the ex-members. Good. Iranai.
- No next gen SKE48 aces in Nao and Nanako. Not a good sign. On the other hand, 20 members of SKE48 managed to rank so the group seems to be doing just fine.
- WTF @ No Tani Marika or Okada Nana.
- No Maachun?!?? That's really strange.

Quote from: LarcKen on May 22, 2013, 05:35:05 PM

Quote from: winner on May 22, 2013, 04:17:00 PM
Sasshi getting prelim #1 with such a heavy lead - To put it really bluntly, I just lost a little faith in humanity. :huhuh

THIS really.. :banghead:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip8988.gif)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: edsonmassao on May 22, 2013, 07:40:32 PM

Good to see Sashi in this high spot, but I don't know if she will maintain until the end....well, I hope she can :D

it's sad to not see any mentions to Shimada Haruka: I think she deserves to be ranked.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: kaiser5077 on May 22, 2013, 07:45:42 PM

AKB48 5th Senbatsu Sousenkyou Preliminary Result

(http://s22.postimg.org/9d3kmjvvx/tumblr_inline_mn78j4_ZYKm1qz4rgp.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9d3kmjvvx/)

#1 Sashihara Rino

#2 Watanabe Mayu

#3 Oshima Yuko

#4 Matsui Jurina

#5 Kashiwagi Yuki

#6 Matsui Rena

#7 Shimazaki Haruka

#8 Shibata Aya

#9 Yokoyama Yui

#10 Watanabe Miyuki

#11 Suda Akari

#12 Miyazawa Sae

#13 Yamamoto Sayaka

#14 Itano Tomomi

#15 Shinoda Mariko

#16 Kizaki Yuria

#17 Matsumura Kaori

#18 Takahashi Minami

#19 Kobayashi Ami

#20 Kojima Haruna

#21 Umemoto Madoka

#22 Umeda Ayaka

#23 Yabushita Shu

#24 Kodama Haruka

#25 Saito makiko

#26 Minegishi Minami

#27 Iriyama Anna

#28 Takayanagi Akane

#29 Oya Masana

#30 Nakanishi Yuka

#31 Jonishi Kei

#32 Matsumoto Rina

#33 Kawaei Rina

#34 Furukawa Airi

#35 Muto Tomu

#36 Katayama Haruka

#37 Takajo Aki

#38 Kitahara Rie

#39 Yakata Miki

#40 Isohara Kyoka

#41 Oota Aika

#42 Tashima Meru

#43 Kinoshita Yukiko

#44 Ichikawa Miori

#45 Yamada Nana

#46 Oba Mina

#47 Yamashita Yukari

#48 Kaneko Shiori

#49 Moriyasu Madoka

#50 Maeda Ami

#51 Tomonaga Mio

#52 Fujie Reina

#53 Kikuchi Ayaka

#54 Kuramochi Asuka

#55 Iwatate Saho

#56 Ishida Haruka

#57 Okamoto Naoko

#58 Abe Maria

#59 Yagura Fuuko

#60 Suzuki Shihori

#61 Miyawaki Sakura

#62 Iwasa Misaki

#63 Tano Yuka

#64 Kimoto Kanon

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on May 22, 2013, 08:19:17 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on May 22, 2013, 07:00:05 PM

- It's very interesting that Iriyama Anna ranks quite high, while girls like Juri, Nagao and Ranran are nowhere to be found.

Answer is simple enough. It's because Nishishi approves :lol:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/kyot777/AKB48/tumblr_mn7iljrQ5h1r6q6e5o1_500.png)
thx anshin_anzen (http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/51074547038/airi-got-around-to-doing-it-after-all-on-her)

More seriously. Other than Paruru, I think the Team 4'ers should all be in around the same area in the elections.
But Annin does have a few pluses. She's pretty with her unique 'european' look. I think she takes friggin beautiful G+ pics.
She's also been pushed a tiny bit more than the others, with MG3 and the Sayonara Crawl PV.
Too bad she shows such low presence and motivation sometimes. RanRan and Mariyagi can probably destroy her in this area. But wait, maybe this fragileness is also part of her charm. :D

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 22, 2013, 10:57:13 PM

2013 Sousenkyou Projection!

Preliminary Result Edition!

Members	Preliminary	Lowest	My Guess	Highest	2012 SSK
(http://i.minus.com/jTVAjjWMWuEBz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Sashihara Rino	#1 \| 28,563	#9	#6	#3	#4 \| 67,339
(http://i.minus.com/jJs5FzHrvWky9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Watanabe Mayu	#2 \| 14,885	#4	#2	#1	#2 \| 72,574
(http://i.minus.com/j9ATrG2ZbQo1h_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Oshima Yuko	#3 \| 14,000	#3	#1	#1	#1 \| 108,837
(http://i.minus.com/jb0jwtKRY56EKv_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Matsui Jurina	#4 \| 13,656	#14	#9	#4	#9 \| 45,747
(http://i.minus.com/jJZbC02wujxrh_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kashiwagi Yuki	#5 \| 12,887	#6	#3	#1	#3 \| 71,076
(http://i.minus.com/jtcNlRLLwUQs_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Matsui Rena	#6 \| 12,177	#10	#5	#3	#10 \| 42,030
(http://i.minus.com/jPkTNWkDXNCSO_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Shimazaki Haruka	#7 \| 11,832	#23	#15	#11	#23 \| 14,633
(http://i.minus.com/jl5lj7gym0nXR_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Shibata Aya	#8 \| 11,530	~	#75	#34	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jUblIqtJ8gkvR_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Yokoyama Yui	#9 \| 10,616	19	#13	#11	#15 \| 25,541
(http://i.minus.com/jbh6z5dRInxODm_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Watanabe Miyuki	#10 \| 9,163	#46	#25	#18	#19 \| 19,159
(http://i.minus.com/jbyM3qva07cVsm_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Suda Akari	#11 \| 8,753	#29	#22	#15	#29 \| 11,323
(http://i.minus.com/jcYIwIi31rqp9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Miyazawa Sae	#11 \| 40,261	#20	#14	#10	#11 \| 40,261
(http://i.minus.com/jbgudhqT90lD8N_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Yamamoto Sayaka	#13 \| 8,097	#18	#12	#10	#18 \| 23,020
(http://i.minus.com/jbvM98nvrsjguB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Itano Tomomi	#14 \| 7,407	#14	#8	#5	#8 \| 50,483
(http://i.minus.com/jgUp2fa0NHnL1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Shinoda Mariko	#15 \| 7,126	7	#4	#2	#5 \| 67,017
(http://i.minus.com/jqORByNtl1RSy_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Kizaki Yuria	#15 \| 6,891	#31	#24	#16	#31 \| 10,554
(http://i.minus.com/jLqYGZDtxgYxd_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Kenkyusei] Matsumura Kaori	#17 \| 6,616	~	#43	#34	#34 \| 9,030
(http://i.minus.com/jMTvOycg73EiW_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Takahashi Minami	#18 \| 6,598	14	#7	#4	#6 \| 65,480
(http://i.minus.com/jQj8KXMS3PKqg_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team KII] Kobayashi Ami	#19 \| 6,536	~	#83	#60	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j4W9jPHoXar3A_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kojima Haruna	#20 \| 6,502	#13	#10	#6	#7 \| 54,483
(http://i.minus.com/jTzhj6wgFwxsP_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Umemoto Madoka	#21 \| 6,055	~	#84	#55	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbxLo70A2dhJ0P_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Umeda Ayaka	#22 \| 6,030	#34	#19	#13	#16 \| 24,522
(http://i.minus.com/jpMddhadaUdCu_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team BII] Yabushita Shuu	#23 \| 5,539	~	#73	#61	#16 \| 24,522
(http://i.minus.com/jblwuEgy35UDgm_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Kodama Haruka	#24 \| 5,096	~	#33	#27	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jLaZmrJpTIpo6_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Saito Makiko	#25 \| 5,051	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jlq1qt68lJI8I_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Minegishi Minami	#26 \| 4,875	#30	#18	#10	#14 \| 26,038
(http://i.minus.com/jbt67iCJbjM4m2_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Iriyama Anna	#27 \| 4,864	~	#38	#27	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jyiYO0r9Nf1wJ_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Takayanagi Akane	#28 \| 4,824	#24	#20	#17	#24 \| 14,111
(http://i.minus.com/jqHhcepomMbGX_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Oya Masana	#29 \| 4,703	#53	#32	#27	#27 \| 12,142
(http://i.minus.com/jXoLY3EnLgPW5_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Nakanishi Yuka	#30 \| 4,654	~	#63	#58	#63 \| 5,592
(http://i.minus.com/jWumEaQCfxnLR_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Jonishi Kei	#31 \| 4,640	~	#77	#48	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jGBqx3Xbk4opl_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Matsumoto Rina	#32 \| 4,493	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jyRmZPEtQDseA_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kawaei Rina	#33 \| 4,457	#31	#23	#15	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jHe3BfwMFTF3b_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Furukawa Airi	#34 \| 4,392	#36	#26	#23	#30 \| 11,179
(http://i.minus.com/jtYhZ5QqRsCI8_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Muto Tomu	#35 \| 4,195	~	#48	#41	#49 \| 6,428
(http://i.minus.com/jNRJZ1iELZEg1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Katayama Haruka	#36 \| 4,118	~	#46	#35	#48 \| 6,602
(http://i.minus.com/jboPLLaI8PgRmp_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Takajo Aki	#37 \| 4,114	#29	#17	#13	#17 \| 23,083
(http://i.minus.com/j9fR6yaDPhj0p_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Kitahara Rie	#38 \| 3,507	#35	#16	#11	#13 \| 26,531
(http://i.minus.com/jMw6BF3sfYvbd_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Yakata Miki	#39 \| 3,277	~	#67	#61	#62 \| 5,606
(http://i.minus.com/jbppT8xehqcjRi_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Isohara Kyoka	#40 \| 3,272	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbmMKzIU3ucfyP_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Ota Aika	#41 \| 3,259	~	#67	#52	#52 \| 6,140
(http://i.minus.com/jbuKFUyrZRvPXE_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusei] Tashima Meru	#42 \| 3,080	~	#51	#32	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbie0QNxPavKtt_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kinoshita Yukiko	#43 \| 3,072	~	#71	#51	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j1uKiSHQSahdB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ichikawa Miori	#44 \| 2,948	~	#59	#24	#58 \| 5,963
(http://i.minus.com/joH3VxF7c0ksY_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yamada Nana	#45 \| 2,872	#46	#25	#18	#46 \| 6,683
(http://i.minus.com/jdpFjygXzCObm_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Oba Mina	#46 \| 2,868	#57	#30	#20	#57 \| 5,969
(http://i.minus.com/jwQSFCW2fTJjZ_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Yamashita Yukari	#47 \| 2,864	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j7WDN1BEEdp4o_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kaneko Shiori	#48 \| 2,821	~	78	#50	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jMAXnf9F8Lmtr_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Moriyasu Madoka	#49 \| 2,809	~	#52	#31	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbdV5gwMN3qAyd_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Maeda Ami	#50 \| 2,761	#56	#45	#37	#42\| 7,168
(http://i.minus.com/jhfBqh54lphMp_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusie] Tomonaga Mio	#51 \| 2,740	#41	#31	#21	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jON7WSnob1cyl_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Fujie Reina	#52 \| 2,710	#43	#37	#31	#40 \| 7,782
(http://i.minus.com/j2rVdg0Ws19XU_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kikuchi Ayaka	#53 \| 2,704	~	#55	#29	#51 \| 6,185
(http://i.minus.com/jbemCGvotSJqxF_xs.jpg)
[AKB] [Team K] Kuramochi Asuka	#54 \| 2,699	#25	#21	#17	#22 \| 14,852
(http://i.minus.com/jFP9JbqCfDWy5_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Iwatate Saho	#55 \| 2,685	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j0cX4opXJojQ6_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ishida Haruka	#56 \| 2,665	~	#54	#28	#50 \| 6,333
(http://i.minus.com/jhVvRDWoZY1q3_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusei] Naoko Okamoto	#57 \| 2,660	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbxcVb7jU6ghm5_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Abe Maria	#58 \| 2,595	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbau9HuT0OpH9V_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yagura Fuko	#59 \| 2,535	~	#34	#29	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j7VOqCu9KpNub_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Suzuki Shihori	#60 \| 2,492	~	~	~	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j5H9xQJdIXHSz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Miyawaki Sakura	#61 \| 2,482	#45	#27	#23	#47 \| 6,635
(http://i.minus.com/jbzqQrBGnp1nqk_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Iwasa Misaki	#62 \| 2,406	#60	#35	#30	#33 \| 9,297
(http://i.minus.com/jbajRTn3taO0rS_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Tano Yuka	#63 \| 2,394	~	#42	#33	#45 \| 6,694
(http://i.minus.com/jba3KrC8IxKcLM_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kimoto Kanon	#64 \| 2,275	#56	#29	#17	#56 \| 5,982

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Mayuyusuki on May 23, 2013, 12:08:02 AM

This election was already going to be much more interesting than last year. With the release of the prelims, it just got better.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 23, 2013, 01:58:56 AM

Preliminary Result Breakdown!

Teams	Ranked	Old Team	Concurrent
[AKB] [Team A] [Team K] [Team B] [Kenkyusei] [SKE] [Team S] [Team KII] [Team E] [Kenkyusei] [NMB] [Team N] [Team M] Team BII [HKT] [Team H] [Kenkyusei]	30 8 9 10 2 20 7 7 5 1 6 3 2 1 8 5 3	20 7 4 8 1	4 2 (Kodama, Yagura) 1 (M. Jurina) 1 (W. Miyuki) 1 1 (Oba) 1 1 (Ichikawa)

Formerly ranked nembers from last ssk
#21 Sato Amina
#37 Nakata Chisato
#38 Miyazaki Miho
#39 Nagao Mariya
#41 Kobayashi Kana
#53 Matsui Sakiko
#54 Yamauchi Suzuran
#59 Oya Shizuka
#60 Ogasawara Mayu
#61 Sato Sumire

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 23, 2013, 03:28:05 AM

^thanks Rust!

Preliminary Results in the morning TV news

130523 Mezamashi 03 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18mDTXMV6hY#ws)

Newspapers

(http://i.imgur.com/CtEREpz.jpg) (http://imgur.com/CtEREpz)
(http://i.imgur.com/QxQGfA2.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QxQGfA2)
(http://i.imgur.com/bjaOBK2.jpg) (http://imgur.com/bjaOBK2)
(http://i.imgur.com/yzLch6P.jpg) (http://imgur.com/yzLch6P)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 23, 2013, 04:07:59 AM

Way to go Shihori Suzuki! Please get ranked in the finals!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 23, 2013, 06:46:26 AM

A bunch of morningu news reports. :lol:
Aya is receiving a lot of attentions. :)

AKB選抜総選挙　中間発表　さしこ１位！これは事件　8位にSKE48チームKIIの柴田阿弥 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhOuj1UXig#ws)

[AKB48]北海道・札幌　32ndシングル選抜総選挙（第5回AKB48選抜総選挙）　速報結果① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsrFtntO7JY#ws)

[AKB48]北海道・札幌　32ndシングル選抜総選挙（第5回AKB48選抜総選挙）　速報結果② (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu4bmVdpH_8#ws)

130523 Asazuba (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHXzSeXrn-c#noexternalembed-ws)

130523 Yajiuma (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRZozsxE--Y#noexternalembed-ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: itsmeyong on May 23, 2013, 05:05:51 PM

would the election proper on June 8 be broadcast live via youtube?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 23, 2013, 05:31:35 PM

Quote from: itsmeyong on May 23, 2013, 05:05:51 PM

would the election proper on June 8 be broadcast live via youtube?

Hasn't been officially announced at this time (live streaming via youtube).

There's rumors that Fuji TV might broadcast (speculation using forward looking TV schedules)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: 48GGMU on May 23, 2013, 05:52:54 PM

Whoooaaa... TBH, i didn't saw this is coming

Sasshi number #1 with almost 29k votes?

Somehow, i felt relieved with this result. Lately, im kinda amused with huge publication of oshiri sister. I think their relationship is more for fun. So i don't like when business is involved. lol, i know im fool

Kojipa ~~with such a nice poster~~ in #20???? :mon headbang: :mon headbang: :mon headbang:

My final prediction after saw 1st day result:

#1. Oshima Yuko
3rd place in 1st day result just like a chatalyst to boost Yuko's votes. Before, i believe Yuko wotas will give another votes for other member. Lets say they have 5 votes, may 3 goes to Yuko and other 2 to Umechan / Sae. But now, they'll give all 5 to Yuko.

#2. Sashihara Rino
In my previous post i give #2 place to Yuki. Now, i change to Sasshi. I think last year scandal didn't affect too much to Sasshi. So, she'll continue her positive moves.

#3. Watanabe Mayu
I love Mayuyu, but i love not yet member more :on lol:

The rest (4-18) still same.

Quote from: kaiser5077 on May 22, 2013, 07:45:42 PM

#33 Kawaei Rina

#35 Muto Tomu

Horrayyy.... Tom in Next Girl :mon trudge: :mon trudge: :mon trudge:

But i hope she in 33th place and become center NG coz Kawaei already centering BKA48 lol

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 23, 2013, 11:50:13 PM

Just realized that while I have been busy creating fancy charts, I haven't actually offered my own thoughts on the preliminary result yet. XD
So..

Preliminary Result Thoughts & Analysis!

HKT 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen!

2nd gen Meru & Mio have been receiving good push & exposures recently, while 1st gen feels rather cast aside it seems. This can be observed in the Sayonara Crawl pv (where Haruppi & Sakura were there but barely noticeable compares to Meru & Mio's solid screentime) & the SSK book (where Meru & Mio have their own page & maybe more don't rmb, whereas 1st gen have a quarter of a pages.)
As a result some HKT 1st gen fans feel that the 1st gen need good results will otherwise they will be in trouble. So when I was on twitter for the live result, & Sakura was announced at #61st, some 1st gen fans were like "tis the end of 1st gen", & this belief was further solidified with Mio ranking #51st above her! Dun dun dun.
But Then! Out of the blue, Madoka ranked! Higher than Mio in fact at #49th! So a sense of hope appears! :lol:
& Then! Meru ranked! Meru ranked at #42! This truly is the end of the 1st gen it seems. Dun dun dun.
YET Again! Haruppi Ranked! At #24 in fact! Much higher than the rest of pure HKT members. Roller Coaster Ride indeed. :lol:
I guess the story here is can 1st gen keep it up? Will Haruppi fans feel complacent as a result? I Expect Sakura to surge, but by how much? Will the 1st gen be ahead, or will 2nd gen prevail? Interesting questions methink.

Crisis of the AKB veterans!

10 members who ranked in last years ssk didn't rank in preliminary this time around. They are:
- #21 Sato Amina
- #37 Nakata Chisato
- #38 Miyazaki Miho
- #39 Nagao Mariya
- #41 Kobayashi Kana
- #53 Matsui Sakiko
- #54 Yamauchi Suzuran
- #59 Oya Shizuka
- #60 Ogasawara Mayu
- #61 Sato Sumire
With the exception of Maachun, all the rest are AKB members, & mostly members I consider veterans in the sense that they are neither the senbatsu-lvl old gen, nor the pushed new gen. I think being less pushed, & with theatre editions giving votes now, these members will have an uphill battle to fight if they were to stay in senbatsu. I honestly expected them as incumbents to have stronger staying power tho.

Roar of the Original Team E Member!

Quote from: SomethingWild on May 22, 2013, 07:00:05 PM

- Umemoto Madoka... why now? Doesn't make much sense. Maybe because she lost her captain title?

- Shibata Aya... Super awesome, but it doesn't make any sense haha. Let's hope she can keep it up!

Based on what I read, SKE used to swap senbatsu around & allow a full range of mid-tier members to get a turn at it. That changed when SKE ranked 15 members in last yr's SSK.
Senbatsu became stable, featuring the regular senbatsu members plus the two pushed aces (Nao & Nannan) & Rie.
Recently, regular senbatsu members are graduating en-mass (Sawako, Kumin, Ogi), & Manatsu didn't partake in SSK.
So Ori-E fans are powering-voting these mid-tier members (seven of them ranked excluding Kanon) to tell management that they want these members to also be recognized, & also to signal the rest of the well-oiled & organized SKE fanbase to vote these members.
Kanon suffers, cuz she have always been the only pushed Team E members. Whereas last yr she might have received Team E votes, I think this time around she will likely have to rely on her own fanbase as Ori-E fans will vote the other Ori-E members.
This explains why so many Ori-E ranked, & why so many other SKE members ranked too (grads resulted in an abundance of votes).
Doesn't quite explain Aya's crazily high votes tho. XD I guess this is cuz one of the more popular SKE theatre members (centered a SKE sidetrack before), hence many of the abundant votes gone her way.

Casual/Woata Differences?

The other one of the many surprises is the fact the KojiHaru, Takamina, Mariko, & Tomochin ranked so low!
There are some that argues as these members' career progress, they come to rely more on the casual fan base rather than wota.
The fact the theatre editions now grant votes therefore strongly benefit members with more proportion of wota fans, to the detriment of members with higher proportion of casual fans.
Also worth mentioning is the among the top 10 from last yet, everyone's Prelim vote haul increased except for Yuko & Yuki's slight dip, even for the 1st gen members too by a significant margin! This give the theory some credence.

Power of expectations?

Members performing better than expected or worst than expected might make a huge difference! Here's a simple illustration of why:
- 2010 Prelim: #1 Aachan #2 Yuko
- 2010 Final: #1 Yuko #2 Aachan
- 2011 Prelim: #1 Yuko #2 Aachan
- 2011 Final: #1 Aachan #2 Yuko
- 2012 Prelim: #2 Yuki #3 Mayu
- 2012 Final: #2 Mayu #3 Yuki
So if this factor is also true, the 1st gen that lags far behind might have good reason to be optimistic, while members who out-perform expectation (Paruru, Akari, Yuria, etc) might have more to worry about.
There's one exception methink, that is when a member score high to let fans notice her as an additional option. Sasshi can be such, as I can see many fans wanting to vote her just to see her as centre now that the option is there. Same with Ori-E members

Quote from: SomethingWild on May 22, 2013, 07:00:05 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on July 07, 2009, 08:20:28 PM
Sashihara Rino: She is quick, funny, cute.. everything you want in your idol. When someone spoke Japanese her eyes pop out in true Yukirin fashion. Plus she did a bit of her wota dance. Awesome awesome girl!

That was no fluke. She continues capturing the hearts of many, many fans for years to come. She may not get #1, but a top #3 should definitely be possible.
edit: did I actually wrote "quick" ? wtf did I mean... lol

You might have meant quirky? :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 24, 2013, 01:22:22 AM

Found this on 2ch. Puts faces to the names and numbers in stats and charts...

(http://i.imgur.com/MGv0xXN.jpg)

Speaking of charts...

I checked with chart meister Rust and he thinks I should post this here. Note that it's an individual's methodology of using last year's increase amount to project the final result which may be flawed...

(http://i.imgur.com/Ag2Mb7F.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 24, 2013, 02:32:09 PM

I just obtained permission from oatmeal to share his/her (I didn't ask sex) tables/charts and insights re the Preliminary results. Thanks oatmeal!

Quote from: oatmeal

So I've been doing some simple number crunching and based on the pre-lim results a couple of things can be said:

Senbatsu still uses up the majority of the votes and based on earlier years this portion will only increase.

30% of ranking AKB members are 9th gen or younger.

AKB has less than 50% of total votes. So together sister groups are more popular than the main branch.
If Yuko, Yukirin, Sae, Tomochin, Mariko, Takamina, and Kojiharu would graduate (aka, be deleted from the prelim data) then SKE will be the largest group. (Even if Sae's votes are counted, SKE is still the largest)

The most popular group, relatively, is HKT, with SKE coming second.
The most popular team, relatively, is HKT Team H.

~~The only team not to have any members rank is HKT Team KII.~~ Only the NMB Kenkyuusei have no members ranked.

The top 3 teams being able to get fans to vote for their members are: 1. HKT Team H, 2. NMB Team N, 3. AKB Team A.

Total amount of votes in the prelim are 370014.

But if trendlines are used on the last 25 girls, it can be inferred that another 120000 votes have been cast on the unranked girls, leaving about 900k votes of the first day sales unaccounted for.

Of course the data is skewed by Sasshi's huge amount of votes and a lot of her popularity came from her AKB days, but for all measures she is HKT now.

(http://i.imgur.com/pBMBfyH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vsIE9ga.jpg)

Quote from: oatmeal

Just another fun fact, if we consider these votes to be of the first 24 hours, then Sasshi got 20 votes per minute. That's some crazy powervoting right there. Mayuyu's and Yuko's numbers (14000-15000) are consistent with the year before resulting in around 10 votes per minute. This means Sasshi either has crazy serious (and coordinated) voters, or increased her fanbase by quite a bit. Disregarding voting tactics of course.

Also, I believe there are no significant voting tactics going on so far regarding delayed voting. Last year the number of 1st day votes was 187277. This year there are 197.5% (2x) more votes: 370014.

There are less than 2x the amount of cd's sold on the first day. 1mil MnSG vs 1.4mil SayoKuro (1.4x). So everyone already seems to be in 'powervoting' mode.

This year's number 64 would've been 25th in last year's prelim results.

(http://i.imgur.com/dlAkDfh.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/rBsIZzql.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rBsIZzq.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 26, 2013, 03:27:05 AM

TGSK tweeted that investigations are underway of voting irregularities using NMB48 mobile.

https://twitter.com/tgsk48/status/338458790783508481 (https://twitter.com/tgsk48/status/338458790783508481)

Unconfirmed/2ch speculation: hack using softbank (mobile carrier) thru' NMB48 mobile allows multiple votes after paying once (315 yen)

Screenshot

(http://i.imgur.com/BJEprlu.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 26, 2013, 05:32:09 AM

Now on TGSK G+ as well https://plus.google.com/103388469578205010447/posts/YerFh6cUWT6 (https://plus.google.com/103388469578205010447/posts/YerFh6cUWT6)

(http://i.imgur.com/sDGDtzl.png)
^
Oops the screenshot missed the part in bold

Quote

There were many reports that said fans who have membership in NMB48 mobile can vote several times using a certain device.
We are currently investigating about this matter.
Once we have verified that this is happening, please note that your second vote will be rendered invalid.

To be clear: this applies to NMB48 mobile voting

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 26, 2013, 03:48:12 PM

^add DMM subscription according to http://akb48matome.com/archives/51879420.html (http://akb48matome.com/archives/51879420.html)

Excerpt from http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/51384554713/wwwwwww-so-i-posted-this-morning-about-the-nmb (http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/51384554713/wwwwwww-so-i-posted-this-morning-about-the-nmb)

Quote

wwwwwww so I posted this morning about the NMB mobile mail loophole in the voting. which allows people to vote an unlimited number of times for 315 yen each vote (i.e. you keep registering a new NMB address).

Seems that other infinite vote loopholeS have since been discovered: (http://akb48matome.com/archives/51879420.html)

- DMM subscription

- NMB fanclub (renewal at 150 yen)

EDIT - BREAKING Official post - ''Apology on voting from the "NMB48 MOBILE"''

http://ameblo.jp/nmb48/entry-11538680925.html (http://ameblo.jp/nmb48/entry-11538680925.html)

2ND EDIT - now also on AKB48 official blog

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11538685917.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11538685917.html)

3RD EDIT - Translation by csidni

Quote from: csidni

Quote
平素より、AKB48グループを応援下さり、誠に有難う御座います。
As usual, thank you very much for supporting the AKB48 groups.

この度、AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙の投票サイトで御座います「NMB48 MOBILE」におきまして、ソフトバンク社様のAndroid、iOS含むすべてのスマートフォン端末からの投票に関しまして、仕様上の問題があることが発覚いたしました。
On this occasion, regarding NMB48 mobile, which is a voting site for the AKB48 32nd single election, concerning the voting method through Softbank mobile devices, including Android and iOS, a problem has been detected.

この件に関し、調査及び精査を行ったところ、速報集計時で545票、本日（5月26日）16時30分時点で1,129票の重複投票が認められました。
Having gone through inquiry as well as thorough investigation related to this situation, at the time of the preliminary results 545 votes, and at the current point in time, 16:30 (26th of May) JST, 1129 multiple votes have been observed.

誠に申し訳御座いませんが、投票サイトに書かせて頂いている通り、各公式モバイルサイトにつきましては携帯電話１契約に付き１票とさせて頂いておりますので、２票目以降を無効とさせていただきます。
Our deepest apologies, but as has been written on the voting site, for every mobile phone contract we only allow one vote per official mobile site, so we have made invalid every vote after the first.

皆様からの重複票の課金に対する御返金につきましては、基本的に御返金致すべく、進めさせて頂く所存で御座います。返金方法及び、日時の詳細に関しましては、後日ご案内させて頂きます。
Concerning repayment of money spent on multiple votes, as we should fundamentally be doing so, we intend on going on with repayment. We will inform you of repayment methods, as well as the date and time, in the near future.

また現在、第三者機関にて、速報時に関する重複票につきましての修正作業を行っておりまして、その修正結果につきましては、後程、同サイトにて発表をさせて頂きます。
Further, at the current point in time, we are performing corrections of the multiple votes related to the preliminary results, and will announce the corrected results on the same site at a later date.

尚、NMB48 MOBILEでは現在、システムのチェックを行っているため、ソフトバンクのスマートフォンからの投票受付を一時停止しております。
In addition, because we are currently checking the NMB48 Mobile system, we have temporarily stopped accepting votes from Softbank smartphones.

申し訳御座いませんが、投票の再開につきましては、5月27日（月曜日）夕刻より開始を予定しております。
We are very sorry, but concerning the re-opening of voting, the plan is to start it in the evening of the 27th of May (Monday).

御迷惑をおかけし、申し訳御座いませんが、御理解の程、宜しくお願い致します。
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we kindly request your understanding.

tl;dr: 545 votes at the preliminary and 1129 votes up until now have been made invalid. A corrected preliminary results list will be announced at a later date.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 26, 2013, 06:58:05 PM

Quote from: HoneyRoastedPeanuts

The preliminary results have been corrected.

(http://i.imgur.com/sQI0H0Eb.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sQI0H0E)

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11538772479.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11538772479.html)

1 Sashihara Rino　28,516
2 Watanabe Mayu　14,868
3 Oshima Yuko　13,993
4 Matsui Jurina　13,639
5 Kashiwagi Yuki　12,875
6 Matsui Rena　12,163
7 Shimazaki Haruka　11,817
8 Shibata Aya　11,513
9 Yokoyama Yui　10,596
10 Watanabe Miyuki 9,123
11 Suda Akari　8,750
12 Miyazawa Sae　8,560
13 Yamamoto Sayaka　8,061
14 Itano Tomomi　7,406
15 Shinoda Mariko　7,123
16 Kizaki Yuria　6,888
17 Matsumura Kaori　6,603
18 Takahashi Minami　6,596
19 Kobayashi Ami　6,533
20 Kojima Haruna　6,495
21 Umemoto Madoka　6,051
22 Umeda Ayaka　6,023
23 Yabushita Shu　5,530
24 Kodama Haruka　5,091
25 Saito Makiko　5,050
26 Minegishi Minami　4,866
27 Iriyama Anna　4,863
28 Takayanagi Akane　4,822
29 Oya Masana　4,699
30 Nakanishi Yuka　4,650
31 Jonishi Kei　4,632
32 Matsumoto Rina　4,490
33 Kawaei Rina　4,455
34 Furukawa Airi　4,382
35 Muto Tomu　4,187
36 Katayama Haruka　4,117
37 Takajo Aki　4,110
38 Kitahara Rie　3,502
39 Yakata Miki　3,274
40 Isohara Kyoka　3,271
41 Ota Aika　3,254
42 Tashima Meru　3,077
43 Kinoshita Yukiko　3,069
44 Ichikawa Miori　2,947
45 Oba Mina　2,866
46 Yamashita Yukari　2,862
47 Yamada Nana　2,854
48 Kaneko Shiori　2,819
49 Moriyasu Madoka　2,809
50 Maeda Ami　2,760
51 Tomonaga Mio　2,738
52 Fujie Reina　2,708
53 Kikuchi Ayaka　2,703
54 Kuramochi Asuka　2,698
55 Iwatate Saho　2,685
56 Ishida Haruka　2,661
57 Okamoto Naoko　2,660
58 Abe Maria　2,594
59 Yagura Fuuko　2,529
60 Suzuki Shihori　2,492
61 Miyawaki Sakura　2,481
62 Iwasa Misaki　2,406
63 Tano Yuka　2,393
64 Kimoto Kanon　2,274

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: nori on May 27, 2013, 01:48:14 AM

Here's the full list with the extra addition of how many votes each member lost and any change in rank, though there is only one member who dropped in rank.

1 Sashihara Rino　28,516 -50
2 Watanabe Mayu　14,868 -17
3 Oshima Yuko　13,993 -7
4 Matsui Jurina　13,639 -17
5 Kashiwagi Yuki　12,875 -2
6 Matsui Rena　12,163 -14
7 Shimazaki Haruka　11,817 -15
8 Shibata Aya　11,513 -17
9 Yokoyama Yui　10,596 -20
10 Watanabe Miyuki 9,123 -40
11 Suda Akari　8,750 -3
12 Miyazawa Sae　8,560 -7
13 Yamamoto Sayaka　8,061 -36
14 Itano Tomomi　7,406 -1
15 Shinoda Mariko　7,123 -3
16 Kizaki Yuria　6,888 -3
17 Matsumura Kaori　6,603 -13
18 Takahashi Minami　6,596 -2
19 Kobayashi Ami　6,533 -3
20 Kojima Haruna　6,495 -7
21 Umemoto Madoka　6,051 -4
22 Umeda Ayaka　6,023 -7
23 Yabushita Shu　5,530 -9
24 Kodama Haruka　5,091 -5
25 Saito Makiko　5,050 -1
26 Minegishi Minami　4,866 -9
27 Iriyama Anna　4,863 -1
28 Takayanagi Akane　4,822 -2
29 Oya Masana　4,699 -4
30 Nakanishi Yuka　4,650 -4
31 Jonishi Kei　4,632 -8
32 Matsumoto Rina　4,490 -3
33 Kawaei Rina　4,455 -2
34 Furukawa Airi　4,382 -10
35 Muto Tomu　4,187 -8
36 Katayama Haruka　4,117 -1
37 Takajo Aki　4,110 -4
38 Kitahara Rie　3,502 -5
39 Yakata Miki　3,274 -3
40 Isohara Kyoka　3,271 -1
41 Ota Aika　3,254 -5
42 Tashima Meru　3,077 -3
43 Kinoshita Yukiko　3,069 -3
44 Ichikawa Miori　2,947 -1
45 Oba Mina　2,866 -2 (Gained a rank)
46 Yamashita Yukari　2,862 -2 (Gained a rank)
47 Yamada Nana　2,854 -18 (Lost 2 ranks)
48 Kaneko Shiori　2,819 -2
49 Moriyasu Madoka　2,809 No Change
50 Maeda Ami　2,760 -1
51 Tomonaga Mio　2,738 -2
52 Fujie Reina　2,708 -2
53 Kikuchi Ayaka　2,703 -1
54 Kuramochi Asuka　2,698 -1
55 Iwatate Saho　2,685 No Change
56 Ishida Haruka　2,661 -4
57 Okamoto Naoko　2,660 No Change
58 Abe Maria　2,594 -1
59 Yagura Fuuko　2,529 -6
60 Suzuki Shihori　2,492 No Change
61 Miyawaki Sakura　2,481 -1
62 Iwasa Misaki　2,406 No Change
63 Tano Yuka　2,393 -1
64 Kimoto Kanon　2,274 -1

No surprises that Milky, Sayanee, Yui and Nana lost out on quite a few votes compared to others. Although Sasshi has lost the most she had a lot more to lose compared to others so to me its a bit of a non-factor. What's more interesting is that within the top 10 Yukirin and Yuko have lost a significantly less number of votes than the other members, though this could very easily be just another coincidence as well. All this drama and we're still no where near the actual event :nervous

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Datalanche on May 27, 2013, 07:08:11 AM

It's cool to see not much changed. :thumbup

The first day results are always good for a laugh and I try not to overvalue them, but seeing Sasshi at #1 is pretty damn exciting. It's fun to think that even #1 might now be a lock. Realistically it will much more than likely go to Yuko, but still, fun to think about. :)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on May 27, 2013, 12:37:59 PM

I'm planning to vote for the first time but I need confidence in something. Can somebody with experience in voting please PM me?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Joe on May 28, 2013, 12:32:49 AM

Just check here:

How to Vote in the 2013 AKB48 Sousenkyo Elections (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW7FmFRCcZI#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 28, 2013, 01:22:04 PM

Aki-P's thoughts on the elections and more (broadcast over the weekend)

130527 めちゃ×2ユルんでるッ！岡村隆史x秋元康 (選抜総選挙 BKA48 PART)—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTYzMTE4OTg4)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 28, 2013, 03:56:11 PM

This clip of Kayou Kyoku - May 28, 2013 is about the elections

AKB48選抜総選挙速報を受けたメンバーの本音 - 火曜曲! 2013-05-28 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d__WWUIGDco#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Netemo Sametemo on May 28, 2013, 11:44:30 PM

Quote from: bunny_rabbit on May 21, 2013, 04:35:02 PM

Quote from: Netemo Sametemo on May 21, 2013, 02:54:42 PM
AKB48 32nd single Senbatsu General Election
How To Install and Vote AKB Mobile Apps for iOS
Let's Vote for Kashiwagi Yuki ! Yukirin !(period 5.21-6.7)
http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac (http://youtu.be/LqGx5oupkac)
how about for android?

No, iOS (iPad, iPod. iPhone is possibly don't work by domestic SIM card.)

Android work for vote Only Japanese carriers Smartphone.(docomo, au, softbank)
If you want get More Detail show videos information and it.
http://www.everyday48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2277&sid=f1aa909cd51c1dbc3a6eb752057b522d&start=420 (http://www.everyday48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2277&sid=f1aa909cd51c1dbc3a6eb752057b522d&start=420)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 29, 2013, 11:49:23 AM

Quote from: YKT on May 28, 2013, 01:22:04 PM

Aki-P's thoughts on the elections and more (broadcast over the weekend)

130527 めちゃ×2ユルんでるッ！岡村隆史x秋元康 (選抜総選挙 BKA48 PART)—在线播放—优酷网，视频高清在线观看 (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTYzMTE4OTg4)

Now on YouTube
秋无庚×罔村降央 AKB48総選挙2013予想(1/2) 「指原莉乃は田中角栄」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH3NDkbkq9w#ws)
秋无庚×罔村降央 AKB48総選挙2013予想(2/2) 「渡辺麻友にダメ出しをくらう」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTTAcAlHiGc#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:00:49 PM

FUJI TV will air the elections. (There are ways to watch FUJI TV live on the web)

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/)

Quote

CX
6/08土 18:30-21:00 FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第1部（MC：徳光和夫）
6/08土 21:00-23:10 土曜プレミアム・FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第2部（MC：ナインティナイン、とんねるず）

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 30, 2013, 04:18:59 PM

Quote from: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:00:49 PM

FUJI TV will air the elections. (There are ways to watch FUJI TV live on the web)

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/)

Quote
CX
6/08土 18:30-21:00 FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第1部（MC：徳光和夫）
6/08土 21:00-23:10 土曜プレミアム・FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第2部（MC：ナインティナイン、とんねるず）

That website is for last year's 27nd single election...

Their schedule page seems blank for next Friday onwards: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/timetable/weekly/index.html?pagelink=topfooter (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/timetable/weekly/index.html?pagelink=topfooter)

edit: wrote 22nd instead of 27th single...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:21:02 PM

HoneyRoastedPeanuts wrote http://www.stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5928&p=714853#p714835 (http://www.stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5928&p=714853#p714835)

Quote

Fuji TV will be broadcasting the election like in the previous years.

18.30 - 21.00 FNS Idol Sousenkyo pt 1
hosted by Tokumitsu Kazuo

21.00 - 23.10 Saturday Premium : FNS Idol Sousenkyo pt 2
hosted by Ninety-Nine and Tunnels

Judging from the title, it looks like it won't be only AKB48, but there's no details about that yet.

As for the live stream: the event is still more than a week ahead. Live streams have never been announced this early so please wait a few days. It'll be on YouTube for sure.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: t-motion on May 30, 2013, 04:24:15 PM

Yes , its still not confirmed, and doesnt have any source.
so this could be fake, until they not confirm.

(http://i.imgur.com/4e2lXRhl.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 30, 2013, 04:26:16 PM

@YKT: Where is the quote from? That quote doesn't even mention AKB48, the FNS line-up (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/FNS/2013s/index.html) has already been announced for this year, and AKB48 aren't appearing as they are at Sapporo Dome that day...

Also, those times don't match up with the election:

Quote from: YKT on March 26, 2013, 06:27:33 PM

According to the following official blog post (posted midnight March 27th), the concert is called AKB48 Super Festival "Nissan Stadium, chicchae! Chicchakunaishi!"*

Date: 13.06.08 (June 8, 2013)

Time: 15.00 hrs for the concert

17.30 hrs for the 5th Senbatsu Election (see the election thread http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35282.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=35282.0))

edit: added link in to FNS line-up

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:44:19 PM

^FNS does not mean the FNS Festival. It might be an abbreviation for a Fuji Network program.

The 2ch link is time sensitive...when the thread reaches 1000 posts it will be archived and the link might no longer work...

Check this asap...

http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1369741702/ (http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1369741702/)

Post 217 http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1369741702/217 (http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1369741702/217)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 30, 2013, 04:54:21 PM

^ I'll take anonymous 2ch user who lists no source with a pinch of salt and treat this as a rumour for now... as mentioned in my post above, even if it is true, this isn't a live broadcast as the times are wrong.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 30, 2013, 05:03:23 PM

^Think like last year they will show excerpts of the live event with lots of commentary etc. So it's not a live broadcast of the event throughout.

We'll have to wait for more details.

Excerpt

Quote from: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:21:02 PM

HoneyRoastedPeanuts wrote http://www.stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5928&p=714853#p714835 (http://www.stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5928&p=714853#p714835)

Quote
Judging from the title, it looks like it won't be only AKB48, but there's no details about that yet.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 30, 2013, 05:42:08 PM

Confirmed.

Fuji TV will broadcast (likely parts of the) AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election "Live"

Source

(http://i.imgur.com/OCIP8RP.jpg)

https://twitter.com/KawaeiJuri/status/340129752872517632 (https://twitter.com/KawaeiJuri/status/340129752872517632)

Quote

フジテレビ「AKB48第5回選抜総選挙生放送SP」
宮根誠司・加藤綾子

EDIT - matome sites

http://ske48encra.doorblog.jp/archives/27730362.html (http://ske48encra.doorblog.jp/archives/27730362.html)

http://akb48matome.com/archives/51880100.html (http://akb48matome.com/archives/51880100.html)

(http://i.imgur.com/eNRdAY1l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/eNRdAY1)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 30, 2013, 07:44:45 PM

They are holding a "AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo Museum"

Seems to be a display of all the election posters. Runs from 4th to 16th June at ベルサール秋葉原（千代田区外神田３－１２－８　住友不動産秋葉原ビル）, Akihabara. 1500 yen entry fee (or 1000 if you are a kid)

You can buy individual posters for 500 yen each: (not sure how big these are...)

(http://i.imgur.com/JXJjlI1.jpg)

Or a set of all 246 stickers for 1500 yen:

(http://i.imgur.com/lj5TLC4.jpg)

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11541385369.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11541385369.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 31, 2013, 04:47:56 AM

Official Fuji TV site refreshed http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/)

(http://i.imgur.com/mAddbdd.jpg)

^EDIT the timings matched my original post (posted 13 hours ago)

Quote from: YKT on May 30, 2013, 04:00:49 PM

FUJI TV will air the elections. (There are ways to watch FUJI TV live on the web)

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/)

Quote
CX
6/08土 18:30-21:00 FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第1部（MC：徳光和夫）
6/08土 21:00-23:10 土曜プレミアム・FNS国民的アイドル総選挙特番・第2部（MC：ナインティナイン、とんねるず）

News writeup

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20130531/akb13053105060000-n1.html (http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20130531/akb13053105060000-n1.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 31, 2013, 05:34:31 AM

From Friday mag (apparently out today)

(http://i.imgur.com/ymseYRX.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on May 31, 2013, 05:51:39 AM

^full prediction by Kobayashi Yoshinori
1位渡辺麻友
2位大島優子
3位指原莉乃
4位松井珠理奈
5位渡辺美優紀
6位松井玲奈
7位山本彩
8位島崎遥香
9位横山由依
10位篠田麻里子
11位高橋みなみ
12位柏木由紀
13位小嶋陽菜
14位板野友美
15位須田亜香里
16位市川美織
17位兒玉遥
18位宮澤佐江
19位木﨑ゆりあ
20位川栄李奈
21位大矢真那
22位古川愛李
23位高柳明音
24位上西恵
25位梅田彩佳
26位柴田阿弥
27位入山杏奈
28位薮下柊
29位松村香織
30位斉藤真木子
31位中西優香
32位高城亜樹
33位宮脇咲良
34位木本花音
35位多田愛佳
36位田島芽瑠
37位北原里英
38位武藤十夢
39位菊地あやか
40位山田菜々
41位矢方美紀
42位木下有希子
43位小林亜実
44位梅本まどか
45位大場美奈
46位倉持明日香
47位矢倉楓子
48位小谷里歩
49位古畑奈和
50位片山陽加
51位永尾まりや
52位朝長美桜
53位森保まどか
54位田野優花
55位藤江れいな
56位山内鈴蘭
57位阿部マリア
58位加藤玲奈
59位岩田華怜
60位村重杏奈
61位小笠原茉由
62位菅なな子
63位高橋朱里
64位島田晴香

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 31, 2013, 10:28:05 AM

^scan...click to enlarge

(http://i.imgur.com/uHnAwsEl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/uHnAwsE)

Rest to complete the Friday mag series...click to enlarge
(http://i.imgur.com/acIzAFyt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/acIzAFy)(http://i.imgur.com/SbYbjVMt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/SbYbjVM)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on May 31, 2013, 12:56:51 PM

On 2nd June, 13:00-14:00 Fuji TV will host a show where Takahashi Minami, Minegishi Minami, and Hirajima Natsumi talk about the elections

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/130602akbsousenkyo_pr/index.html (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/130602akbsousenkyo_pr/index.html)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on May 31, 2013, 12:59:39 PM

Subway ad

(http://i.imgur.com/BBa0CwPl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/BBa0CwP)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 01, 2013, 01:06:50 AM

Fuji TV, where's Tomochin?

(http://i.imgur.com/qG3R40q.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miayaka on June 01, 2013, 05:13:52 PM

Yahoo impulsed a survey on the upcoming Senbatsu Election

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130531-00000019-mantan-ent&p=2 (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130531-00000019-mantan-ent&p=2)

1. Oshima Yuko
2. Sashihara Rino
3. Shinoda Mariko
4. Mayu Watanabe
5. Kojima Haruna
6. Shimazaki Haruka
7. Kashiwagi Yuki
8. Itano Tomomi
9. Takahashi Minami
10. Yamamoto Sayaka
11. Yokoyama Yui
12. Minegishi Minami
13. Matsui Rena
14. Kawaei Rina
15. Jurina Matsui
16. Miyazawa Sae
17. Umeda Ayaka

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 03, 2013, 01:48:28 AM

17 minute special on the elections:

AKB48選抜総選挙前編古川愛李島崎遥香宮脇咲良穴井千尋大島優子 2013/06/02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiQlfNTcROI#ws)

AKB48選抜総選挙後編古川愛李島崎遥香宮脇咲良穴井千尋大島優子 2013/06/02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-juH4RNq_0#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 03, 2013, 12:27:19 PM

Folks visiting Tokyo usually use the Yamanote Line

Fuji TV ads are featured inside the trains

(http://i.imgur.com/yexKOxQm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/yexKOxQ)

EDIT - Mariko sama tweeted this pic of the press con for the election held this evening (just finished)

(http://i.imgur.com/1zaZIf0.jpg)

^
Translation by miroku48

Quote

Mariko-sama’s Twitter: 8:06 p.m. 今日は一日総選挙取材や、打ち合わせや最後は記者発表行ってきました！いよいよ今週になりました総選挙、楽しみます＼(^o^)／6/4 12:00〜 6/16まで @ベルサール秋葉原1Fにて『AKB48総選挙ミュージアム』が開催 Today we had a whole day of press conference for the General Election, meetings and we also went to a press release! It finally became “this week” of General Election, I’m looking forward to it ＼(^o^)／ on June 4th since 12:00 〜 until June 16th it’ll be opened an exhibition at Bellesalle Akihabara 1F “AKB48 General Election Museum”

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 03, 2013, 01:40:11 PM

^ Writeup and photos now at http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/video/2025208/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/video/2025208/full/)

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Pics by s_egg

(http://i.imgur.com/QSgj1au.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QSgj1au)(http://i.imgur.com/pu0fLO3.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pu0fLO3)

EDIT - MDPR

(http://i.imgur.com/2o8Y8LS.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2o8Y8LS)(http://i.imgur.com/eRWjK1j.jpg) (http://imgur.com/eRWjK1j)(http://i.imgur.com/6acLuOu.jpg) (http://imgur.com/6acLuOu)(http://i.imgur.com/Zwx3OoV.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Zwx3OoV)

More coverage

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2013/06/03/kiji/K20130603005938680.html (http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2013/06/03/kiji/K20130603005938680.html)

Link to the museum

http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/sp_museum.php (http://www.akb48.co.jp/sousenkyo/32ndsingle/sp_museum.php)

「ＡＫＢ４８選抜総選挙ミュージアム」オープニングセレモニー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbyB5DSN7TA#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 03, 2013, 09:37:01 PM

Quote from: Jul3 on May 30, 2013, 07:44:45 PM

They are holding a "AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo Museum"

The following pic was removed from Mayuyu's final blog post at http://blog.oricon.co.jp/watarirouka/archive/9649/0 (http://blog.oricon.co.jp/watarirouka/archive/9649/0)

Something Ogi Pro staff didn't want posted? Inside the Museum:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZnFfJ3g.jpg)

What it looks from the outside...click to enlarge:

(http://s24.postimg.org/532a0fb41/691750.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/532a0fb41/)

BUBKA mag predictions:

(http://i.imgur.com/dbRSYsN.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 03, 2013, 09:58:03 PM

Oricon coverage

たかみな、「打倒指原」の「倒」の字が書けず。 AKB48選抜総選挙ミュージアムオープニングセレモニー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og9N7s1BJr8#ws)

Yahoo Japan is having a poll http://polls.dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/entertainment/9262/vote (http://polls.dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/entertainment/9262/vote)

Yuko is once again far ahead...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 03, 2013, 09:58:13 PM

Oricon has pics of the inside of the "Senbatsu Sousenkyo Museum" from the gallery section of their newspost: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/video/2025208/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/video/2025208/full/)

(http://s14.postimg.org/ks2g30331/2025208_201306040128031001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ks2g30331/) (http://s14.postimg.org/5utz1zpul/2025208_201306040128202001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5utz1zpul/) (http://s14.postimg.org/6zo17dcbh/2025208_201306040128383001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6zo17dcbh/) (http://s14.postimg.org/f94hzivfh/2025208_201306040128567001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/f94hzivfh/) (http://s14.postimg.org/p3r1s09zx/2025208_201306040128747001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/p3r1s09zx/) (http://s14.postimg.org/m4k54w0il/2025208_201306040128903001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/m4k54w0il/) (http://s14.postimg.org/cqe7l3kbh/2025208_201306040129055001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cqe7l3kbh/) (http://s14.postimg.org/6fdlif8gt/2025208_201306040129211001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6fdlif8gt/) (http://s14.postimg.org/jxkhupkm5/2025208_201306040129392001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jxkhupkm5/) (http://s14.postimg.org/nigddxp5p/2025208_201306040129571001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nigddxp5p/) (http://s14.postimg.org/h61843m3h/2025208_201306040129748001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/h61843m3h/) (http://s14.postimg.org/clf1p62e5/2025208_201306040129939001370279281c.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/clf1p62e5/)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 04, 2013, 05:39:12 AM

More coverage
たかみな「打倒」が書けない？大島優子、まゆゆら囲み取材に登場！　「AKB48選抜総選挙ミュージアム」オープニングセレモニー2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL7goDRNeXc#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 04, 2013, 02:07:05 PM

LIVESTREAM ANNOUNCED

AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙ファン参加型新企画のお知らせ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKK8vZYMM-U#ws)

Also fan participation thru' G+

Quote

AKB48
Shared publicly - 20:06

AKB48 General Election
June 8th (Sat) Starting from 5 : 15PM(Japan Time)
YouTube Special Program Live Streaming with Fan Participation through Google+!
　
We are collecting messages addressed to candidate members that will be introduced in the special program. Please apply your message!

AKB48 Group, the culmination of one year.
Let's deliver your passion to the members through Google+ and YouTube!
　
[ Message Application Guideline ]

On the day of AKB48 General Election, during the special program which will be live streamed on YouTube AKB48 Official Channel!, cheering messages will be picked up on the screen.

☆Apply by Text or Image on Google+☆

Please find a Google+ community dedicated to post cheering / congratulating messages, so called “AKB48 General Election Messages for Members”. Post a text message or photo attached message. In addition, please include a specific member’s name in your message.
http://goo.gl/ttU5Q (http://goo.gl/ttU5Q)

☆Apply by Video on YouTube☆

Step1：Record 5-15 seconds message and upload the video on your own channel on YouTube. Please address a member clearly. In addition, YouTube Japan Official Blog will introduce the uploaded cheering message videos. Please check out the following blog.

Step2：
When apply by posting on YouTube, please follow the title format. “Oshimen Message ○○○○○(member’s name)”
*Oshimen message means a message addressed to your favorite member.

☆Application Period☆

June 4th (Tue) 9 : 00 PM(Japan Time) to June 8th (Sat) until the special program ends

* Sample Videos
- Post 5 seconds one-phrase message with your friends or family.
- Post 15 seconds passionate message for your favorite member.
See an example : 推しメッセージ大島優子
See an example : 推しメッセージ渡辺麻友

* In the program, account names will be used along messages. Please kindly understand that all the posted messages will not be introduced in the program.
* Please refrain from photos / videos of AKB48 members that could infringe on portrait rights and inappropriate messages. Any relevant posts may be deleted.
* In the case that inappropriate messages and comments are continuously observed, the community may be deleted.

G+ Management Team

https://plus.google.com/+AKB48/posts/FXoKQMywGoJ (https://plus.google.com/+AKB48/posts/FXoKQMywGoJ)

EDIT -

Quote from: arifer

Apparently that's not all...

Previous elections will also be streamed on Youtube days before the 5th election.

1st General Election: 6/06 - 21 : 00 ～ 21 : 40
2nd General Election: 6/06 - 22 : 00 ～ 23 : 00
3rd General Election: 6/07 - 21 : 00 ～ 22 : 00
4th General Election: 6/07 - 22 : 00 ～ 23 : 30

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Flyp on June 04, 2013, 02:21:14 PM

So this livestream starts a good deal earlier than the FujiTV coverage, I wonder if there's filler or if FujiTV skips some of the first results

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 04, 2013, 02:52:39 PM

^first, Happy Birthday Flyp! To answer your question: Fuji TV was really tardy airing the live event last year. But Acchan was one of the guests so that was a plus. Hence this year they are likely to be tardy as well.

Best to watch the livestream first, then perhaps take a look at Fuji TV's coverage (there will be link(s) posted here if a stream is available) later.

Coverage from JIJIPRESS

ＡＫＢ48総選挙、合言葉は「打倒指原！」 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP0XiqLQbzk#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Joe on June 04, 2013, 05:45:19 PM

Man, can´t wait to get the final results. First time I vote, just placed my 2 votes for Paruru :wub:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 04, 2013, 05:58:26 PM

Timings:

JST:
15:00 Nissan Stadium Concert Start
17:30 Election Start

17:15 YouTube Stream start
18:30 FujiTV start
21:10 FujiTV end

Since I suck at converting timezones for times (except for the present time, which my phone handily does for me), especially with daylight saving times etc, here is a handy world time converter Melos sent me which I found very useful:

http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ (http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: mixedmedia on June 05, 2013, 07:00:29 AM

If Fuji's coverage this year is anything last year's, it'll be garbage and it's better to watch the live stream if you're in Japan. They pretty much glossed over everyone except senbatsu. There'll probably be a ticker at the bottom of the screen with updates/recaps while they spend a lot of time talking about a lot of nothing.

Personally, the lower level results are way more interesting since, aside from possible Sasshi center, very little seems to change in senbatsu.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on June 05, 2013, 07:38:34 AM

The SKE undergirls c-c-combo last year was fun though. Wonder if something like that will happen this year.

Only thing I'm sure of is Yuihan doing another speech like a newborn-deer seeing apple pie with icecream for the first time. :nervous

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 05, 2013, 11:26:25 AM

According to a tweet by the official Fuji TV twitter a/c for the AKB48 general election, @AKB_sosenkyocx

There will be a secondary audio (sound from the venue: Nissan Stadium)

More details will be posted on this thread as soon as they become available (also follow that twitter a/c for the latest)

(http://i.imgur.com/x9UtyIh.png)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 05, 2013, 12:21:18 PM

Yet another vid from Oricon

みどころはあの人の顔ハメパネル!? AKB48選抜総選挙ミュージアムオープニングセレモニー (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqLDq4avCTc#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: npn on June 05, 2013, 07:48:46 PM

http://half48.net/2013/06/05/half-assed-130603-smapxsmap-mayuyu-yukirin-yuko/ (http://half48.net/2013/06/05/half-assed-130603-smapxsmap-mayuyu-yukirin-yuko/)

Quote

A small video to keep us in the election mood. I was making troll subs the past week, I actually forgot how to do real ones, hahaha.

Anyway, there are a few lines I wasn’t sure but it’s mostly correct so I rate this sub 99% “Honmayan” and 1% “Zettai uso ya wa”.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 06, 2013, 01:34:19 AM

yic17s been linking a 47minute election special that aired on 2013.06.02, apparently contains a lot of duplicates from the 3rd Documentary film "No Flower Without Rain"

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10hasq_akb48%E3%81%AE%E7%9C%9F%E5%AE%9F-%E9%81%B8%E6%8A%9C%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E7%9B%B4%E5%89%8Dsp-20130602_creation#.Ua_Kn0BOSy4 (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10hasq_akb48%E3%81%AE%E7%9C%9F%E5%AE%9F-%E9%81%B8%E6%8A%9C%E7%B7%8F%E9%81%B8%E6%8C%99%E7%9B%B4%E5%89%8Dsp-20130602_creation#.Ua_Kn0BOSy4)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 06, 2013, 07:42:43 AM

Mezamashi TV - 2013.06.06 - election preview

6/6 めざまし (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4xpnhv9r4#ws)

Title: Re: General News Thread
Post by: miayaka on June 06, 2013, 01:27:00 PM

credits (https://www.facebook.com/vn.OshimaYuko?ref=stream&hc_location=stream)

AKB48 Sousenkyo Museum

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166919.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166919.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166918.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166918.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166917.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166917.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166926.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166926.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166925.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166925.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166914.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166914.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166916.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166916.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166915.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166915.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166920.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166920.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166921.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166921.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166922.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166922.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166923.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166923.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip166924.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip166924.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 06, 2013, 02:01:45 PM

Quote from: arifer

Apparently that's not all...

Previous elections will also be streamed on Youtube days before the 5th election.

1st General Election: 6/06 - 21 : 00 ～ 21 : 40
2nd General Election: 6/06 - 22 : 00 ～ 23 : 00
3rd General Election: 6/07 - 21 : 00 ～ 22 : 00
4th General Election: 6/07 - 22 : 00 ～ 23 : 30

It's 6/06 - 21:01 JST

This is the official AKB48 YT Channel vid of the 1st Senbatsu Election Speeches

第1回AKB48選抜総選挙当選スピーチ映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzR4DkjYQfo#ws)

Schedule for the 2nd Senbatsu Election Speeches 22:00 JST

EDIT this has been delayed to 23:00 JST, meanwhile YoonAddicting uploaded the above in case you missed it:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10mxkw#.UbCRipxrHV0 (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10mxkw#.UbCRipxrHV0)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 06, 2013, 04:02:22 PM

2nd Senbatsu Election Speeches

第2回AKB48選抜総選挙当選スピーチ映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEXcsJSFOIM#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 06, 2013, 06:58:11 PM

YoonAddicting just uploaded the 2nd in case you missed it:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10n651#.UbC_KJxrHV0 (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10n651#.UbC_KJxrHV0)

Currently encoding

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Joe on June 06, 2013, 11:38:52 PM

Just hours away to end voting time. If somehow you still have a code card, you better hurry up and decide!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 12:58:03 AM

Yuko, Mayuyu, Paruru and Ricchan on Mezamashi

めざましその1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQWZGIZs62E#ws)
めざましその2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGyVKtthY3k#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: cisda83 on June 07, 2013, 12:58:53 AM

Does anyone know whether the 5th Senbatsu Election would be shown LIVE?

So that everyone can watch it... even if they are not in Japan

If yes, could you provide the link for it... and the date and time of the show?

Thank you in advance for any information you all can provide

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 01:35:17 AM

^AKB48 Official Channel will stream it live at 1715 hours Japan Standard Time on June 8th!

It will appear at that time here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48/videos?sort=dd&view=0&tag_id= (https://www.youtube.com/user/AKB48/videos?sort=dd&view=0&tag_id=)

Or you can wait and we will certainly post the link here on this thread!

Here are the timings posted by Jul3 earlier:

Quote from: Jul3 on June 04, 2013, 05:58:26 PM

Timings:

JST:
15:00 Nissan Stadium Concert Start
17:30 Election Start

17:15 YouTube Stream start
18:30 FujiTV start
21:10 FujiTV end

Since I suck at converting timezones for times (except for the present time, which my phone handily does for me), especially with daylight saving times etc, here is a handy world time converter Melos sent me which I found very useful:

http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ (http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/)

I should point out that the ending time should be 2310 hours and not ''21:10 FujiTV end'' above per:

http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/ (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/akbsousenkyo/)

(http://i.imgur.com/mAddbdd.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: korin48 on June 07, 2013, 09:36:58 AM

Senbatsu Election ~~early result~~(Source: @OfficialMRK48 in Twitter (https://twitter.com/OfficialMRK48/status/342892808081928192/photo/1))
Mod edit: this is a prediction by a university professor, not an early result

PS: Sorry for this spoiler!! :doh:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMIzMTZCcAAUBff.jpg:large)

1. Sashihara Rino = 205,659
2. Oshima Yuko = 100,905
3. Watanabe Mayu = 95,425
4. Matsui Jurina = 80,044
5. Shimazaki Haruka = 73,897
6. Kashiwagi Yuki = 72,317
7. Kojima Haruna = 66,342
8. Yokoyama Yui = 62,923
9. Matsui Rena = 60,427
10. Watanabe Miyuki = 58,732
11. Yamamoto Sayaka = 57,664
12. Itano Tomomi = 56,691
13. Shinoda Mariko = 55,385
14. Miyazawa Sae = 54,878
15. Matsumura Kaori = 49,937
16. Takahashi Minami = 48,231
17. Suda Akari = 46,103
18. Shibata Aya = 46,052
19. Kizaki Yuria = 44,764
20. Umeda Ayaka = 42,393

Whoa! Sasshi as a center!!! :dizzy:
She is promoted to HKT manager and She is 1st rank in this senbatsu election!
And I can't understand why Sasshi is unluckiest girl in that palm reading thingy... (in AKBINGO!) :dunno:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 07, 2013, 10:39:07 AM

^ That's a prediction by a University professor, NOT the actual results.

Livestreams are up:

[ LIVE ] AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙〜夢は一人じゃ見られない〜 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtEp1EXV-g8#ws)

Possible English dubbing on this one?
[ LIVE ] AKB48 General Election (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhtkC79muqs#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 11:17:20 AM

Backup for Mezamashi (promoting the elections)

AKB48 大島優子渡辺麻友島崎遥香川栄李奈めざましテレビ出演シーン全て 130607 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koyBHMPVvo4#ws)
AKB48 大島優子渡辺麻友島崎遥香川栄李奈めざましテレビ 130607 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVvzAueWgM8#ws)

Waratte Iitomo's 'Telephone Shocking' (promoting the elections)

AKB48 大島優子、渡辺麻友　笑っていいともテレフォン 2013-06-07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Q-3oYkA9s#ws)

Backup

笑っていいとも 6/7　総選挙直前　AKB48　大島優子・渡辺麻友 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gErK5ozzjrc#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 01:36:35 PM

More election coverage

607 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlpWHPl0YVs#ws)

Pundits

AKB48 AKB子兎道場「総選挙直前SP」2013-06-07 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UXfGzIHlKw#ws)

AKB48 AKB子兎道場「総選挙直前SP」2013-06-07 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJMz8LCCzN4#ws)

(http://i.imgur.com/tXT3BEvl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tXT3BEv)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 02:02:42 PM

AKB48 3rd Senbatsu Election

第3回AKB48選抜総選挙当選スピーチ映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTuHk4XJkZo#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Dragonfan on June 07, 2013, 02:51:19 PM

Are they going to broadcast the ceremony?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 07, 2013, 03:32:13 PM

^Jul3 found the streaming links* with helpful countdown clock when you click on it (so you can return here when it's time / timezone etc)

[ LIVE ] AKB48 General Election (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhtkC79muqs#ws)

[ LIVE ] AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙〜夢は一人じゃ見られない〜 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtEp1EXV-g8#ws)

*one has English audio

4th Senbatsu Election (time sensitive vid)

第4回AKB48選抜総選挙当選スピーチ映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgPP9xCPSoY#ws)

Title: Re: [News] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election
Post by: sakura_drop_ on June 07, 2013, 10:44:42 PM

Quote from: sakura_drop_ on March 24, 2013, 11:46:31 AM

well, mine is not that very different from others' but still :)

1. Oshima Yuko-sama
2. Kashiwagi Yuki
3. Watanabe Mayu
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Takahashi Minami
6. Sashihara Rino
7. Matsui Rena
8. Matsui Jurina
9. Kojima Haruna
10. Miyazawa Sae
11. Yokoyama Yui
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Umeda Ayaka
16. Akimoto Sayaka

If Yuko-sama is not participating, then Miichan might make it in.. :)

This is last minute prediction, but I wanna brag if I predict right :lol:

1. OSHIMA YUKO-SAMA
2. Watanabe Mayu
3. Sashihara Rino
4. Kashiwagi Yuki
5. Shinoda Mariko
6. Takahashi Minami
7. Matsui Rena
8. Matsui Jurina
9. Yokoyama Yui
10. Itano Tomomi
11. Miyazawa Sae
12. Watanabe Miyuki
13. Shimazaki Haruka
14. Yamamoto Sayaka
15. Kojima Haruna
16. Suda Akari

or 16th place can go to Matsumura Kaori....but hardly... I am puzzled about Kojima's position... i think she can go to 10th as the highest....or maybe 9th but not higher...still I predict she won't be as popular this year...

BUT who knows, Elections are always unpredictable...

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 08, 2013, 12:16:18 AM

Almost forgot to post my last-minute predictions
(well, I did these a day ago but was going to do Undergirls as well, but ran out of time...)

1. Oshima Yuko
2. Watanabe Mayu
3. Sashihara Rino
4. Shinoda Mariko
5. Kashiwagi Yuki
6. Takahashi Minami
7. Itano Tomomi
8. Kojima Haruna
9. Matsui Rena
10. Watanabe Miyuki
11. Matsui Jurina
12. Yamamoto Sayaka
13. Yokoyama Yui
14. Shimazaki Haruka
15. Miyazawa Sae
16. Minegishi Minami

(I think Miichan at 16th place is a bit of a gamble and she may not make senbatsu, but I hope she does just because I hope her scandal didn't affect her fans too much)

Hopes:

Yuko to win (she doesn't get a chance to lead singles outside of election ones and every year I'm worried will be her last.
Mayu to finish no lower than second. (I'd previously said I would be satisfied with top five, but, honestly, her dropping rank will be kinda bad... and of course I would be over the moon if she won).
An Oshiri Sisters 1-2 like last year would be perfect for me.
I don't want undergirls to be half-filled by SKE again... this is an AKB48 single, SKE have their own...
Would be great if some graduates rank (particularly Noro Kayo).
Some HKT presence, particularly Haruppi and Mio.
Any girls who have announced their graduation and are still participating to rank high.
Girls like Wasamin and Kuramochi who don't get to appear anywhere on undergirls and non-team b-sides in AKB singles to rank high.
Mariko to continue to rank high to prove that age isn't an issue.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 08, 2013, 01:50:27 AM

Doing last minute predictions? Okay I'll join in the fun!

(http://i.imgur.com/tQbFgiU.jpg)

1. Watanabe Mayu
2. Oshima Yuko
3. Sashihara Rino
4. Kashiwagi Yuki
5. Matsui Rena
6. Shinoda Mariko
7. Itano Tomomi
8. Matsui Jurina
9. Takahashi Minami
10. Watanabe Miyuki
11. Shimazaki Haruka
12. Miyazawa Sae
13. Yamamoto Sayaka
14. Kojima Haruna
15. Yokoyama Yui
16. Suda Akari

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Assman on June 08, 2013, 02:45:51 AM

^ that's a good play. :bow: :bow: see you at the PARTY PAL!! IRC and more http://jphip.com/akb48-32nd-single-senbatsu-elections-party-tonite-1715-jst/ (http://jphip.com/akb48-32nd-single-senbatsu-elections-party-tonite-1715-jst/) :jphip:

did anyone post a message at the AKB48 General Election Messages for Members G+ community?? https://plus.google.com/communities/112152334022896176429 (https://plus.google.com/communities/112152334022896176429)

I'm not sure about my predictions, rooting for some Yui and of course. I posted some love for my Queen OBILIR!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06411.jpg) (https://plus.google.com/111403287599703511524/posts/Deq9mJ72LED)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s5mmYvNaD9Q/UbJ8AU6IH1I/AAAAAAAAAnI/41eiqi2ESeo/w506-h729-o/AKB48GE2013OG.070s.jpg)

it's good for your brand :yep: :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: miyumi on June 08, 2013, 03:14:10 AM

Does anyone have the link to the live stream of senbatsu? I really need it so please help me out onegai!!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: z3144228 on June 08, 2013, 03:49:14 AM

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/38d39a2315b7986f5a4a35dc46a91fae/tumblr_mo1wxlxwl71spfwvzo4_500.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdTSLonEBYM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdTSLonEBYM)

stage

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: YKT on June 08, 2013, 08:00:17 AM

Mezamashi TV coverage this morning

AKB48 SKE48 NMB48 HKT48 日産スタジアムから生中継 - めざましどようび 2013-06-08 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiGhMV3Ojpk#ws)

Once again, the links to watch the election which should go live in 2 hours 15 mins (click for the countdown)

[ LIVE ] AKB48 General Election (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhtkC79muqs#ws)

[ LIVE ] AKB48 32ndシングル選抜総選挙〜夢は一人じゃ見られない〜 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtEp1EXV-g8#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Masa on June 08, 2013, 08:14:27 AM

One last thing before the election madness begins! Who did you guys vote for? My four votes went to Tomochin (x2), Umechan and Yukko :pimp:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: +u+u on June 08, 2013, 08:49:21 AM

How long is the whole thing? I'll get to see like 2 hours of the beginning. How many hours I'll miss? o wo,,
My 3 votes went to Sae~ Hoping to see her in top10 but I think it'll be very difficult so uhhh we'll see ;a;

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Masa on June 08, 2013, 09:01:28 AM

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06418.jpg)

I'm ready for the party :yep:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Seigus on June 08, 2013, 09:19:30 AM

Quote from: Masa on June 08, 2013, 08:14:27 AM

One last thing before the election madness begins! Who did you guys vote for?

Six votes to Mayuyu (two up from just four last year). Wished I had voted more but got to think about my wallet too :nervous

And here are my last minute predictions!

1. Watanabe Mayu - Mayuyu fans are going all out this year to fulfill her wish of No.1 so it's not impossible!
2. Oshima Yuko - Lose to Sasshi? I doubt her fans would allow that.
3. Kashiwagi Yuki - Yukirin fans are known to be great at power voting and they'd want to maintain her No.3 rank.
4. Sashihara Rino - Hetare power still going strong.
5. Shinoda Mariko - Her fans wouldn't let her down. Just look at Request Hour 2013.
6. Takahashi Minami - The heart and soul of AKB48 shall remain in Kami7!
7. Itano Tomomi - Let's go out with a bang and return to Kami7!
8. Matsui Rena - Her dedication to SKE48 is amazing. It's time we see the results of her passion.
9. Kojima Haruna - Haruna being out of Top 10 is unimaginable. Her fans would have tried their hardest after seeing the prelim results.
10. Matsui Jurina - Despite being pushed as one of the new gen centers, I feel that her appeal has reached its peak.
11. Miyazawa Sae - She could've got a higher rank if her concurrent position in Team K hadn't been announced because her fans would want to show the management how much they wanted her back with the main group.
12. Watanabe Miyuki - All the fishing is bound to pay off this year.
12. Yamamoto Sayaka - NMB48's responsible and wacky leader wouldn't be too far behind Milky.
13. Yokoyama Yui - That stint in NMB48 had served her well and expanded her fanbase.
14. Shimazaki Haruka - With all the push she's had, breaking into senbatsu shouldn't be a problem.
15. Suda Akari - Pretty impressive achievements in the past year and managed to stand out thanks to her athletic prowess. Her bubbly and positive personality is very likeable too.
16. Kizaki Yuria - I wouldn't be surprised if the SKE48 fans managed to vote one more SKE girl into senbatsu.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: 48GGMU on June 08, 2013, 10:07:59 AM

Last minute prediction:

#1. Oshima Yuko

2. Sashihara Rino

3. Watanabe Mayu

4. Kashiwagi Yuki
5. Shinoda Mariko
6. Itano Tomomi
7. Takahashi Minami
8. Matsui Rena
9. Kojima Haruna
10. Matsui Jurina
11. Miyazawa Sae
12. Yokoyama Yui
13. Kitahara Rie
14. Yamamoto Sayaka
15. Takajo Aki
16. Watanabe Miyuki

UG
17. Umeda Ayaka
18. Shimazaki Haruka

~~Wish~~
33. Muto Tomu
49. Hirata Rina

Yuuuuuukooooo

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Rust on June 08, 2013, 10:24:30 AM

2013 Sousenkyou Projection!

Last Minute Edition!

Members	Preliminary	Lowest	My Guess	Highest	2012 SSK
(http://i.minus.com/j9ATrG2ZbQo1h_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Oshima Yuko	#3 \| 14,000	#3	#1	#1	#1 \| 108,837
(http://i.minus.com/jJs5FzHrvWky9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Watanabe Mayu	#2 \| 14,885	#4	#2	#1	#2 \| 72,574
(http://i.minus.com/jTVAjjWMWuEBz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Sashihara Rino	#1 \| 28,563	#5	#3	#1	#4 \| 67,339
(http://i.minus.com/jJZbC02wujxrh_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kashiwagi Yuki	#5 \| 12,887	#9	#4	#3	#3 \| 71,076
(http://i.minus.com/jtcNlRLLwUQs_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Matsui Rena	#6 \| 12,177	#10	#5	#3	#10 \| 42,030
(http://i.minus.com/jb0jwtKRY56EKv_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Matsui Jurina	#4 \| 13,656	#14	#6	#4	#9 \| 45,747
(http://i.minus.com/jgUp2fa0NHnL1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Shinoda Mariko	#15 \| 7,126	#15	#7	#5	#5 \| 67,017
(http://i.minus.com/jbh6z5dRInxODm_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Watanabe Miyuki	#10 \| 9,163	#19	#8	#5	#19 \| 19,159
(http://i.minus.com/jbvM98nvrsjguB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Itano Tomomi	#14 \| 7,407	#17	#9	#5	#8 \| 50,483
(http://i.minus.com/jUblIqtJ8gkvR_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Yokoyama Yui	#9 \| 10,616	19	#10	#7	#15 \| 25,541
(http://i.minus.com/jPkTNWkDXNCSO_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Shimazaki Haruka	#7 \| 11,832	#17	#11	#8	#23 \| 14,633
(http://i.minus.com/jMTvOycg73EiW_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Takahashi Minami	#18 \| 6,598	#18	#12	#6	#6 \| 65,480
(http://i.minus.com/jcYIwIi31rqp9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Miyazawa Sae	#11 \| 40,261	#20	#13	#7	#11 \| 40,261
(http://i.minus.com/jbgudhqT90lD8N_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Yamamoto Sayaka	#13 \| 8,097	#18	#14	#7	#18 \| 23,020
(http://i.minus.com/j4W9jPHoXar3A_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kojima Haruna	#20 \| 6,502	#20	#15	#9	#7 \| 54,483
(http://i.minus.com/jbyM3qva07cVsm_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Suda Akari	#11 \| 8,753	#23	#16	#11	#29 \| 11,323
(http://i.minus.com/jqORByNtl1RSy_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Kizaki Yuria	#15 \| 6,891	#25	#17	#12	#31 \| 10,554
(http://i.minus.com/jbxLo70A2dhJ0P_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Umeda Ayaka	#22 \| 6,030	#27	#18	#13	#16 \| 24,522
(http://i.minus.com/jlq1qt68lJI8I_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Minegishi Minami	#26 \| 4,875	#33	#19	#13	#14 \| 26,038
(http://i.minus.com/jyiYO0r9Nf1wJ_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Takayanagi Akane	#28 \| 4,824	#32	#20	#15	#24 \| 14,111
(http://i.minus.com/j9fR6yaDPhj0p_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Kitahara Rie	#38 \| 3,507	#35	#21	#16	#13 \| 26,531
(http://i.minus.com/jboPLLaI8PgRmp_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Takajo Aki	#37 \| 4,114	#29	#22	#17	#17 \| 23,083
(http://i.minus.com/jyRmZPEtQDseA_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kawaei Rina	#33 \| 4,457	#33	#23	#15	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jblwuEgy35UDgm_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Kodama Haruka	#24 \| 5,096	38	#24	#16	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jHe3BfwMFTF3b_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Furukawa Airi	#34 \| 4,392	#39	#25	#21	#30 \| 11,179
(http://i.minus.com/jLqYGZDtxgYxd_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Kenkyusei] Matsumura Kaori	#17 \| 6,616	38	#26	#23	#34 \| 9,030
(http://i.minus.com/jqHhcepomMbGX_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Oya Masana	#29 \| 4,703	#35	#27	#24	#27 \| 12,142
(http://i.minus.com/jbt67iCJbjM4m2_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Iriyama Anna	#27 \| 4,864	37	#28	#23	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/joH3VxF7c0ksY_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yamada Nana	#45 \| 2,872	#50	#29	#23	#46 \| 6,683
(http://i.minus.com/jbemCGvotSJqxF_xs.jpg)
[AKB] [Team K] Kuramochi Asuka	#54 \| 2,699	#54	#30	#21	#22 \| 14,852
(http://i.minus.com/jdpFjygXzCObm_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Oba Mina	#46 \| 2,868	#57	#31	#20	#57 \| 5,969
(http://i.minus.com/jl5lj7gym0nXR_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Shibata Aya	#8 \| 11,530	56	#32	#8	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jhfBqh54lphMp_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusie] Tomonaga Mio	#51 \| 2,740	#51	#33	#28	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jNRJZ1iELZEg1_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Katayama Haruka	#36 \| 4,118	56	#34	#27	#48 \| 6,602
(http://i.minus.com/jtYhZ5QqRsCI8_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Muto Tomu	#35 \| 4,195	55	#35	#27/i]	#49 \| 6,428
(http://i.minus.com/j5H9xQJdIXHSz_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Miyawaki Sakura	#61 \| 2,482	#47	#36	#23	#47 \| 6,635
(http://i.minus.com/jON7WSnob1cyl_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Fujie Reina	#52 \| 2,710	#60	#37	#31	#40 \| 7,782
(http://i.minus.com/jbuKFUyrZRvPXE_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusei] Tashima Meru	#42 \| 3,080	47	#38	#29	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbau9HuT0OpH9V_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team M] Yagura Fuko	#59 \| 2,535	63	#39	#24	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jba3KrC8IxKcLM_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kimoto Kanon	#64 \| 2,275	~	#40	#17	#56 \| 5,982
(http://i.minus.com/jXoLY3EnLgPW5_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Nakanishi Yuka	#30 \| 4,654	~	#41	#30	#63 \| 5,592
(http://i.minus.com/jbdV5gwMN3qAyd_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Maeda Ami	#50 \| 2,761	#56	#42	#37	#42\| 7,168
(http://i.minus.com/jpMddhadaUdCu_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team BII] Yabushita Shuu	#23 \| 5,539	55	#43	#25	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbzqQrBGnp1nqk_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Iwasa Misaki	#62 \| 2,406	~	#44	#30	#33 \| 9,297
(http://i.minus.com/jMAXnf9F8Lmtr_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Moriyasu Madoka	#49 \| 2,809	53	#45	#31	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jQj8KXMS3PKqg_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team KII] Kobayashi Ami	#19 \| 6,536	57	#46	#23	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j1uKiSHQSahdB_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ichikawa Miori	#44 \| 2,948	62	#47	#29	#58 \| 5,963
(http://i.minus.com/jTzhj6wgFwxsP_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Umemoto Madoka	#21 \| 6,055	55	#48	#31	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbajRTn3taO0rS_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Tano Yuka	#63 \| 2,394	~	#49	#33	#45 \| 6,694
(http://i.minus.com/jboYmaoKQduMb6_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Sato Amina	~ \| ~	~	#50	#21	#21 \| 17,009
(http://i.minus.com/jMw6BF3sfYvbd_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Yakata Miki	#39 \| 3,277	63	#50	#45	#62 \| 5,606
(http://i.minus.com/jbmMKzIU3ucfyP_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Team H] Ota Aika	#41 \| 3,259	64	#51	#43	#52 \| 6,140
(http://i.minus.com/j2rVdg0Ws19XU_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Kikuchi Ayaka	#53 \| 2,704	63	#52	#41	#51 \| 6,185
(http://i.minus.com/jWumEaQCfxnLR_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Jonishi Kei	#31 \| 4,640	59	#53	#48	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j0cX4opXJojQ6_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Ishida Haruka	#56 \| 2,665	~	#54	#28	#50 \| 6,333
(http://i.minus.com/jbie0QNxPavKtt_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kinoshita Yukiko	#43 \| 3,072	~	#55	#51	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j7WDN1BEEdp4o_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Kaneko Shiori	#48 \| 2,821	~	#56	#50	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jp5oEL9dHIJEd_xs.jpg)
[NMB][Team N] Yoshida Akari	# \| ~	~	#57	#27	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jwQSFCW2fTJjZ_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Yamashita Yukari	#47 \| 2,864	~	58	43	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbu3K6HfsObD4x_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Nagao Mariya	# \| ~	~	#59	#39	#39 \| 7,809
(http://i.minus.com/jmLUCmNfiClc9_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Yamauchi Suzuran	# \| ~	#54	#60	#43	#54 \| 6,027
(http://i.minus.com/jbbHIyUj1iasao_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Kojima Mako	~ \| ~	~	#61	#27	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jVOUTaQbd4Mx3_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Furuhata Nao	~ \| ~	~	#62	#32	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jGBqx3Xbk4opl_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team KII] Matsumoto Rina	#32 \| 4,493	~	63	32	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jhvWedZdFRxFk_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team E] Suga Nanako	# \| ~	~	#64	#44	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jzRUvvzohAyZC_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Miyazaki Miho	# \| ~	~	#65	#36	#38 \| 8,173
(http://i.minus.com/jWb47wkZMozy0_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Sato Sumire	~ \| ~	~	#66	#28	#61 \| 5,706
(http://i.minus.com/jTlbEaaOGUWey_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Matsui Sakiko	~ \| ~	~	#67	#21	#53 \| 6,058
(http://i.minus.com/jQqF3ZRefURhH_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team B] Kato Rena	~ \| ~	~	#68	#47	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jyWUBuflq3xr0_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team A] Takahashi Juri	~ \| ~	~	#69	#50	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbppT8xehqcjRi_xs.jpg)
[SKE][Team S] Isohara Kyoka	#40 \| 3,272	~	#70	#40	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jFP9JbqCfDWy5_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Kenkyusei] Iwatate Saho	#55 \| 2,685	~	#71	#55	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jhVvRDWoZY1q3_xs.jpg)
[HKT][Kenkyusei] Naoko Okamoto	#57 \| 2,660	~	#72	#57	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/jbxcVb7jU6ghm5_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Abe Maria	#58 \| 2,595	~	#73	53	~ \| ~
(http://i.minus.com/j7VOqCu9KpNub_xs.jpg)
[AKB][Team K] Suzuki Shihori	#60 \| 2,492	~	#74	#60	~ \| ~

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Assman on June 08, 2013, 10:27:54 AM

^ YEAH!! the drive to succeed YUKO! dudes talkin. we in IRC crackin shit WE LIVE!! fuck yeah KOFF GJ Masa :lol:

the darkhorse seems to be Shimazaki Haruka bet she ccracks Top 5! :o
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X-XNX2IQYKs/UbLn7X1B-nI/AAAAAAAABbs/Be9o1LEpqw4/w506-h499-o/photo.jpg)

seen her all over the magazines this year man.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 10:40:43 AM

My feelings right now! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-LbvFckptY#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: winner on June 08, 2013, 11:03:15 AM

Just got here on time. :)

My last minute Kami8 predictions:
1. Watanabe Mayu - Mayuyu leading the march of the new gen
2. Oshima Yuko - Oshiri Sisters taking the top 2
3. Kashiwagi Yuki - I want to believe
4. Sashihara Rino - Hype train gone wild
5. Shimazaki Haruka - Next center. Let's do it~
6. Shinoda Mariko - Old guard repping
7. Matsui Rena - SKE going strong last year. They might gang up and do a push.
8. Takahashi Minami - Must keep the boss in the group

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:10:53 AM

WAH! It started. I'm watching it now.

Sad to see Yuka rank at No.64 but happy that she ranked anyway. Suuchan ranked higher :w00t: MIO AND MERU RANKED! Wasamin so low :cry: Naachan ranked....and it's not no.26 XD

Sakippe's speech was hilarious! That outburst! And Lemon wasn't finished!

This SKE member (Yabushita Shu?) seems like a good centre for the FG

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Assman on June 08, 2013, 11:13:07 AM

congrats, Homie!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167029.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:19:57 AM

This election is interesting how:

1. They're both sat on 2 sides

2. This is happening in daylight, I'm used to watching them in the dark

3. There's a massive helicopter flying above the stadium

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:25:26 AM

Haruppi ranked! OMG Mocchi and Amina just got called! TOO EARLY! They've taken a huge dropped! :cry: :cry: :cry: Amina is centre of Next Girls though WOOP!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Assman on June 08, 2013, 11:31:07 AM

not sure what's even going on BUTT HEY! Amp is in the IRC :pimp: #AKBar48

(http://i.imgbox.com/acjRmfcl.jpg)

who is she? she cute :lol: aww everyone crying already

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:32:06 AM

^Muto Tomu!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: bunny_rabbit on June 08, 2013, 11:34:24 AM

Quote from: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:10:53 AM

This SKE member (Yabushita Shu?) seems like a good centre for the FG

she's from NMB

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:38:21 AM

Quote from: bunny_rabbit on June 08, 2013, 11:34:24 AM

Quote from: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:10:53 AM
This SKE member (Yabushita Shu?) seems like a good centre for the FG

she's from NMB

Thanks!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 11:39:56 AM

kuramochi-san!!! smile please!! :cry:

right the girl with rank 37 looks like mariko o.o sure she admires her :) (hope so XD) and after what she said TwT

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Assman on June 08, 2013, 11:46:31 AM

Quote from: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:32:06 AM

^Muto Tomu!

Thanks! she my darkhorse bet for 2014! :onionwhip:

must be real cold Haruka all wrapped up. OMGASS random white dude?? Jason? where's Barrie? DAMN poor girl could barely get to the stage :hip cry:
(http://i.imgbox.com/acduPeU4.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 11:51:20 AM

^WAHAHA! Yamada Nana nearly fell down those stairs. she could barely stand! Was scared for the poor girl!

KITARIE OUT OF SENBATSU!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 11:55:01 AM

takamina is crying!!! :cry:

congrats to miichan!!

she got 18th!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: bunny_rabbit on June 08, 2013, 11:58:15 AM

glad Nana made on UG... ureshii :farofflook:

sakura #26 :shock:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 12:29:07 PM

Kaotan and her camcorder :lol: brilliant and unexpected. Akicha looks like she was holding her tears back through out her speech :( loved her Indonesian greeting! Umechan was the opposite, looked completely shattered and cried but tried to hide it with a smile.

Suda Akari in senbatsu! :shocked :shocked :w00t: :w00t: that makes a nice change I guess. Always 2 members of SKE that makes the senbatsu (Rena and Jurina) so it's nice for a third girl to join them.

Milky and Sayanee makes it as well. Very happy for them. Also waiting for a 3rd member to join them in senbatsu soon (Nana! just as long as she doesn't faint and well....fall down the stairs!). Milky's speech was cute and hilarious about writing up the rest of her speech on her blog!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 12:38:42 PM

yui-han!! 2 places up!! yay!! :twothumbs 13!! so cute :cry: :yep:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 12:53:03 PM

Nooo! tomochin already!! :shocked

wanna cry :cry:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 12:57:13 PM

So pissed that Tomochin dropped that far and dropped out of kami8! I know she's still in senbatsu but still.....

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 01:18:09 PM

yay!!!! rena-sama kami7!! ureshiiiii!!!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 01:32:05 PM

OMG Mariko announced her graduations! :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 01:34:53 PM

NOOOOOOO!!! Mariko nooo!!! i'm already missing you!!!

please don't!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 01:36:49 PM

Poor Takamina is having a mini heart attack!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 01:48:32 PM

Mayu no way!! why 3th?! :banghead: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 01:50:33 PM

MAYU'S THIRD!

YUKO VS SASSHI!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 01:55:29 PM

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

MY GOD!

SASSHI IS CENTRE!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: KonoXSetsu on June 08, 2013, 01:56:01 PM

RINO SASHIHARA IS THE CENTER EVERYONE IT IS SAID SHE HASN'T MOVED FROM THE 1ST DAY LOL

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 01:57:57 PM

yeah!! can't believe, with sasshi in the game the positions moved in an interesting way i think?
interesting

well i wanted yuko or mayu to be the first (more yuko)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 02:00:09 PM

Not even Sasshi can believe it. Yuko's speech was mature and great.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 02:06:24 PM

that's right

she was mature and great!! :cry: :cry:

and the list here:

Undergirls:

31 .- ske - e - kimoto kanon

30 .- akb - a - iriyama anna

29 .- ske - s- oya masana

28 .- mnb - m - yamada nana

27 .- ske - kII - furukawa airi

26 .- hkt - h - miyawaki sakura

25 .- akb - a - kawaei rina

24 .- ske - kenkyuusei - matsumura kaori

23 .- ske - kII- takayanagi akane

22 .- ske - s - kisaki yuria

21 .- akb - k - kitahara rie

20 .- jkt - j - takajo aki

19 .- akb - b - umeda ayaka

18 .- akb - kenkyuusei - minegishi minami

17 .- ske- e - shibata aya

Senbatsu members:

16 .- ske - kII - suda akari

15 .- nmb - n - watanabe miyuki

14 .- nmb - n - yamamoto sayaka

13 .- akb - a - yokoyama yui

12 .- akb - b - shimasaki haruka

11 .- akb - k - itano tomomi (from 8 to 11)

10 .- snh - k - miyazawa sae (from 11 to 10)

09 .- akb - b - kojima haruna (from 7 to 9)

08 .- akb - a - takahashi minami (from 6 to 8)

07 .- ske - e - matsui rena (from 10 to 7)

06 .- ske - s - matsui jurina (from 9 to 6)

05 .- akb - a - shinoda mariko (from 5 to 5) she will graduate! NOOOO!!

04 .- akb - b - kashiwagi yuki (from 3 to 4)

03 .- akb - a - watanabe mayu (from 2 to 3)

02 .- akb - k - oshima yuko (from 1 to 2)

01 .- hkt - h - sashihara rino (from 4 to 1)

congratulations to everyone!!

sorry if wrote wrong some name u.u

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: KonoXSetsu on June 08, 2013, 02:07:22 PM

IT WAS TIME FOR A NEW CENTER >:D FOR A DIFFERENT SISTER GROUP AKA HAKATA 48 >:3 WITH MEMEBER RINO SASSHI SASHIHARA <3 :shakeit:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: rise on June 08, 2013, 02:12:03 PM

a new era starts!!!!

XDD sasshi's era!!
really congrats!! :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Jul3 on June 08, 2013, 02:14:17 PM

Final Results

-----Future Girls line-----

64	Nakanishi Yuka	SKE48 Team S	11,602
63	Kaneko Shiori	SKE48 Team E	11,620
62	Hirajima Natsumi	Graduated AKB48	11,806
61	Yamauchi Suzuran	AKB48 Team B	11,808
60	Matsui Sakiko	AKB48 Team A	11,961
59	Tomonaga Mio	HKT48 Kenkyuusei	12,128
58	Isohara Kyoka	SKE48 Team S	12,319
57	Ichikawa Miori	AKB48 Team B (Team N Conc)	12,616
56	Iwasa Misaki	AKB48 Team B	15,638
55	Tashima Meru	HKT48 Kenkyuusei	13,246
54	Ogasawara Mayu	NMB48 Team N	13,460
53	Maeda Ami	AKB48 Team K	13,613
52	Sato Sumire	AKB48 Team A	13,613
51	Kikuchi Ayaka	AKB48 Team A	13,944
50	Yoshida Akari	NMB48 Team N	14,684
49	Yabushita Shu	NMB48 Team BII	14,745

-----Next Girls line-----

48	Oba Mina	AKB48 Team B (Team KII Conc)	15,064
47	Kobayashi Ami	SKE48 Team KII	15,533
46	Ishida Haruka	AKB48 Team B	16,072
45	Mutou Tomu	AKB48 Team A	16,221
44	Yagura Fuuko	NMB48 Team M (Team A Conc)	16,281
43	Ota Aika	HKT48 Team H	16,401
42	Saito Makiko	SKE48 Team S	16,508
41	Matsumoto Rina	SKE48 Team KII	16,715
40	Jonishi Kei	NMB48 Team N	17,381
39	Umemoto Madoka	SKE48 Team E	17,819
38	Tano Yuuka	AKB48 Team A	18,125
37	Kodama Haruka	HKT48 Team H (Team A Conc)	18,145
36	Kuramochi Asuka	AKB48 Team K	18,435
35	Nagao mariya	AKB48 Team K	18,978
34	Katayama Haruka	AKB48 Team B	19,158
33	Sato Amina	AKB48 Team K	19,569

-----Under Girls line-----

32	Fujie Reina	AKB48 Team B	21,324
31	Kimoto Kanon	SKE48 Team E	21,385
30	Iriyama Anna	AKB48 Team A	22,869
29	Oya Masana	SKE48 Team S	23,588
28	Yamada Nana	NMB48 Team M	23,950
27	Furukawa Airi	SKE48 Team KII	24,990
26	Miyawaki Sakura	HKT48 Team H	25,760
25	Kawaei Rina	AKB48 Team A	26,764
24	Matsumura Kaori	SKE48 Kenkyuusei	27,566
23	Takayanagi Akane	SKE48 Team KII	29,199
22	Kizaki Yuria	SKE48 Team S	30,307
21	Kitahara Rie	AKB48 Team K	33,121
20	Takajo Aki	JKT48 Team J (Team B Conc)	33,129
19	Umeda Ayaka	AKB48 Team B	36,282
18	Minegishi Minami	AKB48 Kenkyuusei	38,985
17	Shibata Aya	SKE48 Team KII	39,739

-----Senbatsu line-----

16	Suda Akari	SKE48 Team KII	43,252
15	Watanabe Miyuki	NMB48 Team N (Team B Conc)	44,116
14	Yamamoto Sayaka	NMB48 Team N	51,798
13	Yokoyama Yui	AKB48 Team A	53,903
12	Shimazaki Haruka	AKB48 Team B	57,275
11	Itano Tomomi	AKB48 Team K	63,547
10	Miyazawa Sae	SNH48 (~~Team K Conc~~)	65,867
09	Kojima Haruna	AKB48 Team B	67,424
08	Takahashi Minami	AKB48 Team A	68,681
07	Matsui Rena	SKE48 Team E	73,173
06	Matsui Jurina	SKE48 Team S	77,170
05	Shinoda Mariko	AKB48 Team A	92,599
04	Kashiwagi Yuki	AKB48 Team B	96,905
03	Watanabe Mayu	AKB48 Team A	101,210
02	Oshima Yuko	AKB48 Team K	136,503
01	Sashihara Rino	HKT48 Team H	150,570

http://melosnomichi.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/akb48-32nd-single-senbatsu-election_8.html (http://melosnomichi.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/akb48-32nd-single-senbatsu-election_8.html)

Shinoda Mariko announced her graduation planned for the Fukuoka Dome Concert.

Miyazawa Sae said she doesn't want to be concurrent in AKB48, and just remain in SNH48.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: AKBfan26 on June 08, 2013, 02:15:28 PM

Future Girls
64. Nakanishi Yuka (11,602)
63. Kaneko Shiori (11,620)
62. Hirajima Natsumi (11,806)
61. Yamauchi Suzuran (11,808)
60. Matsui Sakiko (11,961)
59. Tomonaga Mio (12,128)
58. Isohara Kyoka (12,319)
57. Ichikawa Miori (12,616)
56. Iwasa Misaki (12,638)
55. Tashima Meru (13,246)
54. Ogasawara Mayu (13,460)
53. Maeda Ami (13,613)
52. Sato Sumire (13,692)
51. Kikuchi Ayaka (13,944)
50. Yoshida Akari (14,684)
49. Yabushita Shu (14,745)

Next Girls
48. Oba Mina (15,064)
47. Kobayashi Ami (15,533)
46. Ishida Haruka (16,072)
45. Muto Tomu (16,221)
44. Yagura Fuuko (16,281)
43. Ota Aika (16,401)
42. Saito Makiko (16,508)
41. Matsumoto Rina (16,715)
40. Jonishi Kei (17,381)
39. Umemoto Madoka (17,819)
38. Tano Yuka (18,125)
37. Kodama Haruka (18,145)
36. Kuramochi Asuka (18,435)
35. Nagao Mariya (18,978)
34. Katayama Haruka (19,158)
33. Sato Amina (19,569)

Under Girls
32. Fujie Reina (21,324)
31. Kimoto Kanon (21,835)
30. Iriyama Anna (22,869)
29. Oya Masana (23,588)
28. Yamada Nana (23,950)
27. Furukawa Airi (24,990)
26. Miyawaki Sakura (25,760)
25. Kawaei Rina (26,764)
24. Matsumura Kaori (27,566)
23. Takayanagi Akane (29,199)
22. Kizaki Yuria (30,307)
21. Kitahara Rie (33,121)
20. Takajo Aki (33,129)
19. Umeda Ayaka (36,282)
18. Minegishi Minami (38,985)
17. Shibata Aya (39,739)

Senbatsu
16. Suda Akari (43,252)
15. Watanabe Miyuki (44,116)
14. Yamamoto Sayaka (51,793)
13. Yokoyama Yui (53,903)
12. Shimazaki Haruka (57,275)
11. Itano Tomomi (63,547)
10. Miyazawa Sae (65,867)
09. Kojima Haruna (67,424)
08. Takahashi Minami (68,681)
07. Matsui Rena (73,173)
06. Matsui Jurina (77,170)
05. Shinoda Mariko (92,599)
04. Kashiwagi Yuki (96,905)
03. Watanabe Mayu (101,210)
02. Oshima Yuko (136,503)

Center
01. Sashihara Rino (150,570)

EDIT: thanks Jul3

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: kazuski on June 08, 2013, 02:19:02 PM

what a joke! :lol:

that is what i'm feeling right now. and time to graduation people, i would love that to happen honestly.
Yuko have done enough and i've alway think that the one that can be rival with Yuko is Acchan anh Acchan only.
i also dont think Yuko or Yuko's wota take this that serious anymore

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election (voting period 2013.05.21 - 2013.06.07)
Post by: Joe on June 08, 2013, 02:20:56 PM

Congrats to Sashiko! I was rooting for Mayuyu and voted for Paru-Chan but still happy :)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: Seigus on June 08, 2013, 02:45:09 PM

My predictions went down the drain and got eaten by the sewage monster :rofl:

Oh gosh, what an election! Tomochin dropped out of Top 10. Takamina run over by WMatsui. Mariko-sama announced her graduation ahead of Haruna. And that Sasshi. She's got some hardcore wotas.

After the initial shock of the Top 3 results, I'm actually quite alright with the turnout because the Top 3 are still the same as last year's if I disregard Sasshi :lol: My personal favourites (Mayuyu, Yukirin and Yuko) didn't drop in rank to me. Sasshi just went ahead and flew over everyone. So yeah, not feeling butthurt as I had expected. With the Hetare Idol taking the crown, the rollercoaster event ended on a light note and brought laughs to most of the girls.

The 32nd single is going to be interesting with Sasshi flanked by the Oshiri Sisters. I'm expecting something ridiculously mindblowing, Aki-p. Don't let me down!

And the reaction of the night:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167031.jpg)

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Post by: paraspam on June 08, 2013, 02:46:37 PM

Holy hell Sasshi is unstoppable!

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Post by: nickblitz on June 08, 2013, 03:05:51 PM

only kato rena didnt rank this year....

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Post by: carenduna on June 08, 2013, 03:17:12 PM

I really did not see that coming! Yuki, Mayuyu, and Yuko all got good increases in the number of votes received on last year, but Sasshi doubled hers! Wow, she has SOME Wota!!
Congratulations!

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Post by: winner on June 08, 2013, 03:17:30 PM

I'm pretty happy with the results. Would've been better if Aamin was higher, and if Nao and Yukko got in. But you can't win 'em all.

Sasshi better have a good single for getting center and making all the girls drop a spot. I want a dance number with wotagei all over it :lol:

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Post by: cisda83 on June 08, 2013, 04:02:35 PM

Oh I was very surprised with the results...

Jurina and Rena were able to jump over Haruna and Takamina...

I really wish the 1st Gen would still be able to be in the Kami 7...

Ah... even Yuko and Mayu being lost to Sashi was even Biggest surprise....

But I could see Yuko seem to not mind at all...

She was very relax somehow... like she didn't even care at all...

Poor Mayu for not being 2nd or 1st....

I thought she might be one same with Yuko...

Also Mariko news about graduating... I thought she would announce it sooner or later... I guess it's sooner...

Poor Miichan... for being out of the senbatsu group... for the 1st time...

I can't wait to see the video stream...

I missed some of the speech....

Thank you for the info about the election

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

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Post by: SomethingWild on June 08, 2013, 04:22:12 PM

Where to begin... What a glorious day. :lol:
No change? Sasshi will drop? I didn't think so! :V

Future Girls
- Very happily surprised about Isohara Kyoka. Glad many people see her charm. Just put her in SKE48 senbatsu already!
- Mio and Meru lower than a lot of people predicted. I'm happy there's a massive gap between them and Sakura and Haruppi who's been working in HKT48 for much longer, and imo, are much better suited as two top.
- Glad Maachun, Sumire and Aamin made it. Sure higher would be nice, but they had no guarantee of even ranking.
- Shu as center is awesome. This will be a good moment to put herself on the map for good.
- Surprised about Kinchan. Haven't seen her in ages.
- Ranran's fishing techniques are much less effective than Akari/Milky's.
- Not sure about Nacchan. Don't really care tbh. Glad she's the only ex-member who ranked.

Next Girls
- Great, Oba in the back.
- KobaAmi! She looked super pretty. Very happy she's in. Just put her in SKE48 senbatsu already! (X2)
- Fuuko still up and coming. Never really saw the hype, but she's definitely improving and looking better each year.
- Lovesan did what Myao failed to do. Re-invent her chara and rank. Props.
- Surprised about Saito Makiko... Not really my type, but good for her.
- Awyeah, Matsurina. Now that's a surprise! Just put her in SKE48 senbatsu already! (X3)
- Umemoto Madoka: Just put her in SKE48 senbatsu already! (X4)
- Kodama Haruka a tad lower than expected, but at least above the HKT KKS.
- Mocchi... Her single debut and election at the same time lead to 'poor' results in both. Stupid move by the management.
- Nagao: I don't get it.
- Amina ranking and making center is great. She's one of the cores of the theater and definitely undervalued.

Under Girls
- Fujie ranking up is a surprise. Wonder why.
- Kanon ranking up. Wonder why.
- Iriyama the ice queen, lol dayum. Still undecided about her.
- Miyawaki Sakura claims her spot as the true HKT48 ace. Lower than expected, but miles ahead of her competition. Funny how the ultimate idol got the cursed Scandal spot.
- Kawaei Rina, opening up to her. If anyone needs be pimped as next gen ace it might as well be her.
- Kizaki Yuria struggling to gain positions... slightly worrying. She may have peaked already.
- Kitahara Rie, glad she dropped down. She doesn't deserve a top 16 spot based on her last year. She's negative, calculating and Magical Radio 3 sucked.
- Same goes for Aki. Bad career choice, bad attitude... I like her, but she's no top 16 member anymore.
- Minegishi Minami, same story. That YT stunt she pulled was ridiculous. it was selfish and it hurt the image of the group.
- Shibata Aya FUCK YES!!! Just put her in SKE48 senbatsu already! (x5)

Senbatsu
- Fuck yes Akarin. Love her to death. Super awesome member in every single way. She deserves this so much.
- Sayaka beating Milky is surprising, honestly didn't think that would happen. All the more power to them, they're both great.
- Yui could have been higher if she would have been featured a bit more. Her Kyoto show is monthly and not that spectacular. Then again, Yui made it clear she doesn't aim for the center spot, so I think she's more than happy where she is now. Funny speech, as expected. lol
- Paruzaki... no surprise I guess. Unless her hardcore pimping continues she won't keep this up. I'd rather have Kawaei.
- Itano's era is over. She is ready to move on and I wish her the best.
- Mad props to Sae. What a gutsy decision. I was never really into her, but I respect her a lot.
- Haruna/Takamina: old gen still strong, but can't stop the fresh wind from blowing. Haruna seemed disappointed, but she could have seen this coming. - W Matsui in Kami 7 is just great. I don't even care J beat R. They're both amazing and I'm happy they're at the top now, together.
- Mariko grad sucks because it means there will no longer be a person in AKB older than I am. lol. Happy I got to see her last year, she was super humble and pretty. She got her own brand now, so it's time to move on.
- Yuki dropping is no real surprise. Solo career going strong. She'd doing fine.
- Mayu... tough one. I hoped she would have edged ahead of Yuko, but at times she just isn't as fresh as she used to be anymore. I doubt she'll ever be able to take #1 now. She's still a super idol, no doubt about that.
- Yuko... what to say. Playful speech was nice. And of course all the faces by everybody when her name popped up haha.
- Sasshi!!! Glorious. Justice. I seriously think a lot of people MASSIVELY underestimate Sashihara. She is on MANY tv shows all over the nation and always has good comments. She can joke about her chara, yet is still a total pro in everything she does. She put a diseased HKT48 back on the map, stronger than ever. She made the group into what they are today. Very, very happy about her being center. She is funny, entertaining, cute, sexy... everything an idol should be. She is more of the "yuko type idol" rather than a "mayu type idol" so in that sense, is it really that surprising she won? It's not. Luckily a lot of the fan's reactions have been positive as well. I think everybody was ready for change. Her victory is the perfect ending to a great sousenkyo.

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Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on June 08, 2013, 04:35:17 PM

I'm sorry, but this is CRACKING ME UP!!!!! I'm laughing so much, I'm crying!!!!!!!

Sasshii.... Who would've guessed.... Sasshii... as center...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Post by: edsonmassao on June 08, 2013, 06:04:02 PM

I'm wondering what will be the new scandal by Shukan Bunshun, in a try to catch the Senbatsu wave...

Congrats Sashi!

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Post by: akaiseigo on June 08, 2013, 06:26:31 PM

i was rooting for some members who graduated,glad Nacchan came back.Today,i'm celebrating by drinking coffee(even though i hated it). I just hope for the best to all of them.I don't know which is the biggest shocker this time: Sasshi's center or Mariko's Grad announcement?

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Post by: tsutomo on June 08, 2013, 06:43:10 PM

undergirls + senbatsu:

AKB 14 girls
SKE 10 girls

considering that Tomochin and Mariko will be gone...

prepare for tables turning next year. :twothumbs

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Post by: maliciel on June 08, 2013, 07:04:28 PM

I both loved and hated this election.

Stuff I liked
Sasshi winning
Shibata Aya ranking well
All my HKT48 bbs living up to expectations
Hirajima Natsumi fans showing that they still want her to be around for a bit
Yui mastering the art of breathing
Kaotan getting the promotion she deserves

Stuff I hated
Ranked members saying shit like 'I'm sorry I didn't rank higher', which sounds a lot like blaming their fans
Shinoda Mariko announcing her graduation
Girls unhappy about where they were ranked
Fucking commentators!
People commenting negatively about Sasshi's win

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Post by: Seigus on June 08, 2013, 07:38:59 PM

Hello Senbatsu!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167065.jpg)

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Post by: sakura_drop_ on June 08, 2013, 07:57:13 PM

I'm trying to put together the feels.... It is a hard task.... But I will do my best.... I agree with a lot of points that SomethingWild-san mentioned but there were things I disagree with.... Well, it just says we are different nee?

Let's try to do this.

Future Girls

-YES, Nishishi is in!!! She is lower than last year by one spot but hey, she still is in, especially with this huge number of fresh members!!
-Shiori...MEH
-OH YES NACCHAN!!! I was so happy!!! I wanted Yukarin to rank too but this is good :twothumbs
-RanRan low but I am sill happy...she is in!!
-Sakippe....nice even if a bit too low... I think she expected to rank a bit higher
-Mio...a cute girl :yep:
-Kyoka-chan!! YESH!!!
-Miorin....Fresh Lemon ni Na......to hell... not interested....MEEEH
-Wasamin....she got lower...like way lower....and yet she still got in...
-Meru....she grew on me then was meh then grew on me more and now she's again meh for me.... So meh...
-Oh, the feels!!!! MAACHUN!!! I CRIED!!!! I was so happy!!! I mean she got higher in the ranks so I am really happy!!!
-Aamin lower...expected, not surprised...
-Suuchan!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: SO PROUD!!!! She went up and I like her a lot, she's such a hardworking person!!
-Mah Ayarin!!!!! keeping her place... I wonder if that is good or bad... I am happy nevertheless and I hope to see her in new light. I hope she doesn't graduate!!!
-Akari-chan...I am happy!!! (I will repeat the word happy a lot, get used to that XD)
-Shu!! Such a CUTIE PIE!! :twothumbs

This is gonna be an interesting song to see as they have both the strong and cute members in it. But seeing who is the center of this....it's probably gonna be a cute song

Next Girls

-I think Mina's placement in SKE did some credit and also... she is the captain of the ex-team 4, so she deserves attention. And I started liking her recently, with The Saturday Night Child Machine show helping me :D she is so amazing there... wonder why Kato didn't rank... probably coz she lacks something...??
-KobaAmi....wonder if I should start taking interest in her?.. she seems nice...?
-Harukyan up!! did AKB0048 did some impact?! this is nice~ she grew on me even if before I disliked her - her being a brat with staff and such... but somehow I seem to be less loathed towards her...
-Mutomu is another case were I had mixed feelings... Just I was meh at first then interested, then meh, but now I seem to like her :twothumbs
-*bawls* FUUCHAN~!!!! One of my recent favorite NMB babies~!!!! UWA~ so ureshii~!!!
-Lovetan did it!! Up the ranks!!! I hope she goes even more up next year!! Loli-harassment pays off apparently XD
-never been a huge fan of Makiko...dunno what to say..meh...
-Riina....same as Makiko...meh...
-Keicchi....same as the two above..meh...
-Madoka.... You dun wanna know my opinion about her...I might get haters so I'll keep with the 'meh'....
-Tano....not sure..she's lower in my list than Meru so.... I just dun feel she's sincere.... for me she doesn't appeal much...
-Haruppi....some time ago she was lower than Meru in my list but now I am really happy she ranked higher...I just think she deserves to be higher than Meru that is all...and she is kinda cute~ :roll:
-sad news for Mocchi...and for me as I am a huge fan of hers... let's blame the management!!!! I mean it....blergh.... My Mocchi.... *hugs Mocchi tightly* you have my support....your single is still one of my favorites between the recent ones! (I like it more than Shortcake, Masaka or the other Kasai single I dun remember the name of... OTL ) :twothumbs
-Mariyagi YESH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a fan of her since....FOREVER? Nyaha~ SuzuYagi is in, even if in different teams (Yagi - K, NextGirls; Suzu - B, FutureGirls) :jphip:
-HAACHAN!!!! :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: I think this is one of the happiest moments I had through this whole election!!! No matter where she ranks in my own rankings she will always be one of the few that I will always follow no matter what and that I will always support no matter what!! OH THE FEELS!!!!!
-Amina.... so low.... BUT she is the center!!! :twothumbs This is osam!! :roll:

I think I am anticipating this song a lot... Probably gonna be the idol-y type, so let's wait and see what this brings :thumbup

Under Girls

-Reinyan!!!! A good jump!!
-Non! YESH!!! One of my recent SKE babies~!!!! Nyaha~!!!! (repeating myself... oh well XD ) Happy!!!! Especially coz she went 25 places up!!! :deco:
-ANNIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UWA~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! URESHI~~~!!! My No.5 (if Acchan is not present LOL) is in!!! SO PROUD!!!! Which reminds me... :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: for Juri not getting in.... But she said she won't graduate :) I know Annin is not content with her position...but considering the fact she didn't rank last year....she should be lucky~!!!
-two spots down...not a big change...and Masanya is not that great for me... I just don't see that something in her the others see..but she's not a nuisance for me or something. Just not moved by her, that's all
-oh my dear gorgeous Nana!!!!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: 18 places up!!! What a jump!! So proud and happy to be her fan!!!
-Airin!! Slowly going up, aren't we?! Yes, so happy!!! Next year she even might be center of Under Girls!!! *dreaming big*
-Mhm...Sakura...even though my nickname is same as her name...I just don't see the craze she's getting... I am not too fond of her... Haruppi is more to my liking but meh...
-Kawaei ranking is not a surprise just I think everyone - including me - expected her to rank higher... Well....she is pushed a lot and is getting a lot of attention so I don't mind her being lower than expected....as should happen with a certain no-emotions-whatsoever-face in Senbatsu too... but about that later... dun think I am a hateful person...just some of the pushes never work...if they do...half of the time I keep asking myself why...coz I dun see it... Kawaei on the other hand is the girl I like being pushed so yeah, I wanted to see her higher :catglare:
-KAOTAN YES!!!!! Show them what it means, the Kenkyuusei power!!! :twothumbs
-Akane went just one spot up... But she ranked and I am happy!!
-Yuria Peace, another one of my recent babies in SKE!! she went up, but as with Kawaei case I - and probably others too - expected her to rank higher, maybe even in Senbatsu... Well...let's hope she gets it next year
-Rie...I am not surprised with her drop at all as she was never good in SKE and I dun like MR3 too... and I was never really fond of her... Some time ago, when I was a noob of AKB and knew only My oshimen and a few more known members...I used to mix her with Mocchi and thus disliked Mocchi...but then I became a fanatic of 48 Family and here I am, liking Mocchi and still disliking Rie somewhat greatly...dunno why...she just...seems to be insincere...mah...
-Akicha...similar case to Rie....just a bit different... I now also dislike her for her being insincere and all but I used to like her a lot... She just appeared to be different than I imagined... oh well...
-so sad to see Umechan drop out of Senbatsu... but considering the popularity of SKE/NMB it was to be expected... still, glad she didn't drop low and that she is near the center of Undergirls
-this... *needs a moment* *cries* I was bawling and crying and weeping when they said the words 'AKB48 Kenkyuusei'. I knew fans won't let her down. No matter the scandal I like her a lot and I will always support her. Like Haachan, she is from those I will always support no matter the situation or rank :twothumbs I was so happy when later Takamina congratulated her by hugging her :deco: :cry: :inlove:
-at first I was not a huge fan of hers... but then...this droopy eyed Aya.... she's cute~ hell, she's so cute~ Can I hug her?! XD :nervous yeah, anyways, good for her.

Another cute song?!... Gimme kakkoii songs, ONEGAITASHIMASU!!!!! GAH!!! I hope we get at least one strong vocals/dancing song...

Senbatsu

16. Suda Akari <--- My 2nd prediction was right!!!
This is another blast moment for me!!! I am so happy!!! She deserved this spot as she is so hard working and so amazing and funny and talented and all other words you can insert!!! I am very happy she ranked and proved hard work pays off (Takamina's words) She's my last years Umechan!!! :wub:

15. Watanabe Miyuki-chama
This is indeed a sad moment for me... I wished to see her higher... I dun mean higher than Sayanee but...higher in the ranks... oh well... we might see it next year... But she got into Senbatsu so the fishing worked out and I am really proud of her. One step at a time. Getting into Senbatsu->Media Senbatsu->Top 5->Top 3->No.1 :wub:

14. Yamamoto Sayaka <--- My 2nd prediction was right!!!
The thing I noticed in all the Senbatsus is SayaMilky and wMatsui ranking together (except 22nd Single Senbatsu - where Milky didn't rank and Jurina was 14th, while Rena was 10th - and 13th Single Senbatsu - where Rena was not as well known as nowadays so she ranked in Under Girls, 29th and Jurina in Senbatsu, 19th) and so I was not surprised to hear her name being called after Milky's. She's a great singer, dancer, actress, performer overall and a great leader too. I am happy these two made it in Senbatsu this year :cathappy:

13. Yokoyama Yui
Expected her to rank higher but going slowly up is a good thing too. I always was fond of her and even when I was frustrated about the push she was getting I soon noticed it is worth as she was so amazing... The members like her, she seems nice and also funny - her speeches every year - and...she was BRILLIANT in MG2! :deco: This year her speech was a surprise for everyone and I was proud of this girl who somehow secured No.10 spot in my rankings (if we dun count the graduated members) and I dun think she is gonna move from that spot anytime soon.... Well, she might go up....but not lower...coz she is AWESOME :inlove: Yuihan!!! SUKI DA YO!!! :inlove:

12. Shimazaki Haruka
Wanted to see her lower as I really think they are overdoing it with her push. I get it, she might be quirky, a decent actress and all but I hate it when they try to make her be the next Acchan. Acchan can only be one and as long as we respect that aspect I can accept Paru. I dun hate her, I know it's not her fault but...I dun see her trying. At the Elections you could see she expected to be in the Top 10 like she deserved it more than older generations. I think she still has a way to go and even Kawaei has better expressions than her. Even Annin has the somewhat Ice princess image. But Paru is just blank. I even have the feels sometimes to take a pen and write something in that blank expression book of hers... She got somewhat better recently yet still.... I am not fond of her. Dun be mad at me, I am not a hater. It's just for me she doesn't deserve to rise this high...but meh... I wrote a lot about her so it means I have a place for her somewhere in my list and I really do... it's just...she's not that osam...

11. Itano Tomomi
I guessed she'd be No.10 so why my heart was bleeding so badly when I saw her there on the stage, holding the 'grammy statue' which screamed No.11? :cry: :cry: I really feel like she deserved a better send off... But then again..it was clear she never liked the Sousenkyo and this year she stated it clearly. I can see where the dislike for her is coming from. She was dull recently while performing and you could tell she wanted to 'fly the coop' badly and fast. So even though my heart bled I understood the situation and patted myself. I can always support her as a solo singer - which I do btw, as all her songs are on my ipod - and so I calmed down.

10. Miyazawa Sae <--- My 1st prediction was right!!!
After her speech I was so proud being a SaeYaka fan and Sae fan overall. She might be lower than 30th in my list and yet she is the one I always support. She is quirky, Ikemen, funny, but also a strong performer and an amazing teacher. Watching how she strives to teach the SNH girls I was so moved... And after her speech... Screw you AKi-P, in your face!! I am happy she knows what she wants and that she believes in that. I really also believe in her being able to bring SNH to the sunlight as Sasshi did with HKT. GO GO Sae-chan!!! :rock:

09. Kojima Haruna <--- My 1st prediction was right!!!
I dun have much to say about this... Recently I am disappointed in her...she doesn't have that bright light she used to have and even SNCM didn't help her... I hope she wakes up soon and comes back out of her dull self... Or she can always graduate and go marry Mariko-sama... :doh:

08. Takahashi Minami
This...I can't...the feels....Sou Kantoku... I'll refrain from commenting on this one... :on cloudeye:

07. Matsui Rena-sama <--- My 1st and 2nd predictions were right!!!
KYA~~~!!!!! I screamed, jumped around, rolled on the floor and bawled and wept and all other nice feels together with laughter, giggling, tears and biting of my nails..... My SKE Oshimen ranking this high in Senbatsu.... :nya: :wriggly: :shy2: :shy1: :luvluv2: Just so amazing and brilliant... She deserved this spot and I am really happy for her. She will never leave No.2 spot in my heart, of that I am 100000000% sure~ :wub: CONGRATULATIONS, RENA-SAMA!!!

06. Matsui Jurina
As expected, wMatsui together in Senbatsu, ranking one after another. Not surprised and really happy XD Even though I wanted Rena over Juju but still happy with the outcome. All the hard work Juju put through this past year really paid off and I am proud of these two girls~

05. Shinoda Mariko <--- My 2nd prediction was right but....
When she started her speech... I knew it... I cried so hard... This... I expected her to graduate but this fast... I feel K.O'ed... But I understand this graduation a lot, having her own fashion line and seeing so many kouhais ranking... Still... :tantrum:

04. Kashiwagi Yuki <--- My 2nd prediction was right!!!
Ah... that was expected... Nee? Dunno what to say much... Just in the end, the closer to the winning spots we come I lose the ability to comprehend what I'm feeling... :err:

For now I'll refrain from talking about the top 3... Just feel down...and also a bit happy..dunno... so many things and feels to sort out... I'll talk about the top 3 later... Maybe tomorrow... gomenne... :kneelbow:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on June 08, 2013, 08:45:52 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/9qGStf8.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9qGStf8)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on June 08, 2013, 11:26:53 PM

You know what I just realized?

IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!!!! :shocked The future was predicted!

In the AKB0048 anime, they said that one of the center nova, Sasshii, was one of the most popular 0048 members. And, it can be told in the votes, Sasshii's popularity is growing!!! :shocked:

Plus...
【HD】 AKBINGO! ラッキーガールランキング2013 (4/4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aNWlF9Jk0o#ws)
^^This guy's a total FRAUD!!! :angry:

Miichan and Sasshii's luck was flipped AAAAAAAAAALLL~~~~~~ the way backwards!!!! Miichan was top, but she ended up in a scandal, demoted to a kenkyuusei, and shaved her head! And, Sasshii was bottom, but SOMEHOW managed to get center!!!!!!!

AKB48's getting crazier and more complicated every second. :panic: What's becoming of our dear girls?!?!?! :cry: :bleed eyes:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: KudoShinichi on June 09, 2013, 01:18:00 AM

AKB48選抜総選挙直後の舞台裏を生中継SP 1/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViXj1Yuzw-g#ws)

AKB48選抜総選挙直後の舞台裏を生中継SP 2/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prbzRyfRwFU#ws)

AKB48選抜総選挙直後の舞台裏を生中継SP 3/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unsBCqjBOBI#ws)

AKB48選抜総選挙直後の舞台裏を生中継SP 4/4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCuW7gBem6o#ws)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: Datalanche on June 09, 2013, 04:52:14 AM

What. A. Show. Love the results or hate them, it really was something else. I think we can all agree on that.

My thoughts and stuff:

Future Girls

- Nakanishi Yuka made it again. Pretty fun surprise. And I thought that would be the biggest SKE surprise if the night. LITTLE DID I KNOW WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.

- Kinchan made it too?! :shocked: Okay, surely THAT will be the biggest SKE surprise. Surely...

- Nacchan ranking at all was a bit of a surprise to me, but I figured if one ranked, it would be her and just barely. I honestly did not expect any of the grads to rank. I think Oshima Mai, Ono Erena, even Kasai Tomomi's solo careers so far show how quickly the AKB bubble bursts for them once they're out of the group's umbrella.

- Mio ranked unbelievably low. I thought for sure she'd at least be in the upper 30's. Wow, I'm shocked.

- Kyon(Isohara Kyoka) ranked?! Best. Sosenkyo. Ever. That was seriously an awesome moment. At this point I gave up counting the SKE surprises. :lol

- Sucks to see Wasamin fall 23 spots. She's way too awesome for that. :( She needs some more solo activity, and also some idol promotion. She could be the first enka gravure idol! :drool:

- Meru ranking low is a bummer for the HKT camp, but I don't know if I'd call myself surprised. I've come to like her quite a bit, but her push still feels really artificial in a lot of ways.

- Happy to see Maachun still ranked in! She even doubled her votes and went up a few spots. Yay!

- Aamin fell several spots. No! D:

- Yoshida Akari ranking is pretty cool. Girl's pretty awesome and I always enjoy her rather dangerous Google+ pictures. :nervous :nervous :nervous

- Shuu as Future Girls center is a nice surprise. Team BII really needs some hype. It also fits the title of the senbatsu group. :lol:

Next Girls

- KoAmi ranked as well?!?!?! The fuck's going on here? I don't know, but I really like it. The power in SKE has shifted for sure! This is GREAT!

- I'm really surprised to see Muto Tomu actually ranked UP. I've seen her like nowhere since Show Fight. :lol: She's cool, so I'm fine with it, but definitely a surprise.

- Fuuko is IN! Not much of a surprise, maybe a tad lower than I had hoped, but still awesome! Or should I say... Wonderfuu!

- Lovetan going up a bit is welcome. I think she does a great job in HKT. She's really tried to make herself work in that group and be a good addition. In my opinion, she's totally succeeded. :thumbup

- Saito Makiko ranking is.... SO overdue. I've loved this girl since the old KII days and seeing her name in here just warms my heart. What a great thing to happen. :) Honestly, I was so overwhelmed when she was announced I didn't know she ranked until she gave her speech. :lol:

- Matsurina as well? What the... okay, awesome. Very unexpected.

- Jonishi Kei ranking in and a LOT higher than I would have thought. Kickass!

- Umemoto Madoka ranking in is another one of those heartwarming moments. She's dedicated herself to Team E and I'm glad that it was finally rewarded. Awesome stuff.

- Haruppi ranked way lower than I would have preferred, but not too bad a spot.

- Wow, Mocchi took a pretty decent drop. :( Her votes stayed around the same as last near. Bummer, she's too fine to drop down.

- Haachan manages to gain 14 spots and have a strong showing yet again. Makes me so happy. She's like my original Team B representative. I want to see her do great in everything she does. <3

- Not sure how to feel about Amina's rank. She went down a bit but she gets Next Girls center. Even-ish trade? :sweatdrop:

Undergirls

- Reinyan went up a bit, hurray! We need more Reinyan gravure, dammit! :jerk:

- Kanon shot up quite a bit. I'm surprised, honestly. I don't see what she has done to go up twenty-friggin'-five spots, but good for her. <3 ~

- Annin going from not ranking to 30 also quite the accomplishment. :O2

- Masana about in the same spot. I'm glad she's at least holding steady. She's such a lovely woman. :wub:

- THE RISE OF YAMADA NANA BABY! She's so cool. I'm glad she made undergirls.

- Airin also in a stable spot. Represent us Gundam fans well! :lol:

- Sakura landed about where I realistically expected her to be, and I'm fairly happy with it. I hope she gets even higher next year, though! I also hope that being the second highest HKT girl gets her in a better spot for HKT's 2nd single.

- Kawaei making a SUPER STRONG showing for her first rank-in. Sasuga baka center.

- Kaotan went up? I'll be honest, she's gone way down in my personal rankings and her appeal is starting to be lost on me, but good for her. She has worked really hard to be entertaining in her own way.

- Churi about in the same spot as expected. I expected as much after her comments about the sousenkyo, and since Rie's SKE concurrency was terminated, the fan push didn't happen.

- Yuria going up doesn't surprise me at ALL. With all the recent graduations I was sure she would pick up support from the SKE fans. No doubt in my mind. :)

- Wow, Rie's votes went up some but she still flopped right out of the senbatsu. Harsh reality on this one. I can sort of understand why her support hasn't increased to a major degree though. She's been doing some fairly un-idolish things on camera the past year. :lol: Plus she cock-blocked Tecchan! Props to him for still supporting her, though. :lol: FYI I'm mostly joking.

- Akicha falling doesn't really surprise me. Her snoody comments last year were kind of a downer and Harugon has been lapping her in JKT participation. She's lucky to have gotten that high in my opinion.

- Miichan fell out of the senbatsu but her votes still went up. Kinda hard to read. It seems like her support merely stayed around the same where others around her increased. I'm not sure if this is symbolic as it may seem just looking at its face value. This could have very easily happened with no scandal in play. We always comment about how we don't understand how a girl doesn't like being undergirls center instead of at the bottom of the senbatsu, but you can tell from Takamina's and others' reactions that there is something very, very valuable to them about being in that senbatsu. Lines really are drawn between this groups. I feel bad that the girls seemingly stress on that so much.

- Shibata Aya is someone I've always had the corner of my eye on for some time. That lovely voice, that great smile, them awesome overall looks, and of course those crazy bug eyes. :lol: She seems like a sweet girl, and somehow her fans showed up in fucking force. This was a truly epic surprise. Even with NMB and HKT taking up some of the spotlight, it just goes to show you don't fuck with SKE, man. :twothumbs

Senbatsu

- Akarin fished her way into senbatsu. Not too surprising. She is another I expected to go way up after the recent mass graduations.

- Speaking of fishing, I am kinda surprised to see Milky lose to Sayanee. I love them equally so either outcome is fine with me, but I thought for sure Milky had the hype to get it done. I still think this will be the new fight to watch for each year. I can see their rankings duking it out just like Jurina versus Rena. :lol:

- Yui was freaking out bad before her name even came up, and I totally laughed my ass off when the usher knew to go ahead and go get her and take her down the stairs. :lol: But she did pull it together for the last of her speech. Such an awesome girl, I'm glad she went up a couple of spots. :wub:

- Paruru in senbatsu, well whoopie. I was expecting her to be around 19. Honestly... meh. It doesn't bother me but I honestly just don't see the charm, either. Whatevs. :lol:

- Tomochin gets a pretty crappy sendoff, going down a few spots. Oh well, could've been way worse.

- Sae in the top ten is how it should be. :)

- Haruna going down is a bit surprising given how she's on a lot of media regularly and gets a lot of work. She didn't look too happy, either. Maybe it's because she knew she lost to them dirty Nagoyans. :lol:

- Takamina out of the kami 7? Fuck that shit. How can soukantoku not be in kami 7?! Injustice! :lol:

- Jurina and Rena continue to duke it out, but it looks like Jurina is the dominant force once again. Honestly it makes sense. Jurina has gone from being a hype machine to an idol machine. She's really become great at what she does. And there's also her awesome recent pictorial work (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip165993.jpg). I still would have preferred Rena to win for the trololol's, but this is fine too.

- Mariko in the same spot isn't too surprising seeing the INSANE amount of support she got at Request Hour. Then she drops the fucking bomb on everyone by saying she wants to graduate? BUMMER. I was hoping she would stay and defy the artificial idol age limit. Looks like that task is left to Sato Mieko now. I don't wanna see her go, Mariko's so cool(and so hot.) :(

- Yukirin had a strong showing. Her votes went up about 25k and I'm happy for her. I personally still think she deserves to outrank Mayuyu, but like the song goes, you can't always get what you want~

- Mayuyu should be happy about how she did. She broke 100k and those aren't small potatoes.

- Yuko had a strong showing as well. Her votes went up around 28k and she seemed alright with it. I bet here is some relief to not being the center. Yuko handled it in typical awesome Yuko fashion. I love how she just rolls with the punches and has fun with it. Some of the fans out there could learn a thing or two from her. :yep:

- I was totally spamming #Sasshi2013 but I honestly did not expect it to happen. When the announcer said "AKB48..." for #2, I didn't jump, yell, scream, anything. I just put my face close up to the monitor and fisted my keyboard to send random characters to the IRC to display excitement. :lol: I was in total. fucking. shock. As someone who has been a Sasshi fan since the AKB48+10 days I couldn't be more excited. She's my kamioshi and she won the sousenkyo. Of course I'm thrilled. I understand some people aren't Sasshi fans in general, and that's fine. There are those out there that don't like that she had a scandal, and while I don't really care about the loveban rule I at least try to respect that. But there is a lot of... to put it nicely, utter nonsense about Sasshi in this fandom about how she mercilessly took over HKT48, is some kind of diva, and other complete bullshit hateful comments even I, Datalanche, inventor of #ParuPie, wouldn't repeat. To all that, I say: I devour your delicious butthurt tears for breakfast, lunch, dinner and fucking dessert. :lol: ANYWAYS, all I can say is this news makes me extraordinarily happy. There's really no words to properly express my excitement. This really does signify something big for the 48 Groups and it's new page in the history books. I totally love this outcome. It's a surprise, it's something new, it's something exciting and I am going to relish in this moment and cherish it probably forever. This might be the highlight of my 12 year JPop fandom. There is no doubt in my mind that I will own every last version of this single. :lol: What am amazing ending to one crazy night of awesomeness. I know the sousenkyo puts pressure on the girls but it's a spectacle that I really enjoy seeing. I really love how we have all been able to see it live the past couple of years.

I have to say, though, this year's stream had some trouble. It was really overproduced to an insane degree. We didn't need commentary, we were all doing that ourselves in skype, IRC, at meetups, and so on. The fan comments thing was a neat idea, but it took up a bit too much screen space. A ticker at the bottom could have been a lot nicer, in my opinion. The fan youtube clips also seemed thrown in, and they played some three or four times. Surely they got more submissions than that. I think next year they should scale it back a bit. Also, while I definitely, DEFINITELY appreciate them providing an English stream, it was just unwatchable this year. You had the left channel with audio translating the show, the right translating the commentators, sometimes one channel would die out, sometimes the translators would just get lost in the mess of Japanese teenage girl language... :lol: I gave up on it after 15 minutes. It made me dizzy hearing translators talking over other translators talking over commentators talking over a show. :lol: Still, I still enjoyed myself and am eternally grateful to AKS for giving us the ability to see the event live. Much love, much props.

Pretty fun event. Thrills, chills, and lots of surprises. AKB continues to entertain like no other. :thumbup I don't often rewatch stuff, but I think I'm going to try to rewatch this show. I was so busy reacting to it that I probably missed a LOT of stuff. Plus seeing as how it was 3AM to 8AM when I was watching it, the details get a little fuzzy as the brain wonders why I'm up at such a nutty hour. :lol: Fun times!!!

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Post by: Seigus on June 09, 2013, 07:50:36 AM

Group photos time! All images scaled down to 400px height.

Senbatsu
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167129.jpg)

Undergirls
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167130.jpg)

Next Girls
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167131.jpg)

Future Girls
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167132.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on June 09, 2013, 07:56:11 AM

Stats...

(http://i.imgur.com/fxodAMB.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: muppet on June 09, 2013, 10:56:25 AM

Was unable to watch the event live this year, but post number 9400 dedicated to all of the members, who have to go through this difficult process each year.

Lots of surprises as usual, and I am really a member of the Itano Tomomi school of opinion about the election process........... (but it is a brilliant ploy by the producer to raise money, and no matter how many million sellers there are, it must cost a lot of money to produce four different groups in Japan, so the election may be necessary to keep the groups around)

but one good thing that came out last year were the amazing singles put out by the Undergirls, Next Girls and Future girls....girls working together on that single who normally never even see each other, girls geting to be the center perhaps for the only time in their career, some great music a bit different than what the top 16 are given.........it is a lot of fun, and I expect good things this year.

Individual stories that came out this election- yes some great stories, and some personal favorites of mine did well. But no matter who gets what ranking, and for all of the girls who are not ranked, there is a lot of work put in by these girls, a lot of sweat and tears as well, so thanks to all of the members for their efforts. I think in terms of discipline, team work, experience, being a member of these groups would have a positive effect for most of the girls in their future lives, and hopefully the 'negative' stuff that we sometimes hear about is not representative of the overall benefits and experiences that these girls get when selected as a member.

I don't mind it when some of the girls seem glum or upset about what they consider a poor showing- They are in a pressure cooker, and I think everyone has moments in their lives when they don't perform or behave in a way that is ideal. It is all part of that process of growing up and of life in general.

As an example, certainly Minami Minegishi's earlier experience in reacting to her scandal was truly a world wide event, and it wasn't a positive event by any means. But life is about how do you go on, how do you move forward, and Minami is doing that, and I think she does have some real support coming from other members who are her friends. Perhaps she has lost some friends as a result of her behavior as well, but she can't change the past, only set goals for her future.

It was great reading everyone's comments, at least I got the feeling of what it was like watching the show live from all of your comments.

ありがとう！

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: z3144228 on June 10, 2013, 05:44:58 AM

Fuji TV AKB48 special Program rating (Tokyo Area)

Average 20.3%

Highest 32.7%

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130610-00000001-mantan-ent (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130610-00000001-mantan-ent)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: RenX on June 10, 2013, 12:23:20 PM

Congratulations to Sashihara Rino!! :twothumbs

27 -> 19 -> 09 -> 04 -> 01
What great jumps she had! I'm one of those people who always underestimate our new center and I really didn't see it coming that she's gonna rise to the top, beating even Yuko. I'm kinda getting the feelin' that the 32nd single would be a lot of fun with Sashi as center. New AKB48 is coming and I'm really lookin' forward to it!

Despite not winning, I'm really happy for Yuko. All the way from her name was called to the end of her speech, she was relaxed, happy and funny, just like what she'd said earlier that she'll enjoy it like it's a festival. I'm even happier when I saw subsequent interview in which she expressed no regret and disappointment about being ranked second and very much looked in the same mood when she gave the speech. And I love it when she went to Sashi and telling her about what being the center really is and expressed her wish to support her. Gotta love this young lady more! She cares deeply for other girls. And I hope, after this, her burden she's been carrying will not be as much as it was so she can focus on other jobs that would eventually open the path for her to leave the group. And of course, I most certainly do not want the big boss to get in her way. Anyway, Acchan didn't look too happy when Yuko ranked second, did she? Kinda funny I think, because her expression is too obvious lol.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: bujangmiayam on June 10, 2013, 03:55:22 PM

as i guessed,, "first spot" the word that had promised from sashi's fans,,, and it's proved,,

hidup sashi!!!!!!!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on June 11, 2013, 05:28:18 PM

Kayou Kyoku broadcast June 11th - the following segment of the broadcast was ALL about the elections

AKB48 新選抜生出演! - 火曜曲! 2013-06-11 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3PESvli2kM#ws)
AKB48 新選抜生出演! - 火曜曲! 2013-06-11 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdECZc3C-jg#ws)

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Post by: WindCaliber on June 15, 2013, 07:24:26 AM

Oh my gosh! LoL
I totally missed the senbatsu election completely! :shocked

I'm so late, but I'll still post my reactions/expectations, albeit it bit later. So bear with me :lol:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: WindCaliber on June 17, 2013, 03:45:14 AM

Future Girls
- Naachan o.O
- I am totally shocked at Ranran's performance :shocked
There are so many more voters this year, and she dropped 7 ranks, sadface. I thought Ranran was really good this year, too!
- Can't believe Miorin is ranked higher than Ranran :sweatdrop:
- Wasamin really dropped this year, but I think it was appropriate. Her single didn't really help. At all.
- Good for Maachun! I think this is a good spot for her. I expect next year she increases about 5-10 ranks.
- The only other three I took not of were Suuchan, Ayarin, and Aamin, and I think they're alright where they are, even though Aamin keeps dropping :O

Next Girls
- Oba Mina, hm. I still think Ranran should rank the highest of the ex-Team 4. Maybe I'm just a little biased :lol:
- Harukyan is a bit of a surprise. She increased 4 ranks! LoL
- Totally surprised by Lovetan. I don't really feel it from her anymore. Moving to HKT is good luck apparently.
- Aiyaa for Mocchi, she keeps dropping even though it's too be expected! I agree that her solo debut should have been a few months prior to the election.
- Harrupi, I don't personally agree with this, but she does play a big role with HKT so eh. But then again, I don't even agree with other -48 groups to be in the election. (Imagine if AKB is the minority in an "AKb" single!)

Quote from: SomethingWild on June 08, 2013, 04:22:12 PM

- Nagao: I don't get it.

- Even though Amina keeps dropping, at least she's center! That's good :)

Under Girls
- Fujie. Shocker. :O

Quote from: SomethingWild on June 08, 2013, 04:22:12 PM

- Kanon ranking up. Wonder why.

- Most of the lower ranked Undergirls are exactly where I expected them to be.
- Kizaki Yuria for Senbatsu 2014!
- Not surprised by Kitahara.
- I expected Akicha to stay +/- 5 ranks. No lie, I was hoping it would be on the plus side :(
- Miichan. Expected.
- As for Umechan, I never really liked her. I think she should be in the low ranked Undergirls.
- Shibata Aya. Who? Sorry I only pay attention to like 3 people in SKE xD

Senbatsu
- I support Akari, but I still didn't expect her to be in Senbatsu! Hmmm
- As expected, Milky and Sayanee are still neck and neck. I thought Milky had a good first half of the year, but Sayanee made up for it in this half.
- Yuihan :thumbup
- This was the year of Paruru, and though I do like her, I still think it was a bit undeserved.
- Tomochin, as expected.
- I feel "Eh" about Sae. We hardly saw her in SNH, and I don't really think her "staying" in SNH was appropriate.
- Not too surprised about Takamina/Kojiharu.
- Never really liked Jurina, and still don't. I want R higher than J, but I can see why people vote Jurina.
- As for Mariko. Yes she's an OG, but I always thought Kojiharu/Takamina should outrank her.
- I expected Yukirin/Mayu to be much closer, but I guess they're pretty close as it is. One of them is going to run out of steam. I don't see this repeating for another year.
- Yuko, the second biggest shock.
- Sasshi, the biggest shock! Everyone expected Mayu to be the one to beat Yuko! lols She's done lots with HKT, but I thought the early controversies with HKT members might have pulled her down. I guess not! I think it's kind of ironic that she's center compared to her single with Anrire :P

Notes/Comments
- Adding it all up, there are 2,174,061(if I did it right :D). That's a more than 900,000 increase in votes!
- With 5 non-AKB senbatsu members, excluding Sasshi and Sae, that's the most so far! And there's probably going to be a few more next year..

EDIT:
Just noticed BBQ. daheck?

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: muppet on June 18, 2013, 01:15:51 AM

Quote from: WindCaliber on June 17, 2013, 03:45:14 AM

- Sasshi....... I think it's kind of ironic that she's center compared to here single with Anrire :P

i think we are going to see some more comedic themes
of one kind or another in the new single.....Yuko was hinting,
'what kind of AKB48 will we be' ....

Looking forward to what the director and song writer
comes up with...
hmmmm.....I wonder.....

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip167818.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on June 28, 2013, 04:45:05 PM

Preview of AKB48 General Election Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]

(http://i.imgur.com/G7Qz4AM.jpg)

Pre order at http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on July 06, 2013, 06:45:54 PM

Quote from: YKT on June 28, 2013, 04:45:05 PM

Preview of AKB48 General Election Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]

http://i.imgur.com/G7Qz4AM.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/G7Qz4AM.jpg)

Pre order at http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635)

New Preview

(http://i.imgur.com/2B4v1l9.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2B4v1l9)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on July 08, 2013, 02:35:24 PM

Better scan...click to enlarge

(http://i.imgur.com/PVv2G7xl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PVv2G7x.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: Jul3 on July 16, 2013, 09:36:10 PM

^ Another advert:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip170273.jpg)

Pre-order: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316)
Only 1,000 yen!

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: +u+u on July 16, 2013, 09:53:30 PM

^ Sae's posture is so NG and I even thought some perv wota photoshopped it to look like that when I saw the pic on 2ch :mon wtfmm:

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on July 28, 2013, 08:08:40 AM

Undergirls

(http://i.imgur.com/gJRsHqU.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on July 29, 2013, 07:00:36 PM

^ credit z3144228 for more pics

Quote from: z3144228 on July 29, 2013, 06:30:47 PM

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip171382.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171382.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip171383.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171383.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip171384.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171384.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip171385.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip171385.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 02, 2013, 12:30:10 PM

Next week's Weekly Play Boy (WPB) cover

Click to enlarge
(http://i.imgur.com/NwWfZ9w.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 03, 2013, 08:56:01 AM

Quote from: YKT on June 28, 2013, 04:45:05 PM

Preview of AKB48 General Election Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]

Pre order at http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635)

This is the confirmed cover for the ''Mook''

(http://i.imgur.com/TWptfIu.jpg)

Other preorder link http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 03, 2013, 02:15:10 PM

Sneak!

(http://i.imgur.com/aPY84A7.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 04, 2013, 06:03:20 PM

Sneak!

(http://i.imgur.com/aCEymIv.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 05, 2013, 08:30:55 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/bW26loK.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 05, 2013, 05:07:30 PM

Click to enlarge
(http://i.imgur.com/26EwW4P.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ukN7v8n.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ukN7v8n)
(http://i.imgur.com/cFc7b6a.jpg) (http://imgur.com/cFc7b6a)
height=400

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 06, 2013, 06:43:36 PM

Back of the Election Mook
(http://i.imgur.com/V33Oct5l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V33Oct5)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 06, 2013, 08:36:41 PM

More scans

(http://i.imgur.com/KZGNKkKl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/KZGNKkK)(http://i.imgur.com/vjF5s50l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/vjF5s50)
(http://i.imgur.com/3lCjT17l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/3lCjT17)(http://i.imgur.com/hcdCoLTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/hcdCoLT)
(http://i.imgur.com/UpYNHXgl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/UpYNHXg)(http://i.imgur.com/Yg9Wikcl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Yg9Wikc)
(http://i.imgur.com/iU2I9sTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/iU2I9sT)(http://i.imgur.com/7TkKGbAl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7TkKGbA)
(http://i.imgur.com/xv84Lt0l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xv84Lt0)(http://i.imgur.com/Rokqq4Pl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Rokqq4P)
(http://i.imgur.com/sMGHXmTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sMGHXmT)(http://i.imgur.com/2jNfylzl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2jNfylz)
(http://i.imgur.com/HGJEobhl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HGJEobh)(http://i.imgur.com/PqFwc5Fl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/PqFwc5F)
(http://i.imgur.com/cTMniU8l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/cTMniU8)(http://i.imgur.com/SoXEN63l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/SoXEN63)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 07, 2013, 10:00:14 AM

Kami 7

(http://i.imgur.com/BRQqDPUl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/BRQqDPU)(http://i.imgur.com/kPLJpJIl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/kPLJpJI)(http://i.imgur.com/VJQ5YUAl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/VJQ5YUA)(http://i.imgur.com/DATXCh5l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/DATXCh5)(http://i.imgur.com/7B6vEHml.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7B6vEHm)(http://i.imgur.com/D2Pq6BOl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/D2Pq6BO)(http://i.imgur.com/ADvTSBkl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ADvTSBk)(http://i.imgur.com/jQi7P9dl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/jQi7P9d)
(http://i.imgur.com/7pSJr44l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7pSJr44)(http://i.imgur.com/tfVNfIll.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tfVNfIl)(http://i.imgur.com/WJ0Oqill.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WJ0Oqil)(http://i.imgur.com/ZQqSZ96l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ZQqSZ96)(http://i.imgur.com/oDVnRBHl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/oDVnRBH)(http://i.imgur.com/v2yYyTil.jpg) (http://imgur.com/v2yYyTi)(http://i.imgur.com/rnRnEGjl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rnRnEGj)(http://i.imgur.com/w7op3iyl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/w7op3iy)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election RESULTS PAGE 16
Post by: YKT on August 07, 2013, 10:31:08 AM

8-16
(http://i.imgur.com/MD5H5JUl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/MD5H5JU)(http://i.imgur.com/gc9RG2el.jpg) (http://imgur.com/gc9RG2e)
(http://i.imgur.com/FlBl1mOl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/FlBl1mO)(http://i.imgur.com/m6FovqVl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/m6FovqV)
(http://i.imgur.com/EVENujEl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/EVENujE)(http://i.imgur.com/yPfHtp9l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/yPfHtp9)
(http://i.imgur.com/072ms7Wl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/072ms7W)(http://i.imgur.com/Nq1tLxhl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Nq1tLxh)
(http://i.imgur.com/29pIhIJl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/29pIhIJ)(http://i.imgur.com/AEjoKGvl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/AEjoKGv)
(http://i.imgur.com/FOl2ocxl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/FOl2ocx)(http://i.imgur.com/XET9p9Ml.jpg) (http://imgur.com/XET9p9M)
(http://i.imgur.com/21m76Z7l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/21m76Z7)(http://i.imgur.com/J5EyBhDl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/J5EyBhD)
(http://i.imgur.com/BwKvw4El.jpg) (http://imgur.com/BwKvw4E)(http://i.imgur.com/cCLEqkTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/cCLEqkT)
(http://i.imgur.com/t0zEYG1l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/t0zEYG1)(http://i.imgur.com/CLVbcOSl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/CLVbcOS)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election & Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]
Post by: YKT on August 15, 2013, 09:08:19 AM

Sales of AKB48 General Election Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook] *61,647 (thru' this week)

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4081021635)
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NEOBK-1530316)

(http://i.imgur.com/pc1hmGV.jpg)

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election & Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]
Post by: YKT on August 15, 2013, 10:38:24 AM

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/2027612/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/2027612/full/)

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ob/w/2013-08-19/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ob/w/2013-08-19/)

(http://i.imgur.com/idH8eZz.png)

Apparently figures does not include so called Flying Get / Presales

Quote

※ Furage sales were recorded in the rankings last week approx 1,440 copies sold

So total 61,647 (thru' this week) is correct.

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election & Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]
Post by: SomethingWild on August 24, 2013, 01:14:18 PM

Mixed feelings about this book, but let's focus on the good for a change XD

Non-biased, this is one of my favs pics in the book:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip173310.jpg)

Excellent pose and expression. :twothumbs

Title: Re: [2013.06.08] AKB48 5th Senbatsu Election & Swimwear Surprise 2013 [Mook]
Post by: Ruka Kikuchi on October 20, 2013, 05:44:06 PM

I love watching people react to the announcement of the winner. Why? Because they announce 2nd, and they all flip out!

AKB48 SoCal Club:
AKB48 SoCal Fanclub reacts to HKT48 Sashihara Rino and Oshima Yuko ranks of #1 and #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSlPAzu_NKI#ws)

Extended:
AKB48 32nd Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo Reactions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNul8jvop4#ws)

In Singapore:
Singaporean fans react to Sousenkyo result (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=donzXmLvIOQ#ws)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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