[Discuss] The AKB48 Comfessions Thread

[lolym]

I confess that I think I love my oshimen waaaay more than I should 

[Seigus]

I confess that I listen to Mayuyu's "Synchro Tokimeki" at least 5 times a day.
1. Once when I shower.
2. Once when I get ready for work.
3. At least once when I travel to work.
4. At least once when I travel home from work.
5. Once before I sleep.

I'm so addicted to her voice and that song

[SomethingWild]

I comfess I always misspell "Sakiko" --> "Saskiko"

I blame Sasshi. 

[Kid_Alpha]

I confess that Yasai Sisters really creeps me out; song and pv-wise.

[CtrlZee]

I comfess that I'm finding it hard to memorize SKE and NMB names ><

The only people that come into my mind when I see SKE are W Matsui and Churi. I don't pay much attention to the other members performing

My NMB name knowledge probably won't change in a long time. Milky having the BEST SMILE in the 48 universe, and DAT WINK in Nagiichi, hell, she'll be the only one I'll be looking at

[Kimuuu]

I confess I like Jurina.

I used to dislike her, cuz I often found her smile to be hella creepy.  Actually, I still think she can look creepy, but everything else about her overshadows that, so now I'm a fan.

[SomethingWild]

I comfess I'm a bit fed up with the endless new member pimping, especially Team 4.

I have nothing against them, and I'm glad they are being treated as a full part of AKB48, but the amount of pimping they get is just out of proportion.
They are in Ariyoshi, Shukan AKB, AKBingo, every single Nemousu ep and now they also invaded AKB to XX.

Yes, I like that the lesser known girls get a chance to promote themselves and can gain some experience. It's something a lot of the current undergirls never had.
However, this ongoing spree feels like they are forcing us to like all of them. I want to see some other new girls, and the undergirls and the front girls... Not just a select group of new girls.

[Amplifier]

I comfess, I used to dislike the nonstop Team 4 pimping too. I don't really mind at all now, though. Gimmie dat Mari(y)a!

In related news: I comfess, I confused Abe Maria and Nagao Mariya for the longest time. Them tall, dark, Team 4 beauties..

[winner]

I comfess I'm uncontrollably humming Manatsu no Sounds Good! at work...

I also comfess I don't want Yukirin to get #1 in senbatsu. Cos I think when ppl think of AKB, they think of Yuko.
Yuki would be a better option next year.

[Philosoranter]

I comfess I only intended to buy 2 copies of Manatsu no Sounds Good!. But then I realized that I wouldn't have a vote for Sashiko if I only got two.
And then I impulse-bought another 4 copies after being surrounded by Sakiko-san, Moeno-chan, Ayarin, and Chris.

I'm going to have to pick up some extra shifts to make up for this...

[yukofan]

i comfess :

1. my interest toward akb has been declining a lot.the reason why i still in akb fandom is oshima yuko.

2. i want yuko to graduate ASAP, so i can officially leave akb fandom and continue follow yuko

3. i like N46 more than akb

[chiqinna]

I comfess :
I really want to see TakaMina get #1 on senbatsu..
I really hope that.. hee~~ 

[hibachifinal]

I told people i voted for yukko 3 times.
I lied, i actually voted for yukko 2 times only... and 1 vote for jurina

I'm a terrible fan

[TheBlackCatsLuck]

I comfess
-Even though I've been a fan for a long time now, I know not even half of the girl's names. I am terrible with names, and can never remember them. I can tell all the girls apart and know who they are. I just don't know their name. 
-I only own a couple singles and no other swag despite being a fan. I was in hospital for a while so I couldn't really have much stuff. I tried hanging a poster once in my room, but the nursing staff made me take it down. I was very sad.

[allihx]

I confess
-This constant Sasshi "miracle" is making me dislike her. At first, I didn't have a thing against the girl -- oh, she's 'hetare' but recently..she didn't deserve being on spot #4. (my opinion)
-I'm glad to see how well Jurina seems to be doing in Team K. She's a kiddo and I hope being on AKB and SKE won't wear her out.

[Ishtar]

I comfess:

• Sasshi's short hair is unflattering (imo). She doesn't have a pretty body at all and her hair + bad outfit choice in Managuu's perfomances make her look awkward.
• I have a bad feeling abour Tokyo Dome's concerts. Like, a mass graduation, more transfers or something like that, to leave at least two groups, with 48 members.
• I'm very curious how will develop Haruka Nakagawa her mature side. I'm so used to see the childish, cute Harugon that I cannot imagine it.

[Neppo]

I comfess I like to lift weights while listening to Watarirouka songs. I really get pumped when I listen to "Gyu." Haha

[sakura_drop_]

• I have a bad feeling abour Tokyo Dome's concerts. Like, a mass graduation, more transfers or something like that, to leave at least two groups, with 48 members.

THIS. I'm so afraid of mass graduations, that I'm trying really hard not to think about Tokyo Dome's concerts...

[Malachite]

I confess that my focus is now entirely on Sumire to the point where I can't imagine myself continuing to follow AKB48 once she graduates. I hope this is years into the future though.

[Datalanche]

There's a billion threads this could go in, but in the end, it is one big confession.

I confess that the Sashihara scandal, how it has been handled, and other general recent feelings, have made me seriously question just how much I really want to support this AKB48 empire at this point.

I feel that this whole thing, and in hindsight past scandals and issues have been handled in the interest of publicity and nothing else to an almost cruel degree. I guess you could say "duh", but I am honestly a bit floored by just how blatant it is recently. We all know idol graduations are a mixed bag, but after seeing several in my time as an AKB fan, I think the staff and perhaps AkiP have totally lost their morals as far as exploiting these events goes. Think about how it's gone. For a time, it was simple: they either ignored the scandals, or did a firing or suspension. As time has gone on, we've seen all kinds of random, strange things. Kikuchi Ayaka making a comeback seemed to be when they decided they could make a media or fan impact where one previously didn't exist. Also coming to mind is the NMB scandal where they allowed fans to vote for Yoshida Akari to return or not. More headline attention grabbing perhaps? Yoshida is popular but not a top member, so it may not have garnered as much attention without it being engineered. Then we had Nacchan and Rumifu's scandal, which made a lot of noise in the fandom online but didn't really have much media attention since they weren't super popular members. That is, until they were made to give a tearful farewell speech propped up on stage. That got a few snapshots, didn't it?

And now we have this Sashihara scandal. Pics she sent to a boyfriend in a newspaper. So they're "transferring" her to HKT48. Today, though, they made a special section on the AKB48 site for her, labeling it HKT48, and throwing her at the bottom. Why don't you just write "IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW WE'RE TOSSING THIS DISGRACED IDOL WHO WAS OUR FOURTH MOST PROFITABLE MEMBER A FEW WEEKS AGO TO HKT48 LOOK LOOK LOOK". I don't see a giant SKE48 logo for Deguchi Aki and Nakanishi Yuka. They were part of AKB48, too. It all screams of publicity stunts and in a bad way. I know it's all about the almighty dollar but must we use dirty smoke and mirrors like this?  Making an issue out of a non-issue, prolonging it this much? Obviously Sashihara is not being truly removed from AKB48. Were they, I don't think we'd have this ridiculous addition to AKB48's site. I confess honestly that this whole thing is eating away at my Sashihara fandom. I don't want to support this circus. I want HKT48 to shine on its own. I was looking forward to them recently. I want to get to know girls like Matsuoka Natsumi and Miyawaki Sakura better without Sashihara having to pointlessly introduce them to us, or be forcefully wedged into their formula. I 100% do not support this. I don't need time and I don't need to wait and see, I don't. fucking. like. it. For Sasshi's sakes or HKT's. I think it will pointlessly damage or at least slow down both entities.

You know how I feel after thinking about all this? I feel like the kid who will only drink Nestle Quick chocolate milk just because there's a giant fucking cartoon bunny on the can. Have I been consumed by brand loyalty for too long? Has a bit of disenchantment finally made me realize that AKB48 really isn't all there is to idols/entertainment/killing time? I'm truly starting to wonder that. I've been expanding my horizons lately and loving it.. have I been giving too much of my time to AKB48 and friends? Honestly, I must confess I'm starting to really question how much I like this empire now. I really do like the empire, but... maybe the monopoly is over. And you know what? I confess that maybe that's not such a bad thing. There's a lot of BRILLIANT music, girls, and idols out there. Not to mention the rest of the music scene. Not that I'm picking favorites or anything. :3

I will try to keep an open mind as things play out, but unless things take a drastic turn, I am quite confident that my feelings won't change. I wouldn't have written all this otherwise. But hey, never know. One thing about AKB48 is they're always full of surprises.