Author Topic: (Group) The AKB48 Thread (Read 710103 times)

Masa · « **Reply #2820 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:36:41 PM »

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AKB48 appeals to fans for earthquake donations

Posted on March 14, 2011 by tokyograph

On Monday, idol group AKB48 updated their official blog to announce that they have opened a bank account for receiving donations for earthquake relief, which will be passed on to the Japanese Red Cross. In the blog post, it was revealed that some of the members of the AKB48 family (which includes AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and SDN48) were affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. The groups felt that they wanted to do something to help all the victims of the disasters, so they decided to work with the Japanese Red Cross for accepting donations. For those who can pay by bank transfer and would like to donate, details are available in the blog post.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-appeals-to-fans-for-earthquake-donations

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AKB48 groups pledge 500 million yen for earthquake relief

Posted on March 15, 2011 by tokyograph

Members of the AKB48 idol franchise announced on Tuesday that they plan to donate 500 million yen towards the ongoing earthquake relief efforts. The group also announced yesterday that they are collecting donations from fans on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross. The 500 million yen was gathered from the members of AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and SDN48, as well as others who are managed by AKS and producer Akimoto Yasushi’s own agency. AKB48 also announced on Tuesday that they are delaying the release of their album “Koko ni Ita Koto” (originally scheduled for April 6).

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-groups-pledge-500-million-yen-for-earthquake-relief

mixedmedia · « **Reply #2821 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:46:41 PM »

According to this blog post, they are donating more than Nintendo and Sony and almost more than the two companies combined.
http://kotaku.com/?_escaped_fragment_=5782421/sony-and-nintendo-disaster-donations-outdone-by-idols#!5782421/sony-and-nintendo-disaster-donations-outdone-by-idols

Not that it's a competition, but hopefully the companies and/or other groups that have the means will step up also. Either way, good job by all three.

Datalanche · « **Reply #2822 on:** March 17, 2011, 08:54:24 PM »

Gotta say I am VERY impressed with AKB48 throughout all of this. I fully expected them to put a freeze on all blogging during the crisis and stay low key about it, but the members seem to have been allowed to be pretty open about all of it. Some, like Mariko, have even been providing valuable information. While it is sad to read some of the somber entries they are writing, I think seeing them continue to blog has probably helped a lot of fans feel better about the situation. I'm also quite proud of how they've stepped up to the charity plate. I'm hoping they will do some kind of charity single or some kind of release so we can give a little in our own way as well. Can't help but have just that much more respect for this idol empire after seeing all this.

Scatterbrain · « **Reply #2823 on:** March 21, 2011, 04:24:47 AM »

That's so good of the girls and the producer ^^

mixedmedia · « **Reply #2824 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:18:39 AM »

AKB48 x Weekly Playboy "genkidama" video:

All proceeds from views go towards Japan relief.

Sorry for posting this all over, but if more views = more help then, I felt I had to do what little I could since I don't have any more money to donate at the moment.

SomethingWild · « **Reply #2825 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:05:40 PM »

This may be interesting for some of the newer fans to get a better feel for the history of the group.

The girls who are still active in AKB48 (or sister group) by generation:

First generation
- Itano Tomomi
- Kojima Haruna
- Takahashi Minami
- Hirajima Natsumi
- Maeda Atsuko
- Minegishi Minami
- Sato Yukari (Team A --> SDN48)
- Urano Kazumi (Team A --> Team B --> SDN48)

Generation 1.5
- Shinoda Mariko (failed the above audition, but got in thanks to the fans she acquired while working at the AKB48 cafe)

Second generation (Team K audition)
- Akimoto Sayaka
- Umeda Ayaka
- Oshima Yuko
- ~~Oku Manami~~
- Kasai Tomomi
- Kobayashi Kana
- Sato Natsuki
- Masuda Yuka
- Matsubara Natsumi
- Miyazawa Sae
- Noro Karo (Team K --> SDN48)
- Ohori Megumi (Team K --> SDN48)

Third generation (Team B audition)
- Oota Aika
- Kashiwagi Yuki
- Katayama Haruka
- Tanabe Miku
- Nakagawa Haruka
- Nakaya Sayaka
- Yonezawa Rumi
- Watanabe Mayu

Fourth Generation
- Kuramochi Asuka
- Ooya Shizuka
- Sato Amina
- Nakata Chisato
- Fujie Reina
- Nakanishi Yuka (AKB Kenkyuusei --> Team S)
- Deguchi Aki (AKB Kenkyuusei --> Team S)

Fifth generation
- Ishida Haruka
- Uchida Mayumi
- Kitahara Rie
- Sashihara Rino
- Chikano Rina
- Nakatsuka Tomomi
- Nito Moeno
- Miyazaki Miho
- Haruka Kohara (Team B --> SDN48)

Sixth generation
- Takajo Aki
- Nonaka Misato

Seventh generation
- Iwasa Misaki
- Kikuchi Ayaka
- Komori Mika
- Sato Sumire
- Suzuki Mariya
- Maeda Ami
- Matsui Sakiko

And you can find the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th girls in the girl index thread.

I hope this helps.

mixedmedia · « **Reply #2826 on:** April 07, 2011, 04:59:48 PM »

Is it too early to start a "who will probably take Oku Manami's spot in Team B" thread or would it be best to wait until she's graduated and the whole new performance arrangement is announced?

SomethingWild · « **Reply #2827 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:13:33 PM »

Quote from: mixedmedia on April 07, 2011, 04:59:48 PM

or would it be best to wait until she's graduated and the whole new performance arrangement is announced?

Probably this.

A lot of the kenkyuusei have been promoted to 'full' akb members already, but what it all means and who will represent which team is still not 100% clear.

mode107 · « **Reply #2828 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:21:51 PM »

Nacchan is first gen?! I always thought she was 2nd or 3rd gen (I guess it's cuz I always associated her with Mayu).

She's one of my favs; I feel like such a fail fan.

Now that I think about it; when I would look at pics of AKB back in the day, I would see a certain girl and say "that looks like Nacchan, but it can't be."

oh well; it makes me more happy to know that she was there in the early days.

This reminds me of when I found out that Kojiharu is an 88'er, and not a 91'er.

SomethingWild · « **Reply #2829 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:32:38 PM »

Yeah, Nacchan's been around since the beginning:

She was also in the Sakura no Hanabiratachi indies release as part of Team A.
IIRC, Nacchan also has the record for the most theater performances

Hard-working ever smiling Nacchan

Anariel · « **Reply #2830 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:41:13 PM »

^ Her eyes became wider ^_^

mode107 · « **Reply #2831 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:04:05 PM »

^ lol

and in response to "who will take Oku's spot?" I figured the likely front-runner would be that Shiori chick.

mixedmedia · « **Reply #2832 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:23:51 PM »

^
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Her eyes probably got wider from disbelief when everyone else in 1st generation (and some from later generations) got way more spotlight than her? Sorry.

Consider me converted to a Nacchan supporter. Need to find out more about her now.

At the moment, I don't know anything about Nakamata Shiori except she's smart enough to get into Waseda. I would think becoming a full team member might interfere with her studies too much.

Anyway, that's the end of that until a more appropriate time.

mode107 · « **Reply #2833 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:09:43 PM »

Quote from: mixedmedia on April 07, 2011, 09:23:51 PM

Her eyes probably got wider from disbelief when everyone else in 1st generation (and some from later generations) got way more spotlight than her? Sorry.

Sad thing, right? :-/
I started reading her W7 blog at the end of last year, and from the posts that I read, a good number of them were school-related. I remember reading a worrisome post because graduation for her (at the time) seemed...difficult to reach? (she also said her manager and teacher had a meeting to discuss the issue).

I was excited to read that she graduated (from school!). Being an idol & active student can be tough, but she did it.

I think...I think I wanna make Nacchan my official Oshi.

winner · « **Reply #2834 on:** April 08, 2011, 03:10:18 AM »

Taiwan getting their official AKB48 shop (opening planned at mid-june).

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Akb48-Official-Shop-Taiwan/203242273027809

Scatterbrain · « **Reply #2835 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:49:59 AM »

Quote from: mixedmedia on April 07, 2011, 04:59:48 PM

Is it too early to start a "who will probably take Oku Manami's spot in Team B" thread or would it be best to wait until she's graduated and the whole new performance arrangement is announced?

Is there any spot to fill really? I didn't find her SO important ever... never.

mode107 · « **Reply #2836 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:24:06 PM »

Quote from: BarrieV on April 07, 2011, 01:05:40 PM

Generation 1.5
- Shinoda Mariko (failed the above audition, but got in thanks to the fans she acquired while working at the AKB48 cafe)

I forgot to ask; Mariko failed the audition? I've always read that she wasn't able to audition in the first place because her work schedule conflicted with the audition.

SomethingWild · « **Reply #2837 on:** April 09, 2011, 05:49:19 PM »

...That could also be possible. I'm a little sketchy on the specifics. Hopefully someone else knows the entire story.

Blu-Cherri · « **Reply #2838 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:29:28 PM »

Natsuki is supposed to be at waseda too and she copes ok with both akb and studies, just depends if management want someone they can heavy push(like yui) or not.

Stardust · « **Reply #2839 on:** April 21, 2011, 11:13:18 AM »

I can't wait for the 3rd. Senbatsu Election.

I know it's quite impossible but I hope this will be my oshi Mariko-sama's year. T_T