AKB48 33rd Senbatsu! and a bunch of other news!

Tommy Kono September 9, 2013

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Ricori, the fashion house directed by Shinoda Mariko opened a store in Fukuoka-city, Mariko’s hometown https://t.co/oIZ6z9Aico — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 7, 2013

The brand held an event to commemorate the store opening, which included an interview session with Mariko. Although many thought she has- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 7, 2013

-retired from other careers for focusing on fashion business, she said “I had a lot of job-relating talks after graduation, and recently — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 7, 2013

-it turned out that I’ll take on some acting challenge, so I’ve decided to be open to lots of various careers, cuz it’s I’m in my life stage — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 7, 2013

-when I can challenge myself to do lots of new things.” http://t.co/TOX913bDOi #akb48 pic.twitter.com/mqEChqWXF2 — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 7, 2013

Shinoda Mariko: Right now it’s tough time for members who’ve been in AKB48 since it’s beginning. (from interview by Daily Sports) — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-Lots of new members have joined the group, and older members is like is it okay for me to still stay in the group? They want to be- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-star players, want to perform as main act, but they are also responsible for taking care of junior members, seniors need to support juniors — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-as I age, I’ve started concerning that “Should I change something?” “Will I still be able to enjoy my time if I stay in AKB48?” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-Honestly it wasn’t all fun in my last 2 years in AKB48. Sometimes I pulled an old photo of team A members, the photo taken when- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-AKB48 had only 1 team, and thought “”even though we were not as successful as we are, we had a really great time.” Even though you could — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-grab a success, you still feel somewhat empty inside, and I guess this is how members of the earlier generation are feeling right now- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-But I’ve overcome the feeling by telling myself that my next goal is to support junior members . We held Tokyo Dome concert, Acchan left — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-There’s nothing that fills the gaping void that Acchan left, but we have lots of new great members, and someone will take a position where — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-I used to be. They’re new blood of AKB48, and that will make AKB48 even more captivating. If we can overcome this, we will find a next goal — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-I’v been an idol for years and that was my occupation. I’d sacrificed my private life and self-imposed various restrictions, — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-I only had 1 day off per three months, now 1 day per week. But I can’t let myself do just one thing at a time, but two. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

– I’m really a hasty person. (Shinoda go to Yoga and Cooking school on her day off). Now I can allow myself to have enough break — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-both physically and mentally and can be more considerate to ppl around me. (asked about romantic relationship) I’m not a kind of person who — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-who can’t live without romantic commitment. I prefer them to be friends. I don’t hang out with guys who I don’t know, I never went to — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-dating parties, I’m shy, so yeah I’m mannish inside and just feel more comfortable when hanging out with my female homies. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

-I need to learn a lot more about my job (as Ricori’s director) until I can stand on my own feet. I’ve just started my business, and should — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013

Shinoda Mariko: “We are hoping to open many more Ricori stores, and produce many clothes that are loved by people ” pic.twitter.com/qccNe0iAPX — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 8, 2013