The rise of unofficial subunits!

AKB48 members’ cute GIF animation collection!

Wingom’s Instant Japanese Lessons: 2 – Giving and Receiving

Mukaichi Mion vs Miyawaki Sakura vs Owada Nana – Who is the most famous in Japan?

Archive for March 2014 by AKB48WrapUp  •  March 2014 

SKE48 WrapUp: Mirai to Wa? original song, fake goods seller caught, private twitter leaked, and more

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First day sales of Mirai to Wa? was 273,740 copies, which shows a huge drop from the first day sales of the last single Sansei Kawaii, which was 349,835 copies.

SNH48’s Gingham Check MV, the girls’ prayers for missing MH370 and other SNH48 news

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SNH48 shooting for their new MV. Yes! It’s Gingham Check (黑白格子裙) MV!! Gingham Check is a coupling song from SNH48’s 4th EP, Heart Electric. Member Zhao Jiamin doesn’t seem to

AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo details announced

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It’s that time of the year again folks… We hope your wallets / bank accounts / credit cards / secret stashes are ready for the 36th Single ( title still

SNH48 Handshake event schedule & new photoset info

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SNH48 released their handshake events schedule in April. There will be different members on each day and there will be separate timings for handshake and photoshoot with fans/autograph session. Details

NMB48 Watanabe Miyuki’s sleepover with a guy as reported by Shukan Bunshun

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This article was published on Shukan Bunshun’s (週刊文春) website on 2014/03/12 18:00. NMB48 -widely known as AKB group’s “Kansai Branch”- member, who also acts as the center, Watanabe Miyuki /

JKT48 WrapUp: 5th single details, Sousenkyo voting method, Team KIII’s Seishun Girl’s shonichi & many more

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Following the announcement on JKT48 Handshake Festival, on the 5th March 2014, JKT48 held a press conference regarding their 5th single titled Flying Get. All senbatsu members were present at

Oshima Yuko’s 10 best and most memorable moments as an AKB48 member

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Considering the fact that Yuko is about to graduate from AKB48 very soon, I decided to write this article. This is a tribute to Yuko, one of the most dedicated

[TV Recap] Who is the most popular 48G Member in Hawaii?

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In a Hawaii special episode of Nemousu TV aired two weeks ago, a street poll surveyed 100 locals as to who they’d like the most to be their girlfriend. The

SNH48 Cafe: White Valentines Day with SNH48 Members!

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An event organized for White Valentines Day (more commonly known as White Day in Japan) will allow 48 lucky chosen ones (selected by lottery) to spend White Valentines Day with their

SNH48 will release their 4th single, Heart Eleki (& more SNH48 news)

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This March SNH48 will release Heart Ereki (心电感应) as their 4th EP (Extended Playlist/Single) – priced at 78元. The exact date of release has yet to be announced. 1. Heart

Round-up for NMB upcoming DVDs releases (March & April 2014)

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It was recently announced by Kaneko Takeshi, the respective theater manager of NMB48, that NMB48 is going to release a number of their concert DVDs in the near future. According

SKE WrapUp: Jurina’s double Seitansai stage schedule, Rena’s risque statement and more

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On March 8, Matsui Jurina will be having the first ever double seitansai (Birthday stage) in one day in 48 Family, with the first one in noon stage of Team

Haruka Nakagawa vs Aki Takajo, who had more successful career as JKT48 member?

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It has been more than a year after the formation of AKB48’s team Kaigai. How successful is  the career of team Kaigai members abroad? Do they career abroad have significant

The Grand Reformation – WrapUp staff impressions

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The Daisokaku Matsuri had a lot of surprises for us. There were times when my Twitter feed was nothing but a long line of “Whaaaa…?” (a good number of them

Who is Chikano Rina?

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AKB48 Daisokaku Matsuri (Grand Reformation Festival) had its highlights with the three aces from SKE48, NMB48 & HKT48 converging in one team, the full transfer of members between the sister