As you may remember(?), Watariroka Hashiritai7 and Not Yet released their new singles today on 30th May. This seemingly forgotten face-off started with Not Yet‘s win over Warota for the first day. Oricon daily
Archive for May 2012 by AKB48WrapUp • May 2012
I don’t know why, but I find myself gradually falling in love with Tomochin’s songs….
1“I don’t know why, but I find myself gradually falling in love with her songs….” “Dear J, Fuini, Junengo no Kimihe….. I am not a fan of her… yet… I found myself
Marvelous Fanmade Election Campaign Posters For Takamina, Sashiko and Paruru
1As Chuu (Tomomi Kasai) goes ahead of other members in terms of fanmade election campaign posters as there’s one amazingl skilled creator in Chuu’s team, other members’ Ota are tying ther
Lyrics of Watarirouka Hashiritai7’s new Song Shimai Donburi may Draw Huge Criticism
0The much anticipated lyrics for Shimai Domburi (: the word describes the situation of older sister and a younger sister having a relationship with the same man (in a sexual way) Note: this
Nisshin Announces They Will Feature Haruna Kojima and Anna Iriyama in 2nd Episode of it’s Cupnoodle’s Commercial Series ‘Real’
0Several days ago, Nisshin announced that they’ve started making a 2nd episode of their commercial series “Real” tied-in with AKB48. Interestingly, the first 2 members Nisshin features in this 2nd
Karen-chan Forms Nama Ham Alliance with Senior members (and 3 other stories about Miorin, Tanamin and Paruru)
0From yesterday’s (29th) G+ updates of AKB48 members. Karen Iwata on G+ “This is the moment when we saw the birth of Nama Ham (Raw Ham) alliance!!Yay~~~~!!!Members who love raw
Fanmade Election Poster For Yuka Masuda (and video footage of Darekanotameni Project in Miyagi)
0Fanmade poster of Yuka Masuda, which is a parody of comic series “地獄のミサワ / Jigoku no Misawa“ 僕は去年よりも本気になる・・ I’ll be more serious than last year.. (Lyric of Manatsu no SG!)
Atsuko Maeda Plays a Comedienne in MV of Kimiha Bokuda
0AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda takes on the role of a comedian in the MV for Kimiha Bokuda, the title track of her upcoming single. She plays the role of Nabeko,
Acchan Will Hold Solo Live Concerts in September
0Detailed information for the application method of the bonus event for Atsuko Maeda‘s upcoming single Kimi ha Bokuda has been announced. The contents and application method for bonus event and items in
Karen and Renacchi get Unfairly Strong Promotion from Management?
1“Because of huge support for Renacchi and Iwata from Management, popular members, Kawaei and Juri have become alienated” “Kawaei and Juri have enjoyed huge popularity as young members of team
Heart Touching Photos of AKB48 Members
2It’s been a long time since I last saw such a touching 2channel thread… Acchama Miichan and Nyan in Neko Mimi Heavy Rotation costumes Masana Oya Chikarina! Tomchin and Acchan in Party
Minami Takahashi in Her New Hairstyle Impressed TV Audience In Afternoon TV Show Waratte Iitomo
1Takamina guested today’s Waratte Iitomo‘s “Telephone Shocking” segment! As she was without her signature item, ribbon, host of the show, Tamori asked about the episode that she had to change
Tell Me Your Favorite Catchphrase!! It’s Not Necessarily To Be Your Oshi-Men’s!!
0I like Yukirin‘s catch phrase“Whether asleep or awake, you’re always in Yukirin world! I’ll put you in a trance!” It sounds like “Da IDOL”!! I can’t think of anything other
Micha Throws First-Pitch At DeNA-Orix Game at Yokohama Stadium
0Misato Nonaka from team K of AKB48 threw the ceremonial first-pitch at DeNA -Orix game on 28th May in Yokohama Stadium. Dressed in the custom uniform of DeNA, with the Kanji letter “誰？(Who?)” on
Mariko Shinoda Shares Behind The Scenes Shots Of Manatsu no Sounds Good!
0As she announced earlier, Otagrapher Mariko Shinoda shared photos she took during the filming of MV of Manatsu no Sounds Good! While some of photos seems to be taken through “girl’s eyes”, some
Yui Yokoyama: The Girl Who Gained Respects From Mariko Shinda and Minami Takahashi
0Yui Yokoyama couldn’t believe it’s true when she first heard that she will sing her solo number, May, for the upcoming single of Not Yet. She shared several episodes with
Manatsu no Sounds Good! Breaks AKB48’s Own Record, Selling Over 1.6 Million for the Release Week
0AKB’s 26th Single Manatsu no Sounds Good! sold over 1.6 million for the first week, making AKB48 tops Oricon weekly chart with 13 consecutive single releases, according to Oricon. The sales of Manatsu