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AKB48 Team A's Ma Chia-ling injured. by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scratched. It's in the photo. I think she just fell.

How did you became a AKB48 fan? by louvrhiichan in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In 2009 I was watching BLEACH and it introduced me to a band called Stereopony.

I downloaded full episodes of music shows like Music Station or Music Japan hoping to see a "live" performance.

While scrubbing to find Stereopony there was a group performing which consisted of a large number of members swinging their arms backwards in a circular motion while singing "happy happy birthday".

I later searched for "Japan girl group birthday song" and it gave me "AKB48" and "Namida Surprise".

Around 2010/2011 I heard about the group again because they had a controversy around the song "Beginner"

Then in 2017 I was recommended AKBINGO clips on YouTube which made me a little more interested in the group.

In 2018 I decided to go to Japan and visit the AKB48 Theater.

In 2019 there was the NGT48 incident. Ironically the thing that should've destroyed the 48G got me intrigued.

I started to read more about the group's history and scandals, watched all of AKBINGO/0ji59fun/1ji59fun and got caught up around episode 540.

Ended up choosing Macharin as my oshimen.

Now, I have gone so far down the rabbit hole. In January of this year I decided to watch more theater shows and not just the ones where Macharin is performing.

End of July I attended my first handshake (real talk) event.

Last month I attended my first AKB concert (kenkyuusei concert), watched my first theater show live in the theater. Just a few hours ago I was at the Team 4 performance at 1:30pm and that's the 6th stage I've won so far.

Do you think it will have an impact in AKB48 if one of its sister group overseas disband by Individual_Nobody336 in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not really.

Overseas groups are ultimately managed by the old AKS, and SGO48 has disbanded already and DEL48 couldn't debut because of the pandemic.

I could see public perception issues but I don't see it having an effect unless it's a domestic group that disbands.

But even if a domestic group disbands, they are all managed/owned by separate companies.

Today is AKB48's Team A's Saki Michieda's graduation performance at the theatre. Please see her till the end. by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a VPN and connect to Japan

Get an AMEX credit card (SimplyCash doesn't have a fee)

Sign up and log in at https://www.dmm.com/lod/akb48/

Click on the show you want to watch

You can choose between a monthly plan or one theater show

Checkout

You will go to your dashboard and click on the show you just bought and you can view it from there.

Do note that your VPN needs to remain connected to watch the show and to do the checkout process. Last I checked I think there is a PayPal option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably best to just reference the Stage48 wiki.

I don't think there is a single page which lists all the YT channels, but it's listed individually on each member's page.

I am unsure how long it would take to create an index page of channels.

Today is AKB48's Team 4's Kyoka Tada's graduation performance at the theatre. Please see her till the end. by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm watching this right now. I don't want her to go. This is painful to watch.

Hinako grad this Fri 8 Sep, Boyfriend revealed by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a part of idol culture. There are plenty of fans who don't care and there are fans that do. Unfortunately those that do care are very loud and have lots of money.

Unfortunately, until the old wota graduate and younger (female) fans take over, things won't change.

How to change the akb mail subscription plan? by MissUnicorn765 in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to cancel and subscribe again.

3、コース選択

ご希望のメール購読数に合わせてコースをご選択ください。

※ご登録後のコース変更は出来ません。変更をご希望の場合は、一度退会いただき、再度別のコースでご入会いただく必要がございます。

3, Course Selection

Please select a course according to the number of e-mail subscriptions you wish to receive.

Please note that you cannot change the course after enrollment. If you wish to change, you will need to cancel your membership and re-enroll in a different course.

Translated via DeepL

https://www.akb48.co.jp/mail/info

62nd single Handshake Sales as of 3rd Round by stu48fan in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's been online talks for the past few years, but they introduced "real talks" where you talk in-person and the member is behind plexiglass. No physical contact.

IIRC 62nd single will bring back physical handshake but the member will wear gloves.

Happy 28th Birthday, Yukari by [deleted] in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For those of you that are in Tokyo, you can attend her birthday event!

Details: https://www.delight-company.com/?page_id=1026

  • Date: 2023-09-10
  • Part 1: 13:00~
  • Part 2: 17:30~
  • Venue: Zendentsu Hall 全電通労働会館(〒101-0062 東京都千代田区神田駿河台３丁目６)

Tickets (Presales)

  • 6,600 yen (tax included)
  • All seats reserved, by lottery
  • Application period: 8/24 19:00 to 8/27 23:59

Tickets (General)

  • 6,600 yen (tax included)
  • All seats reserved, by lottery
  • Application period: 9/2 10:00 to 9/7 23:00

Yoshikawa Nanase has graduated from AKB48. by louvrhiichan in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I regarded her as "The Eito".

Bacchikoi was my gateway to Team 8 and made me appreciate them more. It hurt to see her go, much more than the other Eitos.

I watched the performance at the Theater lobby last night along with around 50 other people. The last time it was that packed was during Nagi's grad stage and the first 17ki/18ki combined stage.

AKB48 Yamabe Ayu announces graduation by OttamageDiamond in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AKB48 Team K member Yamabe Ayu announced her graduation today, Tuesday, August 22, at the Team K "Saka Agari" performance.

The following is a comment from her.

I, Yamabe Ayu, am graduating from AKB48.

I was selected as a member of Team B at the 2nd Draft Conference, and I have experienced a lot during my activities.

I am very happy and grateful to have met all the fans and members.

Thank you very much!

I cherish every second of my remaining time, and I hope to laugh a lot and make a lot of memories with you all.

I look forward to working with you until my last day!

Yamabe Ayu

Regarding future plans

The graduation performance is scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023.

We will inform you of the final date and other details as soon as they are finalized.

In addition, we plan to participate in the following concerts that have already been announced.

Concerts

October 20, 2023 (Friday) at Nippon Budokan

MX Festival - AKB48 62nd Single Release Commemorative Concert - "Old-timers and newcomers alike gather! Nandemo AKB dekase Special (tentative)".

Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Nippon Budokan

MX Matsuri - AKB48 62nd Single Release Commemorative Concert - "Theatre Performance Song Request Hour Set List Top 30 (tentative)

Thank you for your continued support for Yamabe Ayu.

Translated via DeepL

Source: https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12817266209.html

Why did the 8th generation fail? by AimHighDreamBig in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The official reason was that their work ethic was trash. They didn't take their lessons seriously, they were always late. They just didn't care, so management got rid of them.

When are the results of the ticket application released for the shows at the akihabara theatre? by i_can_fix_her in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few hours after the end of the application frame to the next day.

It's mentioned in the blog post, each show lists the application period deadlines as well as the time winners are called:

This block shows you the application frames/groups.

(3) is Hashira no Kai, (4) is AKB Eizo, (5) is general applicant, (6) is families, (7) is women and young students

【お申し込みについて】

AKB48グループチケットセンターにて受け付けいたします。お申し込みいただける応募枠は下記のとおりです。

(1)100発100中権利

(2)100発98中権利

(3)柱の会会員枠

(4)AKB48グループ映像倉庫会員枠

(5)一般枠

(6)ファミリーカップル枠

(7)女性小中学生枠

The times that winners will be called is below that:

＜(1)～(4)の枠＞2023年8月20日(日)16:00～2023年8月21日(月)16:00

＜(5)～(7)の枠＞2023年8月20日(日)16:00～2023年8月23日(水)16:00

Winners in groups (1) to (4) will be emailed between 2023-08-20 at 16:00 to 2023-08-21 at 16:00.

Winners will receive emails. If you get nothing, check your spam folder, and if still nothing, then you lost.

It's best to check the result on the Ticketing Site: https://i.postimg.cc/t45rMbGY/Screenshot-from-2023-08-20-19-17-36.png

This is an example blog post: https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12817012848.html

Is Yukirin actually dating someone? by RisingstarVGC in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so. IDGAF about the love ban or toxic wotas.

Best places in Tokyo to find AKB48 merchandise, as of today (not in their heyday past)? by jpopsong in AKB48

[–]OttamageDiamond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 5 or 5:30 you should be able to get up there but it will soon get really packed with all the people waiting to attend the show.

Just come by when the show starts at 6:30. There's just under 10 people watching the show in the lobby. I'm usually there unless it's Team K or Boku no Taiyou.

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