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Tsugi No Ashiato
is the fifth studio album by Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It is the second AKB48 double-album, and was released in Japan on January 22, 2014 by King Records. It debuted at number one in the weekly Oricon Albums Chart, selling over 960,000 copies. On February 6, the album became AKB48's second successive album to sell over one million copies. Promotion and release On 24 November 2013, it was announced that AKB48 would release their 5th studio album, their first in over a year. It was revealed that the album would have 25 songs, including songs such as ''Manatsu no Sounds Good!'' and ''Koisuru Fortune Cookie'' from their previous singles. The album title, cover and tracks were subsequently reviewed on 21 December 2013. It was also announced that 15 of the tracks were written for this album, and that many of the songs were sung by different units within AKB48. This album is marketed under the catchphrase ''Our footprints are ahead of us''. The album was released in Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKB48
AKB48 (pronounced ''A.K.B. Forty-Eight'') is a Japanese idol girl group named after the Akihabara (''Akiba'' for short) area in Tokyo, where the group's theater is located. AKB48's producer, Yasushi Akimoto, wanted to form a girl group with its own theater and performing daily so fans could always see them live (which is not the case with usual pop groups giving occasional concerts and seen on television). This "idols you can meet" concept includes teams which can rotate performances and perform simultaneously at several events and "handshake" events, where fans can meet group members. Akimoto has expanded the AKB48 concept to several girl groups in Mainland China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines. AKB48 have been characterized as a social phenomenon. They are among the highest-earning musical acts in Japan, and are the fifth-best-selling girl group worldwide. For example, their 2012 sales from record and DVD/Blu-ray releases reached $226 million, earni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koisuru Fortune Cookie
is the 32nd music single, single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It was released in Japan on August 21, 2013. The single contains graduation songs for Mariko Shinoda and Tomomi Itano. The song has been recorded by AKB48's international sister groups in their respective local languages, including the #JKT48 version, Indonesian version by JKT48, released on the same date as the original Japanese version; the #SNH48 version, Chinese Mandarin version by SNH48, released in 2013; the #BNK48 version, Thai version by BNK48, released in 2017; and the #MNL48 version, Filipino version by MNL48, released in 2018; and the Vietnamese version by SGO48, released in December 2019. 2013 general election The lineup for the title track and supporting B-sides was determined by the results from the AKB48's 2013 general election. Rino Sashihara of HKT48 received the most votes and became the center, or headlining position, for the single. This is Sashihara's first time as a center for an AKB48 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka Kuramochi
is a singer, actress, and a former member of the idol group AKB48 under Team K. Career 2007 * On May 27, she passed AKB48 first trainee audition (AKB48 第一回研究生（4期生）オーディション). 2008 * On March 4, it was announced she would become a Team K member at the himawari-group performance. 2009 *In June–July 2009, she was ranked 21st in the 2009 AKB48 Senbatsu Election. 2010 *In May–June 2010, she was ranked 23rd in the 2010 AKB48 Senbatsu Election. *On September 8, she debuted with Yuki Kashiwagi and Aki Takajō as French Kiss. 2011 *In May–June 2011, she was ranked 21st in the 2011 AKB48 Senbatsu Election. 2012 *In June 2012, she was ranked 22nd in the 2012 AKB48 Senbatsu Election. 2013 *In April 2013, it was announced she would be releasing her first solo single, ''Itsumo Soba ni'', on May 29 under the major label Avex is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rie Kitahara
is a Japanese singer and actress formerly associated with the Japanese idol girl group NGT48 and former member of AKB48 and SKE48. She debuted in 2008 in Team A and was later co-captain of Team K (2014). In March 2015, it was announced Kitahara would be transferred to NGT48 as captain of the group. She has sung on many of the groups' main singles, having been voted number 13, 16, 13, 13, 21, 19, 11 and 12 in AKB48's General Elections. In 2017, for her final participation, she was voted number 10 which is her best rank ever. Since 2011, Kitahara is also a member of the AKB48 subgroup Not Yet. She is currently represented with Ohta Production. Biography Kitahara was born in Ichinomiya, Aichi. In 2009, she was placed 13th overall in AKB48's general election to determine the participants in its next single. On August 13, 2010, Kitahara debuted as a voice actress in the anime series '' Gakkō no Kowai Uwasa: Shin Hanako-san ga Kita!!''. In AKB48's 2012 general election, Kitahar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayaka Umeda
is a former Japanese idol and singer from the girl group NMB48, in which she is the co-captain of Team BII. She was also a member of the AKB48 and its subunit DiVA. Biography 2004–2007: Early career, debut, injury In 2004–2005, Umeda took part in the Morning Musume Lucky 7 Audition for the idol group Morning Musume, but only advanced to the second round. On February 26, 2006, Umeda passed the second generation auditions for AKB48, and became one of 19 founding members for the group's Team K. Her on-stage debut was on April 1. She performed on the title track for AKB48's first single on a major label, "Aitakatta", released on October 26, 2006. As part of Team K 1st Stage, she was a front member for the song "Skirt, Hirari", along with Sayaka Akimoto, Yuko Oshima, Sae Miyazawa, and Kana Kobayashi. Later in the year, Umeda developed a stress fracture in her foot, and was recommended by her manager to take a break from her performances to rehabilitate, starting December 23. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruka Shimazaki
is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. Her supposed apathetic attitude toward idol fans led to the popularity of the buzzword in Japanese media. Since graduating from AKB48 in 2016, Shimazaki has worked as an actress, including roles in ''Hiyokko'', '' Nisekoi'', and ''Tonde Saitama''. She also started her own YouTube channel on March 30, 2020. Career Haruka Shimazaki was born in Saitama Prefecture, and began her entertainment career in 2009 by successfully auditioning for AKB48 in the 6th Kenkyūsei Audition (9th generation AKB48 audition). Her official nickname, Paruru, was coined by then fellow member Rumi Yonezawa. In the AKB48 17th single senbatsu election, which took place from May to June 2010, Shimazaki ranked 28th, the highest of all trainees. In June 2011 it was announced that she would be promoted to a newly created Team 4. In the AKB48 27th single senbatsu election, which took place from May to June 2012, Shimazaki ranked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rino Sashihara
is a Japanese tarento, singer, producer and actress. She is best known as a former member of idol groups HKT48, AKB48 and STU48, and was the theater manager for HKT48 and STU48. She was also a member of AKB48's unit Not Yet (band), Not Yet and is the producer of the idol groups =Love, ≠Me and . Career 2007–2012: AKB48 In October 2007, she auditioned and was chosen as a trainee for the 5th generation of AKB48. She was promoted to a regular member of Team B in August 2008. Her first title track single was "Ōgoe Diamond", in October of that year. She placed 27th in the popularity-driven 2009 General Election, where she was grouped with the "Under Girls", the ones who would perform on the first B-side singles. She remained in that position on the follow-up single releases until the following year, the 2010 General Election, where she placed 19th and was grouped with the main girls who sing on the title track. In August 2009, AKB48 announced that she would transfer to Team A, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuria Kizaki
is a Japanese actress and former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48, where she was the captain of Team B. Biography On November 13, 2009, Kizaki passed SKE48's third-generation auditions. On June 23, 2010, she got promoted to an official member belonging to Team S. Gomen ne, Summer was the single where Kizaki was selected to sing the title track for the first time. In the 2012 general elections, Kizaki placed 31st. In the 2013 general elections, her rank improved and she placed 22nd. During AKB48's group shuffle on February 24, 2014, it was announced Kizaki would transfer to AKB48, Team 4. She debuted with AKB48 on April 24, 2014. On April 12, 2017, Kizaki announced her graduation on AKB48 radio show All Night Nippon. She had her last handshake event on August 13, 2017, had her SKE48 graduation ceremony on September 28, 2017 and graduated from AKB48's Team B on September 30, 2017. On October 23, 2021, Tristone Entertainment announced that Kizaki will go on hiatus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Maeda
is a Japanese actress and singer. She is a former member of the idol girl group AKB48, and was one of the most prominent members in the group at the time, regarded as the group's "absolute ace", "immovable center", and the "Face of AKB." After graduating from AKB48 on August 27, 2012, Maeda has since then continued with a solo singing and acting career. Career AKB48 Maeda was born in Ichikawa, Chiba. At age 14, she became a member of AKB48's first group, Team A, which was composed of 24 girls and debuted on December 8, 2005. In 2009, Maeda won the first edition of AKB48's annual general elections, which are described as a popularity contest. As a result, she was the headlined performer for the group's 13th single, "Iiwake Maybe". The following year, she placed second overall, but still had a significant choreography position in the lineup for "Heavy Rotation". Later that year, AKB48 employed a rock-paper-scissors tournament to determine the top spot of AKB48's 19th major sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomomi Kasai
is a Japanese singer, actress and a former member of the idol group AKB48, belonging to Team A. She had a recurring role on ''Kamen Rider W'' as Elizabeth, alongside group member Tomomi Itano. Together, they make up the sub-unit Queen & Elizabeth. On November 10, 2012, it was announced she would be making her solo debut. On November 25, Kasai performed her solo song for the first time, the title announced as . It was released on December 26. On December 17, Kasai announced that she would leave the group. Her farewell ceremony was on May 3, 2013. Personal life She is the younger sister of former singer Rion Kasai. On May 15, 2021, Kasai announced her marriage to acrobat gymnast and actor Keita Koyama. She gave birth to their first child, a daughter in 2022. Discography Solo singles * (2012) - Sales: 44,982 * "Mine" (2013) - Sales: 22,417 * (2014) - Sales: 13,697 * (2014) - Sales: 7,152 Albums * "STAR-T!" (2017) - Sales: 3,000 With AKB48 With SKE48 as Queen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayaka Akimoto
is a Filipino-Japanese actress and singer. She was a member of Japanese idol girl group AKB48 and its spin-off unit Diva (Japanese band), Diva. As an actress, Akimoto has appeared in both Japanese and American productions, and made her Hollywood debut in ''Sniper: Assassin's End'' (2020). She also provides the Japanese dub for Mantis (Marvel Comics), Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Biography Early career Akimoto was born to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother. In 2012, she ran the Tokyo Marathon for the second year in a row and donated the money to the Philippines. Her solo book of photographs is entitled ''Ari no Mama''. On June 26, 2014, Akimoto was appointed as the Goodwill Philippine Tourism Ambassador in order to promote the Philippines as a tourist destination in Japan. She was also assigned as a narrator in the collaboration drama of People's Television Network, PTV-4 and Nippon TV entitled "Halo Halo House-Jose's Nippon Diary" 2006–2013: AKB48 memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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