The 2021 Stage48 Member Ranking Results (All ranks revealed!)

1. 73. (87) [6|0] [AKB] Asai Nanami {+29,0}, 29
I'd written a long post in Naamin's thread to sum up her 2021 so I don't think I have to write down again why she deserve 15 points from me. Can't wait to see Naamin chosen for senbatsu in 2022 before management start pushing someone from 17th gen, it's now or never.

11. 80. (42) [5|0] [NMB] Yamamoto Ayaka {+25,0}, 25
If Aayan didn't graduate so fast, NMB48 wouldn't become a mess. After all those years, all those expectations, responsibilities, pressures she had to carry, she deserves to have this point.

13. 99. (204) [4|0] [HKT] Matsuoka Hana {+22,0}, 22
Always full of energy, I can't take my eyes from Hanachan onstage even she hasn't been in the front row anymore. Then surprisingly this year no negative votes for Hanachan, what a year! I guess because she's lost all her glory push, right? Though I don't think Hanachan would get another A-side center until she graduates, I'm still rooting for Hanachan be back to front-row.

14. 99. (166) [6|0] [SKE] Suenaga Oka {+22,0}, 22
Cutest member of SKE48 now. This year Oochan did achieve something. She won the Teen's unit election and also SKE48 Unit Kyoku Tokubetsu Kōen Taikō-sen. After the solo concert in 2020, I thought she would be new center of SKE but I feel like SKE staff has dropped her, idk why. Hope that's not true, I'm still looking forward to an Oochan's A-side center in 2022.

18. 99. (55) [7|0] [STU] Ishida Chiho {+22,0}, 22
Chiho's A-side center 'Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurainara' is the best 48group song in 2021 for me. Having the first A-side center, I thought 2021 would have been a wonderful year for Chiho but later she took a hiatus and then her best friend graduated. In a moment, I was scared she could announce her graduation too. Chiho is still my kami-oshi in STU48 after all, I'm in love with her visual.

 

Only two of my choices in the top 50-100 and they're both Hinata members!

07. Saito Kyoko (+5)
She's an amazing singer and incredibly beautiful. She had her photobook released and it's just *chef's kiss*.

13. Kamimura Hinano (+3)
Hinano is so funny and cute. So many of the things she says don't make sense, but she's still super lovely and a great performer.

Spoiler: List so far

Newly revealed members in bold

Positive:
01. Kobayashi Ran (+15)
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06. Cherprang Areekul (+6)
07. Saito Kyoko (+5)
08. Akiyoshi Yuka (+5)
09. Jiradapa Intajak (+4)
10. Maeda Reiko (+4)
11. Hayashi Mirei (+4)
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13. Kamimura Hinano (+3)
14. Oda Erina (+3)
15. Hama Sayuna (+2)
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17. Takayanagi Akane (+2)
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19. Iwata Hina (+1)
20. Ushio Sarina (+1)

Negative:
01. Nishigata Marina (-5)
02. Shobu Marin (-4)
03. Kato Minami (-3)
04. Ogino Yuka (-2)
05. Yamada Noe (-1)

 

Woah, my purple army have arrived (with a touch of pink)

06. 70. (30) [8|0] [N46] Kitano Hinako{+30,0}, 30 -> (+6) = My favorite 2nd gen
07. 99. (79) [6|0] [N46] Sato Rika{+22,0}, 22 -> (+5) = My first choice among the (not so) new 4th gen
08. 87. (79) [7|0] [N46] Hayashi Runa{+24,0}, 24 -> (+5) = The one I have high hope among the (not so) new 4th gen
09. 51. (22) [6|0] [N46] Iwamoto Renka{+35,0}, 35 (+4) = She's always my next best 3rd gen
10. 59. (128) [7|0] [N46] Shibata Yuna{+33,0}, 33 -> (+4) = She has impressed me with her singing and now I believe in her
11. 144. (156) [4|0] [N46] Nakamura Reno{+14,0}, 14 -> (+4)
12. 115. (87) [4|0] [N46] Higuchi Hina{+19,0}, 19 -> (+3)
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14. 64. (104) [9|0] [N46] Kitagawa Yuri{+31,0}, 31 -> (+3) = The other 4th gen that can easily make me smile without saying anything
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17. 153. (234) [5|0] [N46] Yumiki Nao{+13,0}, 13 -> (+2)
18. 80. (45) [8|0] [S46] Kobayashi Yui{+25,0}, 25 - > (+1) = Her hiatus has shown me that I'm still rooting for Pon. Glad that she's back
19. 70. (79) [9|0] [S46] Matsuda Rina{+30,0}, 30 -> (+1) = Same reason as last year, I just like her. That simple
20. 64. (70) [7|0] [N46] Suzuki Ayane{+31,0}, 31 -> (+1) = Shy, quiet, but there's more to her than what she let people see

Well, my ranking is quite exposed already. Glad my top 5 will at least be in the top 50.

 

Some surprises to me in this batch:

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02. 153. (166) [3|0] [STU] Yabushita Fu {+13,0}, 13
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04. 192. (---) [1|0] [STU] Ishida Minami {+8,0}, 8
05. 77. (85) [6|0] [H46] Kanemura Miku {+27,0}, 27
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07. 80. (126) [4|0] [NMB] Shibuya Nagisa {+25,0}, 25
08. 70. (79) [9|0] [S46] Matsuda Rina {+30,0}, 30
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13. 124. (36) [7|0] [S46] Koike Minami {+17,0}, 17
14. 63. (4) [7|1] [N46] Hori Miona {+33,-1}, 32
15. 237. (180) [3|0] [SKE] Nojima Kano {+5,0}, 5
16. 192. (111) [2|0] [N46] Watanabe Miria {+8,0}, 8
17. 192. (140) [4|0] [AKB] Hama Sayuna {+8,0}, 8
18. 107. (166) [6|0] [H46] Yamaguchi Haruyo {+21,0}, 21
19. 321. (---) [1|0] [STU] Rissen Momoka {+1,0}, 1
20. 321. (270) [1|0] [HKT] Ueno Haruka {+1,0}, 1

I expected Kanemura Miku to rank higher, though I am completely biased; by last year I had totally given myself in to her charm and power. 2021 was big year for her, possibly aided by Nao's absence (though I would love to see them together again). She got to center an A-side *and* punch a giant ice cream cone to death! But also centered fantastic BTS and Ado dance covers and the wonderful Additional Time. Her art skills got highlighted as well her modeling beauty, and her own PV for Kimi Shika Katan was a great showcase of all of that at once.

After Saepii graduated Shibuya Nagisa became my NMB oshi, and I haven't been disappointed. Infectious smile, wild on variety, serious as a senior, and a great performer. And of course Kyunmart won Nambattle. Also her spontaneously singing some of my favorite NMB songs for me during meguri is the cherry on top.

Matsuda Rina is the proactive, outgoing, loud character that Sakurazaka needs, and she makes the perfect vice-captain (occasional airheaded-ness included). I think there are a lot of difficult personalities to manage, but she no doubt leads the 2nd gens and works to bring out the charms of the whole group. I also love her expressive performance (and nose) and I hope she gets more prominent placement and more modeling. Also I hope the other members can see her as the Manatsu-like character she is and have fun trashing her on variety

Hori Miona was the beautiful, weird, possibly a serial killer character I didn't quite know what to think of, but always really liked. I can understand how people have mixed reactions to her though. Her graduation announcement, last Nogichuu, and concert with the 2nd gens were great and quite memorable. I really respect how she's grown over the years and is such an important part of Nogi's history.

I feel like I have something nice to say about almost every other member in the list today, so I'll just leave it at that

 

01: 99. (17) [6|5] [HKT] Miyawaki Sakura{+47,-25}, 22 (NEW) >>> Definitely and always will be number 1 in my list every time (at least this time it helps making her top 100). Mayuyu was my very first kami-oshi, but I would say Sakura is my all-time kami-oshi, hard to explain, but my level of interest keeps maxing out everytime I see her. I don't know why so much hate and even so all of them are -5 (though I do probably know 1 or 2 who gave that, but you guys are entitled to your opinions), maybe because she graduated too quickly like a month after finally coming back home to HKT. I was somewhat disappointed too, but I can understand and fully support her decision. She took a challenge that is joining P48, then were extremely successful during her time as IZ*ONE, and got rewarded big time, a contract with HYBE, which I'm sure she'll thrive and be successful there. I do not follow K-Pop, but I guess this one will be an exception. By the way, yeah I just corrected the bracket as it should be, not IZN but HKT.
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09: 52. (166) [6|0] [AKB] Hashimoto Haruna{+34,0}, 34 (NEW) >>> She keeps growing on me, I like watching her showroom, met her quite often in Dobon and seemed very friendly with emoticons throughout the whole game, turned out to be quite good in variety. I am extremely happy she is moving to Team B because I feel there's where she fits best, and I also hope she can make it to the senbatsu this year.
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16: 99. (55) [7|0] [STU] Ishida Chiho{+22,0}, 22 (NEW) >>> I would say this is a good year for her, where she centered an STU single (the only one who ever did that aside of Yumirin. She also looks sharp and better than ever after her short hiatus.
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18: 192. (111) [3|0] [SKE] Oba Mina{+8,0}, 8
19: 73. (99) [6|0] [AKB] Sakaguchi Nagisa{+29,0}, 29 (NEW) >>> Actually not much I can comment on this since I'm a DD, and likes to rotate members especially in the lower lists since I can only select 20 members, and this year it's just her turn, probably her getting in to Team B (my favorite) also helps a bit.
20: 348. (397) [1|1] [NGT] Nakai Rika{+1,-5}, -4

No negative votes.

And that being said, 14 of my list will be inside the top 50 (and actually didn't expect some of them to make it that far).

 

Major shout outs to the other three people who voted for Kosaka Marino and Endo Hikari. I’d also like to give a stern “I strongly disagree with you but respect your decision” to whoever gave Kira and Miona negative votes.

Seeing the most recent batch of results really hammered home how many great members there are through all the groups, though. So many names I’d consider myself a fan of, but simply didn’t have the room on my list. It’s all a bit much sometimes, isn’t it?

 

I am withholding my scores untill everyone is revealed. I find that suits me better but I do want to comment on one thing.

Let me say first I am against negative votes, I think they get abused or not awarded according to the rules (sadly that is something impossible to check).

However

I was tempted this year (but didn't use them) to cast negative votes for Miyawaki Sakura.

I love her game streams and I think she is a lovely girl but what she did this year was just borderline betrayal.
Promising to return to Japan and then when the moment is finally there you anounce your goodbye just 2 weeks later and for what?
Absolutely nothing that she wouldn't be able to do as an HKT member. Hell I dare to say that as an HKT member she probably could have done a lot more then what she has done this year. Instead she is stuck in the uber-suffocating control that is k-pop. I don't know what those Korean agencies promised her but seeing what she has actually done this year I think she walked right into a trap.

So, as I said, no negative votes from me, but seeing that others think the same did confirm for me what a horrible thing she did.

(oh and before someone comes along and says that she has the support of other members: That is just bullshit, it is part of the idol fantasy that all these girls are friends and support each other, it is part of the act they have to play from management. You bet that there are members (in all 48 groups) who think that what she did was a ***** move)

 

4 members from my ranking appeared today!

99. (55) [7|0] [STU] Ishida Chiho {+22,0}, 22
I ranked her at #15 and gave her 2 points. in 2021, I didn't really follow STU... but I still like quite a lot of members so I wanted to have at least one STU member in my ranking, and it's Chiho because I always liked her! I sometimes saw her updates while checking 48G news, her appearances in some shows etc. She also centered a single. She had a good year overall

99. (192) [4|0] [HKT] Kamijima Kaede {+22,0}, 22
I ranked her at #3 and gave her 9 points! I first noticed Kaede early in 2021 when I saw her pictures on Twitter, she directly got my attention because she looked really nice, and not long after, I became her fan. She's adorable, cute but also mature (from her personality I could tell that she was 19-20 years old even if she looks younger when you see her lol), she performs and dances really well, she's hardworking, interesting, everything. I love her ;w; But sadly around the end of the year, she announced her graduation, and it was shocking to me ._. She's been idol for only 3 years and she had such a good year, with a top 3 position in the Mizuho senbatsu of KimiDoko (my fav 48G song in 2021!), she was definitely going to be important in HKT... if not for the grad, she would be #2 in my list because I followed and liked her just as much as my #1. I'm so sad to see her go... (today was actually her graduation stage ._.) ;_; (Btw I'm glad to see that she ranked up and that 3 other people voted for her )

77. (204) [5|0] [NMB] Yoshino Misaki {+27,0}, 27
I ranked her at #9 and gave her 4 points! I already knew Misaki before but around the end of the year, I start to really like her. She's too cute and I like how natural she is, in her pictures and also generally, she's also fluent in english and it's fun when she speaks english from time to time. I hope she can have a long career in NMB I love that 5 people voted for her *-*

76. (104) [5|0] [NMB] Yamamoto Mikana {+28,0}, 28
I ranked her at #13 and gave her 3 points! I also started to really like Mikana in the past months. I think she's really pretty! She has some really good pictures on social medias (I prefer when she's not using too much filters because she looks better without). I also like her personality, I watched some of her Showrooms (rare for me lol), she is cool and easy to listen.

So 10 members of my list are in the top 50 ^^

 

02. 107. (219) [3|0] [NMB] Yasuda Momone {+21,0}, 21
03. 99. (122) [5|0] [AKB] Fujizono Rei {+22,0}, 22 - she started Tiktok! Now she just needs to stay for about 6 more years for her time to come.
04. 144. (128) [2|1] [AKB] Hasegawa Momoka {+15,-1}, 14
05. 52. (128) [8|0] [AKB] Sakagawa Hiyuka {+34,0}, 34 - AKB's last hope! 8 people voting is about 5 more than I thought have even heard about her so that's very nice!


06. 64. (74) [6|1] [AKB] Gyoten Yurina {+34,-3}, 31 - Aka gave her more points than I did! That's so funny. Must have liked her gravure a lot! And only 4 people with better gums?!
07. 296. (180) [2|1] [NMB] Shobu Marin {+6,-4}, 2
08. 206. (192) [3|0] [NMB] Okamoto Rena {+7,0}, 7
09. 206. (180) [2|0] [NMB] Hara Karen {+7,0}, 7
11. 77. (204) [5|0] [NMB] Yoshino Misaki {+27,0}, 27 - @Mana is correct as always!
12. 164. (270) [3|0] [NMB] Manabe Anju {+11,0}, 11
13. 164. (132) [2|0] [NMB] Kuroda Fuuwa {+11,0}, 11
14. 182. (270) [3|0] [NMB] Sumino Wakana {+9,0}, 9
15. 80. (156) [6|0] [AKB] Tokunaga Remi {+25,0}, 25 - second best Tottori girl and the other AKB's last hope!
16. 206. (219) [3|0] [NMB] Nakano Mirai {+7,0}, 7
17. 296. (---) [1|0] [NMB] Shinzawa Nao {+2,0}, 2
18. 164. (104) [2|0] [AKB] Hattori Yuna {+11,0}, 11
19. 206. (368) [2|0] [NMB] Yamasaki Amiru {+7,0}, 7
20. 99. (192) [4|0] [HKT] Kamijima Kaede {+22,0}, 22 - for the gifs!

 

Let's find the other 3 MisHappis on stage48!

Spoiler

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Only one for me this time

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02. 144. (180) [2|0] [CGM] Izuta Rina{+14,0}, 14
03. 174. (219) [2|0] [SKE] Ida Reona{+10,0}, 10
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05. 107. (111) [5|1] [AKB] Mogi Shinobu {+22,-1}, 21
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09. 87. (61) [6|0] [AKB] Nakanishi Chiyori{+24,0}, 24: I have a soft spot in my heart for funny members like her. Thanks to her youtube channel she has many opportunities to show her funny side. She is a hard worker that is very determined. I wish her a successful 2022
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11. 134. (87) [5|0] [AKB] Omori Maho{+15,0}, 15
12. 258. (156) [2|0] [SKE] Ego Yuna {+4,0}, 4
13. 276. (249) [1|0] [SKE] Takahata Yuki {+3,0}, 3
14. 258. (180) [2|0] [BNK] Warattaya Deesomlert {+4,0}, 4
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16. 164. (156) [5|1] [AKB] Suzuki Kurumi {+13,-2}, 11
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18. 237. (270) [2|0] [AKB] Otake Hitomi {+5,0}, 5
19. 227. (234) [3|0] [SKE] Sato Kaho {+6,0}, 6
20. 321. (---) [1|0] [SKE] Nishii Mio {+1,0}, 1

 

I didn't post yesterday, but today I've 2 days to reveal and summary 11 idols from my list.

Ranks 200-151:
No positive and negative votes.

Ranks 150-101:
A lot to explain here and "YES! I am the one who gave to Hasemomo -1 point! Shot to me!"

Anyway...

[-Position- 05 (-1)] Even if it was misunderstanding, even then I'm dissapointed that she has not tried to fight back and stay longer as idol. She had great potential and I remember that she was sooo cute in DHC programs where she starred together with Yuiyui and Yukarin. This -1 point is my scream of weakness that she has finished evertyhing in 40 hours and fell down same as mythological Icarus.

[+Position+ 14 (+3)] I've to start from bad joke... "Toss a coin to Your Witcher" (currency's name in Witcher's universe is Oren).

I love this girl, her grace and sense of humor, and I regret that I didn't gave to her more points. Also I love her MC's with Tomu. She is really golden girl and should be Oren not Orin

[+Position+ 15 (+2)] Erii... Dear Erii... What will You do without Rei-chan? Anyway, I've started to follow her more since she came back from UHSN and joined Tin Tlip. It was nice year for her, especially because she has joined for first time Senbatsu in Nemo Hamo Rumor. Hope that 2022 will be even more efficient for her!

[+Position+ 17 (+2)] My second fav member of beloved IxR. Really nice year for her and hope that 2022 will be better. What to say? I love her smile, dancing skill and cuteness.

Ranks 100-51:

[-Position- 01 (-5)]I can only say, that Oddball82 has expressed what I'm exactly feeling about Sakura:

I'm also dissapointed, because she has promised to Sasshi, that after coming back from Korea she will help HKT to exist and overally to 48 Groups. But she has ran away withour regrets, so I also have no regrets to give her -5 negative points.

[+Position+ 04 (+8)] For me she is Yuiyui of SKE48. So if Yuiyui is my Kamioshi, then Oka is my first choice in SKE48 Great personality, great dancer... Great idol. Nothing to add. 2022 has to be "Year of Great Oka" in SKE48!

[+Position+ 20 (+1)] It's because my friend is great fan of her and he's spamming to me her photos... And in my mind she deserves to get more chances

[+Position+ 13 (+3)] Aka! Aka! I gave to her +3 points! I know: "Why only +3 points "... But anyway, these 3 points for Snow Princess of Team 8 are fully deserved. Hope that Nagichan will find way to catch more points from me in 2022.

[+Position+ 11 (+4)] First of all... Why -3 negative points? What has she did? Or maybe I've missed some scandal?

I'm following her since I've organised in past some virtual Senbatsu Sousenkyo for Polish Fandom. In 2021 she has recieved more attentions than in previous years, so... FIGHT TENTEN!

[+Position+ 12 (+3)] Can't say that 2021 was great for her, but she is idol who is serious about this job. Also her fluffy cheeks... Couldn't rank her lower.

[+Position+ 19 (+1)] Tbh in 2021 she did get more attention from AKB48's managers than in 2014-2020 period. Really good year for her and these sold out handshakes... Amazing!

Already revealed:

Spoiler

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04. Suenaga Oka (+8)
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09. Mizukami Rimika (+4)
10. Sakaki Miyu (+4)
11. Gyoten Yurina (+4)
12. Nagano Serika (+3)
13. Sakaguchi Nagisa (+3)
14. Muto Orin (+3)
15. Chiba Erii (+2)
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17. Kubo Satone (+2)
18. Ishibashi Ibuki (+1)
19. Hashimoto Haruna (+1)
20. Fujizono Rei (+1)

01. Miyawaki Sakura (-5)
02. Yokono Sumire (-4)
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04. Suzuki Yuka (-2)
05. Hasegawa Momoka (-1)

 

I've drifted away in the past years to other idol spheres and I'm definitely not as crazy as I was, so it was a bit hard to collect the full 20 after so many losses (if only I could put there Yamashita Himena or Takekoshi Kurumi, it would have been so much easier!). Another bad thing is that I've missed several votings due to not being able to access S48 directly, so no comparisons. This time I'm back with a dose of luck and a bucket of alerting nag, in both voting and S48 itself (DNS finally works without additional effort). I've muxed my votes with the ranking positions:

Code:

01.  (+15)
02.  (+10)
03.  (+9)

Time will tell! Please stop bugging me.

Code:

04. Homma Hinata (+8)
99. (111) [4|0] [NGT] Homma Hinata {+22,0}, 22

One of the few I'm still happy to see any day.

Code:

05.  (+7)
06. Kameno Jion (+6)
227. (---) [1|0] [NMB] Kameno Zion {+6,0}, 6

I keep an eye on her since she was known as Mizuno and she has a big part in my interest in current 48 still being afloat.

Code:

07. Shiotsuki Keito (+5)
87. (219) [6|0] [NMB] Shiotsuki Keito {+24,0}, 24

Similarly to Jion, one of the few I'm still somewhat passionate about.

Code:

08.  (+5)
09.  (+4)
10.  (+4)
11. Jonishi Rei (+4)
258. (145) [1|0] [NMB] Jonishi Rei {+4,0}, 4

I've lost hope that she will offer something to me worth a jump of excitement, but there is still that warm sentiment.

Code:

12. Ogino Yuka (+3)
237. (270) [4|6] [NGT] Ogino Yuka {+26,-21}, 5

A legend with nothing wrong done, yet she leaves on such a sad note.

Code:

13. Satsuki Aika (+3)
144. (204) [3|0] [NMB] Satsuki Aika {+14,0}, 14

Cutie that really drives my friends mad, lol.

Code:

14. Lee Siyeon (+3)
124. (---) [5|0] [NMB] Lee Siyeon {+17,0}, 17

While I was aware of her since the announcement, she has my attention after being recommended on/by Twitter (dunno if that was algorithm or one of the ancient followees that are still alive) few weeks ago; if she was given more time, she might have accumulated enough cred to be substantially higher, as she has already grown on me in the last days.

Code:

15. Ishizuka Akari (+2)
296. (---) [1|0] [NMB] Ishizuka Akari {+2,0}, 2

It's nice to see her active as a gamer, long-haired pretty gamer - at least for brief peeking moments, but hey.

Code:

16. Nojima Kano (+2)
237. (180) [3|0] [SKE] Nojima Kano {+5,0}, 5
17.  (+2)
18. Suenaga Oka (+1)
99. (166) [6|0] [SKE] Suenaga Oka {+22,0}, 22
19. Yamamoto Ayaka (+1)
80. (42) [5|0] [NMB] Yamamoto Ayaka {+25,0}, 25
20. Nomura Miyo (+1)
296. (303) [2|0] [SKE] Nomura Miyo {+2,0}, 2

Good memories about these four visible (17 is a different beast).

Code:

01. Miyawaki Sakura (-5)
99. (17) [6|5] [IZN] Miyawaki Sakura {+47,-25}, 22

Traitor by all allegiance, ethics, and morality. No bridges spared and good riddance. She came back only to bash idol values.

Code:

02.  (-4)
03. Yokono Sumire (-3)
321. (145) [2|3] [NMB] Yokono Sumire {+13,-12}, 1

I don't mind her fu*king anyone willing, but getting caught? SERIOUSLY? That was stupid, especially with how well things were going for her.

See ya!

 

01. (-5)
02. Abe Wakana (-4) random reasons, it's funny, payback's a bitch?
03. Uno Mizuki (-3) random reasons, it's funny, payback's a bitch?
04. Yoshida Sara (-2) random reasons, it's funny, payback's a bitch?
05. Chiba Erii (-1) random reasons, it's funny, payback's a bitch?

 

In the interest of not falling even further behind:

05. Ogino Yuka (+7)
06. Kubo Satone (+6)
08. Oki Yuka (+5)
09. Mogi Shinobu (+4)
10. Kawagoe Saaya (+4)
11. Iwatate Saho (+4)
12. Onishi Momoka (+3)
14. Yokono Sumire (+3)
15. Kitano Hinako (+2)
17. Asai Nanami (+2)
18. Matsuoka Natsumi (+1)
19. Kojina Yui (+1)

Maybe I'll add reasons later.


8/20 in the Top 50. One of whom I didn't expect to be anywhere near that high.

 

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02. 164. (166) [2|0] [AKB] Shimoguchi Hinana {+11,0}, 11 (+10)
03. 182. (---) [1|0] [AKB] Yumoto Ami {+9,0}, 9 (+9)
04. 192. (249) [1|0] [AKB] Ichikawa Manami {+8,0}, 8 (+8)
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07. 227. (99) [2|0] [HKT] Murakawa Bibian {+6,0}, 6 (+5)
08. 93. (99) [6|0] [AKB] Oya Shizuka {+23,0}, 23 (+5)
Congrats on your graduation Shiichan, you did well hanging on this long. One of those girls in the weird position of being far better known outside the group. She gets plenty of variety work so I think she will be fine.

09. 192. (270) [2|0] [AKB] Miyazato Rira {+8,0}, 8 (+4)
10. 131. (145) [5|0] [AKB] Muto Orin {+16,0}, 16 (+4)
11. 52. (63) [10|0] [AKB] Ma Chia-Ling {+34,0}, 34 (+4)
My most underrated AKB member. She's sooo pretty, and so fun to watch on stage. Her Japanese is so much better now too, I'd love to see her get some kind of push. I really enjoyed her youtube videos, shame she's stopped them.

12.
13. 134. (118) [5|0] [AKB] Miyazaki Miho {+15,0}, 15 (+3)
14.107. (111) [6|0] [AKB] Oda Erina {+21,0}, 21 (+3)
15. 73. (87) [6|0] [AKB] Asai Nanami {+29,0}, 29 (+2)
I'm in awe of this girls mobame. Where does she find the time to send so many long, detailed, interesting mails, on top of work and school? Clearly very smart and talented. I started watching Team 4 stages just for her, her voice is seriously great. It looks like she might be getting a serious push mext year, I hope it comes through because she's a member I'm watching cloesly. I think she'll rise up my ranking next year.

16. 227. (249) [2|0] [AKB] Sato Minami {+6,0}, 6 (+2)
17. 115. (104) [6|1] [AKB] Chiba Erii {+20,-1}, 19 (+2)
18. 52. (14) [6|1] [AKB] Minegishi Minami {+38,-4}, 34 (+1)
I can't help but respect the hard work she put in for so long. The kind of member I don't really think about, but whenever I saw her on stage or in variety it's like 'Ah right, no wonder she's popular, she's very good at what she does after all'.

19. 87. (93) [6|0] [AKB] Takahashi Ayane {+24,0}, 24 (+1)
20. 321. (---) [1|0] [HKT] Hokazono Hazuki {+1,0}, 1 (+1)

 

That's fine, at least you voted. I can't say the same about others (@David61 cough cough).
After all, she received a vote from @JPN48 out of pity.

I guess the six voters were me, you, @rendizzz , @JPN48 , most likely @nigamushiotoko and that person whose nickname begins with a d.

Gravure it is. Or some interactions with Yuiyui in Team B. Hahaha who am I kidding? Yuiyui will only be there for the shonichi.

But whatever you do, please follow the rules. Unlike a certain person whose oshimen got 25 votes with just three voters.

 

Guilty as charged but she's not the only AKB member I had to leave out in order to fit in at least one from each of the 48 and 46 groups I follow. Personally I'd like to see the poll expanded to 25 members (with no negative votes) but maybe that's a discussion for another time.

(@Aka There are two T8 members in my list this year, last year there was just one.)

 

Uh-huh, random reasons, it's funny, payback's a bitch?

 

A a few more of mine came through this time!

03. 131. (303) [4|0] [S46] Moriya Rena{+16,0}, 16
07. 124. (36) [7|0] [S46] Koike Minami{+17,0}, 17
09. 59. (48) [8|0] [N46] Umezawa Minami{+33,0}, 33 - Our sub-leader! This is the first time since Sayanee that I've had a oshimen in any sort of leader position, so I'm glad it's Ume! She's been pushed very steadily throughout last year, enough where her position isn't questioned by fans, and her achievements are congratulated by many. I look forward to seeing how she continues to lead the group this year.
11. 144. (93) [3|0] [S46] Habu Mizuho{+14,0}, 14
12. 80. (45) [8|0] [S46] Kobayashi Yui{+25,0}, 25 - She was inactive for a little chunk of the year but that only made me want to support her even more. Her comeback during the 1st anniversary live concert was so captivating, and her humble greeting moved me. I want everyone to keep supporting our 1st gen, give Yuipon a center! it's overdue!
14. 70. (79) [9|0] [S46] Matsuda Rina{+30,0}, 30 - Matsuri is a star! She shines brightly in everything she does and keeps the energy up for the group! She's clumsy but reliable and I'm really glad we have her as Sub-leader. She's actually mid tier for my sakurazaka rankings but I couldn't help but give her votes because she's done so much this year!
15. 87. (93) [6|0] [AKB] Takahashi Ayane{+24,0}, 24 - My Ayane is so cute! She's been a oshi candidate for me for a while but admittedly I've only just started actively following AKB again early last year, so I don't know much of what she's been up too lol. But I hope to see more of her this year!
17. 237. (270) [2|0] [N46] Ito Riria{+5,0}, 5
18. 174. (---) [2|0] [NMB] Deguchi Yuina{+10,0}, 10

And with that, 11 out of 20 are in the top 100, which I'm not surprised about at all, two of them will definitely be in the top 10.
I feel the need to give some honourable mentions who I wished I had enough spots to vote for; Sasaki Mirei is incredible and I love her ever so much! Kanemura Miku blossomed so well this year and honestly deserves a higher rank. I adore Miyawaki Sakura and will be supporting her in her new journey but unfortunately, in relation to her 48g activities, I didn't vote for her as I felt disappointed in the way she graduated only to do nothing the rest of the year (i'm sure she's training but the lack of updates was upsetting). Fujiyoshi Karin is such a great center and delivered with two of the best songs from Sakurazaka to date with Guuzen and Nazekoi. Endo Hikari is shy and nervous but she really showed her power with the Jamaica Beer performance! Her hairstyle change this year is beautiful and she deserves points for that alone lol. Shibuya Nagisa really showed her responsible side this year, carrying the heavy burden of the top girl in NMB and do so many things! Even when I was watching things unrelated to NMB, I would see her in adverts and promotions. Amazing year for her. Yamamoto Mikana had a rocky year I would say, but she's so captivating and brings a completely different energy to NMB, dark and cool but also very pretty! I hope she's pushed more this year too!