The 19ki members will be taking part in the 63rd single online and offline talks! https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12844875485.html Schedule: 4/13 & 14 - online, all 5 members together 4/27 & 28 - offline, again all 5 members together 5/11 & 12 - online, each member individually 5/25 & 26 - offline, again each member individually So to clarify - for the first two pairs of events one ticket gives talk time with all 5 members while for the second two pairs you buy one ticket per member and you can also enter the lottery for photos and signings. Applications will open today in the 9th sales round for the 63rd single. (and I'll be at the offline event on 4/27 & 28 so I'll apply today for both days and hopefully I'll get to meet the new members!)
Here's a little poll where you guys can vote for which 19th gen member caught your eye! You can vote for more than one member. ^^ Here - https://strawpoll.com/eJnvvbVDxnv Btw the 19th gens got their individual Twitter accounts (yes, on the 2nd day already o_o) Ito Momoka: https://twitter.com/momoka_ito1206 Okumoto Kairi: https://twitter.com/kairi_okumoto Kawamura Yui: https://twitter.com/yui_kawamura Shiratori Sari: https://twitter.com/sari_shiratori Hanada Mei: https://twitter.com/mei_hanada Make sure to follow them
Honestly, they all look amazing (Kawamura's short bob notwithstanding but that's my personal taste), I can't wait to see them at the theater because, to me, AKB is theater. Feeling a little empty on the KKS section now without 17ki though Bittersweet as it is, it's a necessary step, no one wants to be a research student forever. So put those new performances in already so I won't bee seeing them less Hooray 19ki, welcome aboard and... Lezzdance
im praying it's true, im too attached to my beloved team B, and for me, AKB's difference has always been the teams and competitive dynamics! i think it would be unlikely next year that we would celebrate such an important date as AKB's twenty years without the teams, right? ONLY FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO............... i thought there would be at least 18 new kenkyuusei, five is so few... what is really happening with AKB at this point?! and what do they intend to do to recover the number of at least 48 members (if they still want that at the moment )? i hope they have good plans and projects for the group. Since i joined the fandom by mid-2011, there have never been so few members... my guesses: 1. maybe in the middle or end of this year another generation will come? like a 19ki 2.0 with more members? similar things to this have happened in the past... 2. orrrrr, it could be that next year (the long-awaited 20ki and the celebration of twenty years of the group) really big things will come and a new really big new generation to honor twenty years of AKB. hope im thinking in the right way! maybe i'm hopeful and optimistic! ps. may also be some kennin from members of other sister groups... OR WHO KNOWS A SUPER SHUFFLE THAT CHANGES ALL THE GROUPS?! I SUCH LOVE HER, SHES SO CUTIEEE >< MEIMEI IS MY 19KI OSHI
Btw, why the hell is this not uploaded in the official AKB channel? if the video does not show watch the video here
Because of our beloved useless management. I think they should do somekind of stream to introduce the 19ki like with 17ki and 18ki, the concert and yesterday OO48 were both great but I need to see more of their interactions to know them more
Some 19ki updates from last week stuffs Official Tiktok Introduction: https://www.tiktok.com/@akb48_official_tiktok/video/7349535339259710722 Some new information from there: ItoMomo Favorite food is Anzu (Apricot) Favorite AKB song is Oogoe Diamond Kairi Favorite food is Macaron and Basashi (Horse meat Sashimi) Favorite AKB song is Gingham Check KawaYui Favorite food is Strawberry and Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Favorite AKB song is Gomen ne Suki ni Nachatte Meimei Favorite food is Mentaiko, Peach and SurumeIka (Japanese common squid) Favorite AKB song is Yume no Kawa Sarii Favorite food is Ice cream and Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi) Favorite AKB song is 365 nichi no Kamihikouki ============================== More about 19ki members' personalities: ItoMomo posted a group picture with description of the 4 other girls' personalities in the ALT: https://twitter.com/momoka_ito1206/status/1770739392908333503 Some translation: KawaYui is initially quiet, but once you become close, she talks a lot and is funny . She's so cute that you'll want to protect her as if she's your own. Sarii, despite being 13, is remarkably composed. She's the most responsible among the five of us, far surpassing me, the oldest. Meimei is like a motherly figure who always stands at the forefront, taking care of everyone and making sure things go smoothly. When the mood is high, she can also be a gal. Kairi is an airhead!! She claims she's not, but that's exactly what makes her an airhead!!! However, she's positive and brightens up the atmosphere around her To return the favor, Meimei described ItoMomo's personality: https://twitter.com/mei_hanada/status/1770745005067378745 Translation: Since ItoMomo provided an explanation, I will also introduce ItoMomo Momoka has very loud greetings and replies, and she is really a good girl!! And when it comes to taking action, she actively comes up with ideas. Truly fitting for the eldest Sometimes, Momoka shows a bright and unexpectedly innocent side by making funny faces From Hashira Night on Mar 17: At around 26:19 Miion and Saho talked about 19ki : youtu.be/0XL6F3Ehn0w?t=1578 Talking about who caught their attention in 19ki The fan who sent the message wants to be filleted like a fish by Meimei Saho was surprised by Sarii's age, she could've been her mother. Miion was interested in Kairi's electric guitar specialty. Kairi seems to like Japan-style rock bands (邦ロック) and seems good at singing. Miion also played electric guitar in AKB so perhaps some kind of band unit in the future? Also Itomomo's Rakugo specialty left some impression on them. Saho mentioned how 19ki's responses are loud, also how they say something like "PLEASE EXCUSE US WE ARE PASSING BEHIND YOU!" in the narrow dressing room, which was the first time she heard those from juniors. Saho was surprised because usually during the first days of new gens they usually get scolded because the responses are quiet. ========================= OUT OF 48 #47 (Mar 21) This episode covers their training up to the reveal in Spring concert! www.bilibili.com/video/BV1tj421R7Ud Lots of fun stuffs, recommended watch! Baby 19ki pics reveal https://twitter.com/onigiridouga3/status/1770919060630290675 How KawaYui auditioned for 18ki, failed, cried, cut her long hair and passed 19ki audition even though she was sure she'd fail this time too: More moments translation by @yuiyuihan in twitter: https://twitter.com/yuiyuihan/status/1770994851515142426 screenshot : https://imgur.com/MgVFcFg ====================================== Pages and Translation from Weekly Playboy 2024 no 14 full sizes : https://imgur.com/a/ze7E1ke ItoMomo "Having a favorite or someone you admire makes everyday life brighter, so I also want to become someone that can make people say 'Because Momoka is working hard, I'll work hard too!'. Right now, I've just debuted and I'm not good at anything, but I want to follow the wonderful examples set by my seniors and one day stand at the center! And my dream is to become a presence like Yukirin-san that everyone thinks of when they hear 'AKB48' ." What is AKB48 for you? Kibou! (Hope!) KawaYui "I've loved idols since I was young and always received energy and courage from them, so I wanted to become that kind of presence myself. I look forward to wearing AKB48 costumes and interacting with many people at performances and handshake events. I'm not good at dancing or singing, and I lack confidence in talking, but I've always admired classic idols. I'll do my best to approach that ideal." What is AKB48 for you? A beloved existence! Sarii "Since I was little, my mom and older sister has often listened to AKB48 songs, which sparked my interest. Seeing them wear cute costumes, singing and dancing with sparkling smiles made me think, 'I want to be like them,' so I auditioned. I'm a bit worried about balancing it with school, but I'm excited about performing on stage and in theaters." What is AKB48 for you? The new place where I belong. Meimei "AKB48, which I've been watching for a long time, is sparkling and suits well with smiles and brightness. Somewhere along the way, I started thinking that I want to shine my cheerful personality through AKB48. I'm looking forward to standing on stage, meeting fans, and realizing the dreams I've always had. It's exciting to think that this is just the beginning, and I want more people to know about the group." What is AKB48 for you? A place where I can express my own self. A place where dreams come true. Kairi "I admired Kawaei Rina from the drama '3-nen A-gumi' and initially auditioned for acting roles. However, things didn't go smoothly, so I decided to change gears and auditioned for AKB48. I have no experience in dancing, but I want to give it my all without holding back and work hard. I aspire to be part of a group where each member can express their individuality and deliver powerful performances." What is AKB48 for you? Chance to greatly change my life! I will work hard with all my power. ========================= Some group photos from their twitters: https://twitter.com/momoka_ito1206/status/1770041919206219871 https://twitter.com/yui_kawamura/status/1770316430124216329 https://twitter.com/kairi_okumoto/status/1770020800458055997 https://twitter.com/sari_shiratori/status/1770229102546755992 Extra : Harupyon-senpai is also in the race to become 19ki's mother figure? She was also seen teaching the 19ki some choreos in the OUTOF48 episode https://twitter.com/harupyon_0525/status/1770736407931244758 sorry for the long post
People are excited about ItoMomo, Kairi etc. but everyone who knows Aki-P knows who is his 19ki and will be praised by him. It's the girl who owns acebob - KawaYui
I had two tickets today for the 19ki online talk relay! my thoughts Itomomo: easily the most ready for this kind of thing lol... wow she really is a unique beauty up close I told her I want to see her acting! she responded with she really wanted to act too and look forward to it! Kairi: went up after my list after today! After I introduced myself, she said she will remember me. Welcomed me back warmly during my second slot. I requested she plays the guitar somewhere! She quickly chimed she wants to do it at a live someday... I'll wait Kawayui: she was nervous lol. I did get a funny reaction out of her when I said she was really really cute! I also said I liked her Sarii: very genki and loud. I asked if she will do some solo dance, she said she will shoot a video and upload it someday. Meimei: I did not expect me to be so nervous here.. she has this odd charm that has me going um... I need to tread carefully that was very fun going back to back... this got me thinking... where the hell is the 19ki CONTENT?
No one posted this yet so I'm going to do it. !9ki girls showrooms: Kawamura Yui: https://www.showroom-live.com/r/48_Yui_Kawamura Okumoto Kairi: https://www.showroom-live.com/r/48_Kairi_Okumoto Shiratori Sari: https://www.showroom-live.com/r/48_Sari_Shiratori Ito Momoka: https://www.showroom-live.com/r/48_Momoka_Ito Hanada Mei: https://www.showroom-live.com/r/48_Mei_Hanada Also their very first showroom + special all 5 members together showroom Shiratori Sari 1st Showroom: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Pp42117r8 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXUsJM8RwSs Kawamura Yui 1st Showroom: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1vm411k7H9 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KcJZOHIbtI Okumoto Kairi 1st Showroom: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1FA4m1A7Rj www.youtube.com/watch?v=IruzTP3rbRw Ito Momoka 1st Showroom: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ZD421V7Pu www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2gVY2FxNYc Hanada Mei 1st Showroom: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1RA4m1w7yD www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9VHdx-kb8 All together showroom: if the video does not show watch the video here EDIT: Added Youtube version videos for 19ki girls first showroom
yeah well, it's not enough. we need 19 gen in HADO, we need ZENZA, and we need them as unders in every stage. looking at you DH.
Quick summary of my first HS meeting today with the 5 members: Momoito - very confident with a strong personality Kairi - she made sure I knew her name, maybe a fisher? Kawayui - she was trying hard not to look nervous but I could tell she was, also her eyes looked red Sarii - I simply confirmed with her that her name is pronounced as ‘Sallychan’ MeiMei - surprisingly petite and definitely the prettiest of the five members I’ve got another ticket for them tomorrow so I’ll report on that.
