[GENERAL] The AKB48 Thread

One step closer to a new single announcement. Maybe.

 

I really want to believe so. I doubt it'll be released this year but maybe January or February... please

 

Question, so if I buy CDs of Shitsuren, Arigatou that come with the event ticket, I will be able to automatically apply for the members I want, correct? No lottery? And they'll allow foreigners? And how many seconds do you get per CD?

 

It all worked well for me a few weeks ago - I entered the codes for the 3 CDs I had, I chose an individual slot with Komiharu and it seemed to me that my reservation was immediately confirmed. There was no need for me to enter any address and I was able to download and use the WithLIVE app without any issues here in the UK. My passport was accepted OK as ID. I’m not sure exactly how long I got with Komi but I’d guess for the 3 tickets together it was about 10 seconds or so.

(Note that the current application window on the WithLIVE website is for people who are transferring *theater* edition tickets bought through Chara-ani for the cancelled events in Japan from earlier this year. Presumably sometime soon there’ll be another application opportunity for people with tickets from limited edition regular CDs.)

 

Basically about $30 for a little around 10 seconds...interesting. Thanks for the explanation!

I haven't bought any CD yet which is why I wanted to confirm first before I bought anything. Guess it's better for me to wait for now, yes?

 

The Team 4 stage yesterday was sung live so I guess we can assume all the current team stages will be performed live. It was a nice change!

 

Sad News: No more 48G @ Kouhaku Uta Gassen 2020

 

different name same group.

i feel sad.... i've never experienced a kouhaku without akb so this is really weird

also mods: you could have told me to edit to a thumbnail instead of deleting my post entirely and not notifying me, it's a bit rude lol
edit 2: nope, i'm just dumb and posted in the wrong thread entirely lol

 

I think AKB in Kouhaku is justified; they did nothing this year. Either way, I'm waiting for a new single and the lottery for the 15th anniversary.

 

Not surprised... if you compared how NiziU and Babymetal did this year, 48G were the silent majority.

Thanks for the salt... my popcorn needed extra

 

Yukirin commented on it
https://twitter.com/Yukiriiiin__K/status/1328200119255068673

Honestly, it's amazing that she's the only AKB member to appear on kouhaku 11 years in a row, that's an incredible feat.
She also seems pretty positive for next year so let's be positive too!

 

Remember, some years ago we were discussing how AKB could earn its spot on the 2020 olympics roster

A feedback loop of bad news generating more bad news, like domino, until AKB becomes too toxic.

Unless we get some miracle Hebirote or KFC or some Hashimoto Kanna-level recruitment, dont expect this to change anytime soon.

But other multi-generations idol groups have gone through major slumps, and still exist.

 

The end of AKB48 in the NHK Kouhaku might spell the end of the era, I suppose...

This is the first time since 2008 there won't be AKB48 in the Kouhaku. (AKB48 performed in the Kouhaku back in 2007.) Are they going to become the next Morning Musume or something?

For some it might be somewhat shocking, but I don't see anything real good from AKB48 that isn't KFC, and the Sakamichi groups are the thing over AKB48G these days, so it kinda makes sense, but it's still a sad day nonetheless to hear AKB48 is ousted from the Kouhaku, and maybe ever...