Seeing AKB48 Shows (TOC at first post)

I can only speak for myself - but I received notice of my winning Super Enpou ticket at the same time regular Enpou notice would have gone out. I believe it's 5 days before the performance.

I would put in the entire time that you'll be available to go to a show - better odds and gives them more flexibility. You don't need to do it a full month in advance, I sent in my request about 10 days before my show and won one. But I would get it in as soon as possible.

For the length of your stay, I would also sign up at the Ticket Center. That way you can apply for Enpou and General Admission tickets. That is two chances for every show, and you'll know whether you won Enpou before you can apply for General Admission.

 

due to the announcement from tgsk-san's blog today (link), i have updated the guide with warnings regarding which portions are now obsolete and which portions are now only partially useful.

to summarize the changes, well, the theater lay-out changed a bit with wider and standing areas. this also means the location for enpous, family seats, and other reserved seats will change. then the tickets no longer require the smaller half (called the hanken) for you to enter the theater. the tickets are now printed with QR codes which will be read and confirmed before giving you access to the theater.

 

144 seats instead of 170... why ?

 

Did anyone who applied and won for a revival show also apply for Super Enpou for regular shows. I kind of want to since I'll be in Tokyo a few extra days, but don't want to be a pest either greedy. But if there is a K6 or SDN48 show I can go to while I'm there

For the JCB or other events, is it okay to buy tickets from an auction or broker? I know for theater shows they check names/IDs. Since I'm obviously not a native, I worry I'm not going to be able to get in.

 

Thanks! I just don't want to jinx myself.

I'm going to try for both Super Enpou and apply to regular shows. Maybe have my first SDN48 experience.

I know for other concert tickets the name is printed on it, and they could spot check. Normally it would only be an issue if you had one where the name was someone of the opposite sex. For me - they are going to know that my name is not spelled in kanji.

 

3000 yen .. that's around $40. not bad at all!

I was afraid it was gonna be some crazy price since it's only a small group of audience each time ...

hope to watch one of the AKB48 shows someday soon =)

 

Why the need for a nickname and postal code(listed that i am from overseas) and is it possible that i can put any katakana for the katakana part?

 

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you need the nickname/handle name so that the site can properly greet you once you log-in.

as for the postal code, it will decide whether or not you are qualified for enpou privileges. ofcourse when you claim your ticket you still need to present proof that you do live in that area. if you live overseas, then i guess you can just fill-up that part with any info you want, but i strongly suggest you put in the correct zip code of your area.

the katakana part is for the katakana equivalent of your name (used by japs to make sure they are reading your name properly). you can ofcourse just put any random katakana characters there, but... oh come on! hehe.

 

^ Can I say Thank You! for putting together this guide. Not only did it help me get my first Super Enpou ticket last year, but it also helped me just win my first theater show via the Ticket Center.

[clap]

 

i see, thanks, but my postal code only have six numbers,lol,and it states that you need seven numbers and did you put youkokurama as your name in katakana? [wonder]

 

well, you will have to be in japan to see a show, right? use the postal code of the place you will be living in japan, but use an address that's "海外"(overseas)-based unless you don't want to use the enpou reservations. though from what i remember, once you put in 海外 as your location, the checking for a valid japanese postal code automatically deactivates itself.

and just like waffle said, you have to use your REAL NAME when registering as they will have to match the name you use with the i.d. (usually your passport) you will be giving the staff member when you get your ticket. (and wow, did you really think i put youkokurama when i registered? that would probably get me zero tickets and a million laughs from the staff members. XD)

 

Thanks for the guide. Everything seems to have worked as stated.

Though I have seemed to received an email confirming I applied for a show. Is this the case? It came instantly after putting in my application.

 

Was it a 'Super Enpou' request or just a regular application via the Ticket Center.

Super Enpou you should get an email in English if you win - here are examples of mine:




If you apply via the Ticket Center, you get a confirmation email that you've applied for a show immediately. If you win a show, you will get another email that states you've won. If you get wait-listed you also get an email but it's slightly different. (the examples in the TOC of winning and waitlist emails were a big help to me).

PS: Great meeting you in Akihabara earlier this month

 

It was by means of the ticket center. It seems I have passed my window for Super Long distance without a win. I hope I did not screw up my application for that (it covered 17 days). I am here another five weeks, so I registered for the ticket center and will now start the grind of applying for show after show.

It is my hope to see a show in THE theater. I see SKE48 tomorrow for the kickoff of their tour in Nagoya.

 

Quick questions - when do they update the AKB48 schedule for the shows for the following week (and hence when can I expect to receive my winning email if I have won)?

And if, say, I applied for tickets for two people, but only one of them (me) had actually registered at the AKB48 Ticket Center website (and used my registered email to send the application through to AKB48), would they still be able to process tickets for BOTH people?

N.B. Applied for July 6th onwards via Super Enpou.

 

Schedule is about 7 days prior. Then TGSK posts on the Ameblo site when the winning emails go out:

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/

Example: http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-10937085090.html

I believe Super Enpou emails go out at the same time as Enpou - about 5 days in advance.