Nakatsuka Tomomi announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.
As she’s going to be 20 years old in June, she explained that decided to start a new life.
Nakatsuka Tomomi joined AKB48 5 years ago as a 5th generation member. She is part of Team A.
She won’t participate in the 5th AKB48 Senbatsu Election 2013.
The drama Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari ~2012 Aki no Tokubetsu Hen~ (奇妙な物語〜2012秋の特別編〜) starring Oshima Yuko (AKB48) will be released on DVD on August 7.
The DVD includes the 5 episodes of the drama aired last fall on Fuji TV.
Oshima Yuko plays in the 1st story titled Shinrei Appli (心霊アプリ).
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari is a TV series broadcast since 1990. Each story is independent of the others.
Maeda Atsuko Namida no Sotsugyou Sengen! in Saitama Super Arena ~Gyoumu Renraku. Tanomuzo, Katayama Buchou!~ (前田敦子 涙の卒業宣言! in さいたまスーパーアリーナ 〜業務連絡。頼むぞ、片山部長!〜) will be released on Blu-ray on July 3.
The concert was held from March 23 to 25, 2012, at Saitama Super Arena. Former AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko had announced her graduation during this event.
The Blu-ray box set includes 7 discs featuring the 3 days of the concert.
It comes with a 132-page booklet and 5 photos.
AKB48 Yossha Ikuzo! In Seibu Dome (AKB48 よっしゃぁ〜行くぞぉ〜! in 西武ドーム) will be released on Blu-ray on July 3.
The concert was held from July 22 to 24, 2011, at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture.
The Blu-ray box set includes 7 discs featuring the 3 days of the concert.
It comes with a 132-page booklet and 5 photos.
Komori Mika announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.
Komorin explained that she decided to leave the group to study abroad.
Komori Mika joined AKB48 in 2009 as a 7th generation member. She is part of Team B. She is also a member of Watarirouka Hashiritai.
Moreover, the Kenkyuusei Hioki Miki and Ito Akane have also announced their graduation from SKE48. They want to focus on their studies.
Matsubara Natsumi announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.
On her blog, she explained that she decided to leave the group to become an actress. She wants to perform in stage play, drama, and movie.
Matsubara Natsumi joined AKB48 in 2006 as a 2nd generation member. She is part of Team K.
Ono Erena’s new single Fighting Hero (ファイティング☆ヒーロー) will be released on May 29.
It is the theme song for the drama Tank Top Fighter (タンクトップファイター) starring Ono Erena (former AKB48) and Kawashima Umika (9nine).
The regular edition contains only the title song and its instrumental version.
The limited editions includes a different bonus track for each type. They also come with a DVD featuring the music video, making-of, and other footage.
Up Up Girls, Kikkawa You, Super☆Girls, Cheeky Parade, Tokyo Girls’ Style, Dream5, 9nine, and more idol groups will perform at Idol Nation 2013.
The concert will be held on August 10 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo
This live is part of a-nation Island festival which will take place on August 3-11.
On June 26, AKB48, SKE48, Dorothy Little Happy, i☆Ris, and Weather Girls have been added to the line-up.
Kuramochi Asuka‘s debut solo single Itsumo Soba ni (いつもそばに) will go on sale on May 29.
The single is released as the prize for the victory of Kuramochi Asuka in AKB no Gachi Uma 2 Revenge (AKBのガチ馬2 リベンジ), a contest in which the members of AKB48 give tips on the G1 horse race. It will be the theme song for the TV CM for JRA (Japan Racing Association).
On the last day of the event AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai ~Shiro Kuro Tsukeyoujanaika!~ (AKB48グループ臨時総会～白黒つけようじゃないか！～) held at Nippon Budokan, it was announced that AKB48 will hold a concert tour in the 5 major Domes of Japan title AKB48 2013 Manatsu no Dome Tour ~Madamada, Yara Nakyaikenai Koto ga Aru~ (AKB48 2013真夏のドームツアー ～まだまだ、やらなきゃいけないことがある～) .
The concerts will take place in Fukuoka, Sapporo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo between July and August.
Moreover, some important team changes have been announced. Sashihara Rino has also been promoted to HKT48 Theater manager in addition to her activities as a member.