Former AKB48 and SDN48 member Ohori Megumi gave birth to her first child on June 16.
Ohori Megumi announced on her blog that the baby is a girl. Her weight is 2956 g. She explained that the birth went well.
The horror movie Kuchisake-Onna Returns (口裂け女 リターンズ) starring Ohori Megumi (ex AKB48 and SDN48) will be released on DVD on July 19.
“Kuchisake-Onna”, which litteraly means “Slit-Mouthed Woman” in English, is a figure appearing in Japanese legends.
The story depicts the arrival of Airi (Ohori Megumi) and her friends in an evil village…
The movie was directed by Yamamoto Junichi.
It was released in theaters on July 7, 2012, in Japan.
Avex announced the creation of a new idol group called 7cm.
7cm consists of 7 members who were formerly part of SDN48. These members are Ito Mana, Imayoshi Megumi, Umeda Haruka, Kaida Jyuri, Kato Mami, Konan, and Hosoda Miyuu.
A video showing the creation of the unit has also been uploaded on YouTube.
AKB48 and sister groups will hold Omoideseru Kimitachi e (思い出せる君たちへ) on May 2-25.
During this periode, the event will take place everyday at Tokyo Dome City Hall.
AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, and SDN48 will perform a selection of their live stages.
There will be 2 performances on the weekends.
Oricon (オリコン) published its yearly singles and albums charts 2012.
AKB48 are the best-selling singles artists. SKE48 also appear in the top 10. NMB48, Nogizaka46, Not Yet, Maeda Atsuko, Watanabe Mayu, Sashihara Rino, no3b (No Sleeves), Morning Musume, Momoiro Clover Z, French Kiss, Itano Tomomi, Super☆Girls, and SDN48 are in the top 100.
AKB48 came in 3rd position of best selling album chart, and SKE48 in 40th position.
Asia Idol Parade 2012 will be held on September 30 in Tokyo.
Lives will take place at the same time at Club Asia, Glad, Lounge Neo and Vuenos.
LinQ, Mary Angel, JK21, Candy Go! Go!, Station♪, Kaiketsu! Tropical Maru, Sketch, SDN48’s former members, and more than 80 other idol groups will participate in the event.
