COLLECTION · Series · 2012
AKB0048
AKB0048, sometimes stylized AKB∞48, is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shōji Kawamori as chief director and writer. The first season aired in Japan between April and July 2012 whilst the second season aired between January and March 2013.
Source: TMDB
* 5.8 (21)AnimationFantasyScience FictionJapan
Countries
Japan
Studios
tvk · Teletama · Sun TV · Gunma TV · GANSIS · SATELIGHT · Starchild Records
Runtime
25 min/ep
Release
29/04/2012
Score
5.8 / 10 (21)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
26 episodes · 2012
After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets where life will, hopefully, be more comfortable.
Episode 1. Unerasable Dream
2012-04-29 · 25 min
In a dystopian future where music is deemed illegal, AKB0048, successors to the idol group AKB48, rebel against the government to bring music to people's hearts. In the year 0048, three thirteen year old girls, Nagisa Motomiya, Orine Aida…
Episode 2. The Chosen Lights
2012-05-06 · 25 min
As Nagisa, Orine and Yūka travel on the ship headed for the auditions, they meet fellow auditioners Suzuko Kanzaki and Makoto Yokomizo, along with a stowaway named Sonata Shinonome. They soon learn that Chieri Sono, the daughter of a…
Episode 3. Stardust Audition
2012-05-13 · 25 min
As all the applicants are gathered, they begin intense idol training which, to their surprise, involves combat skills and self defense. The manager, Tsubasa Katagiri, reveals that, in order to be selected, the applicants must protect AKB…
Episode 4. I Won't Betray Their Efforts
2012-05-20 · 25 min
As the 77th gen trainees arrive on Akibastar, they are brought to see an AKB concert, which is opened by the two remaining 75th gen trainees, Mimori Kishida and Sonata's older sister Kanata. However, Kanata is not too pleased that Sonata…
Episode 5. Their Day Off
2012-05-27 · 25 min
As the trainees are given a day off from their lessons, the girls split off into various groups doing various activities with their seniors. Nagisa decides to follow Chieri as she goes shopping, where they meet up with Yūko, who tells…
Episode 6. Handshake Debut
2012-06-03 · 25 min
The trainees are to make their public debut at a handshake event in order to make a strong impression on their fans. As the girls have trouble deciding what to wear for the event, Orine, who wants to succeed Sashiko receives a hateful…
Episode 7. Kirara of Succession
2012-06-10 · 25 min
With some of the AKB successors attending a peace ceremony, Kanata, Mimori, Chieri and 76th gen understudy Megumi are chosen to be stand-ins for the next concert. As Chieri's standing in for Yūko invokes jealousy from the 76th gen…
Episode 8. To Whom Does the Name Belong?
2012-06-17 · 25 min
Following the stand-ins concert, Kanata, Mimori and the 77th gen understudies are asked to stand in for a guerilla concert on a planet where the entertainment ban is in full effect, prompting some jealousy from the 76th gen understudies.…
Episode 9. Emotion Relation
2012-06-24 · 25 min
Due to Minami's injuries, Kanata is asked to fill in for her in an upcoming concert on the snowy planet Thundristar, much to Minami's dismay. As the understudies explore the planet and see how people under the entertainment ban are like,…
Episode 10. The Miracle of the Waves
2012-07-01 · 25 min
Following a meeting with Sensei-Sensei, Tsubasa announces a gravure shoot for all the members, including the understudies. As they arrive on the ocean planet Atamistar, Makoto grows concerned about her appearance, so Suzuko uses a…
Episode 11. Return to Lancastar
2012-07-08 · 25 min
Following one of AKB's concerts, it's suddenly announced that the understudies will make their debut performance on Lancastar, Nagisa, Orine,and Yūka's home planet. As the setlist is announced, it is revealed Nagisa will performing a solo…
Episode 12. The Idol Who Sings of Love
2012-07-15 · 25 min
Nagisa, Chieri and Orine manage to evade capture until they are rescued by the WOTA, who offer to help Nagisa rescue her father. Arriving at the detention center, Kanata and Yūka join the WOTA forces in diversionary tactics whilst the…
Episode 13. For the Sake of Smiling
2012-07-22 · 25 min
As Tsubasa recalls some things Atsuko taught her, the understudies, along with the successors, request that they resume the concert. Just then, everyone hears the voice of Atsuko, whose light brings the concert to the detention center. As…
Episode 14. The Young Girls' Trial
2013-01-06 · 25 min
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Episode 15. A Shocking New Initiative!?
2013-01-13 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 16. The Idols’ Dark Before Dawn
2013-01-20 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 17. The New General Elections
2013-01-27 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 18. The Forbidden Star
2013-02-03 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 19. Inheritor of the Name
2013-02-10 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 20. Mimori Revolution
2013-02-17 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 21. Battle for Akibastar
2013-02-24 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 22. Blue Betrayal
2013-03-03 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 23. Screaming Paradise
2013-03-10 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 24. Beyond the Door
2013-03-17 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 25. The Path to the Theater
2013-03-24 · 25 min
No synopsis
Episode 26. No Name...
2013-03-30 · 25 min
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Keywords
animeidol groupakb48
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