Agreed. Can't wait to see more of their performances, right now it's limited to Heart-gata virus and Oogoe Diamond, should be a lot more footages by next week with all the schedules/show/theater lined up. ----- Welcome back Kokko and Niinan! They have finished the required 10 days self-quarantine after getting infected, and now back to activity by today (Aug 8) https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12757588328.html Spoiler: unfunny joke I suppose they can now validly sing Crown-shaped virus in their zenza performances ---- Speaking of Aug 8 : Happy 21st Birthday, Niinan! She certainly had a chance to be on 60th single on the showroom senbatsu if it wasn't for covid Looking forward to see her in more activities! random Niinan pics from the internet: ---------- Bayfm Radio 柱NIGHT! with AKB48 17th gen! Yukinee and Mizumin will be in Hashira Night Bayfm radio next week, on Aug 14, as guests to Mukaichi Mion's hosted programme. Source : https://www.bayfm.co.jp/program/akb/2022/08/08/8-14日-柱night-with-akb48 向井地美音-ゲストメンバーは 17期/ ------- [100 Things about AKB] - Erichan 4th day is Erichan! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1556487355074514945 the rest is in Eizou Souko
[100 Things about AKB] - Nonchan 5th day is Nonchan! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1556837684189995009 the rest is in Eizou Souko --------- 17ken show #4 It's been quite a long break, but the 17ken show is back again tonight at 19.00 JST! Also apparently the featured member got changed for this episode, it's now stated that it will feature the share house members : Kokko, Erichan, Hotechan, and Mizumin. Theme will be Pajama party(!) and will show the backstage footage of POPFES(!) https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1556535715294777344 As usual, first part will be free, not sure if it will be streamed in Youtube too, but here's the niconico link : https://nicochannel.jp/akb48-17ken/live/smTXkPcDyajv4oMgS6d3ireK
aww damn I guess either they are really aiming for perfection or it's a difficult stage to learn, they still got like a week but it's not enough. I assume Niinan needs to catch up? I heard Sorara was sick too and just recovered (from showroom) ---- Upcoming Known Schedules update Aug 9 - 17kenkyuujou #4 (feat. Erichan, Kokko, Hotechan, Mizumin) Aug 10 - Hadokai day 4 (feat. Niinan, Yukitan, Kokko, Hotechan) Aug 16 - Kenkyuusei Stage - Tadaima Renaichuu Shonichi - (feat. All except Kokko, Nonchan and Yukitan) Aug 14 - Bayfm Hashira Night (feat Mizumin and Yukinee as guests) Aug 18 - SUMMER STATION (All 11) Aug 26 - @'JAM EXPO 2022 Aug 28 - 17th gen all-you-can-shoot Individual fan photo sessions (All) (個別撮り放題撮影会) Sept 23 - 17ki ga RokeRoke TV show Unknown - Nemousu TV episode Unknown - Kenkyuusei Stage - Tadaima Renaichuu ----- Hadokai day 4 member change Recently posted, Niinan will not attend Hadokai event tomorrow (Aug 10). Instead Hotechan will attend in her place. https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12757922630.html ----- 17ken show #4 Lots of cuteness from the 4 chihougumi members, really recommended to check it out! I'll just cross post important parts : They reached 1026 subs!! Which means they'll get the training camp livestream project. (Dear management, it's been a while, so please invite Sugai-sensei and Makino Anna-sensei again for this camp project. ) Small info here : Kokko and Yukinee are left-handed. (why are left handed-people so cute? Yuiyui, Naru, Nagi, etc) -------- POPFES 2022 Backstage footage Further Summary and links can be found here: (it's long so check the 17ken thread here) ------- Next week's episode 5 will be on Aug 17 featuring Yukinee, Yukitan, Nonchan, and Sorara. https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1556990580752003072
It's a shame but honestly expected. This is their very first stage, so they're not used to rehearsals, remembering the choreography for multiple songs and the lyrics. They'll also need dress rehearsals, just to figure out how quickly they can get changed, find their way about the theatre to do changes the most efficiently, etc. It'd probably be different for more veteran members, they could learn a stage in that time probably, but it'd be unreasonable to expect that of new members when they've been ill and might still not feel 100% (long COVID is sadly a thing, after all). Hopefully that'll mean we'll get a really fun stage when it does come out! All the girls are also now listed individually for online hanashikai for AKB48's 60th single. Surprisingly, Aichan isn't the only one to get a lot of slots imo.
You're right. I totally forgot these are mostly girls without prior dancing experience too. I suppose we can only wait for the good news. BTW since I'm not familiar with hanashikai slots, how were the result for Motokare desu hanashikai for the 17ki members? ------- [100 Things about AKB] - Mayuuchan/Masaru 6th day is Mayuuchan/Masaru! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1557200065365786624 the rest is in Eizou Souko ------------ You might've seen in other threads, the moment when Aichan (and others) was informed of being in senbatsu for 60th single (according to others, it's on June 30 during Hanashikai) if the video does not show watch the video here Interesting comments from Makino-san about Aichan at around 7.20 : (I kinda paraphrased a lot) Her dance skills are high with prior experience. She's a hard worker, there's no captain in 17th gen but she's basically leading everyone. To be selected into senbatsu before others is actually a challenging position, after this she'll be expected to keep running at the front of her generation, aiming for the even higher position. She cannot stop. But we believe she has the skill and quality to actually overcome those, that's why we decided to include her in senbatsu. -------- Non official clip of the POPFES 2022 backstage footage (might be deleted later) if the video does not show watch the video here ------- Some belated Niinan birthday photos from 17ken twitter : https://twitter.com/akb48_17ken/status/1557246803153944581 ------ Small reminder that Hotechan, Kokko and Yukitan will be in Hadokai day 4, today at 18:00 JST You can join/watch the fun here: https://hado-official.com/akb48tenkaichi/ ------- Update: Hotechan, Kokko and Yukitan was in Hadokai Day 4 It was Yukitan's first time. Niinan was supposed to be there but maybe she still need time to recover, so Hotechan went instead. They won vs Nikkei teretou daigaku (日経テレ東大学) team, so 17ki will appear in one of their program in the future. photo credits official pic from twitter : Short video of them announcing their rewards https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1557319105530568704 ----- Apparently there was an error in the paid part of 17ken show #4, resulting in subscribers not being able to vote properly for the 17(iina) points. Therefore Hiroyuko-san moved the voting to twitter. It was [The First Talk] corner (idk what was it about) Erichan got the most votes so she gets the point and this extra mini segment is posted : [The First Monomane] She impersonates her batchmate Hirata Yuki, Crayon Shin-chan and Bo-chan from the same show. https://twitter.com/akb48_17ken/status/1557285865776627712 ------- Aichan and Yukinee performed as Zenza in Team A show today (Aug 10) source : Saitou Haruna tweet
[100 Things about AKB] - Kokko 7th day is Kokko! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1557567939473457153 the rest is in Eizou Souko ---- BOMB Magazine July Issue I actually found some okay scans all the of the 9 pages of BOMB July issue featuring 17ki! Quality is not the best but they're pretty good. Not actually readable so no translation the official off-shots : ------- More off-shots photos for 17ken show #4 Extra off shots festival from 17ken Twitter posts : Chihougumi members are so lovely! --------------- Satou Minami interacted with 17ki Hadokai members and posted some adorable pics! Somehow I cannot upload Kokko and Yukitan's solo shots so check them out at the original tweet here: https://twitter.com/sato_minami16th/status/1557663033182519296 ------------ At last!! NEMOUSU TV Project!! "How is it actually? 17th gen image check!!" ~First Half~ if the video does not show watch the video here Will be aired on Aug 18, 7.30 PM JST !
I forgot to update yesterday, this is pretty slow week for 17ki news anyway. [100 Things about AKB] - Yukinee 8th day is Yukinee! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1557925087298330626 the rest is in Eizou Souko ---------- [100 Things about AKB] - Yukitan 9th day is Yukitan! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1558287226936721408 the rest is in Eizou Souko -------- AKB48 Shop updated with some samples of 17ki members in Yukata source https://twitter.com/AKB48_netshop/status/1557291440979726336 Full samples and purchase in AKBshop here : https://shop.akb48.co.jp/selection/list/3568?twA ------ Aichan in Recording Studio for 60th single Yukirin posted an instagram story, complimenting Aichan for using her nametag even though it was just a sound recording session. Also she commented on her unique placement of the nametag. original source : Yukirin's instagram story translation source : credits to Aichan archive (@Airi_archive) : https://twitter.com/Airi_archive/status/1558067342575185920
Lots of contents/info today! [100 Things about AKB] - Sorara 10th day is Sorara! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1558649616861634560 the rest is in Eizou Souko ------ [100 Things about AKB] - Aichan Finally, the 11th day is Aichan! Snippets here : https://twitter.com/AKBG_eizousouko/status/1559012004865617921 the rest is in Eizou Souko Aichan has 6-pack?? I really recommend the "100 things about AKB" series to know more about the 17ki members, the answers are interesting and sometimes will shock you! If you can't understand japanese, there might be some people translating them somewhere online, just be patient and search for it haha. There's these translations for Erichan and Hotechan's part : Erichan's : https://twitter.com/erikopics/status/1558052557460623360 Hotechan's :https://twitter.com/erikopics/status/1558600698870173696 all credits to @erikopics on twitter https://twitter.com/erikopics ----------------- BayFM Hashira Night with AKB48 feat Mizumin and Yukinee as guests (柱NIGHT! with AKB48 feat 平田侑希ちゃんと水島美結ちゃん) Miion hosted the programme with Mizumin and Yukinee last night. Yuiyui also has a corner and left a message for 17ki members! Official link : (need japan VPN) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=BAYFM78&t=20220814230000&noreload=1 Unofficial link: I haven't listened fully, will try to give summary later if there's any interesting part. Pics related to the BayFM participation: Spoiler: Sources https://twitter.com/mionnn_48/status/1558814150213525504 https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1558840764159107072 https://www.bayfm.co.jp/program/akb/2022/08/14/本日、8月14日!23時-柱night-生放送-メインdj 向井地美音-2/ https://www.bayfm.co.jp/program/akb/2022/08/14/本日、8月14日!23時-柱night-生放送-メインdj 向井地美音/ ------------- Aichan Interview from Gekkan Entame Sept/Oct Issue, translated by @Airi_archive on twitter All pics and translations credits fully goes to @Airi_Archive on twitter : https://twitter.com/Airi_archive Very dedicated account, really recommended to check other things Aichan related there. This year, the AKB48 group has welcomed many new members. In this issue, we will introduce three of these future stars with great potential, who are highly recommended by this magazine! Read the full translation twitter thread here : https://twitter.com/Airi_archive/status/1558700554682916864 People, do you think I should copy-paste the translation here? I don't have twitter acc so I can't really ask for the translator's permission. ------------- Funny info on Kokko's preferences Kokko thinks Kinoko no Yama is more delicious than Takenoko no Sato (two types of bite-sized chocolate snack, popular for being hilarious debate topic with friends in Japan) She even wishes the company to just sell the stick part of the Kinoko, no need for the chocolate part. This girl is really quirky, love to see more of her reactions Spoiler: Source http://akb48taimuzu.livedoor.biz/archives/59625721.html ---------- Hotechan, Aichan and Erichan hanging out together Spoiler: source Hotechan Mail, but it's on the internet. Won't be posted too often. https://twitter.com/moka_archive/status/1558807758861918210 ----- Okada Nana wants to date Yukitan(?) credits to : @okadananafans on twitter Talk report with Naachan Q: Among the 17th gen member, is there anyone that is Naachan's type? Naachan: Everyone is really cute, but yeah, I like Ota Yuki chan the most! Yukitan! She's a nice girl. We talked a lot. Q: I see! Do you want to date her? Naachan: I want! Spoiler: source https://twitter.com/Okadananafans/status/1558780270303903747 IIRC Naachan also had funny remarks on 17ki during HADO last week. When the MC asked if Naachan is getting along well with 17ki members, she said she wants to, but doesn't know who to "touch" first. She quickly change the tone to "who should I get along well first with". It's just funny because Naachan has tendency to "touch" members lol like how Yuko was) -------- Also do you guys want to see individual info like Aichan's, Yukitan's and Kokko's above in here as a one-stop post that covers all about 17ki? or should I post them exclusively to their individual thread? (I do tend to cross post important ones though)
@donjonnie I am very grateful that you post everything together here! It makes it so easy for me to use this information and update our wiki!
I'm happy the information I posted actually helps the wiki, since the reason I'm posting is to keep the english-speaking fanbase interested in the new 17ki members! Of course I love them all, but also I want them to help bring AKB back to spotlight even just a little. Especially with the investment management is putting into them, would be a waste for many fans to miss out on! Alright so that's 1 vote for keeping it one-stop post then. ----------- Tiktok promotion videos for 17ki ga Roke Roke TV Show AKB48 17th gen promotes 17ki ga Roke Roke (9/23) and their upcoming Summer Station performance(8/18) on Tiktok. They were asked to think and make "Toredaka" (Excellent/interesting shot) Promotion Videos. [A bit of explanation : Finding/making Toredaka is the common recurring Rokeroke theme, since filming at the certain location might not have fully scripted planning so members have to fill in for the interesting part of the show] The show itself will be 2 hours long special, and will decide the No. 1 Toredaka Member! A part of the show will be screened in the 17ki Summer Station live (8/18). https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1559057647034200064 Check AKB official tiktok for the videos https://www.tiktok.com/@akb48_official_tiktok According to what the girls said, there will be more than just live performances on Summer Station, there will be games, presents and interactive sessions too, so look forward for those! ----------- Mayuuchan and Yukitan performed as Zenza in Team 4 show (Aug 15) source Tada Kyoka's twitter The kind senpais actually put them front and center, also used 17ki poses in addition to Team 4 poses.
Kokko, Hotechan, Mayuuchan and Sorara will be on Ex-Taishu Sept Issue (on sale 8/16) Not known what the content is, but assumed to be similar to the one with Aichan, Erichan and Niinan before, some interview. https://twitter.com/AKB48_staff/status/1559359323368611840 ----------- Upcoming Known Schedules update Aug 17 - 17kenkyuujou #5 (feat. Yuki, Yukitan, Nonchan and Sorara) Aug 18 - SUMMER STATION (All 11) Aug 18 - 7.30 PM JST - Nemousu TV episode "How is it actually? 17th gen Image check!!" ~First Half~ Aug 25 - 7.30 PM JST - Nemousu TV episode "How is it actually? 17th gen Image check!!" ~Second Half~ Aug 26 - @'JAM EXPO 2022 Aug 28 - 17th gen all-you-can-shoot Individual fan photo sessions (All) (個別撮り放題撮影会) Sept 23 - 17ki ga RokeRoke TV show Unknown - Kenkyuusei Stage - Tadaima Renaichuu ------------ Rumor ?? Shonichi for Kenkyuusei Theater Stage will be on Sept 4 to be updated as I gather more info..... -------- Sorara and Kokko did Zenza in Boku no Taiyou show (Aug 16) credit to Kurosu Haruka twitter ---------- Organzaka 3rd Anniversary Special - feat Yuki and Mizumin Will be live on Aug 21 3PM JST "[Organzaka 3rd Anniversary Special Project Part 2] - Sudden visit to girl members' rooms! Some crazy things got captured on camera?? lol" Yuki and Mizumin are pretty much regulars now. Also featuring Reichama and Hinako from Team 8. if the video does not show watch the video here --------- 17ken Show #5 soon Episode 5 tonight at 19:00 JST watch for free here in Nicochannel : https://nicochannel.jp/akb48-17ken/live/smoeFyoXVk7FrfaaMsfDT24L Featuring Nonchan, Yukitan, Yuki, and Sorara Theme will be [Fashion]. They'll be doing a Cosplay Tea Party. Can't wait to see what cosplay they decide to use! Also there will be info about the planned Fan Meeting (reward for 500 subs) and the Shonichi of Tadaima Renaichuu Kenkyuusei stage. https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1559480119240146946
Confirmed on the 17ken show : Tadaima Renaichuu Shonichi is on September 4 ! Also Niinan is replaced by Nonchan for the Shonichi stage. Edited to add Lionel90 's update : ---------------- 17ken Show #5 Short summary, for full summary, pics and good stuffs go to http://stage48.net/forum/index.php?threads/akb48-17研究所!akb48-ii-na-17-kenkyuujou-2022-07-10.24107/#post-1768532 Basically a cosplay party theme. Super cute especially Black Cat Sorara-sensei for me. Important parts: - Bit more details on each members personality from Sorara - Subscribers count down to 1009 subs - Fan Meeting with the subscribers is scheduled on Sept 17 The theme of the Fan Meeting will be about Summer Festival, members will be wearing Yukata. There are interactive events and recording time prepared, as well as presents for subscribers that will be there. Seems like it's for subscribers only? We'll see. Details will be announced later. and lastly the new date for shonichi stage as mentioned above. ------------ Hotechan loves Chainsaw-man so much, she got teary-eyed just talking about the anime adaptation if the video does not show watch the video here She's a big big fan of Chainsaw-man. She's been reading it since the serialization of the manga, she wears Chainsaw-man T-shirt, pants and bag to her lessons. Therefore just seeing the character moving in the anime trailer struck a chord in her heart. ---------- Aichan is participating in the [bis X AKB48Group Showroom] event You can check the ranking and details here : https://www.showroom-live.com/event/bis_akb48g_regularmodel2022_1 Support her here when she's streaming : https://www.showroom-live.com/48_Airi_Sato At a glance some pretty strong rivals are there in the preliminary group 1. Hopefully she can make it. ---------- Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Aug 18) 17ki will have SUMMER STATION performance! can't wait! according to the tweet here : https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1559842621131960320 Audience are asked to prepare any questions to be asked to 17ki members, written in small paper. They'll collect and answer some of those on-stage tomorrow. Just hoping it's not raining, since the weather prediction seems to be bad. --------
https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12759304639.html with line up update Niina out (academic reasons), Nozomi in
AKB48 17ki ga SUMMER STATION! Performance and variety recording summary: Present for guests : fans with members' sign messages and doodles only 3 songs, Aitakatta, Oosawagi Tengoku and Kimi no Koto ga Suki Dakara (the last 2 can be recorded) most of the activities on stage are with the MCs, NasuNakanishi and related to the upcoming show, 17ki ga RokeRoke Kokko got some attention due to being funny and pairs well with the MCs jokes Will be shown entirely in the upcoming show, maybe that's why there's no leaks on what is actually being done on-stage. Overall the fans there said that this is a very excellent performance. Japanese summary : http://akbmatome18300.ldblog.jp/33847004.html http://akbmatome18300.ldblog.jp/33847564.html Official pics : https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48/status/1560118728301637632 Fancams : Kimi no Koto ga Suki Dakara if the video does not show watch the video here if the video does not show watch the video here other angles : https://twitter.com/sonakason/status/1560113437727870976 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYtzkQLlX8/?igshid=YTgzYjQ4ZTY= https://twitter.com/cherucheru911/status/1560134489816600576 https://twitter.com/cherucheru911/status/1560130922510696450 https://twitter.com/dragan1453/status/1560116405994803200 https://twitter.com/dragan1453/status/1560123120945467394 Oosawagi Tengoku if the video does not show watch the video here if the video does not show watch the video here other angles : https://twitter.com/sonakason/status/1560106964801097734 https://twitter.com/d3_99line/status/1560113877915820032 https://twitter.com/dragan1453/status/1560131416486096896 More Pics from fans at the event! Sources on twitter, check them out for full quality and more pics! Spoiler: Sources https://twitter.com/hamu_masa/status/1560135132102569988 https://twitter.com/otsukarenpoko/status/1560134627557539840 https://twitter.com/yu_ki_48_mk2/status/1560128142198853633 https://twitter.com/DD810604695/status/1560127004287983616 https://twitter.com/diaryfroth/status/1560125202943553536 https://twitter.com/f_ou_mi/status/1560120198409031680 https://twitter.com/lalahappy0723/status/1560122665054380033 https://twitter.com/lalahappy0723/status/1560125346413953025 https://twitter.com/DD810604695/status/1560126324076711937 https://twitter.com/lalahappy0723 https://twitter.com/yu_ki_48_mk2 https://twitter.com/DD810604695 More pics at the Kenkyuusei Gallery : link -------------- NasuNaka confirmed as MC for 17ki ga RokeRoke! https://twitter.com/nasunaka_mg/status/1560084375936458753 Apparently they did well and can connect with the 17ki members on stage, especially Kokko, according to people who went there. Maybe they can be official big brothers to the 17th gen, in addition to the behind the scenes Hiroyuko-san. extra RIP to Team8 Rokeroke ----------------- ........ updating, check back later for summary and more info!
Had just watched some of the videos linked above (thank you @donjonnie for linking them) and wanted to write some things I noticed about the girls by watching them ^^ The first thing is: These girls literally don't seem like they are Kenkyuusei. I don't think if this is because of their training period that they had since February (?) but overall their performance is really good. Of course there are some mistakes here and there, but these are almost imperceptible. AKB this time brought already above average-good girls, specially if comparing to older Kenkyuusei...a while ago we had REALLY unprepared girls debuting. For me, Niinan and Yukitan (Ota Yuki) were the girls who stood out the most. Niinan seemed like she had been performing on stage for a good time, and Yukitan surprised me A LOT, like, for real. When the members were revealed, she didn't stand out at all for me, but lately I've been finding her genuinely pretty, and now with these performances all that I can say is that she rocks. For me she did really well, with captivating expressions and not demonstrating any sign of nervousness. Aichan and Sorara didn't surprise me because they already have that "performer aura", but it looked like they were really comfortable standing on the stage, and having lots of fun. Hotechan is a literal princess. I mean, the way she smiles, her soft moves...she is beyond delicate and cute. I indeed like this girl. Erichan, despite the clear nervousness, was really cute and enjoyable to watch, she also showed having fun. Adorable as heck. She also has an attractive awkwardness (which isn't a bad thing, but an appealing one). Don't exactly know what to talk about Mayuuchan aside than she did well and didn't express nervousness. For me, Yukinee (Hirata Yuki), Nozomi and Mizumin were the ones who semeed the most nervous, but they also did good, it's something that will develop over time. Not a bad point because this is what, their third or fourth public performance (excluding the zenza ones)? Can't recall if their theater debut (with Oogoe Diamond) had audience. I left Kokone last because...well, her non-smiling "character" doesn't let me give her good comments. Okay, she's an introvert, she's bad at smiling, but sometimes it just feels not natural. Maybe some people can dislike mine statements, but watching her gives the impression that she's trying her best NOT to smile...if someone's bad at something, they should try to improve and become good on that thing, right? But Kokone's "bad smiling skills" don't seem natural. I'm not saying that she has to start smiling and being cheerful or something like this, because it is interesting to see idols with different attitudes, but if she really wants to keep this as her chara, she has to develop more naturality. Otherwise, she is really pretty. That's it. Actually I don't expect anyone to read this, but I wanted to write my opinions about today's performance firstly because we couldn't watch the popfes one, and because I really like these girls. They are incredible and most of them already perform good.
haha I totally was digging through tons of Kokko fan photos for the Summer Station and this one is the only smile I found, the rest are 95% flat face lol In the beginning I also thought she tries hard to make a character, I think that's common, even Zunchan said she had this Burikko chara back when she started. Might even net her some niche-loving fans like Paruru did, leading to some jobs. Now I kinda believe it's really her personality. tbh right now I love to see the gap of energy and smile between her and her batchmate during performance. It's just endearing But I also agree that she has to improve on the smiling part, if you just focus on her it's really jarring sometimes. What princess fanatically reads violent comic like Chainsaw-man and gets addicted to Cola and RedBull?? /Jk I love Hotechan too Ironically? Kokko is the most kenkyuusei-like skill and expression-wise I heard the training is quite tough, with lots of events prepared for them they gotta train a lot in-between. Hopefully some footage gets into a documentary somewhere. This is personal take but kenkyuusei and to some extent "fresh" members always caught my eyes because they always go 110% energy when performing in any chance given. While some of the more established members sometimes feels like they don't do that anymore for events that don't require them. (exceptions are concerts usually) It's like they are on energy-saving mode sometimes Maybe it's their 213th time doing the same song or attending similar event but yeah I personally want to see the full energy when watching AKB performance. I agree with the rest of your points, thank you for paying attention to them! ------------- NemousuTV Season 39 Episode 3 Summary "How is it actually? 17th gen Image check!!" Only 8 members here at first, but Yukitan joins later, and Niinan next episode. While Aichan did a separate take and got edited in. MC is Ijiri Okada and the topic is "How is it actually? 17th gen Image check!!" They asked 17ki members to internally rank themselves by topics/image, higher the rank higher the points they'll get. They also ask 130 random people on the street to rank them, just based on their 17ki profile pics, name, age, and height. It's all about image after all. First topic is "Who looks the strongest?" Some interesting tidbits I found : Mayuuchan is assumed to be the strongest internally since she has been doing rhythmic gymnastics for 11 years while Kokko is assumed by public to be the strongest since being tallest = more muscle (???) Aichan is remarked by Mayuu to often hug too strongly (like a pro wrestler) and her sharp chin can pierce the hugged target lol Mizumin is remarked by random person to look like Akimoto Sayaka, so she must be strong So to decide who's the strongest, they gotta prove it by breaking the tiles. As a reference, Hotechan here can break 2 tiles. Yukitan and Niinan already did theirs before the take, and Aichan got edited in. Who do you think is the strongest among 17ki ? Spoiler: Spoiler- Answer Sorara wins with 6 broken tiles! Second topic is "Who looks the fastest?" This time Mizumin took 1st place for both the assumption from the internal and random public. She has the experience of being in Track and Field club for about 6 years (junior High 1st year to Highschool 3rd year) The only way to prove it is through a 50m run contest! Yukitan joined them at this stage. Erichan and Mayuuchan have the feeling that they can beat Mizumin's time here: Niinan did the running take before others and set the bar low at 10.25 seconds BTW Japan nationwide average for Highschool girls 50m run is 8.89 seconds. Aichan did it after and got edited in: Who do you think got the fastest time?? Spoiler: Spoiler - Fastest runner Aichan won with a big margin at 7.6 seconds! Very interesting episode with tons of shots, I felt like the editing makes me feel the episode goes by very fast. Preview for next week episode (Aug 25): if the video does not show watch the video here Looks like the topics will be who's the smartest and who's the best singer! Can't wait! ---------- Sayonara Mouri #20 This time the topic is about "strange rules" in AKB48, many of the discussed ones are revolving around kenkyuusei so it's just right to have the 17ki there. This time Sorara, Aichan, and Erichan got chance to talk. Spoiler: Watch the episode first for max fun! Some of the rules discussed : Smartphone total ban for kenkyuusei and how the senpais are the one "enforcing" it. the difference is that now 17ki are allowed to use phone only to view the VTR for dance practices. ----- Sorara brought up the bus seating rule, she carefully chose her words In the bus, Kenkyuusei are supposed to sit in the extra, foldable seats if there's no seat available. However reality is not so simple, senpai members often sit individually and having their bags/things overflow a bit into the empty seat making it harder to ask if it's fine to sit beside them. Just pulling the extra foldable seat at that point is also a bit complex since it might be seen as not wanting to sit next to the senpais. Japanese's social hierarchy at work here. Either the senpai have to be kind enough to call the kouhai to sit or the kouhai gotta get close enough to be comfortable asking. -- Aichan brought up the shoes rule in the lesson area. Kenkyuusei members have to separate between outdoor and lesson shoes for the lesson area. Regular members have a bit more "freedom" on that It was joked that this might bring "ire" from other members thus Aichan might lose her shoes soon --- Erichan brought up the no-present-for Kenkyuusei rule. Kenkyuusei can receive fan-letters but not presents. Erichan said she moved from Osaka basically bringing nothing so some daily life items as presents would be nice
I couldn't agree more. Aichan has been selected by management as the girl to push, obviously, but I've also been drawn in by Sorara's performance. Niina especially strikes me as a professional, it's probably because she's used to having eyes on her as a former streamer, but it's still different with real people right in front of you. These girls are really good and I'm glad they came to AKB48
Organzaka 3rd Anniversary Special - feat Yuki and Mizumin "[Organzaka 3rd Anniversary Special Project Part 2] - Sudden visit to girl members' rooms! Some crazy things got captured on camera?? lol" Yuki and Mizumin are pretty much regulars now. Also featuring Hinako from Team 8. if the video does not show watch the video here They show off their personal skills, (we saw this in 17ken episode 1 too) Yuki : Eating sour lemon (haven't tried other sour food) without changing expression Mizumin : Baton twirling (she's been practicing from 2 y.o. to highschool, 15 years!) Then it's time for Wake-up dokkiri (surprise prank)! Except they've been notified beforehand. More points to the cuter things found (subjective lol) Yuki : Her things are neatly arranged and she sleeps with eye-cover and bare-footed. her only issue is having food next to her on the bed. She says this is for eating right after waking up (no need for reheating) She doesn't reheat some type of food even if there's a microwave, just eat it at current temperature. no idea if this is real or just for variety purpose though! Mizumin :Her things are also neatly arranged. Apparently she usually sleeps holding a pillow on her face and bare-footed she also wears the same pajama she wears at home (also was in 17ken episode 4, a set with Kokko, her futon-mate) Highlight of this section is the feet reveal!! /jk The next two sections (eating super sour ramen and inserting thread to needle while on vibration machine) are best experienced in video so watch them. Next section is Organzaka Calendar model competition, exclusive to Yuki and Mizumin! They discussed and got helped by professionals to design, apply make-up and take photos for their calendar draft. The full size result can be downloaded at https://dhcshibuyastudio.jp/information/20220821/ until Aug 22 They are both really beautiful result! Who do you think won the votes of the people? Spoiler: winner Winner is Mizumin by a close 1 vote! Reason mostly because it looks better as a calendar, not a poster. Big win to both, this episode really push their "beautiful girl" images ------------- Random off-shoot pics from https://twitter.com/akb_trainee48 : Nemousu off-shoot pics Preview for next episode (Aug 25): if the video does not show watch the video here 17ken off-shoots + posters on theater ------------ Okada Nana uploaded photos of one-eyed Erichan (?) https://twitter.com/okadanana_1107/status/1561249909264633856 Naachan's comment is typical Naachan : Wha- how cute … Love her. She's born in Osaka isn't she? me too. Erichan looks so cute with an eyepatch What happened to her eye? No idea, seems like it was fine for the hanashikai/two shot today?
I think you can still slightly see it in the hanashikai photo too, there's a little purple bit on her lower right eye (right eye from our perspective). Maybe it's a stye?