Event / Concert AKB48 49th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo (17/06/17)

It's like how many imagined no3b would all graduate together. It doesn't tend to happen that way. And iirc Mayu is pretty significantly younger than Yukirin, as far as idol age goes. But if Mayu did say this is her last SSK (and actually mean it), perhaps she will grad soon after all. But still doesn't mean before or with Yukirin.

 

What we should stop is the whole ridiculous farce of akb not allowing members to graduate/not allowing members to skip the SSK.

 

And how do you propose to stop that? Write spam mails to fat autumn?

 

I'm saying it doesn't happen so people should stop acting like it does.

 

oop your sarcasm missed me

 

Indeed. Can you even imagine that conversation?

Management: Um...so yeah Mayu...we're not letting you graduate. You can't leave the group. We need your revenue.
Mayu: Well, unless you've got me contracted for several more years and I agreed to it and signed it, you're SOL. Bai!

or similiarly...

Management: Um....so yeah Mayu...we're not letting you sit out of the election. We need your revenue.
Mayu: You let Sayaka sit out...?

 

Or...

Manager: Hey, Mayu, AkiP is wondering what's taking you so long to join the SSK!
Mayu: (ffffffffffffffff...) I'll do it today!

There's no need for direct pressure. Just showing that X or Y things are expected from them and they'll get the memo.

Plus, I don't think management can keep a girl in the group if she really doesn't want to.
We know that many graduation announcements have been surprises for management as well (Acchan, Mariko), so it's not like they can't drop the G-bomb whenever they want. And once that rock is rolling down the mountain...

Now that all the entries are in, and as much as I'd love anyone but Sasshi and Mayu to win, I think having the last original Kami 7 get the throne would be a nice wrap to her SSK (and AKB's) career.

 

Still a little disappointed Sayaka didn't enter~ It'll be a little sad to not see any NMB rank in Senbatsu cause this puts a lot of pressure on Miru (great for another documentary btw lol). Sayaka is probably gearing up for the G-bomb tho

Sasshi winning a 3rd time would be interesting tho lol. I mean no way any other girl/woman will be able to beat that record (Who knows if AKB will even last long enough for that to happen too lol)

 

Do we know anything about live international showings of the election? If I remember correctly such things have been done in the past?

 

An official international broadcast was only done ONCE.
It was in 2013, when AKS was generous with us.

That year they broadcasted the whole RH and one of the final concerts at Budokan through YouTube.

Good times.

Still, news about broadcasts won't appear until June, so... Yeah, relax lol

 

Okay thanks guys

 

I don't think they can force a girl to stay in the group but they can persuade her by offering more money, more solo freedom etc.. I'm sure that's why Kojiharu stayed for as long as she dud..

and I don't believe Acchan and Mariko didn't tell management. Maybe not EVERYONE in the management... but at least one or two people knew they were gonna do what they did.

 

I feel Kojiharu was fine with another 2 more years since its sort of a winwin thing for her in her busy schedule. Its like a bonus you get apart from your salary. She probably was only involved around 10% of the akb related events (like HS/2shot/theatre shows) while being able to stay in senbatsu (although back place) i mean akb still able to milk from her wotas and yet she was like half hiatus with akb and she prob still get the same pay when she was more active.

(Sorry i not akb management so do pardon me if im wrong anywhere + not a KojiHaru oshi)

 

Yeah I remember watching Mariko's graduation announcement on her speech in 2013 ssk on YouTube. I don't remember RH on YouTube though? As for Budokan, I remember watching Kojiharu on the floor stripping performing Yuuwaku no Garter. Good times, indeed.

 

They did. And even the Unit Matsuri.

Those guys on the Sousenkyo's stream were unnecessary tho.

 

Those commentators never were necessary. Especially when they talk over the members' speech

 

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