AKB48 Members

Introduction

1st - 3rd Generation are known as the Original Teams (1st Gen: Team A, 2nd Gen: Team K, 3rd Gen: Team B).

For all generations after, successful candidates became trainees who would substitute for official members in activities when a member was absent (most commonly in Theater Performances). When official members would graduate, a trainee was promoted to fill their place. This group of girls was first called AKB48 SEED. The term was later changed to Kenkyuusei (meaning "Research Students"). As more generations were created, Kenkyuusei began to perform by themselves in the theater and hold their own stage shows. In 2009, Team Kenkyuusei was created and the Kenkyuusei Selection was held for the first time. Kenkyuusei began to have more presence in the group, even being part of Senbatsu and appearing on TV shows.

Besides regular auditions, AKB48 also participated in the AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi to recruit new members. They also held a special audition to recruit Team 8 members, and two auditions to recruit temporary members (Otona AKB48 and Baito AKB). Team 8, having one member from each prefecture, held auditions every time a member graduated to fill the prefecture representative spot. Starting in March 2012, AKB48 also had Kennin Members, who were members from sister groups that had a concurrent position in AKB48. However, as of the AKB48 Team Shuffle 2017, no sister group members hold Kennin positions in AKB48 any longer. From December 8, 2017 to April 30, 2023, all Team 8 members were Kennin members in in one of Team A, Team K, Team B, or Team 4. When Team 8 officially went on hiatus in April 2023, and all members of Team 8 became full members of Team A, Team K, Team B, or Team 4. When Team A, Team K, Team B, and Team 4 were disbanded on October 17, 2023, all promoted AKB48 members became part of Regular Members instead.

AKB48 has had a total of 341 original members over their 19 generations, 3 draft generations, Team 8 auditions, and special auditions. They have had an additional 4 transferred members, 16 Kennins, and 56 temporary members. Currently fourteen generations (1st to 12th, 14th and Draft 1st) do not have any remaining active members.

As of September 2024, AKB48 has 29 members and 13 Kenkyuusei.

AKB48 Original Teams

• Bolded names indicate members who are still active in AKB48 or one of its sister groups.
• Italicized names indicate members with pending graduations.
• The members' profile pictures are of members who are still active in AKB48. They are listed in Japanese alphabetical order.

1st Generation (Original Team A)

• Announced on October 30, 2005, and debuted on December 8, 2005.

Members (21): Itano Tomomi, Usami Yuki, Urano Kazumi, Oe Tomomi, Oshima Mai, Orii Ayumi, Kawasaki Nozomi, Komatani Hitomi, Kojima Haruna, Sato Yukari, Takahashi Minami, Tojima Hana, Nakanishi Rina, Narita Risa, Hirajima Natsumi, Hoshino Michiru, Maeda Atsuko, Masuyama Kayano, Minegishi Minami, Watanabe Shiho | Shinoda Mariko (Joined the group on January 22, 2006)

• Now Graduated (21): Usami Yuki, Orii Ayumi, Hoshino Michiru, Watanabe Shiho, Masuyama Kayano, Oe Tomomi, Komatani Hitomi, Tojima Hana, Nakanishi Rina, Narita Risa, Kawasaki Nozomi, Oshima Mai, Hirajima Natsumi, Urano Kazumi, Sato Yukari, Maeda Atsuko, Shinoda Mariko, Itano Tomomi, Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, Minegishi Minami
• Tojima Hana and Komatani Hitomi left the group but then returned for SDN48's 3rd Generation.

2nd Generation (Original Team K)

• Announced in February 2006 and debuted on April 1, 2006.

Members (17): Akimoto Sayaka, Imai Yu, Uemura Ayako, Umeda Ayaka, Oshima Yuko, Ohori Megumi, Oku Manami, Ono Erena, Kasai Tomomi, Kobayashi Kana, Sato Natsuki, Takada Ayana, Noro Kayo, Hayano Kaoru, Masuda Yuka, Matsubara Natsumi, Miyazawa Sae

• Now Graduated (17): Uemura Ayako, Imai Yu, Takada Ayana, Hayano Kaoru, Ono Erena, Oku Manami, Ohori Megumi, Noro Kayo, Sato Natsuki, Masuda Yuka, Kasai Tomomi, Matsubara Natsumi, Akimoto Sayaka, Oshima Yuko, Umeda Ayaka, Miyazawa Sae, Kobayashi Kana

3rd Generation (Original Team B)

• Announced in October 2006 and debuted on December 9, 2006.

Members (13): Inoue Naru, Ota Aika, Kashiwagi Yuki, Katayama Haruka, Kikuchi Ayaka, Saotome Miki, Tanabe Miku, Nakagawa Haruka, Nakaya Sayaka, Noguchi Reina, Matsuoka Yuki, Yonezawa Rumi, Watanabe Mayu

• Now Graduated (11): Inoue Naru, Noguchi Reina, Matsuoka Yuki, Yonezawa Rumi, Nakaya Sayaka, Katayama Haruka, Nakagawa Haruka, Ota Aika, Tanabe Miku, Watanabe Mayu, Kashiwagi Yuki
• Former Kenkyuusei (1): Saotome Miki
• Candidates (5): Iso Reina, Otsuka Aki, Sakata Ryo, Fujishima Mariachika, Horie Mina
• Kikuchi Ayaka, originally a 3rd generation member, was dismissed from the group but then returned for the 7th generation.

AKB48 SEEDs / Kenkyuusei (4th Gen - 18th Gen)

4th Generation

• Announced on May 26, 2007. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (18): Iinuma Yurina, Uriya Akane, Oya Shizuka, Kaneko Satomi, Kuramochi Asuka, Kozuka Rina, Saeki Mika, Sato Amina, Suzuki Nae, Deguchi Aki, Nakata Chisato, Nakanishi Yuka, Naruse Risa, Fujie Reina, Fujimoto Sara, Muranaka Satomi, Yoshioka Saki, Watanabe Marie

• Now Graduated (8): Naruse Risa, Saeki Mika, Sato Amina, Nakanishi Yuka, Kuramochi Asuka, Nakata Chisato, Fujie Reina, Oya Shizuka
• Former Kenkyuusei (10): Iinuma Yurina, Kaneko Satomi, Kozuka Rina, Yoshioka Saki, Watanabe Marie, Fujimoto Sara, Muranaka Satomi, Deguchi Aki, Suzuki Nae, Uriya Akane
• Nakanishi Yuka transferred to SKE48, joining its 1st generation.
• Muranaka Satomi left the group but then returned for the 8th generation.
• Fujimoto Sara left the group but then returned for the 9th generation.
• Deguchi Aki left the group but then joined SKE48's 1st generation.
• Saeki Mika left the group but then returned as a Baito AKB member.

5th Generation

• Announced on October 6, 2007. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (13): Arima Yuka, Ishida Haruka, Uchida Mayumi, Kitahara Rie, Kohara Haruka, Sashihara Rino, Chikano Rina, Tomita Mayu, Nakatsuka Tomomi, Nito Moeno, Hatayama Arisa, Miyazaki Miho, Yamada Mizuki

• Now Graduated (9): Kohara Haruka, Nito Moeno, Nakatsuka Tomomi, Uchida Mayumi, Ishida Haruka, Chikano Rina, Kitahara Rie, Sashihara Rino, Miyazaki Miho
• Former Kenkyuusei (4): Yamada Mizuki, Arima Yuka, Tomita Mayu, Hatayama Arisa

6th Generation

• Announced on April 28, 2008. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (4): Katano Yurie, Takajo Aki, Nishizawa Sara, Nonaka Misato

• Now Graduated (2): Nonaka Misato, Takajo Aki
• Former Kenkyuusei (2): Nishizawa Sara, Katano Yurie

7th Generation

• Announced on December 2008. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (11): Ishiguro Remi, Iwasa Misaki, Katono Mizuho, Kikuchi Ayaka, Komori Mika, Sato Sumire, Suzuki Shihori, Suzuki Mariya, Hayashi Ayano, Maeda Ami, Matsui Sakiko

• Now Graduated (7): Komori Mika, Kikuchi Ayaka, Matsui Sakiko, Iwasa Misaki, Maeda Ami, Suzuki Mariya, Sato Sumire
• Former Kenkyuusei (4): Ishiguro Remi, Katono Mizuho, Hayashi Ayano, Suzuki Shihori
• Suzuki Shihori left the group but then returned for the 11th generation.

8th Generation

• Announced in May 2009. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (15): Asai Madoka, Ishii Ayaka, Ishibe Aya, Imai Yurie, Ueki Asaka, Kaku Grace, Komatsu Mizuki, Komizu Nanami, Sakamoto Rio, Sano Yuriko, Sugiyama Miku, Tomite Ami, Nishikawa Nanami, Miki Nikoru, Muranaka Satomi

• Former Kenkyuusei (15): Komatsu Mizuki, Nishikawa Nanami, Asai Madoka, Ishii Ayaka, Ishibe Aya, Kaku Grace, Komizu Nanami, Sakamoto Rio, Sugiyama Miku, Tomite Ami, Miki Nikoru, Imai Yurie, Muranaka Satomi, Ueki Asaka, Sano Yuriko
• Nishikawa Nanami was dismissed from the group but then returned as Nogizaka46's 2nd Generation.

9th Generation

• Announced on September 20, 2009, and debuted on November 15th, 2009.

Members (14): Ishiguro Atsuki, Ito Ayaka, Oba Mina, Kinumoto Momoko, Shimazaki Haruka, Shimada Haruka, Takamatsu Eri, Takeuchi Miyu, Nakamura Mariko, Nagao Mariya, Fujimoto Sara, Mori Anna, Yamauchi Suzuran, Yokoyama Yui

• Now Graduated (9): Mori Anna, Nagao Mariya, Shimazaki Haruka, Nakamura Mariko, Shimada Haruka, Takeuchi Miyu, Yamauchi Suzuran, Yokoyama Yui, Oba Mina
• Former Kenkyuusei (5): Ito Ayaka, Ishiguro Atsuki, Kinumoto Momoko, Takamatsu Eri, Fujimoto Sara

10th Generation

• Announced on March 31, 2010. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (10): Abe Maria, Iriyama Anna, Ichikawa Miori, Izuta Rina, Iwasaki Hitomi, Kato Rena, Kanazawa Yuuki, Kobayashi Marina, Nakamata Shiori, Fujita Nana

• Now Graduated (8): Nakamata Shiori, Kobayashi Marina, Ichikawa Miori, Fujita Nana, Abe Maria, Kato Rena, Iriyama Anna, Izuta Rina
• Former Kenkyuusei (2): Iwasaki Hitomi, Kanazawa Yuuki

11th Generation

• Announced on July 24, 2010, and debuted on October 10th, 2010.

Members (10): Ushikubo Sara, Okazaki Chinami, Kawaei Rina, Kawakami Marina, Kojima Natsuki, Suzuki Shihori, Toyoda Saki, Natori Wakana, Morikawa Ayaka, Yamaguchi Nau

• Now Graduated (5): Morikawa Ayaka, Suzuki Shihori, Kawaei Rina, Natori Wakana, Kojima Natsuki
• Former Kenkyuusei (5): Toyoda Saki, Okazaki Chinami, Kawakami Marina, Ushikubo Sara, Yamaguchi Nau

12th Generation

• Announced on April 3, 2011, and debuted on May 22, 2011.

Members (10): Iwata Karen, Omori Miyuu, Saeed Yokota Erena, Sasaki Yukari, Suzuki Rika, Takahashi Juri, Tano Yuka, Hirata Rina, Muto Tomu | Eguchi Aimi (joined the group on 2011/06/11)

• Now Graduated (7): Iwata Karen, Hirata Rina, Tano Yuka, Takahashi Juri, Muto Tomu, Omori Miyuu, Sasaki Yukari
• Former Kenkyuusei (3): Suzuki Rika, Saeed Yokota Erena, Eguchi Aimi

13th Generation

• Announced on September 24, 2011, and debuted on December 8, 2011.

Members (16): Aigasa Moe, Amemiya Maika, Iwatate Saho, Umeta Ayano, Okada Ayaka, Oshima Ryoka, Kita Shiori, Kitazawa Saki, Shinozaki Ayana, Takashima Yurina, Hasegawa Haruna, Mitsumune Kaoru, Murayama Yuiri, Mogi Shinobu, Moriyama Sakura, Watanabe Nene

• Now part of Regular Members (2): Iwatate Saho, Murayama Yuiri
• Now Graduated (9): Mitsumune Kaoru, Takashima Yurina, Aigasa Moe, Umeta Ayano, Oshima Ryoka, Okada Ayaka, Kitazawa Saki, Mogi Shinobu, Shinozaki Ayana
• Former Kenkyuusei (5): Amemiya Maika, Kita Shiori, Hasegawa Haruna, Moriyama Sakura, Watanabe Nene

14th Generation

• Announced and debuted on July 9, 2012.

Members (6): Uchiyama Natsuki, Okada Nana, Kojima Mako, Nishino Miki, Hashimoto Hikari, Maeda Mitsuki

• Now Graduated (6): Maeda Mitsuki, Hashimoto Hikari, Uchiyama Natsuki, Nishino Miki, Kojima Mako, Okada Nana

15th Generation

• Announced in April 2013, and debuted on April 30, 2013 (first half) and May 1, 2013 (second half).

Members (12): Ichikawa Manami, Owada Nana, Komiyama Haruka, Sato Kiara, Tsuchiyasu Mizuki, Fukuoka Seina, Mukaichi Mion, Yumoto Ami | Okawa Rio, Tatsuya Makiho (announced and debuted on 2013/10/28) | Iino Miyabi, Taniguchi Megu (announced and debuted on 2014/04/14)

• Now part of Regular Members (3): Komiyama Haruka, Fukuoka Seina, Mukaichi Mion
• Now Graduated (9): Tsuchiyasu Mizuki, Owada Nana, Iino Miyabi, Okawa Rio, Tatsuya Makiho, Ichikawa Manami, Sato Kiara, Yumoto Ami, Taniguchi Megu

16th Generation

• Announced and debuted on December 8, 2016.

Members (19): Asai Nanami, Inagaki Kaori, Umemoto Izumi, Kurosu Haruka, Sato Minami, Shoji Nagisa, Suzuki Kurumi, Taguchi Manaka, Taya Misaki, Nagatomo Ayami, Noguchi Nanami, Harima Nanami, Homma Mai, Maeda Ayaka, Michieda Saki, Muto Orin, Yasuda Kana, Yamauchi Mizuki, Yamane Suzuha

• Now part of Regular Members (5): Suzuki Kurumi, Taguchi Manaka, Nagatomo Ayami, Muto Orin, Yamauchi Mizuki
• Now in KLP48 (2): Kurosu Haruka, Yamane Suzuha
• Now Graduated (8): Taya Misaki, Maeda Ayaka, Homma Mai, Yasuda Kana, Inagaki Kaori, Michieda Saki, Asai Nanami, Sato Minami
• Former Kenkyuusei (4): Noguchi Nanami, Shoji Nagisa, Umemoto Izumi, Harima Nanami

17th Generation

• Announced and debuted on May 4, 2022.

Members (11): Ota Yuki, Kohama Kokone, Sato Airi, Hashimoto Eriko, Hasegawa Niina, Hatakeyama Nozomi, Hirata Yuki, Hotei Moka, Masai Mayuu, Mizushima Miyuu, Yamazaki Sora

• Now part of Regular Members (9): Ota Yuki, Sato Airi, Hashimoto Eriko, Hatakeyama Nozomi, Hirata Yuki, Hotei Moka, Masai Mayuu, Mizushima Miyuu, Yamazaki Sora
• Now Graduated (1): Kohama Kokone
• Former Kenkyuusei (1): Hasegawa Niina

18th Generation

• Announced and debuted on April 9, 2023.

Members (8): Akiyama Yuna, Arai Sae, Kudo Kasumi, Kubo Hinano, Sako Yumemi, Narita Kohina, Yagi Azuki, Yamaguchi Yui

• Now part of team Kenkyuusei (8): Akiyama Yuna, Arai Sae, Kudo Kasumi, Kubo Hinano, Sako Yumemi, Narita Kohina, Yagi Azuki, Yamaguchi Yui

19th Generation

• Announced and debuted on March 17, 2024

Members (5): Ito Momoka, Okumoto Kairi, Kawamura Yui, Shiratori Sari, Hanada Mei

• Now part of team Kenkyuusei (5): Ito Momoka, Okumoto Kairi, Kawamura Yui, Shiratori Sari, Hanada Mei

20th Generation

• Announced and debuted on December 20, 2024

Members (3): Oga Saki, Kondo Saki, Maruyama Hinata

• Now part of team Kenkyuusei (3): Oga Saki, Kondo Saki, Maruyama Hinata

Draft Members

1st Generation

• Announced on November 10, 2013. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (6): Kawamoto Saya, Goto Moe, Shimoguchi Hinana, Takita Kayoko, Nishiyama Rena, Yokoshima Aeri

• Now Graduated (6): Nishiyama Rena, Yokoshima Aeri, Goto Moe, Kawamoto Saya, Takita Kayoko, Shimoguchi Hinana

2nd Generation

• Announced on May 10, 2015. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (7): Kubo Satone, Takahashi Kira, Chiba Erii, Nishikawa Rei, Nomura Nao, Hiwatashi Yui, Yamabe Ayu

• Now part of Regular Members (1): Chiba Erii
• Now Graduated (4): Hiwatashi Yui, Kubo Satone, Nishikawa Rei, Yamabe Ayu
• Former Kenkyuusei (2): Takahashi Kira, Nomura Nao

3rd Generation

• Announced on January 21, 2018. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (19): Ishiwata Sena, Otake Hitomi, Omori Maho, Okada Rina, Katsumata Saori, Kamiyama Riho, Kitagawa Yuri, Kuramoto Miyuu, Kobayashi Ran, Saito Haruna, Sato Shiori, Suenaga Yuzuki, Tada Kyoka, Nagano Megumi, Harasawa Otohi, Furukawa Nazuna, Honda Sora, Yahagi Moeka, Yoshihashi Yuzuka

• Now part of Regular Members (1): Omori Maho
• Now Graduated (12): Yahagi Moeka, Honda Sora, Furukawa Nazuna, Kuramoto Miyuu, Nagano Megumi, Kobayashi Ran, Ishiwata Sena, Tada Kyoka, Okada Rina, Yoshihashi Yuzuka, Saito Haruna, Otake Hitomi
• Former Kenkyuusei (5): Harasawa Otohi, Kamiyama Riho, Katsumata Saori, Sato Shiori, Suenaga Yuzuki
• Withdrew (1): Kitagawa Yuri
  • Kitagawa Yuri left the group but returned as a Nogizaka46's 4th Generation.

Transferred Members

1st Generation

• Announced on February 24, 2014. Debut dates vary across members.

Members (4): Ogasawara Mayu, Kizaki Yuria, Nakanishi Chiyori, Nozawa Rena

• Now Graduated (4): Ogasawara Mayu, Kizaki Yuria, Nozawa Rena, Nakanishi Chiyori

Team 8 Members

• Announced on April 3, 2014. Debut dates vary across members.
• In its original concept, this team was to contain one member from each of Japan's 47 prefectures. Thus, whenever a member graduated, auditions were held soon after to find a replacement representative for her prefecture. However, there have been no such auditions since the beginning of 2020.
• Team 8 officially went on hiatus on April 30, 2023. All Team 8 members were transferred to other AKB48 teams.

Members (75): Abe Mei, Iwasaki Moeka, Okabe Rin, Okubora Chinatsu, Oguri Yui, Oda Erina, Ota Nao, Onishi Momoka, Kita Reina, Gyoten Yurina, Kuranoo Narumi, Kondo Moeri, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Sato Akari, Sato Shiori, Sato Nanami, Shitao Miu, Shimizu Maria, Shimoaoki Karin, Takaoka Kaoru, Takahashi Ayane, Tani Yuri, Tanikawa Hijiri, Cho Kurena, Nakano Ikumi, Nagano Serika, Hashimoto Haruna, Hama Sayuna, Hamamatsu Riona, Hayasaka Tsumugi, Hitomi Kotone, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Hirose Natsuki, Fukuchi Rena, Fujimura Natsuki, Honda Hitomi, Miyazato Rira, Mogi Kasumi, Moriwaki Yui, Yaguchi Moka, Yamada Nanami, Yamamoto Ai, Yamamoto Ruka, Yokomichi Yuri, Yokoyama Yui, Yoshikawa Nanase, Yoshino Miyu | Hattori Yuna (joined on 2014/7/26) | Yoshida Karen (joined on 2015/4/3) | Terada Misaki, Noda Hinano, Utada Hatsuka (joined on 2016/6/25) | Takahashi Sayaka, Hirano Hikaru (joined on 2016/12/9) | Yamada Kyoka (joined on 2017/3/20) | Kawahara Misaki (joined on 2017/8/8) | Okumoto Hinano (joined on 2017/9/2) | Harumoto Yuki (joined on 2017/9/10) | Okuhara Hinako (joined on 2017/11/19) | Rissen Airi, Ito Kirara (joined on 2018/04/29) | Mitomo Mashiro (joined on 2018/08/08) | Fujizono Rei (joined on 2018/10/20) | Fukutome Mitsuho, Tokunaga Remi, Kamachi Yukina (joined on 2019/10/06) | Nunoya Riru, Inoue Miyuu, Hasegawa Momoka (joined on 2019/10/13) | Shiobara Karin, Suzuki Yuka, Matsumura Miku, Uemi Sorano (joined on 2019/10/14) | Onoue Mizuki (joined on 2019/11/09) | Sakagawa Hiyuka (joined on 2019/12/28)

• Now part of Regular Members (8): Oguri Yui, Kuranoo Narumi, Sakagawa Hiyuka, Shitao Miu, Takahashi Ayane, Tokunaga Remi, Nagano Serika, Hashimoto Haruna
• Now in KLP48 (1): Gyoten Yurina
• Now Graduated (68): Okubora Chinatsu, Moriwaki Yui, Iwasaki Moeka, Fujimura Natsuki, Yamamoto Ai, Kita Reina, Kondo Moeri, Yoshino Miyu, Fukuchi Rena, Tani Yuri, Hamamatsu Riona, Abe Mei, Mogi Kasumi, Hirose Natsuki, Hayasaka Tsumugi, Shimoaoki Karin, Yaguchi Moka, Cho Kurena, Noda Hinano, Yokomichi Yuri, Hitomi Kotone, Nakano Ikumi, Tanikawa Hijiri, Sato Shiori, Yamada Nanami, Ito Kirara, Sato Nanami, Terada Misaki, Ota Nao, Yamamoto Ruka, Inoue Miyuu, Nunoya Riru, Shiobara Karin, Rissen Airi, Hasegawa Momoka, Sato Akari, Matsumura Miku, Kamachi Yukina, Miyazato Rira, Onoue Mizuki, Suzuki Yuka, Harumoto Yuki, Yokoyama Yui, Okumoto Hinano, Fukutome Mitsuho, Mitomo Mashiro, Hama Sayuna, Hirano Hikaru, Fujizono Rei, Hattori Yuna, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Utada Hatsuka, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Shimizu Maria, Kawahara Misaki, Takahashi Sayaka, Yoshikawa Nanase, Takaoka Kaoru, Okuhara Hinako, Uemi Sorano, Yoshida Karen, Yamada Kyoka, Honda Hitomi, Onishi Momoka, Okabe Rin, Oda Erina

Temporary Members

Otona AKB48

• Announced on April 16, 2014, and debuted on July 16, 2014.

• Now Graduated (1): Tsukamoto Mariko

Baito AKB

• Announced on September 24, 2014. Debut dates vary across members.

• Now Graduated (50): Abe Kanamu, Ikuta Yuuka, Ida Yuki, Koike Yuuka, Koizumi Rina, Miyazaki Miki, Akasaka Misaki, Araki Minami, Araki Rinka, Iikura Saori, Isshiki Rena, Umezawa Mayuka, Ebisawa Megumi, Ohno Ayano, Ogino Yuka, Kataigi Madoka, Katsumata Saori, Kamitani Saya, Kawaguchi Mami, Kawamura Maho, Kikuchi Tomomi, Kinoshita Suzuka, Kinoshita Mayu, Kusakabe Aina, Kurosawa Ayaka, Saito Rina, Saeki Mika, Sawaki Saya, Shibata Yui, Suzuki Yumin, Seiji Reina, Takagi Mashiro, Takahashi Kira, Takeuchi Misaki, Chida Yumeno, Chiyoda Yui, Nakagawa Rina, Nakamura Yuuka, Nagasaka Arisa, Narimatsu Misa, Nishigata Marina, Fukui Arisa, Fujie Momoko, Matsuura Kaho, Matsuoka Hana, Matsumoto Nodoka, Mega Yako, Yashiro Kana, Yamauchi Aki, Ogata Honami

• Some members participated in AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi 2015:
  • Takahashi Kira was picked by Team B.
  • Isshiki Rena was picked by SKE48's Team S.
  • Shibata Yui was picked by NMB48's Team M .
  • Matsuoka Hana was picked by HKT48's Team H.
  • Ogino Yuka and Nishigata Marina were picked by NGT48.
  • Kusakabe Aina and Seiji Reina were not picked by any team, but they passed NGT48 1st Generation auditions and became NGT48 members.
  • Akasaka Misaki, Kawaguchi Mami and Mega Yako were not picked by any team.

Baito AKB Paruru Selection

• Announced on February 9, 2016. This generation did not officially debut at the AKB48 Theater.

• Now Graduated (3): Iida Yuka, Shigefuji Fuyuka, Hinode Yuka

Exchange Students

• Temporary exchange program.
• Announced on September 9, 2018.
  • From AKB48 to JKT48 (Team T): Kawamoto Saya (September 15, 2018 to October 15, 2018)
  • From JKT48 to AKB48: Stephanie Pricilla Indarto Putri (September 17, 2018 to October 17, 2018)
  • From BNK48 to AKB48: Pimrapat Phadungwatanachok (September 15, 2018 to October 17, 2018)

Special Audition

AKB48 Taiwan Audition

• Announced on August 6, 2015, and debuted on March 4, 2016.

Members (1): Ma Chia-Ling

• Now in AKB48 Team TP (2): Chang Yu-ling, Kuo Shin-yu
• Now Graduated (5): Chen Shih-yuan, Chen Shih-ya, Lin Chieh, Chiu Pin-han, Ma Chia-Ling
• Former Understudy Members (9): Tsou Shuo-lin, Chou Chia-an, Hsiung Tzu-ning, Lin Yu-hsin, Tang Chih-ching, Yang Fu-hsuan, Shu Chun-ling, Yang Yi-tung, Wang Sing
  • Lin Yu-hsin left the group but then returned as TPE48's 1st Generation.
  • Chou Chia-an left the group but then returned as AKB48 Team TP's 2nd Generation.

AKB48 China Audition

• Announced on March 2018.

• Now in AKB48 Team SH (2): Liu Nian, Mao WeiJia

Kennin Members

1st Generation

• Announced on March 24, 2012.

Members (2): Matsui Jurina, Watanabe Miyuki

• Concurrency Ended (2): Watanabe Miyuki, Matsui Jurina

• Watanabe Miyuki returned as a Kennin member for the 6th Generation.

2nd Generation

• Announced on August 24, 2012.

Members (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho

• Concurrency Ended (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho

• Kotani Riho returned as a Kennin member for the 5th Generation.

3rd Generation

• Announced on April 28, 2013.

Members (3): Kodama Haruka, Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao

• Concurrency Ended (3): Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao, Kodama Haruka

4th Generation

• Announced on June 18, 2013.

Members (1): Nozawa Rena

• Concurrency Ended (1): Nozawa Rena (Transferred permanently to Team B)

5th Generation

• Announced on February 24, 2014.

Members (6): Ikoma Rina, Kotani Riho, Shibuya Nagisa, Tomonaga Mio, Miyawaki Sakura, Yamamoto Sayaka

• Concurrency Ended (6): Ikoma Rina, Kotani Riho, Yamamoto Sayaka, Shibuya Nagisa, Tomonaga Mio, Miyawaki Sakura

6th Generation

• Announced on March 26, 2015.

Members (7): Kitagawa Ryoha, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Shiroma Miru, Nakano Ikumi, Yabuki Nako, Yamada Nanami, Watanabe Miyuki

• Concurrency Ended (4): Kitagawa Ryoha, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Shiroma Miru, Yabuki Nako
• Now Graduated (3): Nakano Ikumi, Yamada Nanami, Watanabe Miyuki

7th Generation

• Announced on December 8, 2017.

Members (42): Utada Hatsuka, Ota Nao, Onishi Momoka, Okabe Rin, Okuhara Hinako, Okumoto Hinano, Oguri Yui, Oda Erina, Kawahara Misaki, Kuranoo Narumi, Gyoten Yurina, Sato Akari, Sato Shiori, Sato Nanami, Shitao Miu, Shimizu Maria, Shimoaoki Karin, Takaoka Kaoru, Takahashi Ayane, Takahashi Sayaka, Tanikawa Hijiri, Cho Kurena, Terada Misaki, Nagano Serika, Noda Hinano, Hashimoto Haruna, Hattori Yuna, Hama Sayuna, Hayasaka Tsumugi, Harumoto Yuki, Hitomi Kotone, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Hirano Hikaru, Honda Hitomi, Miyazato Rira, Yaguchi Moka, Yamada Kyoka, Yamamoto Ruka, Yokomichi Yuri, Yokoyama Yui, Yoshikawa Nanase, Yoshida Karen

• Concurrency Ended (14): Onishi Momoka, Okabe Rin, Oguri Yui, Oda Erina, Kuranoo Narumi, Gyoten Yurina, Shitao Miu, Takaoka Kaoru, Takahashi Ayane, Nagano Serika, Hashimoto Haruna, Honda Hitomi, Yamada Kyoka, Yoshida Karen
• Now Graduated (28): Hayasaka Tsumugi, Shimoaoki Karin, Yaguchi Moka, Cho Kurena, Noda Hinano, Yokomichi Yuri, Hitomi Kotone, Tanikawa Hijiri, Sato Shiori, Sato Nanami, Terada Misaki, Ota Nao, Yamamoto Ruka, Sato Akari, Miyazato Rira, Harumoto Yuki, Yokoyama Yui, Okumoto Hinano, Hama Sayuna, Hirano Hikaru, Hattori Yuna, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Utada Hatsuka, Shimizu Maria, Kawahara Misaki, Takahashi Sayaka, Yoshikawa Nanase, Okuhara Hinako

8th Generation

• Announced on December 8, 2021.

Members (6): Uemi Sorano, Sakagawa Hiyuka, Tokunaga Remi, Fukutome Mitsuho, Fujizono Rei, Mitomo Mashiro

• Concurrency Ended (3): Uemi Sorano, Sakagawa Hiyuka, Tokunaga Remi
• Graduated (3): Fukutome Mitsuho, Mitomo Mashiro, Fujizono Rei

By Team

Regular Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation
AKB		Iwatate Saho	岩立沙穂	Sahhoo (さっほー)	October 4, 1994	Kanagawa, Japan	B	30	156.5cm	TRUSTAR	13th
AKB		Murayama Yuiri	村山彩希	Yuirii (ゆいりー)	June 15, 1997	Kanagawa, Japan	O	27	157.8cm	Avex Asunaro	13th
AKB		Fukuoka Seina	福岡聖菜	Seichan (せいちゃん)	August 1, 2000	Kanagawa, Japan	O	24	157cm	Toki Entertainment	15th
AKB		Mukaichi Mion	向井地美音	Miion (みーおん)	January 29, 1998	Saitama, Japan	O	27	150cm	Mama & Son Inc.	15th
AKB		Oguri Yui	小栗有以	Yuiyui (ゆいゆい)	December 26, 2001	Tokyo, Japan	AB	23	163cm	Zest Inc.	Team 8
AKB		Kuranoo Narumi	倉野尾成美	Naru (なる)	November 8, 2000	Asao, Kumamoto, Japan	A	24	152cm	DH	Team 8
AKB		Sakagawa Hiyuka	坂川陽香	Hiyuka (ひゆか)	October 7, 2006	Fukui, Japan	O	18	160.3cm	DH	Team 8 (December 2019)
AKB		Shitao Miu	下尾みう	Miu (みう)	April 3, 2001	Yamaguchi, Japan	A	24	163cm	Superball	Team 8
AKB		Takahashi Ayane	高橋彩音	Ayane (あやね)	December 30, 1997	Saitama, Japan	B	27	153cm	Alligator	Team 8
AKB		Tokunaga Remi	徳永羚海	Remitan (れみたん)	October 1, 2006	Tottori, Japan	O	18	158.7cm	DH	Team 8 (October 2019)
AKB		Nagano Serika	永野芹佳	Serichan (せりちゃん)	March 27, 2001	Osaka, Japan	O	24	158cm	TRUSTAR	Team 8
AKB		Hashimoto Haruna	橋本陽菜	Harupyon (はるpyon)	May 25, 2000	Toyama, Japan	A	24	150cm	Strobo Agency	Team 8
AKB		Chiba Erii	千葉恵里	Erii (えりい)	October 27, 2003	Kanagawa, Japan	A	21	165.5cm	Juus k. k.	Draft 2nd
AKB		Suzuki Kurumi	鈴木くるみ	Kururun (くるるん)	September 2, 2004	Tokyo, Japan	A	20	153.8cm	DH	16th
AKB		Taguchi Manaka	田口愛佳	Manaka (まなか)	December 12, 2003	Kanagawa, Japan	**	21	154.5cm	DH	16th
AKB		Nagatomo Ayami	長友彩海	Ayamin (あやみん)	November 2, 2000	Kanagawa, Japan	O	24	161cm	DH	16th
AKB		Muto Orin	武藤小麟	Orin (おりん)	July 22, 2000	Tokyo, Japan	AB	24	153cm	Ikushima Kikaku	16th
AKB		Yamauchi Mizuki	山内瑞葵	Zukkii/Zukky/Zucky (ずっきー)	September 20, 2001	Tokyo, Japan	O	23	162.5cm	DH	16th
AKB		Omori Maho	大盛真歩	Mahopyon (まほぴょん)	December 5, 1999	Ibaraki, Japan	B	25	163cm	DH	Draft 3rd
AKB		Ota Yuki	太田有紀	Yukitan (ゆきたん)	March 27, 2004	Kanagawa, Japan	O	21	157cm	DH	17th
AKB		Sato Airi	佐藤綺星	Aichan (あいちゃん)	June 24, 2004	Chiba, Japan	B	20	156cm	DH	17th
AKB		Hashimoto Eriko	橋本恵理子	Erichan (えりちゃん)	April 16, 2006	Osaka, Japan	B	19	156cm	DH	17th
AKB		Hatakeyama Nozomi	畠山希美	Nonchan (のんちゃん)	January 25, 2008	Saitama, Japan	O	17	159cm	DH	17th
AKB		Hirata Yuki	平田侑希	Yuki (ゆき)	September 3, 2002	Saitama, Japan	A	22	157cm	DH	17th
AKB		Hotei Moka	布袋百椛	Hotechan (ほてちゃん)	December 1, 2004	Hyogo, Japan	O	20	151cm	DH	17th
AKB		Masai Mayuu	正鋳真優	Mayuuchan (まゆうちゃん)	March 1, 2005	Saitama, Japan	B	20	154cm	DH	17th
AKB		Mizushima Miyuu	水島美結	Mizumin (みずみん)	November 12, 2003	Hokkaido, Japan	A	21	157cm	DH	17th
AKB		Yamazaki Sora	山﨑空	Sorara (そらら)	May 13, 2004	Tokyo, Japan	B	20	152cm	DH	17th
AKB		Akiyama Yuna	秋山由奈	Yunachan (ゆなちゃん)	December 12, 2005	Chiba, Japan	A	19	158cm	DH	18th
AKB		Arai Sae	新井彩永	Saechan (さえちゃん)	October 5, 2005	Tokyo, Japan	A	19	158cm	DH	18th
AKB		Kudo Kasumi	工藤華純	Kasumin (かすみん)	June 15, 2005	Oita, Japan	O	19	159cm	DH	18th
AKB		Kubo Hinano	久保姫菜乃	Chanhina (ちゃんひな)	February 2, 2006	Nagano, Japan	A	19	163cm	DH	18th
AKB		Sako Yumemi	迫由芽実	Yumemin (ゆめみん)	February 5, 2006	Saitama, Japan	**	19	162cm	DH	18th
AKB		Narita Kohina	成田香姫奈	Kohi (こひ)	March 3, 2004	Hokkaido, Japan	AB	21	158cm	DH	18th
AKB		Yagi Azuki	八木愛月	Azu (あづ)	March 22, 2005	Tokyo, Japan	**	20	159cm	DH	18th
AKB		Yamaguchi Yui	山口結愛	Yuichi (ゆいち)	March 8, 2009	Nagasaki, Japan	A	16	158cm	DH	18th

Kenkyuusei Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation
-		Ito Momoka	伊藤百花	Itomomo (いともも)	December 6, 2003	Saitama, Japan	A	21	157cm	DH	19th
-		Okumoto Kairi	奥本カイリ	Kairi (カイリ)	January 27, 2007	Tokyo, Japan	O	18	155.5cm	DH	19th
-		Kawamura Yui	川村結衣	Kawayui (かわゆい)	June 18, 2006	Hokkaido, Japan	A	18	155cm	DH	19th
-		Shiratori Sari	白鳥沙怜	Sarii (さりい)	September 10, 2010	Tokyo, Japan	A	14	160cm	DH	19th
-		Hanada Mei	花田藍衣	Meimei (めいめい)	June 5, 2005	Kanagawa, Japan	B	19	152cm	DH	19th
-		Oga Saki	大賀彩姫	Saachan (さーちゃん)	May 16, 2006	Fukushima, Japan	B	18	168cm	DH	20th
-		Kondo Saki	近藤沙樹	Kosaki (こさき)	February 23, 2012	Aichi, Japan		13	157cm	DH	20th
-		Maruyama Hinata	丸山ひなた	Maruchan (まるちゃん)	July 11, 2008	Niigata, Japan	A	16	159cm	DH	20th

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