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| The term '''Center''' (センター) is used to describe the main member in that single's senbatsu. The 'center' gets center position in the formation of the members, and also gets most media exposure for that single. | | The term '''Center''' (センター) is used to describe the main member in that single's senbatsu. The 'center' gets center position in the formation of the members, and also gets most media exposure for that single. |
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− | The 'center' format is not always used in singles, so the center could be shared between two people - known as a W Center (Wセンター)- or the single could have no center and fairly distribute the position between different members. Center usually refers to the girl/s whom the dance formation gives greater focus on. The latest single [[Sayonara Crawl]] proved that even a four member shared center spot can be a possibility, with the majority of the dance formation giving equal focus on four different members. | + | The 'center' format is not always used in singles, so the center could be shared between two people - known as a W Center (Wセンター)- or the single could have no center and fairly distribute the position between different members. Contrary to some beliefs, center doesn't necessarily refer to one girl or the girl with the highest amount of focus in promotional videos. Center usually refers to the girl/s whom the dance formation gives greater focus on. The latest single [[Sayonara Crawl]] proved that even a four member shared center spot can be a possibility, with the majority of the dance formation giving equal focus on four different members. While center was used since the early days in AKB48, there was less focus on the term and not as much public and media attention. Since 2012, center has had a bigger impact than it used to, with different girls battling from each group to earn this title. |
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| In order to vary the center, the center position can be won at the Senbatsu Sousenkyo, and also at the Janken Taikai. | | In order to vary the center, the center position can be won at the Senbatsu Sousenkyo, and also at the Janken Taikai. |
The term Center (センター) is used to describe the main member in that single's senbatsu. The 'center' gets center position in the formation of the members, and also gets most media exposure for that single.
The 'center' format is not always used in singles, so the center could be shared between two people - known as a W Center (Wセンター)- or the single could have no center and fairly distribute the position between different members. Contrary to some beliefs, center doesn't necessarily refer to one girl or the girl with the highest amount of focus in promotional videos. Center usually refers to the girl/s whom the dance formation gives greater focus on. The latest single Sayonara Crawl proved that even a four member shared center spot can be a possibility, with the majority of the dance formation giving equal focus on four different members. While center was used since the early days in AKB48, there was less focus on the term and not as much public and media attention. Since 2012, center has had a bigger impact than it used to, with different girls battling from each group to earn this title.
In order to vary the center, the center position can be won at the Senbatsu Sousenkyo, and also at the Janken Taikai.
AKB48
Coupling Songs
SKE48
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Title
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Center
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01
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Tsuyokimono yo (強き者よ)
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Matsui Jurina
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02
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Aozora Kataomoi (青空片想い)
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Matsui Jurina
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03
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Gomen ne, SUMMER (ごめんね、SUMMER)
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Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena
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04
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1!2!3!4! YOROSHIKU! (1,2,3,4, ヨロシク!)
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Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena
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05
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Banzai Venus (バンザイVenus)
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Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena
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06
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Pareo wa Emerald (パレオはエメラルド)
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Matsui Jurina
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07
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Oki Doki (オキドキ)
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Matsui Jurina
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08
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Kataomoi Finally (片想いFinally)
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Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena
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09
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Aishiteraburu (アイシテラブル!)
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Matsui Jurina
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10
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Kiss Datte Hidarikiki (キスだって左利き)
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Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena
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11
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Choco no Dorei (チョコの奴隷)
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Matsui Jurina
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Coupling Songs
NMB48
Coupling Songs
HKT48
Coupling Songs
JKT48
Nogizaka46
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Title
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Center
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01
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Guru Guru Curtain (ぐるぐるカーテン)
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Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Hoshino Minami
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02
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Oide, Shampoo (おいでシャンプー)
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Nakada Kana, Ikoma Rina, Sakurai Reika
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03
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Hashire! Bicycle (走れ! Bicycle)
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Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Hoshino Minami
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04
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Seifuku no Mannequin (制服のマネキン)
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Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Hoshino Minami
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05
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Kimi no Na wa Kibou (君の名は希望)
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Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Hoshino Minami
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06
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TBA
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Matsumura Sayuri, Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami
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Teams
AKB48, SKE48, HKT48, NMB48 and JKT48's teams also have centers.