2022 in AKB48 Group
The following is a list of events and releases that have happened, or are expected to happen in 2022 from the AKB48 Group.
Like in 2021, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in several releases, concerts, and events being cancelled, postponed, or scaled back.
Contents
Members
- January 1:
- NMB48 holds their third team shuffle NMB48 Team Shuffle 2022. Promoted Members will form Team N and Team M while Kenkyuusei members will form Team BII without being promoted.
- Ike Honoka, Kuroshima Sakura, Sakashita Mako, Sakata Misaki, Sakamoto Risa, Sakurada Ayaka, Takahashi Sae, Tatsumoto Yayoi, Tanaka Yukino, Fukuno Ami, Matsuoka Sakura, Matsuno Mio, Matsumoto Mihina, and Yamamoto Hikaru join NMB48 as 8th generation Kenkyuusei.
- March 18: Okada Nana ends her concurrent position with STU48.
- April 5: Omura Anzu, Shinohara Kyoka, Sugimoto Riina, Hara Yune, Morimoto Kurumi, Yamamura Sakura, and Wakita Aoi join SKE48 as 11th Generation Kenkyuusei.
- May 3: Okada Azumi, Okamura Rio, Kurushima Yuka, and Morokuzu Noa join STU48 as the winners of the New Wave Project Kenkyuusei.
- May 4: Ota Yuki, Kohama Kokone, Sato Airi, Hashimoto Eriko, Hasegawa Niina, Hatakeyama Nozomi, Hirata Yuki, Hotei Moka, Masai Mayuu, Mizushima Miyuu, and Yamazaki Sora join AKB48 as 17th generation Kenkyuusei.
- May 7: Ikuno Rina, Izawa Miyu, Ishimatsu Yuina, Ihara Hanna, Eguchi Kokoha, Ouchi Rinka, Oba Risaki, Kawashima Yuna, Kitagawa Hiiro, Shibui Mina, Tachibana Kokoro, Fukui Karen, Fujino Kokoha, Matsumoto Urara, Mogami Nanaka, Morisaki Saaya, Yasui Hina, and Yanase Reia join HKT48 as 6th generation Kenkyuusei.
- June 1: Arai Ririno, Isobe Rua, Kita Hanae, Kitamura Yuha, Kimoto Yuna, Shibano Yuki, Suizu Natsuki, Sugimoto Moe, Suzuki Ririka, Nakajima Hikari, Hase Sumomo, and Minamikawa Haruka join NGT48 as 3rd generation Kenkyuusei.
- July 1: AKB48 Team TP's new units Unit T and Unit P are formed. The units Daisy, Bellflower, and Sakura are disbanded.
- July 13: DEL48 and MUB48 cease operations after the closure of their agency YKBK48 Entertainment.
- August 26: Mari returns to MNL48.
- September 3: Du XinYi, Wang YuTing, Zhang ShiYu, Zhang YaQian, and Zheng YuShan join AKB48 Team SH as 5th generation Trainees.
- September 26: Huang Yi-lin, Huang Yu-yan, Chang Shao-tong, and Su Heng-yu join AKB48 Team TP as 3rd generation trainees.
- October 16: HKT48 holds their second team shuffle HKT48 11th Anniversary Team Shuffle that will take effect on February 2023. Team TII is set to temporarily disband and the group will only be operated as two teams.
- October 30:
- October 31: Alya Amanda, Anindya Ramadhani, Aulia Asyira, Cathleen Nixie, Celline Thefani, Chelsea Davina, Cynthia Yaputera, Dena Natalia, Desy Natalia, Gendis Mayrannisa, Grace Octaviani, Greesella Adhalia, Jeane Victoria, and Michelle Alexandra join JKT48 as 11th generation trainees.
- December 19: Aobara Yuka, Aobara Waka, Ikeda Tenna, Itagaki Koyori, Kinugasa Ayami, Sakamoto Reio, Shibutani Sayuki, Tanaka Misora, Nishi Yuma, Nishijima Rio, Nishida Honoka, Nihei Manami, Haga Rei, Funahashi Reina, Furukawa Yukino, Miyamoto Ami, and Yoshimi Ayane join NMB48 as 9th generation Kenkyuusei.
Auditions
- January 10: NGT48 announces 3rd Generation auditions.
- January 22: AKB48 Team TP announces 3rd Generation auditions.
- May 30: AKB48 Team SH announces 5th Generation auditions.
- June 2:
- July 20: NMB48 announces 9th Generation auditions.
- August 6: JKT48 announces 11th Generation auditions.
- October 9: AKB48 announces 18th Generation auditions.
- November 10: STU48 announces 3rd Generation auditions.
Kenkyuusei promotions
- January 1: Wada Miyu is promoted to Team N.
- January 13:
- Kuriyama Rina and Sakamoto Rino are promoted to Team H.
- Ichimura Airi, Kawahira Hijiri, Tanaka Iori, Nagano Miyabi, and Murakami Wakana are promoted to Team KIV.
- Goto Hinano is promoted to Team TII.
- January 15:
- Ishizuka Mizuki, Kito Mikuru, and Sugiyama Anan are promoted to Team S.
- Aoki Rika, Igarashi Hayaka, Ito Miki and Nishii Mio are promoted to Team KII.
- Sawada Kanon and Hayashi Mirei are promoted to Team E.
- January 22:
- Wang Yi-chia is promoted to Bellflower.
- Lin Yi-yun is promoted to Sakura.
- May 28: Angel, Champoo, Fortune, Kaiwan, Kaning, Marmink, Nenie, Pim, Punch, and Sita are promoted to Team C.
- June 2:
- July 16:
- Sakata Misaki is promoted to Team N.
- Lee Siyeon is promoted to Team M.
- Asao Momoka, Kameno Zion, Kuroda Fuuwa, Satsuki Aika, Sumino Wakana, Hayakawa Yuna, and Yoshino Misaki are promoted to Team BII official members.
- October 30:
- November 13:
- Tsai Yi-jou is promoted to Unit T.
- Cheng Chia-yu is promoted to Unit P.
- December 17: Lin Ting-li is promoted to Unit P.
- December 18: Li Cai-jie and Miyata Ruka are promoted to Unit P.
Departures
Notable
- February 12: Eve Antoinette Ichwan graduates from JKT48. She was the last 5th Generation member to leave the group.
- February 20: Kato Rena graduates from AKB48.
- March 17: Iriyama Anna graduates from AKB48.
- March 27: Kubo Satone graduates from AKB48.
- April 3: Tashima Meru graduates from HKT48.
- April 4: Umeyama Cocona graduates from NMB48.
- April 15: Miyazaki Miho graduates from AKB48. She was the last 5th Generation member to leave the group.
- May 21: Oba Mina graduates from SKE48. She was the last AKB48 9th Generation member to leave the group.
- June 30: Jan graduates from MNL48.
- August 14: Gabriela Margareth Warouw graduates from JKT48. She was the last 1st Generation member to leave the group.
- August 28: Chen Shih-ya graduates from AKB48 Team TP.
- September 30: Furuhata Nao graduates from SKE48.
- November 1: Suda Akari graduates from SKE48. She was the last 3rd Generation member to leave the group.
All Members
For a list of all graduated members for the year 2022, click below.
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SKE48
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NMB48
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JKT48
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BNK48
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MNL48
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AKB48 Team SH
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AKB48 Team TP
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CGM48
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Releases
Albums
| Group | Title | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGM48 | Eien Pressure (ผูกพันนิรันดร์) |
2022.02.02 | CGM48's 1st Album |
| NGT48 | Mikansei no Mirai (未完成の未来) |
2022.06.29 | NGT48's 1st Album |
Singles
| Group | Title | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blue | HEAD UP | 2022.02.16 | Baby Blue's 4th Single |
| NMB48 | Koi to Ai no Sono Aida ni wa (恋と愛のその間には) |
2022.02.23 | NMB48's 26th Single |
| SKE48 | Kokoro ni Flower (心にFlower) |
↓ 2022.03.09 |
SKE48's 29th Single |
| AKB48 Team SH | Oogoe Diamond (大声钻石 [dàshēng zuànshí]) |
2022.04.01 | AKB48 Team SH's 7th EP |
| BNK48 | Sayonara Crawl | 2022.04.01 | BNK48's 11th Single |
| MNL48 | NO WAY MAN | 2022.04.01 | MNL48's 7th Single |
| STU48 | Hana wa Dare no Mono? (花は誰のもの？) |
2022.04.13 | STU48's 8th Single |
| AKB48 | Moto Kare desu (元カレです) |
2022.05.18 | AKB48's 59th Single |
| CGM48 | Mae Shika Mukanee (สุดเส้นทาง) |
2022.05.28 | CGM48's 4th Single |
| JKT48 | FLYING high (Terbang Tinggi) |
2022.06.17 | JKT48's 23rd Single |
| HKT48 | Biisan wa Naze Naku Naru no ka? (ビーサンはなぜなくなるのか？) |
2022.06.22 | HKT48's 15th Single |
| BNK48 | Believers (ビリーバーズ) |
2022.08.29 | BNK48's 12th Single |
| NMB48 | Sukida Mushi (好きだ虫) |
↓ 2022.09.21 |
NMB48's 27th Single |
| AKB48 Team SH | Ponytail to Shushu (马尾与发圈 [Mǎwěi yǔ fā quān]) |
2022.09.30 | AKB48 Team SH's 8th EP |
| SKE48 | Zettai Inspiration (絶対インスピレーション) |
↓ 2022.10.05 |
SKE48's 30th Single |
| AKB48 Team TP | Ne mo Ha mo Rumor (無根無據Rumor) |
2022.10.14 | AKB48 Team TP's 6th Single |
| AKB48 | Hisashiburi no Lip Gloss (久しぶりのリップグロス) |
2022.10.19 | AKB48's 60th Single |
| BNK48 | Jiwaru DAYS | 2022.11.21 | BNK48's 1st Generation Single |
| NGT48 | Wataridoritachi ni Sora wa Mienai (渡り鳥たちに空は見えない) |
2022.12.28 | NGT48's 8th Single |
Events
- January 16: Pokémon UNITE AKB48 Group Invitational
- January 27 - March 27: NAMBATTLE2 ~Gamushara ni Narana NMB Chauyaro!~
- April 9: BNK48 12th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
- December 12: AKB48 Team SH 9th EP Senbatsu Election
Concerts
- January 12: Shinshun! Eito no Hi 2022 Yokohama Oshare Matsuri Cutie Party
- January 13
- April 3: AKB48 LIVE SHOW ~AKBINGO! The Final Sayonara Mouri-san~
- April 8 - May 27: HKT48 LIVE TOUR 2022 ～Under the Spotlight～
Anniversaries
- January 22: AKB48 Dobbon! 1 Year Anniversary Live
- January 22 - January 23: AKB48 Team TP 3rd Anniversary Concert
- July 10: STU48 5th Anniversary Concert
Graduation
- March 18: STU48 Okada Nana Last Concert ~Sailing day from NANA~
- March 26: NMB48 Umeyama Cocona Graduation Concert ~Koi no Omajinai ga Tokeru Mae ni~
- April 1 - April 3: Oba Mina Graduation Concert @ Pacifico Yokohama
- December 18: BNK48 1st Generation Concert "Dan D'1ion"
Request Hour
- October 30: BNK48 & CGM48 Request Hour 2022 Best 25
Stages
- February 5: Senshuuraku of Yoshida Akari Produce Stage ~Will be idol~
- February 11: Shonichi of Team M 4th Stage Koi wa Totsuzen Yattekuru
- February 19: Shonichi of Team BII 6th Stage Namba Egao Kaika Sengen
- March 12: Shonichi of JKT48 10th Anniversary Special Stage Banzai JKT48
- March 15: Shonichi of Team N 6th Stage Muchuu Raibu
- April 19: Shonichi of Team 4 5th Stage Thumbnail
- April 25: Revival of Team K 5th Stage Saka Agari
- April 29: Revival of Team B 4th Stage Idol no Yoake
- May 6: Shonichi of Team TII 2nd Stage Renai Kinshi Jourei
- May 7: Senshuuraku of Team S 5th Stage Kasaneta Ashiato
- May 11: Shonichi of Team A 8th Stage Juuryoku Sympathy
- May 28: Shonichi of Team S 6th Stage Ai wo Kimi ni, Ai wo Boku ni
- June 3: Senshuuraku of Namba Teppoudai Sono 9 Kokuhaku no Kuuhou
- June 14: Senshuuraku of Kyunmart 1st Stage Kitto Mitsukaru, KOI shite LOVE shite Kyunmart
- June 22: Senshuuraku of NMB48 1st Stage Osaka Tamashi Sutetara Akan
- June 24: Senshuuraku of STU48 2nd Stage Bokutachi no Koi no Yokan
- July 18: Senshuuraku of STU48 Kenkyuusei 1st Stage Boku no Taiyou
- July 29: Senshuuraku of BNK48 Trainee 2nd Stage Ganbare! Kenkyuusei
- July 30: Shonichi of STU48 3rd Stage Hana wa Dare no Mono?
- August 4: Revival of HKT48 Himawarigumi 1st Stage Pajama Drive
- November 26: Senshuuraku of Team KII 6th Stage Saishuu Bell ga Naru
- December 11: Shonichi of Team KII 7th Stage Jikan ga Nai
- December 22: Senshuuraku of JKT48 2nd Stage Seishun Girls
| Year-In-Review | ||
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| 2021 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
2022 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
2023 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
