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| + | ==What is the origin of the 48 Group name?== | ||
| + | It is said that "48" is derived from [[Shiba Kotaro]], the president of office48, but it is not clear. It may also be because the original number of members was going to be 48. | ||
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| + | ==How many members are there in the 48 group?== | ||
| + | In the 48 Groups, it was originally supposed to be 48 regular members. However, as 48 Groups continues to change, settings and rules have changed frequently, so there is currently no concept of "regular number of members". Since the number of people changes every day, it seems that the members themselves do not know the exact number | ||
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| + | ==Why are there so many?== | ||
| + | [[Akimoto Yasushi]] said about the concept, "I see my graduation album at a friend's place, and I think that each person has different tastes, such as" This child is cute." That's why we have a large number of members with children of various appearances and personalities so that fans can choose the type of member they like. | ||
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| + | ==What is the average age of members?== | ||
| + | The average age of the 48 groups, including sister groups, is 18.1 as of September 2014 . | ||
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| + | See [[List of youngest members]] and [[List of oldest members]]. | ||
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==Is Akimoto Yasushi making all the songs?== | ==Is Akimoto Yasushi making all the songs?== | ||
No. [[Akimoto Yasushi]] wrote the songs for most of the 48 groups in Japan and the Sakamichi Series, but not at all. | No. [[Akimoto Yasushi]] wrote the songs for most of the 48 groups in Japan and the Sakamichi Series, but not at all. | ||
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==What is a general election (Senbatsu election)?== | ==What is a general election (Senbatsu election)?== | ||
It is an election in which fans vote for members belonging to 48 groups in and select single selection members at a pace of almost once a year. | It is an election in which fans vote for members belonging to 48 groups in and select single selection members at a pace of almost once a year. | ||
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==Why are girls under different management?== | ==Why are girls under different management?== | ||
Agencies are continuously scouting the girls in the theatre. If a girl performs well enough in the theatre, shows talent, and gains enough popularity, the agencies will sign a contract with the girl. There are different types of agencies that help promote the girl's talents: acting, involvement in television, gravure, and singing for example. Agencies help AKB48 by promoting them to the general audience. | Agencies are continuously scouting the girls in the theatre. If a girl performs well enough in the theatre, shows talent, and gains enough popularity, the agencies will sign a contract with the girl. There are different types of agencies that help promote the girl's talents: acting, involvement in television, gravure, and singing for example. Agencies help AKB48 by promoting them to the general audience. | ||
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| + | ==Is love ban really true?== | ||
| + | See [[Love Ban and rules]] | ||
==What is a 2-shot?== | ==What is a 2-shot?== | ||
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==What does SNS mean?== | ==What does SNS mean?== | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 13 July 2021
Contents
- 1 What is the origin of the 48 Group name?
- 2 How many members are there in the 48 group?
- 3 Why are there so many?
- 4 What is the average age of members?
- 5 Is Akimoto Yasushi making all the songs?
- 6 What is a general election (Senbatsu election)?
- 7 Why are girls under different management?
- 8 Is love ban really true?
- 9 What is a 2-shot?
- 10 What does SNS mean?
What is the origin of the 48 Group name?
It is said that "48" is derived from Shiba Kotaro, the president of office48, but it is not clear. It may also be because the original number of members was going to be 48.
How many members are there in the 48 group?
In the 48 Groups, it was originally supposed to be 48 regular members. However, as 48 Groups continues to change, settings and rules have changed frequently, so there is currently no concept of "regular number of members". Since the number of people changes every day, it seems that the members themselves do not know the exact number
Why are there so many?
Akimoto Yasushi said about the concept, "I see my graduation album at a friend's place, and I think that each person has different tastes, such as" This child is cute." That's why we have a large number of members with children of various appearances and personalities so that fans can choose the type of member they like.
What is the average age of members?
The average age of the 48 groups, including sister groups, is 18.1 as of September 2014 .
See List of youngest members and List of oldest members.
Is Akimoto Yasushi making all the songs?
No. Akimoto Yasushi wrote the songs for most of the 48 groups in Japan and the Sakamichi Series, but not at all.
What is a general election (Senbatsu election)?
It is an election in which fans vote for members belonging to 48 groups in and select single selection members at a pace of almost once a year.
Why are girls under different management?
Agencies are continuously scouting the girls in the theatre. If a girl performs well enough in the theatre, shows talent, and gains enough popularity, the agencies will sign a contract with the girl. There are different types of agencies that help promote the girl's talents: acting, involvement in television, gravure, and singing for example. Agencies help AKB48 by promoting them to the general audience.
Is love ban really true?
What is a 2-shot?
A 2-shot is a polaroid picture taken with you and a member of the team. The member will then decorate the polaroid and you will receive it. You can win these through gacha prizes and other ways. 3-shot, 4-shot work the same way, except you can either bring a friend or choose another girl for a total of the number indicated, including yourself.
What does SNS mean?
Short for Social Networking Service, where the members interact with the fans. 48 Groups have some exclusive platforms,
