FAQ

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.

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 "number of members".

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.

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.