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AKB0048

5.8 / 10 · 21 votes

2012

~25 min / ep

1 season

26 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

AKB0048, sometimes stylized AKB∞48, is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shōji Kawamori as chief director and writer. The first season aired in Japan between April and July 2012 whilst the second season aired between January and March 2013.

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Cast

Sayaka Nakaya

Amina Sato

Sawako Hata

Sumire Sato

Karen Iwata

Haruka Ishida

Kumi Yagami

Mayu Watanabe

Mita Mao

Seasons

After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets where life will, hopefully, be more comfortable.

1.Unerasable Dream
6.0
29-04-201225 min
In a dystopian future where music is deemed illegal, AKB0048, successors to the idol group AKB48, rebel against the government to bring music to people's hearts. In the year 0048,...
2.The Chosen Lights
6.0
06-05-201225 min
As Nagisa, Orine and Yūka travel on the ship headed for the auditions, they meet fellow auditioners Suzuko Kanzaki and Makoto Yokomizo, along with a stowaway named Sonata Shinonome...
3.Stardust Audition
6.0
13-05-201225 min
As all the applicants are gathered, they begin intense idol training which, to their surprise, involves combat skills and self defense. The manager, Tsubasa Katagiri, reveals that,...
4.I Won't Betray Their Efforts
6.0
20-05-201225 min
As the 77th gen trainees arrive on Akibastar, they are brought to see an AKB concert, which is opened by the two remaining 75th gen trainees, Mimori Kishida and Sonata's older sist...
5.Their Day Off
6.0
27-05-201225 min
As the trainees are given a day off from their lessons, the girls split off into various groups doing various activities with their seniors. Nagisa decides to follow Chieri as she...
6.Handshake Debut
6.0
03-06-201225 min
The trainees are to make their public debut at a handshake event in order to make a strong impression on their fans. As the girls have trouble deciding what to wear for the event,...
7.Kirara of Succession
6.0
10-06-201225 min
With some of the AKB successors attending a peace ceremony, Kanata, Mimori, Chieri and 76th gen understudy Megumi are chosen to be stand-ins for the next concert. As Chieri's stand...
8.To Whom Does the Name Belong?
6.0
17-06-201225 min
Following the stand-ins concert, Kanata, Mimori and the 77th gen understudies are asked to stand in for a guerilla concert on a planet where the entertainment ban is in full effect...
9.Emotion Relation
6.0
24-06-201225 min
Due to Minami's injuries, Kanata is asked to fill in for her in an upcoming concert on the snowy planet Thundristar, much to Minami's dismay. As the understudies explore the planet...
10.The Miracle of the Waves
2.7
01-07-201225 min
Following a meeting with Sensei-Sensei, Tsubasa announces a gravure shoot for all the members, including the understudies. As they arrive on the ocean planet Atamistar, Makoto grow...
11.Return to Lancastar
5.0
08-07-201225 min
Following one of AKB's concerts, it's suddenly announced that the understudies will make their debut performance on Lancastar, Nagisa, Orine,and Yūka's home planet. As the setlist...
12.The Idol Who Sings of Love
5.0
15-07-201225 min
Nagisa, Chieri and Orine manage to evade capture until they are rescued by the WOTA, who offer to help Nagisa rescue her father. Arriving at the detention center, Kanata and Yūka j...
13.For the Sake of Smiling
5.0
22-07-201225 min
As Tsubasa recalls some things Atsuko taught her, the understudies, along with the successors, request that they resume the concert. Just then, everyone hears the voice of Atsuko,...
14.The Young Girls' Trial
3.0
06-01-201325 min
15.A Shocking New Initiative!?
5.0
13-01-201325 min
16.The Idols’ Dark Before Dawn
5.0
20-01-201325 min
17.The New General Elections
5.0
27-01-201325 min
18.The Forbidden Star
5.0
03-02-201325 min
19.Inheritor of the Name
5.0
10-02-201325 min
20.Mimori Revolution
5.0
17-02-201325 min
21.Battle for Akibastar
3.0
24-02-201325 min
22.Blue Betrayal
5.0
03-03-201325 min
23.Screaming Paradise
5.0
10-03-201325 min
24.Beyond the Door
5.0
17-03-201325 min
25.The Path to the Theater
5.0
24-03-201325 min
26.No Name...
5.0
30-03-201325 min

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