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AKB0048

Score

6.9 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

13

Studio

Satelight

AKB0048

TVSpring 2012Source OriginalPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
DramaMusicSci-Fi

6.9/10

Community score

#2801

Rank

65K

Members

690

Favorites

Synopsis

The year is 0048, and in the wake of the great wars, all forms of entertainment have been banned by the dystopian and iron-gloved rule of the anti-music DES. To combat this threat to intergalactic harmony, a group of bold young women have resurrected the legendary J-Pop band AKB48 and formed an all new Band of Sisters - AKB0048! But these rocking rebels aren't simply singers! Trained in combat as well as choreography, these striking strike team members are equally at home in concert halls and in the trenches. Under the leadership of the mysterious Sensei Sensei, they're ready to lay down their lives in order to make the universe a safe place for getting your groove on!

(Source: Sentai Filmworksl)

Cast Highlights

Aida, Orine

Aida, Orine

Main

Voice: Karbowski, Brittney (English)

Ichijou, Yuuka

Ichijou, Yuuka

Main

Voice: Rial, Monica (English)

Kanzaki, Suzuko

Kanzaki, Suzuko

Main

Voice: Hata, Sawako (Japanese)

Kishida, Mimori

Kishida, Mimori

Main

Voice: Mosier, Carli (English)

Motomiya, Nagisa

Motomiya, Nagisa

Main

Voice: Christian, Luci (English)

Shinonome, Kanata

Shinonome, Kanata

Main

Voice: Ishida, Haruka (Japanese)

Shinonome, Sonata

Shinonome, Sonata

Main

Voice: Yagami, Kumi (Japanese)

Sono, Chieri

Sono, Chieri

Main

Voice: Neves, Emily (English)

Core Staff

Kawando, Kenjirou

Kawando, Kenjirou

Producer

Shukuri, Gou

Shukuri, Gou

Producer

Hiraike, Yoshimasa

Hiraike, Yoshimasa

Director

Kawamori, Shouji

Kawamori, Shouji

Director, Storyboard, Mechanical Design, Original Creator

Aketagawa, Jin

Aketagawa, Jin

Sound Director

Itou, Tatsufumi

Itou, Tatsufumi

Episode Director, Key Animation

Theme Songs

Openings

"Kibou ni Tsuite (希望について)" by NO NAME (eps 2-12)

Endings

1: "Kibou ni Tsuite (希望について)" by NO NAME (eps 1)

2: "Yume wa Nandomo Umarekawaru (夢は何度も生まれ変わる)" by NO NAME (eps 1-6, 8-12)

3: "Sasae (支え)" by AKB48 (eps 9)

4: "Niji no Ressha (虹の列車)" by NO NAME (eps 13)

Latest Updates

News
MyAnimeList4884d ago

Sentai Filmworks Acquires Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun and Both Seasons of AKB0048

News
MyAnimeList5342d ago

Director Kawamori Shoji To Produce a TV Anime of Idol Group AKB48

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Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes13
Duration23 min per ep
SourceOriginal
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSpring 2012
AiredApr 29, 2012 to Jul 22, 2012
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#3123
Scored by29.7K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

AKB0048

Romaji title

AKB0048

Japanese title

AKB0048

Synonyms

AKB0048: First Stage

Production Team

Main studio

Satelight

Producers

Starchild Records, Magic Capsule, GANSIS

Licensors

Sentai Filmworks

Japanese title

AKB0048

Themes And Audience

Idols (Female)Music