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AKB0048: next stage

Score

7.4 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

13

Studio

Satelight

AKB0048: next stage

Also known as AKB0048 next stage | AKB0048: Next Stage

TVWinter 2013Source OriginalPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
DramaMusicSci-Fi

7.4/10

Community score

#1646

Rank

39.1K

Members

324

Favorites

Synopsis

The road trip to war has already been brutal for the 77th generation of understudies to AKB0048, the combination singing group and combat squad seeking to bring peace and entertainment back to the universe. However, the competition between the individual candidates, as well as the remaining 75th and 76th generation understudies, is about to get even rougher. With the opportunity to become a successor to one of the original members of the legendary singing squad hanging in the balance, the fights on stage and on the battlefield will become even more cutthroat, and things are only going to get nastier when it turns out that someone has been feeding critical information to the opposing DES forces. Will the revelation of the source of the Kiraras prove to be a deadly misstep in the intricate choreography that’s allowed the team to keep dancing out of danger? Will public opinion prove to be more important than actual skill and valor as the squad undergoes a series of grueling trials by fan?

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

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)

Kimishima, Hikari

Kimishima, Hikari

Main

Voice: Kanda, Akemi (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)

Core Staff

Shukuri, Gou

Shukuri, Gou

Producer

Hiraike, Yoshimasa

Hiraike, Yoshimasa

Director

Kawamori, Shouji

Kawamori, Shouji

Director, Storyboard, Original Creator

Aketagawa, Jin

Aketagawa, Jin

Sound Director

Itou, Tatsufumi

Itou, Tatsufumi

Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Matsuda, Kiyoshi

Matsuda, Kiyoshi

Episode Director, Storyboard

Theme Songs

Openings

"Aruji Naki Sono Koe (主なきその声)" by NO NAME (eps 2-7, 9-12)

Endings

1: "Kono Namida wo Kimi ni Sasagu (この涙を君に捧ぐ)" by NO NAME (eps 1-2,5-12)

2: "Kibou ni Tsuite (希望について)" by NO NAME (eps 3)

3: "Aruji Naki Sono Koe (主なきその声)" by NO NAME (eps 13)

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Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes13
Duration23 min per ep
SourceOriginal
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonWinter 2013
AiredJan 6, 2013 to Mar 31, 2013
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#4149
Scored by21K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

AKB0048: Next Stage

Romaji title

AKB0048 next stage

Japanese title

AKB0048 next stage

Synonyms

AKB0048 2nd Season, AKB0048 Second Season

Production Team

Main studio

Satelight

Producers

Starchild Records

Licensors

Sentai Filmworks

Japanese title

AKB0048 next stage

Themes And Audience

Idols (Female)Music