AKB0048 (pronounced "AKB zero-zero-forty-eight"), 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.
Story
At the start of the 21st century, an interplanetary war broke out. Earth's ecosystem was severely damaged, and humanity was forced to flee the planet. In several planets of this new society, things that "disturb the heart" like music and art are forbidden. 48 years later, the legendary idol group AKB48 is resurrected as the interplanetary troupe AKB0048, made up of girls who carry on the title and spirit of the original members. Held as heroines by some and labeled as terrorists by others, they must take up arms to bring their music to their fans wherever they are. The story follows a group of young hopefuls as they train to become the next generation of AKB0048.
In the year since the 77th generation understudies joined AKB0048, the Deep Galactic Trade Organization [DGTO] and DES have stepped up their attacks on entertainment. In response, AKB0048 brings back the general elections and the Center Nova position. The understudies are now thrusted into a new competition directly against the successors. But as AKB0048 brings back policies not seen since Acchan's disappearance, a new more powerful enemy is quietly moving behind the scenes.
Characters
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- Motomiya Nagisa / Maeda Atsuko the 14th
- Voice: Iwata Karen
- Sono Chieri / Center Nova
- Voice: Watanabe Mayu
- Aida Orine
- Voice: Nakaya Sayaka
- Ichijo Yuka
- Voice: Sato Amina
- Kanzaki Suzuko
- Voice: Hata Sawako
- Shinonome Sonata
- Voice: Yagami Kumi
- Yokomizo Makoto
- Voice: Mita Mao
- Shinonome Kanata
- Voice: Ishida Haruka
- Kishida Mimori / Shinoda Mariko the 8th
- Voice: Sato Sumire
Kenkyuusei
- Wanibuchi Megumi
- Voice: Kinoshita Momoka
- Yanagikawa Hazuki
- Voice: Takeuchi Miyu
Successors
- Maeda Atsuko the 13th /Acchan
- Voice: Sawashiro Miyuki
- Oshima Yuko the 9th / Yuko / Kimishima Hikari
- Voice: Kanda Akemi
- Takahashi Minami the 5th / Takamina / Shiori Arisawa
- Voice: Shiraishi Ryoko
- Akimoto Sayaka the 10th / Sayaka / Igarashi Akira
- Voice: Kawasumi Ayako
- Itano Tomomi the 11th / Tomochin / Itano Tomoyo
- Voice: Ueda Kana
- Kashiwagi Yuki the 6th / Yukirin / Kuroki Ayako
- Voice: Horie Yui
- Kojima Haruna the 8th / Kojiharu / Sakugaki Chiharu
- Voice: Noto Mamiko
- Miyazawa Sae the 10th /Sae / Asamiya Youko
- Voice: Nakahara Mai
- Watanabe Mayu Type 3 /Mayuyu /Mayu Watanabe = android [sic] MAYUYU code-CG-3
- Voice: Tamura Yukari
Others
- Tsubasa Katagiri / Shinoda Mariko The 7th
- Voice: Kakazu Yumi
- Sensei Sensei / S-Quadruple
- Voice: Watanabe Katsumi
- Mr. Ushiyama
- Voice: Ono Daisuke
- Minamino Mikako / Minegishi Minami The 5th
- Voice: Kojima Sachiko
Other AKB48 Group Member voices
- Mamoru
- Voice: Haruka Ishida
- Yayoi (Ep 6), Koenji Aoi
- Voice: Furuhata Nao
- Alyona (Ep 9 and 26), Airport Announcer (Ep 2)
- Voice: Murashige Anna
- Two Priestesses [Miko] (Ep 3)
- Voice: Sato Sumire and Haruka Ishida
- Operator (Ep 1 and 2)
- Voice: Sato Sumire
- Announcer (Ep 2)
- Voice: Haruka Ishida
Music
Season 1
- Opening Theme - NO NAME - Kibou ni Tsuite
- Ending Theme - NO NAME - Yume wa Nandomo Umarekawaru
Season 2
- Opening Theme - NO NAME - Aruji Naki Sono Koe
- Ending Theme - NO NAME - Kono Namida wo Kimi ni Sasagu