AKB48 Group (AKB48グループ?) is the general term used to address AKB48 and its sister groups as a collective. Their "official rival" group, Nogizaka46, is sometimes considered to be in the AKB48 Group. However, it is not an official part, with the exception of Ikoma Rina (who had a concurrent status in AKB48). As of June 2019, AKB48 Group has thirteen groups under its name, with 6 based in Japan and 7 based in other countries across Asia. AKB48 Group also has a General Manager (Soukantoku, 総監督), which acts like the leader of the entire group. The current General Manager is Mukaichi Mion, who has assumed the title since April 1, 2019.
Group | Logo | Formation Date | Location | Group Color |
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AKB48 | 2005.12.08 | Akihabara, Tokyo | Pink | |
SKE48 | 2008.07.30 | Sakae, Nagoya | Orange | |
NMB48 | 2010.10.09 | Namba, Osaka | Leopard Pattern | |
HKT48 | 2011.05.01 | Hakata, Fukuoka | Black | |
NGT48 | 2015.01.25 | Niigata, Niigata | Cherry Red and White | |
STU48 | 2015.01.25 | Setouchi Region, Japan | Blue and White | |
JKT48 | 2011.09.11 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Dark Red | |
BNK48 | 2017.02.12 | Bangkok, Thailand | Orchid | |
MNL48 | 2018.04.28 | Manila, Philippines | Blue | |
AKB48 Team SH | 2018.07.24 | Shanghai, China | Pink and White | |
AKB48 Team TP | 2018.08.25 | Taipei, Taiwan | Gradation Orange and Yellow | |
CGM48 | 2019.06.10 | Chiang Mai, Thailand | Tradewind | |
KLP48 | 2024.07.17 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Green |
AKB48
AKB48 currently has 52 members in three teams : Regular Members, Team Kagai, Kenkyuusei. The Group Captain is Kuranoo Narumi. They are based in Akibahara, Tokyo.
Regular Member
AKB48 Regular Members currently has 38 members. They were formed on October 17, 2023. They have five member pending graduation.
SKE48
SKE48 currently has 50 members in three teams: Team S, Team KII and Team E. They also have 9 Kenkyuusei. The group Captain is Saito Makiko. They are based in Sakae in Chiba Prefecture. They currently have two members pending graduation.
Team S
Team S currently has 17 members. They were formed on July 30, 2008. Their team color is Orange. Their Team Leader is Matsumoto Chikako, and their Team Co-Leader is Kamimura Ayuka. They have one member pending graduation.
- Team Members: Aoumi Hinano, Akahori Kimie, Arano Himeka, Ishiguro Yuzuki, Inoue Ruka, Otani Yuki, Kamimura Ayuka, Kitagawa Yoshino, Sakamoto Marin, Sugiyama Aika, Takeuchi Nanami, Tsuzuki Rika, Nakasaka Miyu, Nakamura Izumi, Nomura Miyo, Hirano Momona, Matsumoto Chikako
Team KII
Team KII currently has 15 members. They were formed on May 25, 2009. Their team color is Red. Their Team Leader is Oba Mina, and their Team Co-Leader is Kitano Ruka. They have one member pending graduation.
- Team Members: Aoki Shiori, Arai Yuki, Iriuchijima Sayaka, Ego Yuna, Ota Ayaka, Oba Mina, Okamoto Ayaka, Kawashima Miharu, Kitano Ruka, Suzuki Ena, Nakano Airi, Hidaka Yuzuki, Fujimoto Fuyuka, Furuhata Nao, Mizuno Airi
Team E
Team E currently has 18 members. They were formed on December 6, 2010. Their team color is Light Sea Green. Their Team Leader is Suda Akari, and their Team Co-Leader is Fukushi Nao. They have no members pending graduation.
- Team Members: Aikawa Honoka, Asai Yuka, Ikeda Kaede, Ida Reona, Kamata Natsuki, Kumazaki Haruka, Kurashima Ami, Saito Makiko, Sato Kaho, Suenaga Oka, Sugawara Maya, Suzuki Kokona, Suda Akari, Takahata Yuki, Tanabe Mizuki, Tani Marika, Fukai Negai, Fukushi Nao
SKE48 Kenkyuusei
SKE48 has 9 Kenkyuusei (Research Students, 研究生).
- Kenkyuusei: Aoki Rika, Igarashi Hayaka, Ishizuka Mizuki, Ito Miki, Kito Mikuru, Sawada Kanon, Sugiyama Aika, Nishii Mio, Hayashi Mirei
NMB48
NMB48 has 31 members in one group. Unlike the other groups, they have no teams. They have three former teams, Team N, Team M and Team BII, which were disbanded on January 20, 2021. The current members became Promoted Members and now are one group. They also have 10 Kenkyuusei. They are based in Namba in Osaka Prefecture. They have two members pending graduation.
Promoted Members
NMB48 currently has 31 members. The Promoted Members were formed on January 21, 2021. Their group color is Leopard Print. Their Group Leader is Kojima Karin. They have two members pending graduation.
- Group Members: Abe Wakana, Ishida Yuumi, Izumi Ayano, Uno Mizuki, Umeyama Cocona, Okamoto Rena, Kato Yuuka, Kojima Karin, Kawakami Chihiro, Kawano Nanaho, Sadano Haruka, Shiotsuki Keito, Shibuya Nagisa, Shinzawa Nao, Shobu Marin, Sugiura Kotone, Jonishi Rei, Deguchi Yuina Nakagawa Mion, Nakano Mirai, Hara Karen, Hirayama Mai, Hori Shion, Hongo Yuzuha, Maeda Reiko, Manabe Anju, Mizuta Shiori, Minami Haasa, Yasuda Momone, Yamasaki Amiru, Yamamoto Mikana
NMB48 Kenkyuusei
NMB48 has 10 Kenkyuusei (Research Students, 研究生).
- Kenkyuusei: Asao Momoka, Lee Siyeon, Orisaka Koharu, Kameno Zion, Kuroda Fuuwa, Satsuki Aika, Sumino Wakana, Hayakawa Yuna, Yoshino Misaki, Wada Miyu
HKT48
HKT48 currently has 40 members in three teams: Team H, Team KIV and Team TII. They also have 8 Kenkyuusei. They are based in Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture. They have three members pending graduation.
Team H
Team H currently has 13 members. They were formed on March 4, 2012. Their team color is Sulu Green. Their Team Leader is Matsuoka Natsumi. They have one member pending graduation.
- Team Members: Akiyoshi Yuka, Ito Yueru, Ueno Haruka, Kamijima Kaede, Kojina Yui, Sakaguchi Riko, Tashima Meru, Tanaka Miku, Toyonaga Aki, Matsuoka Natsumi, Mizukami Rimika, Yabuki Nako, Watanabe Akari
Team KIV
Team H currently has 11 members. They were formed on April 23, 2014. Their team color is Charlotte Blue. Their Team Leader is Motomura Aoi. They have one member pending graduation.
- Team Members: Ishibashi Ibuki, Imada Mina, Unjo Hirona, Kumazawa Serina, Shimono Yuki, Takemoto Kurumi, Jitoe Nene, Baba Sayaka, Fuchigami Mai, Murashige Anna, Motomura Aoi
Team TII
Team H currently has 16 members. They were formed on March 30, 2016. Their team color is Golden Yellow. Their Team Leader is Yamashita Emiri, and their Team Co-Leader is Hokazono Hazuki. They have one member pending graduation.
- Team Members: Aramaki Misaki, Imamura Maria, Oda Ayaka, Kurihara Sae, Sakai Moeka, Sakamoto Erena, Seki Ai, Shimizu Rio, Takeda Tomoka, Hokazono Hazuki, Matsuoka Hana, Matsumoto Hinata, Miyazaki Sono, Murakawa Bibian, Yamauchi Yuna, Yamashita Emiri
HKT48 Kenkyuusei
HKT48 has 8 Kenkyuusei (Research Students, 研究生).
- Kenkyuusei: Ichimura Airi, Kawahira Hijiri, Kuriyama Rina, Goto Hinano, Sakamoto Rino, Tanaka Iori, Nagano Miyabi, Murakami Wakana
NGT48
NGT48 currently has 27 members in 2 Generations (1st Generation, 2nd Generation), and 1 Draft Generation (3rd Draft). They have two former teams, Team NIII and Team G, which were disbanded on April 24, 2019. Their group colors are Cherry Red and White. Their Group Captain is Kado Yuria. They are based in Niigata in Niigata Prefecture. They have two members pending graduation.
1st Generation
NGT48's 1st Generation currently has 11 members. They were formed on July 20, 2015. They have one members pending graduation.
- Members: Oguma Tsugumi, Kado Yuria, Kusakabe Aina, Seiji Reina, Nakai Rika, Nakamura Ayuka, Nara Miharu, Nishigata Marina, Nishimura Nanako, Homma Hinata, Yamada Noe
3rd Draft
NGT48's 3rd Draft currently has 4 members. They were drafted into NGT48 on January 21, 2018. They have no members pending graduation.
- Members: Ando Chikana, Sato Kairi, Tsushima Yunako, Fujisaki Miyu
2nd Generation
NGT48's 2nd Generation currently has 12 members. They were formed on June 12, 2018. They have one member pending graduation.
- Members: Otsuka Nanami, Ogoe Haruka, Kawagoe Saaya, Komiyama Sara, Sogabe Yume, Terada Hina, Tominaga Yu, Furusawa Mana, Furutate Aoi, Mashimo Kaho, Mimura Hino, Morohashi Hinata
STU48
STU48 currently has 37 members in 2 Generations (1st Generation, 2nd Generation) and one Draft Generation (3rd Draft). Their group colors are Blue and White. The Group Captain is Imamura Mitsuki, and the Group Co-Captain is Fukuda Akari. They are based in Japan's Setouchi Region. They have 3 members pending graduation.
1st Generation
STU48's 1st Generation currently has 14 members. They were announced on March 31, 2017. They have two members pending graduation.
- Members: Ishida Chiho, Ishida Minami, Imamura Mitsuki, Iwata Hina, Okada Nana, Kai Kokoa, Sakaki Miyu, Takino Yumiko, Taniguchi Mahina, Hyodo Aoi, Fukuda Akari, Mineyoshi Arisa, Morishita Maiha, Yano Honoka
3rd Draft
STU48's 3rd Draft currently has 3 members. They were drafted into STU48 on January 21, 2018. They have no members pending graduation.
JKT48
JKT48 currently has 59 member along with 12 Generation (1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th has no active member). They disband all teams in 2021 having all member to be Promoted member. Their color is red. Their Captain is Shani Indira Natio. They are from Jakarta, Indonesia. They currently have 1 member pending graduate.
Promoted Member
JKT48`s Promoted Members currently have 28 members. They were annouced on January 8, 2022. They have one member pending graduation.
- Members : Amanda Sukma, Angelina Christy, Azizi Asadel, Aurellia, Callista Alifia, Cornelia Vanisa, Febriola Sinambela, Feni Fitriyanti, Fiony Alveria, Flora Shafiq, Freya Jayawardana, Gabriella Abigail, Gita Sekar, Grace Octaviani, Greesella Adhalia, Helisma Putri, Indah Cahya, Indira Seruni, Jessica Chandra, Jesslyn Elly, Kathrina Irene, Lulu Salsabila, Marsha Lenathea, Mutiara Azzahra, Raisha Syifa, Reva Fidela, Shani Indira Natio, Shania Gracia
Trainee
JKT48`s Trainee currently has 28 member along with 11th and 12th Graduation. They were annouced on December 18, 2021 with 8 members.
- Members :Abigail Rachel, Adeline Wijaya, Aisa Maharani, Alya Amanda, Anindya Ramadhani, Aurhel Alana, Catherina Vallencia, Cathleen Nixie, Celline Thefani, Chelsea Davina, Cynthia Yaputera, Dena Natalia, Desy Natalia, Fritzy Rosmerian, Gendis Mayrannisa, Hillary Abigail, Jazzlyn Trisha, Jeane Victoria, Letycia Moreen, Michelle Alexandra, Nayla Suji, Nina Tutachia, Oline Manuel, Regina Wilian, Ribka Budiman, Shabilqis Naila, Victoria Kimberly