AKB48

Former AKB48 idol to take on lead role in live-action Spirited Away stage play

Four actresses will now share the protagonist part for the adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime.

Read More

Idol supergroup AKB48 abolishes team system, team sayonara concerts to be held this summer

Dissolution of teams marks end of 18-year era for Japan’s biggest idol singer group.

Read More

Idol singer from Keyakizaka46 says she’s now working as a Tokyo bar hostess

”This is a type of work I’ve really been longing to do.”

Read More

Former AKB48 idol who had to shave her head announces marriage to YouTube star

The idol singer formerly shamed for being in a relationship is now happily married!

Read More

Hello Kitty and AKB48 collaborate for the ultimate fan merchandise from Thank You Mart

Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.

Read More

AKB48 signs removed from exterior of AKB48 Theater building in Akihabara

Idol group’s home-turf ads replaced with ones for hit Chinese video game.

Read More

Former idol singer arrested on fraud charges, police say she found victims through dating apps

Former SKE48 member claimed to be an investing expert with a can’t-fail get-rich-quick scheme.

Read More

AKB48’s Indonesian spin-off group JKT48 forced to downsize due to pandemic

JKT48 + COVID-19 = -26

Read More

AKB48 member tests positive for coronavirus

Japanese idol now receiving treatment in hospital.

Read More

Idol-turned-ramen restaurant owner has great plan to make sure her staff is paid during pandemic

Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.

Read More

Gundam conquers AKB48? Mobile suit cafe closes to expand, may take over idol eatery’s territory

Robot fans applauded elimination of idol “eyesore” next to mecha anime otaku attraction.

Read More

AKB48’s final original member, who had to shave her head, is leaving the group

Last remaining member of original group of 20 founding idols announces graduation, says she “still loves AKB48.”

Read More

Tokyo’s AKB48 idol-themed cafe announces sudden, permanent closure

Only a few weeks left to visit the idol singer eatery, plus possibly one more Akihabara landmark.

Read More

AKB48, Japan’s biggest idol singer group, apologizes for selling “Date Tickets”

Tickets promised to let fans “Experience what it’s like to be an AKB48 member’s lover.”

Read More

Beautiful idol singer leaves show business, opens delicious ramen restaurant in Tokyo

She used to be affiliated with AKB48, Japan’s biggest idol group, but now ramen fans are the ones singing about her amazing noodles.

Read More

Idol group that covered up singer’s attack by fans at home dismantles team system for “relaunch”

NGT48 shakeup comes after months of scandal.

Read More

Idol says her on-stage apology after being attacked was something her managers forced her to do

NGT48 members says she was told that if she didn’t apologize, another idol would be made to read a letter of apology for her.

Read More

New single moves AKB48 to second place on all-time Japanese CD sales list, but is it enough?

Idol group’s newest song is its 36th million-seller in a row, but a recent change may mean it’s leaving a ton of money on the table.

Read More

Idol singer mega-group AKB48 cancels annual General Election following string of scandals

Event will be skipped for the first time in 10 years, leaving fans to find some other way to throw money at their favorite idol units.

Read More

Former AKB48 idol singer gets proposed to on first date, says yes, is now married

Graduating from Japan’s biggest idol group means liberation from its no-romance clause, and this former member has now found the love of her life.

Read More

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5