AKB0048

The action takes place in an uncertain future after a global war, the Earth is destroyed and humanity is now living on different planets-colonies. However, the vast majority of their residents are obliged to work hard, hard labor. So that people do not shirk from their duties, they are forbidden to have fun, and the profession of an ador is outlawed. The only ray of hope is the AKB0048 group, which originates from the AKB48 group that once existed on Earth before its destruction. Young girls, traveling on Katyusha , risking their lives, give illegal concerts on different planets, painting their gray world with bright colors of hope, joy and love. On almost all the planets, members of the AKB0048 group are recognized as terrorists, but its members do not intend to surrender. One day a regular concert was held on the planet Lancaster, in which four little girls were present, inspired by the bright light emanating from the members of AKB0048 , they also decide to become an idler one day.

The main characters of the interns were voiced by the real artists of the musical group: AKB48 , the rest of the characters were voiced by professional seiyu ^[3] .

Interns

Nagisa Motomiya ( jap. 本 宮 凪 沙 ) 14th Atsuko Maeda ( jap. 前 田 敦 子 )

Sayu: Karen Iwata

The main character of the story, she is 13 years old. Trainee 77 generation. Girl c short scarlet hair. Since her father held a high-ranking job, he was categorically opposed to Nagisa becoming an Aydor, as this would ruin his reputation. Nagisa decides to run away from home, and as a result her father is imprisoned. At first, she showed little initiative and did not stand out among the other trainees. With her, she always wears a bow left by her mother, whom she values ​​very much. After the general election, sets a firm goal to get into the top ten and not to yield to Tieri, her rival ^[4] . After that, she began to strive to become a new leader, like Yuko Osina ^[5] , and later plays an important role on the return of Yuki, who was stuck between two dimensions ^[6] . In the final series of Nagisa becomes the 14th Atsuko Maeda , and viewers claim that she looks like her ^[7] .

Thieri Sono ( Jap. 園 智 恵 理 )

Sayu: Mayu Watanabe

The main character of the story. Trainee 77 generation. She has long blue hair. Daughter of the head of the corporation Zodiac, which supplies weapons for the troops of DOR. Four years before the main events, the spirit of Kirara began to follow her, and for a long time Tieri persuaded her father to allow her to become an Aydor. Subsequently, she escapes from the estate. At first, he is skeptical and cool towards people, but gradually he opens up and becomes more friendly. She is very loyal to her role and is not afraid to sacrifice herself to protect her friends ^{[8] [9]} . As the daughter of an enemy corporation, she repeatedly raised suspicion from unfriendly people. After she was captured by the DOR troops, and she appeared in court, Tieri delivered a brilliant speech, raising her ratings. Later, the company Zodiac illegally released advertising with Tieri, using frames cut from existing videos, thereby further increasing the ratings of the girl. However, Chieri felt remorse, realizing that this was not fair to his comrades. Later it turned out that her father had fixed all the obstacles for her, who had intended to cause the glow of Tieari. As a result, in the general election, Tieri gets 6th place, which is unique to the intern, and even Yuko Oshima begins to see her as a potential rival ^{[10] [11]} . In the final series becomes the new leader ^[7] .

Orine Aida ( Jap. 藍田 織 音 )

Sayu: Sayaka Nakaya

Trainee 77 generation. A friend of Nagisa, lost her parents at an early age and went to work in a factory to feed herself. Very kind, nice and friendly, has wavy light pink hair. Dreams of inheriting the name of Reno Sashihara and surpass the previous member with her name.

Yuka Ichijo ( Jap. 一条 友 歌 )

Sayyu: Amina Sato

Trainee 77 generation. Nagisa's girlfriend has yellow hair that she ties in two tails . Cheerful, a little hard-nosed and impatient. Nevertheless, she greatly values ​​friends. On Lancaster met with Mamoru, who was categorically opposed to Yuka becoming aidor. However, later they meet again, and for the sake of her defense, Mamoru joins the separatist troops to defend the AKB0048 concert on Lancaster.

Suzuko kanzaki ( jap. 神 埼 鈴 子 )

Sayu: Savako Hut

The trainee is 77 generations, she is 14 years old. She has short green hair and wears glasses. The sonata calls her Linda, since the name 鈴 (Suzu) can be read as Rin (the Japanese confuse "l" and "p") ^[12] . Sonata also calls Sonati. He knows a lot about the history of AKB0048 and its former members.

Sonata Sinonome ( jap. 東 雲 楚 方 )

Sayu: Haruka Isis

Trainee 77 generation. Has red-yellow hair of medium length. A 10-year-old girl who did not pass the first round and decided to trick her to board the ship in order to pass the second round. Naughty and cheerful girl, has a habit of contacting herself in the third person ^[13] . He likes to call people nicknames. The younger sister Kanaty. At the beginning of the second season, she is already 11 years old ^[14] .

Makoto Yokomizo ( jap. 横 溝 真 琴 )

Sayyu: Mao Mita

Trainee 77 generation. Unconfident and shy girl who becomes an intern. It has lilac hair. All the time pessimistic. She has problems with her figure, there is no chest and there is a stomach, which is why she is very worried. In the second season, during a secret mission, courage is gathered. Sonata calls her grumble.

Kanata Sinonome ( jap. 東 雲 彼方 )

Sayu: Haruka Isis

Older sister Sonata, she is 15 years old. Has short red hair. The trainee is 75 of the infamous generation whose members have left the group (all but Kanaty and Mimori). She joined AKB0048 to fight against DOR and avenge the death of her father. At first, she was categorically opposed to Sonata becoming a new trainee. She is a fan of Shiori and dreams of getting the name of Minami Takahashi without suspecting that she is already more worthy of this role than Shiori.

Mimori Kisida ( jap. 岸 田 美 森 ) 8th Mariko Synod ( jap. 篠 田 麻 里 子 )

Sayu: Sumire Sato

Girlfriend Ropes. Intern 75 generation. It has bright pink hair and tanned skin. In the general election won the 10th place. Widely known for her sexually attractive appearance. By character similar to Orine. In the second season, he becomes the eighth Mariko Synod, and on this occasion she cuts his long hair, tying them in a tail.

Megumi Vanibuti ( jap. 鰐 淵 恵 )

Sayu: Momoka Kinoshita

76 generation intern. Is friends with Yoko. Watching the success of the interns of the 77th generation, I became very jealous and openly protesting, as well as reproaching the main characters for their lack of talent. Learning that Thierry is the daughter of the head of the Zodiac Corporation, she made an attempt to set up the rest of the members against her. Sonata calls her cruel. Later, 77 generations behind the interns, but still does not recognize them.

Heirs (sambatsu)

9th Yuko Oshima ( jap. 大 島 優 子 ) Yuko ( jap. ゆ う こ ) Hikari Kimishima ( jap. 君 島 光 )

Sayyu: Akemi Kanda

A girl with a funny and mischievous character. It has light brown hair of medium length. Self-confident, being an intern immediately declared that she intends to become the new leader of AKB0048 . True to admirer Atsuko Maeda. In general elections received first place. Shortly after the new leader was elected and after the DOR attack on Akibastar, it disappears like the other former leaders in a flash of light, but it gets stuck between measurements. She is rescued by Atsuko Maeda and sent back to the real world.

5th Minami Takahashi ( Jap. 高橋 み な み ) Takamina ( Jap. た か み な ) Shiori Arisawa ( Jap. 有 沢 栞 )

Sayyu: Ryouko Shiraishi

The leader of the heirs, a very serious and responsible girl. It has dark green hair. After learning that Kanata is more worthy of the title of Takaminy, she began to doubt her abilities and torture herself with the thought that it was because of her that Kanat could not become Takamina. Due to such insecurity during the battle with DOR, Shiori is seriously injured. Later, she continues to serve as a mentor for Shiori. In the general election, she receives second place after Hikari, after which she was forced to give up her leadership role.

10th Sayaka Akimoto ( Jap. 秋 元 才 加 ) Sayaka ( Jap. さ や か ) Akira Igarashi ( Jap. 五十 嵐 ア キ ラ )

Sayu: Ayako Kawasumi

Engaged in fitness and pushes the rest to class. It has long dark lilac hair tied in a tail. In the general election receives third place.

11th Tomomi Itano ( Jap. 板 野 友 美 ) Tomotin ( Jap. と も ち ん ) Tomoyo Itano ( Jap. 板 野 友 世 )

Sayu: Kana Ueda

The girl, devoid of a sense of taste. Is a direct descendant of Tomomi Itano and looks like her. It has long light brown wavy hair. In the primaries she received the third place, but in the voting she took the 8th place. The same situation was with her older sister, the previous Tomotin.

6th Yuki Kashiwagi ( jap. 柏木 由 由 ) Yukirin ( jap. ゆ き り ん ) Ayako Kuroki ( jap. 黒 木 綾 子 )

Sayu: Yui Horie

In the general election has always received 4th place. Works in many areas.

The 8th Haruna Kojima ( Jap. 小 嶋 陽 菜 ) Kojiharu ( Jap. こ じ は る ) Chiharu Sakugaki ( Jap. 桜 木 千 春 )

Sayyu: Mamiko Noto

She adores her pheromones, which she produces during training. From the same generation as Yuko. Has long pink hair. Very friendly.

10th Sae Miyazawa ( jap. 宮 澤 佐 江 ) Sae ( jap. さ え ) Yoko Asamia ( jap. 朝 宮 陽 子 )

Sayyu: May Nakahara

Former intern 76 generation. Has short gray-blue hair. He is friends with Megumi and is often located next to Sayaka.

3rd Mayu Watanabe ( jap. 渡 辺 麻 友 ) Mayuu ( jap. ま ゆ ゆ ) MayuMay android CG-3 ( jap. 渡 辺 麻 友 ＝ ア ン ド ロ イ ド AY CG-3 )

Sayyu: Yukari Tamura

A girl who likes to eat a lot. It has a built-in mechanical gun in hand. Under the skirt stores ammunition.

13th Atsuko Maeda ( jap. 前 田 敦 子 ) Attyan ( jap. あ っ ち ゃ ん )

Sayu: Miyuki Sawashiro

The previous leader was AKB0048 , which was incredibly popular. Almost always during the performances from it came a bright light, and once she disappeared in a flash of light. Many heirs are still attached to her, especially her former partners: Tsubasa and Mikako. Later she meets Yuko, who is stuck between her measurements and helps her return to her friends.

Remaining

Tsubasa Katagiri ( Jap. カ タ ギ リ ツ バ サ ) 7th Synod of Mariko

Sayyu: Yumi Kakazu

The producer and manager was once the 7th Mariko Synod and was the best friend of Attian. Seeks to find out the reason why Attian and previous leaders disappeared. He comes into contact with the mysterious Sensei and is a miko in his temple.

Sensei Sensei ( Jap. 先 聖 セ ン セ イ ) S-Quadrapl ( Jap. S. ク ワ ド ラ プ ル Esu Quwadorapuru )

Sayu: Katsumi Watanabe

The mysterious leader of AKB0048 composes new texts for the IDA and appoints new heirs and leaders. Located underground in a Shinto shrine . At the end, it is shown that “Sensei” is a large dialium crystal.

Ushiyama teacher ( jap. 牛山 先生 Ushiyama-sensei )

Sayu: Daisuke Ono

Dance coach, very strict. The man is a transvestite , has dark skin and black hair. Is friends with Tsubasoy.

Mikako Minamino ( Jap. 南 野 美 果子 ) 5th Minegishi Minami

Sayyu: Sachiko Kojima

Works as a photographer, the former 5th Minami Minagishi , has long green hair. She was at one time a leader, and at the time when she was supposed to disappear, she was frightened and opposed to the light, which left her on the stage, but then lost her light and was forced to leave the singer’s career. Obsessed with the idea to return Atsuko Maeda, for this, agreed to cooperate with the Zodiac. However, as a result, substitutes both sides. During the battle with DOR, the shine returns to Mikako again.

Father Thieri ( Jap. 智 恵 理 の 父 Thieri no Titi )

Sayu: Sho Hayami

President of the Zodiac Corporation and Father Tieri. His company supplies weapons for DOR. He was always indifferent to Chieri and did not resist when he learned that she had run away to become an idler. On the contrary, he had a goal to awaken the light from Tieri in order to use the full potential of the dialium for scientific purposes. At the end of the story they kill him.

• Aydor is a young female singer, in anime this is not just a profession, but a unique power that few girls are endowed with. The power does not come from birth, but settles in the heart of a girl who sincerely wishes to become a ndor and give light to people. A distinctive feature of the idor is that the reflections on the hair and in the eyes are heart-shaped. Former idor are reflected in the form of a diamond. The girl-idore initially has good singing, her success and popularity depends on how sincere she will be on stage. Aydor also has a good command of combat skills , as the group AKB0048 periodically holds concerts on planets, where the idler is banned and subjected to attack by DOR troops. If an idler cannot protect himself, then the trip is tantamount to suicide. When Aidoru reaches the highest level of her ability, she inherits the name of one of the original members of the AKB48 group and the girl’s soul begins to resonate with the soul of the original singer, which causes the “heat of inheritance” and possible deviations in character.
• Kirara - hyperspace creatures, which appeared as a result of scientific research on the dialium. They look like little multicolored perfumes and react to aidor. When Kirara is attracted to the girl and glows, then this is a sign that the girl has the power of aydor. The stronger and more sincere the Idor’s feelings, the stronger the kirara will be. Almost every Idore is accompanied by a little Kirara.
• The mechanism of Kirara is a phenomenon that arises at the moment when Idoru’s sincere feelings are maximum, an aura of light is formed around the singer, this is a bright indicator of a girl’s potential. Only the one who can truly "give light" to an Ador will be able to become the leader of the team. The light emanating from the girl gives hope and love to the audience. An idler who doubts her ability or is afraid cannot give light. When the light of the kirar becomes maximal, the idor disappears and enters another dimension. So all the previous leaders disappeared. The dialium makes the transition to other dimensions, so that when mankind is completely absorbed in despondency, it will be able to save some light.
• Dialium is a mysterious stone rock discovered in the 21st century. It has a certain power, similar to the divine, and the mind. Is the main source of the phenomenon of the ability to aydor, in fact, the Kirar perfume is a part of its power. The stone carries with it positive energy and seeks to spread it among all living beings, for which he began to use aidor. Один из таких камней находится в Акибастаре, который создаёт новые песни для AKB0048 и избирает новых лидеров и наследников. Силы ДОР и корпорация Зодиак тоже знают о камне, на его основе они создали новые технологии, которые, например, позволяют проводить телепортацию в разные уголки вселенной. Диалиум реагирует на искренне чувства айдору.
• ДОР/DJTO — военное образование, которое контролирует почти все планеты-колонии, установив там тоталитарный строй . Для, якобы, «повышения эффективности работоспособности» они объявили все мероприятия, связанные с выступлениями AKB0048 , незаконными, а самих айдору — террористами . Однако за этим стоят другие мотивы: представители олигархии делают миллиардные ставки на то, сколько смогут продержаться айдору во время незаконного выступления. Также есть ещё один мотив: для ДОР прежде всего выгодно использовать айдору в военных целях, так как они единственные могут повышать резонанс диалиума, и поэтому пытаются поймать их. Против тех планет, которые не подконтрольны ДОР и поддерживают айдору, ДОР ведут террористическую деятельность, периодически совершая атаки.
• Зодиак — крупная корпорация, которая плотно сотрудничает с ДОРом и предоставляет ему оружие. Занимается добычей камня диалиума. Руководителем корпорации является отец Тиэри. Когда он узнаёт, что Тиэри стала айдору, он решает наоборот помочь ей, раскрутив её рейтинги, чтобы вызвать «её свет» и позже использовать в военных и научных целях.
• ОТА — армия фанатов AKB0048 , которые сражаются с войсками ДОР во время выступления айдору. Их машины обклеены постерами членов AKB0048 .

Планеты

Ниже приведены планеты, которые фигурировали в аниме. Во всех планетах используется японский язык . Надписи все выполнены на латинице или кандзи . Единственная планета (показанная в сериале), где жители говорят на ином ( русском ) языке — Тундрастар, но и там надписи, используемые ДОР тоже написаны на кандзи . Во всех планетах среди населения существует сильный культ «айдору», которых они прославляют, как единственный луч любви и надежды. На всех планетах, подконтрольных ДОР, везде висят таблицы с надписью Публичные развлечения запрещены/Идолы запрещены! ( яп. 芸能禁止/No Idol! гэйно: кинси ) .

• Акибастар — планета, где размещён штаб-центр AKB0048 . Название созвучно с Акибой , знаменитым развлекательным районом в Токио . Одна из немногих планет, где айдору разрешены, жизненный уровень среди населения высокий. Мегаполис окружён специальным куполом, который создаёт видимость земного неба. Известно, что в прошлом в результате войны Акибастар особенно сильно пострадал. В конце второго сезона Акибастар завоёвывают ДОР, разрушив наполовину, однако AKB0048 возвращают его обратно.
• Ланкастар — планета, подконтрольная ДОР. Родной дом Нагисы, Оринэ и Юки. Жители в основном работают шахтёрами и на фабриках. Уровень жизни низкий. Здесь запрещены любые мероприятия айдору. После того, как Нагиса покинула планету, политическая ситуация только ухудшилась: школа, где Нагиса училась, закрылась, а сепаратистские образования стали набирать больше силы.
• Атамистар — курортная планета, чью поверхность почти полностью покрывает океан. Одна из немногих планет, которая сохранила свою независимость от ДОР. Здесь проходят фотосессии с участием членов AKB0048 в купальниках.
• Тундрастар — планета, подконтрольная ДОР. Примечательна тем, что здесь очень холодно и периодически выпадает снег. Её населяют русские, носящие характерную одежду и живущие в избах .
• Сагиттариустар — планета, подконтрольная ДОР. Родная планета Тиэри. Уровень жизни здесь благополучнее, чем на остальных планетах, подконтрольных ДОР. Однако любые мероприятия здесь тоже запрещены, поэтому везде царит серая и гнусная атмосфера.
• Балтистар — планета, подконтрольная ДОР, уровень жизни здесь низкий. Здесь располагается военная база ДОР, где олигархи и политики тайно делают миллиардные ставки на концерты AKB0048 .
• Касумигастар — планета, подконтрольная ДОР, здесь располагается верховный суд .
• Парадайсу — планета с уникальной флорой и фауной. Её населяют существа фунги, которых истребляют работники корпорации Зодиак, добывающие здесь диалиум.

• Космический корабль, на котором путешествуют AKB0048 , имеет русское название «Катюша» ^[15] .
• Космические корабли носят названия синглов AKB48 ^[15] .
• В третьей серии девушки практикуют стрельбу с винтовками AKS-74, в реальности это автомат AK-47 ^[15] .

Незадолго до выпуска сериала свою публикацию начали 4 манги: издательством Kodansha в журналах Nakayoshi , Bessatsu Friend , Magazine Special и Bessatsu Shonen Magazine . Манги публиковались с декабря 2011 года по января 2012 года. ^[16] Произведения носят следующие названия: AKB0048 Episode 0, AKB0048 Heart-Gata Operation ( яп. AKB0048 ハート型オペレーション AKB0048 Хато-Гата Опэрэсён ) , AKB0048 Gaiden: Fly! AKB Zero Zero Girl's School ( яп. AKB0048外伝 とびだせ!AKBぜろぜろ女学園 AKB0048 Гайдэн Тобидасэ! AKB Дзэро Дзэро Дзёгакуэн ) , AKB0048: The Most Serious Guy in the Universe ( яп. AKB0048 宇宙で一番ガチなヤツ! AKB0048 Утю дэ Итибан Гати на Яцу! ) .

Аниме -сериал был выпущен студией Satelight и транслировался в Японии с 29 апреля 2012 года по 22 июля 2012 года. Серии были выпущены на Blu-ray и DVD -изданиях 27 июня 2012 года с режиссёрской версией первой серии. ^[17] Открытие к аниме Kibō ni Tsuite ( яп. 希望について Кибо ни Цуйтэ ) исполняю сэйю , озвучивавшие стажёров. Концовку Dreams Are Forever Reborn ( яп. 夢は何度も生まれ変わる Юмэ ва Надо мо Умарэкавару ) исполняют те же сэйю.

Второй сезон аниме транслировался с 5 января по 30 марта 2013 года и доступен на веб-сайте Crunchyroll ^[18] . Открывающую тему аниме The Voice with no master ( яп. 主なきその声 Арудзи наки соно Коэ ) и концовку I Dedicate These Tears to You ( яп. この涙を君に捧ぐ Коно Намида о Кими ни Сасагу ) исполняют сэйю стажёров ^{[19] [20] [21]} .

Компания Sentai Filmworks приобрела права на лицензию аниме-сериала и собирается выпустить его на территории США для домашнего просмотра в конце 2013 года ^[22] .

Second season

Collectible card game AKB0048 ARcarddass was released in late 2012] and for iOS and Android , and the game uses augmented reality ( eng. Mixed reality ) with which you can scan special cards. ^[23]

• Anime official website (jap.)
• AKB0048 on Twitter

• Anime "AKB0048" (English) in the encyclopedia site Anime News Network
• Anime "AKB0048" (English) in the AniDB database

• Anime "AKB0048 Next Stage" (English) in the encyclopedia of the Anime News Network site
• Anime "AKB0048 Next Stage" (English) in the AniDB database

Reviews

• Review anime series on the site Anime News Network (Eng.) .
• Review of the anime series on The Fandom Post (English) .
• Review of the second season of the anime series on The Fandom Post (English) .