Anime Overview
AKB0048
In a future where humanity has scattered across the stars after a catastrophic war, music has been outlawed by a totalitarian regime that sees it as dangerous. A new generation of aspiring idols forms a covert performance troupe determined to reignite hope through song, traveling between worlds to hold forbidden concerts. As they train, perform, and build b…
Characters
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Nagisa Motomiya
Main | Japanese VA: Iwata, Karen
Chieri Sono
Main | Japanese VA: Watanabe, Mayu
Hikari Kimishima
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kanda, Akemi
Sonata Shinonome
Main | Japanese VA: Yagami, Kumi
Shiori Arisawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Shiraishi, Ryouko
Atsuko Maeda the 13th
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sawashiro, Miyuki
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AKB0048: Next Stage
Sequel | 2013
Staff
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Hiraike, Yoshimasa
Director
Kawamori, Shouji
Director, Storyboard, Mechanical Design
Okada, Mari
Script, Series Composition
Kawando, Kenjirou
Producer
Shukuri, Gou
Producer
Inoue, Hideki
Chief Animation Director, Character Design
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: The Idol Who Sings of Love
Aired Unknown
Episode 11: Return to Lancastar
Aired Unknown
Episode 10: Miracle of the Waves
Aired Unknown
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AKB0048 episode guide
13 tracked episodes
AKB0048 characters
6 featured characters
AKB0048 staff
6 featured staff credits
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