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List of AKB48 members. AKB48 is a Japanese idol girl group formed on December 8, 2005. As of 2024, the group consists of 48 members, including 35 official members and 13 trainees. [1] [2] The member lineup often changes as members graduate from the group and are replaced by members promoted from trainee status.
NameBirth Date (age)GenerationSaho Iwatate (岩立 沙穂, Iwatate ...( 1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 29)13Yuiri Murayama (村山 彩希, Murayama ...( 1997-06-15) June 15, 1997 (age 26)13Haruka Komiyama (込山 榛香, Komiyama ...( 1998-09-12) September 12, 1998 (age ...15Megu Taniguchi (谷口 めぐ, Taniguchi ...( 1998-11-12) November 12, 1998 (age 25)15- Regular Auditions Members
- Draft Members
- Transferred Members
- Special Audition
- Kennin Members
- Team 8 Members
- Temporary Members
AKB48 Original Teams
1. Boldednames indicate members, which are still active in AKB48 or one of the sister groups 2. Italicizednames indicate members with pending graduations
1st Generation
1. Announced on November 10, 2013 Members (6): Kawamoto Saya, Goto Moe, Shimoguchi Hinana, Takita Kayoko, Nishiyama Rena, Yokoshima Aeri 1. Now Graduated (6): Nishiyama Rena, Yokoshima Aeri, Goto Moe, Kawamoto Saya, Takita Kayoko, Shimoguchi Hinana
2nd Generation
1. Announced on May 10, 2015. Members (7): Kubo Satone, Takahashi Kira, Chiba Erii, Nishikawa Rei, Nomura Nao, Hiwatashi Yui, Yamabe Ayu 1. Still part of AKB48 Regular Members (1): Chiba Erii 2. Now Graduated (4): Hiwatashi Yui, Nishikawa Rei, Kubo Satone, Yamabe Ayu 3. Former Kenkyuusei (2): Takahashi Kira, Nomura Nao
3rd Generation
1. Announced on January 21, 2018. Members (19): Ishiwata Sena, Otake Hitomi, Omori Maho, Okada Rina, Katsumata Saori, Kamiyama Riho, Kitagawa Yuri, Kuramoto Miyuu, Kobayashi Ran, Saito Haruna, Sato Shiori, Suenaga Yuzuki, Tada Kyoka, Nagano Megumi, Harasawa Otohi, Furukawa Nazuna, Honda Sora, Yahagi Moeka, Yoshihashi Yuzuka 1. Still part of AKB48 Regular Members (1): Omori Maho 2. Now Graduated (12): Yahagi Moeka, Honda Sora, Furukawa Nazuna, Kuramoto Miyuu, Nagano Megumi, Kobayashi Ran, Ishi...
1st Generation
1. Announced on February 24, 2014 Members (4): Ogasawara Mayu, Kizaki Yuria, Nakanishi Chiyori, Nozawa Rena 1. Now Graduated (4): Ogasawara Mayu, Kizaki Yuria, Nozawa Rena, Nakanishi Chiyori
1. Announced on December 16, 2015 Members (1): Ma Chia-Ling 1. Now Graduated (1): Ma Chia-Ling
1st Generation
1. Announced March 24, 2012 Members (2): Matsui Jurina, Watanabe Miyuki 1. Concurrency Ended (2): Watanabe Miyuki, Matsui Jurina 2. Watanabe Miyukireturned as a Kennin member for the 6th Generation
2nd Generation
1. Announced on August 24, 2012 Members (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho 1. Concurrency Ended (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho 2. Kotani Rihoreturned as a Kennin member for the 5th Generation
3rd Generation
1. Announced on April 28, 2013 Members (4): Kodama Haruka, Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao, Takajo Aki 1. Concurrency Ended (4): Takajo Aki (Transferred permanently to Team B), Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao, Kodama Haruka
Announced on April 3, 2014.In its original concept, this team was to contain one member from each of Japan's 47 prefectures. Thus, whenever a member graduated, auditions were held soon after to find a replacement representat...1. Announced on April 16, 2014. 1. Now Graduated (1): Tsukamoto Mariko
1. Announced on September 24, 2014 1. Now Graduated (50): Abe Kanamu, Ikuta Yuuka, Ida Yuki, Koike Yuuka, Koizumi Rina, Miyazaki Miki, Akasaka Misaki, Araki Minami, Araki Rinka, Iikura Saori, Isshiki Rena, Umezawa Mayuka, Ebisawa Megumi, Ohno Ayano, Ogino Yuka, Kataigi Madoka, Katsumata Saori, Kamitani Saya, Kawaguchi Mami, Kawamura Maho, Kikuchi Tomomi, Kinoshita Suzuka, Kinoshita Mayu, Kusakabe Aina, Kurosawa Ayaka, Saito Rina, Saeki Mika, Sawaki Saya, Shibata Yui, Suzuki Yumin, Seiji Reina...
1. Announced on February 9, 2016 1. Now Graduated (3): Iida Yuka, Shigefuji Fuyuka, Hinode Yuka
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I'm a little confused by the number of AKB48 members. On wikipedia it says there are 51 members. I recall not too long ago there was over 100. Is that correct?
Aug 12, 2014 · An AKB48 fan meets one of his idols at a “handshake event”. These events were cancelled earlier in 2014 after two band members were attacked by a man wielding a saw at one of the events. The girls sustained minor injuries and the events were resumed with increased security in July. This staggering success has seen Akimoto’s protégés ...
Mar 9, 2022 · AKB48. Source: Billboard Japan. Over 500 girls. 60 million CDs sold. The title of the best selling girl group of all time. For better or worse, AKB48 has been one of Japan’s defining music acts.
Feb 10, 2015 · By Associated Press. 02/10/2015. AKB48, Carly Rae Jepsen Win Big at Billboard Japan Music Awards. A man who slashed two teenage singers in the popular Japanese female pop group AKB48 last...
Matsui Rena, in addition to being a quite successful actress, published a few novels also. Sashi, besides being a successful TV talent / MC, also become a well known producer of idols, color contact lens, and cosmetic products. A few ex-AKB members went on become idols of a different group, or producer of other idols.
