Documentary of AKB48: The Time Has Come (2014)
Documentary
Atsuko Maeda, who led idol group "AKB48," graduated from the group in 2012 and Yuko Oshima, who was a central member of "AKB48," graduated from the group in 2014. A heated election takes place to pick the leader of "AKB48" in June, 2014.
Starring: AKB48
Director: Eiki Takahashi
Documentary of AKB48: No Flower Without Rain (2013)
Documentary
Documentary follows the group after Atsuko Maeda's graduation announcement. The other members are shaken and a fierce fight for the center position takes place. The girls also deal with a clause that prevents members from dating and popularity gaps between the membrs.
Starring: AKB48
Director: Eiki Takahashi
Documentary of AKB48: Show Must Go On (2012)
Documentary
Yasushi Akimoto created and produced theater idol group AKB48 in 2005. The group has gone on to become national idols. When the group held 3 concerts at the Seibu Dome, a total of 90,000 fans came to see their performances. Documentary of AKB48: Show Must Go On documents the girls up and close and introduces the audience to the problems they face as idols. The camera follows the group over a one-year period. Crafted from more than 1,000 hours of footage, including concerts, rehearsal sessions and interviews with band members, the documentary charts the complex balance of friendship and competition that exists between band members, and takes a look at the more personal side of a multimillion dollar music industry group.
Starring: AKB48
Director: Eiki Takahashi
