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: To Be Continued (2011)
Documentary
The idol group AKB48 continues to evolve, rewriting the record books. This documentary takes you behind the scenes of their success, and follows the young members as they pursue their dreams, experiencing both growth and anguish. The camera follows their concerts, and also focuses on the everyday lives of individual members as they experience joy, conflict, growth and the fulfillment of their dreams.
Starring: AKB48
Director: Yuri Kanchiku
So Long! (TV Mini-Series 2013)
Comedy | Drama
"So Long!" (stylized as "So long !" with a space before the exclamation mark) is the 30th major single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It is also AKB48's sixth cherry blossom-themed single, and its first single of 2013. This single was released in Japan on February 20 in four different versions. The 64-minute long music video for the title track is directed by director Nobuhiko Obayashi. The Nippon Television network aired a 3-episode special television drama based on the title track from 11-13 February 2013.
Starring: AKB48, Yûko Ôshima, Haruna Kojima , Haruka Shimazaki, Jurina Matsui, Mariko Shinoda
Creator: Yasushi Akimoto, Sayaka Kuwamura
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
