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Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol92%Primarily Female Cast85%Female Protagonist82%Ensemble Cast79%Primarily Teen Cast79%Musical Theater79%Otaku Culture79%Real Robot76%Space71%Coming of Age65%
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Synopsis & Story
The year is 0048, and in the wake of the great wars, all forms of entertainment have been banned by the dystopian and iron-gloved rule of the anti-music DES. To combat this threat to intergalactic harmony, a group of bold young women have resurrected the legendary J-Pop band AKB48 and formed an all new Band of Sisters - AKB0048! But these rocking rebels aren't simply singers! Trained in combat as well as choreography, these striking strike team members are equally at home in concert halls and in the trenches. Under the leadership of the mysterious Sensei Sensei, they're ready to lay down their lives in order to make the universe a safe place for getting your groove on! (Source: Sentai Filmworksl)
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AKB0048: should you watch it?
At a glance
AKB0048 has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 43% of 5,776 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #62 highest-rated anime of 2012, and #89 most popular anime of 2012, and #17 highest-rated anime of Spring 2012 on AniList.
Of the 9.5K AniList users who started it, 8.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 7.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Music, Sci-Fi — especially idol, primarily female cast, female protagonist, ensemble cast.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. AKB0048 is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: AKB0048: next stage (2013)
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shouji Kawamori
- Director
- Yoshimasa Hiraike
- Series composition
- Mari Okada
- Character design
- Risa Ebata
- Music
- Slavomir Kowalewski
- Music
- Hiroshi Takaki
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Kibou ni Tsuite” · eps 1-12
Endings
- ED1“Yume wa Nandomo Umarekawaru” · eps 2-8, 10-11
- ED2“Sasae” · eps 9
- ED3“Niji no Ressha” · eps 13
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AKB0048 FAQ
- How many episodes does AKB0048 have?
- AKB0048 has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch AKB0048?
- About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is AKB0048 finished?
- Yes. AKB0048 has finished airing — the final episode aired July 22, 2012.
- Is there a season 2 of AKB0048?
- Yes — the story continues in AKB0048: next stage (2013).
- Where do I start AKB0048?
- Start here: AKB0048 is the first entry, followed by AKB0048: next stage.
- Is AKB0048 based on a manga?
- No. AKB0048 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated AKB0048?
- AKB0048 was animated by Satelight and directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike.
- Who sings the opening of AKB0048?
- The opening, "Kibou ni Tsuite", is performed by an uncredited artist.