AKB0048: Season 1
AKB0048 is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shoji Kawamori as the character designer. The series is a science fiction musical comedy that takes place in a future where Earth has been left in ruins after an interplanetary war. The inhabitants of Earth have moved on to other planets in search of a more comfortable life. The anime fea
Season overview
AKB0048 is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shoji Kawamori as the character designer. The series is a science fiction musical comedy that takes place in a future where Earth has been left in ruins after an interplanetary war. The inhabitants of Earth have moved on to other planets in search of a more comfortable life. The anime features the AKB48 idol group as its main characters, blending science fiction and musical elements.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Unerasable Dream
Apr 29, 2012 · 25 min
In a dystopian future where music is deemed illegal, AKB0048, successors to the idol group AKB48, rebel against the government to bring music to people's hearts. In the year 0048,
The Chosen Lights
May 6, 2012 · 25 min
As Nagisa, Orine and Yūka travel on the ship headed for the auditions, they meet fellow auditioners Suzuko Kanzaki and Makoto Yokomizo, along with a stowaway named Sonata Shinonome
Stardust Audition
May 13, 2012 · 25 min
As all the applicants are gathered, they begin intense idol training which, to their surprise, involves combat skills and self defense. The manager, Tsubasa Katagiri, reveals that,
I Won't Betray Their Efforts
May 20, 2012 · 25 min
As the 77th gen trainees arrive on Akibastar, they are brought to see an AKB concert, which is opened by the two remaining 75th gen trainees, Mimori Kishida and Sonata's older sist
Their Day Off
May 27, 2012 · 25 min
As the trainees are given a day off from their lessons, the girls split off into various groups doing various activities with their seniors. Nagisa decides to follow Chieri as she
Handshake Debut
Jun 3, 2012 · 25 min
The trainees are to make their public debut at a handshake event in order to make a strong impression on their fans. As the girls have trouble deciding what to wear for the event,
Kirara of Succession
Jun 10, 2012 · 25 min
With some of the AKB successors attending a peace ceremony, Kanata, Mimori, Chieri and 76th gen understudy Megumi are chosen to be stand-ins for the next concert. As Chieri's stand
To Whom Does the Name Belong?
Jun 17, 2012 · 25 min
Following the stand-ins concert, Kanata, Mimori and the 77th gen understudies are asked to stand in for a guerilla concert on a planet where the entertainment ban is in full effect
Emotion Relation
Jun 24, 2012 · 25 min
Due to Minami's injuries, Kanata is asked to fill in for her in an upcoming concert on the snowy planet Thundristar, much to Minami's dismay. As the understudies explore the planet
The Miracle of the Waves
Jul 1, 2012 · 25 min
Following a meeting with Sensei-Sensei, Tsubasa announces a gravure shoot for all the members, including the understudies. As they arrive on the ocean planet Atamistar, Makoto grow
Return to Lancastar
Jul 8, 2012 · 25 min
Following one of AKB's concerts, it's suddenly announced that the understudies will make their debut performance on Lancastar, Nagisa, Orine,and Yūka's home planet. As the setlist
The Idol Who Sings of Love
Jul 15, 2012 · 25 min
Nagisa, Chieri and Orine manage to evade capture until they are rescued by the WOTA, who offer to help Nagisa rescue her father. Arriving at the detention center, Kanata and Yūka j
For the Sake of Smiling
Jul 22, 2012 · 25 min
As Tsubasa recalls some things Atsuko taught her, the understudies, along with the successors, request that they resume the concert. Just then, everyone hears the voice of Atsuko,