“Post-war idol group AKB0048 rebels against music ban, touring planets to revive forbidden songs.”
AKB0048
AKB0048
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Synopsis
Post-war idol group AKB0048 rebels against music ban, touring planets to revive forbidden songs.
After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets where life will, hopefully, be more comfortable. The Deep Galactic Trade Organization, a totalitarian government that affects many of the newly inhabited planets, has somehow come to the conclusion that music is a source of evil, and that it must be banned and destroyed for good. The talent group AKB0048 is soon formed, based on the original AKB48 members that once lived on Earth. Even though their music is now considered universally illegal, they make it their mission to bring their music back to life by travelling from one planet to another and holding as many concerts as they possibly can. They must undergo a whole new set of training methods in order to become the best that they can possibly be, while also avoiding the constant danger of being arrested because of their music. Join interplanetary popstars AKB0048 as they try to save the world-with music!
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 42 sampled reviews
What 42 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.03 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 3.6
↓ 0.24
Running avg · Apr 2012 → Feb 2023
- 10 “This is honestly my favourite anime ever. It made me laugh smile and cry and not to mention inspire me. I even came to love many characters I had previously hated. I highly recommend this anime....”
- 10 “This anime immediately pulls you in with its spellbinding quality and adorable character designs that deserve praise for the artist. The story stands out as uniquely refreshing in the idol genre,...”
- 8 “AKB0048 delivers fantastic music where every song carries its own distinct feelings, set within a fun fantasy backdrop of friendship and outrageous concert battles. While its world-building asks...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2012 – Jul 2012 Spring 2012
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-6681 catalog
Produced by
- Starchild Records Producer
- Magic Capsule Producer
- GANSIS Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor