

AKB0048
2012-04-29 · 25 min / episode · ★ 6.0
AKB0048, sometimes stylized AKB∞48, is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shōji Kawamori as chief director and writer. The first season aired in Japan between April and July 2012 whilst the second season aired between January and March 2013.
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- GANSIS, SATELIGHT, Starchild Records
- Countries
- Japan
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- Ended
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Sayaka NakayaOrine Aida (voice)
Amina SatoYuuka Ichijou (voice)
Sawako HataSuzuko Kanzaki (voice)
Sumire SatoMimori Kishida (voice)
Karen IwataNagisa Motomiya (voice)
Haruka IshidaKanata Shinonome (voice)
Mayu WatanabeChieri Sono (voice)
Mita MaoMakoto Yokomizo (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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