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AKB48 Is Looking for a Part-Time Member
Following OtonaAKB, AKB48 came up with a new form of temporary membership: part-time idol. Find out more about this new project here.
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AKB48 Team 8 Makes Theater Debut
AKB48 Team 8 performed its first theater show on August 5. Get more information about the shonichi performance here!
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SKE48 Announces 7th Generation Auditions
SKE48 is looking for new members and this time the fans will be part of the decision about who joins the group!
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AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Election - Final Results
AKB48 held its election for the 6th time and for the 1st time Watanabe Mayu won it. Check out the full results here!
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Details on the AKB48 Group Pennant Race
The AKB48 Group teams will compete against each other in a new event, the AKB48 Group Pennant Race. Points will be awarded based on theater ticket applications, theater version handshake ticket sales and sousenkyo votes.
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AKB48





TEAM A
Shinoda Mariko
Kanji: 篠田麻里子
Nickname: Marikosama
Generation: 1.5
Birthdate: 11 Mar 1986
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: Someday

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AKB's 1.5th generation member, also the oldest member right at 26 years. One of AKB's front girl, Mariko is also viewed as a model with her tall height and stylish personality.
Takahashi Minami
Kanji: 高橋みなみ
Nickname: Takamina
Generation: 1
Birthdate: 08 Apr 1991
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Production Ogi

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*Captain of Team A

Original Team A member as well as the captain of Team A. She's also viewed as AKB's unofficial captain. She's in No Sleeves subunit.
Iriyama Anna
Kanji:
Nickname: Annin
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 03 Dec 1995
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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Iwata Karen
Kanji:
Nickname: Karen
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 13 May 1998
Birthplace: Miyagi
Agency: AKS

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Izuta Rina
Kanji:
Nickname: Izuriina
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 26 Nov 1995
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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Kasai Tomomi
Kanji:
Nickname: Tomo~mi, Chiyuu
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 16 Nov 1991
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Hori Pro

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Kawaei Rina
Kanji:
Nickname: Ricchan
Generation: 11
Birthdate: 12 Feb 1995
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Kikuchi Ayaka
Kanji:
Nickname: Ayarin
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 30 Jun 1993
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Hori Pro

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Kobayashi Marina
Kanji:
Nickname: Marinchan
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 24 Feb 1996
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Kotani Riho
Kanji:
Nickname: Ripopo
Generation: 1
Birthdate: 24 Aug 1994
Birthplace: Kyoto
Agency: Yoshimoto

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Matsui Sakiko
Kanji:
Nickname: Sakippe, Sakiccho
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 10 Dec 1990
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Someday

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Morikawa Ayaka
Kanji:
Nickname: Aaya
Generation: 11
Birthdate: 07 Jun 1995
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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Nakamata Shiori
Kanji:
Nickname: Shiorin, Nakamatta
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 25 Jul 1992
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Nakatsuka Tomomi
Kanji:
Nickname: Tomochan, Kurisu
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 18 Jun 1993
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Dresscode

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Nito Moeno
Kanji: 仁藤萌乃
Nickname: Moeno
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 22 Jul 1992
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Hori Pro

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Oshima Ryoka
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 21 Oct 1998
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Sato Natsuki
Kanji:
Nickname: Nacchi, N
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 01 Jul 1990
Birthplace: Hokkaido
Agency: Watanabe Entertainment

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Sato Sumire
Kanji:
Nickname: Suuchan
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 22 BNov 1993
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Hori Pro

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Takahashi Juri
Kanji:
Nickname: Juri
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 03 Oct 1998
Birthplace: Ibaraki
Agency: AKS

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Tano Yuka
Kanji:
Nickname: Tanochan
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 07 Mar 1997
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Watanabe Mayu
Kanji:
Nickname: Mayuyu, Shiriri-chan
Generation: 3
Birthdate: 26 Mar 1994
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Production Ogi

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Yokoyama Yui
Kanji:
Nickname: Yuihan
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 08 Dec 1992
Birthplace: Kyoto
Agency: Ohta Pro

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TEAM K
Oshima Yuko
Kanji:
Nickname: Yuko, Oshirikko
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 17 Oct 1988
Birthplace: Tochigi
Agency: Ohta Pro

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Abe Maria
Kanji:
Nickname: Maria
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 29 Nov 1995
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Akimoto Sayaka
Kanji: 秋元才加
Nickname: Sayaka
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 26 Jul 1988
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: office48

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*Captain of Team K

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Chikano Rina
Kanji:
Nickname: Chikarina
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 23 Apr 1993
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Itoh Company

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Fujita Nana
Kanji:
Nickname: Naana
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 28 Dec 1996
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Itano Tomomi
Kanji:
Nickname: Tomochin
Generation: 1
Birthdate: 03 Jul 1991
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: Hori Pro

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Kitahara Rie
Kanji:
Nickname: Kitarie
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 24 Jun 1991
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: Ohta Pro

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Kobayashi Kana
Kanji:
Nickname: Kanachan
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 17 May 1991
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: office48

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Kuramochi Asuka
Kanji: 倉持明日香
Nickname: Mocchi
Generation: 4
Birthdate: 11 Sep 1989
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: Watanabe Pro

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Team K member later shuffled to Team A. She's in French Kiss subunit.
Maeda Ami
Kanji: 前田亜美
Nickname: Aamin
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 01 Jun 1995
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: flos two

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7th Gen Kenkyuusei promoted to Team A. Aamin is known for her eye brows.
Masuda Yuka
Kanji:
Nickname: Yuttan, Takoyaki
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 03 Aug 1991
Birthplace: Osaka
Agency: office48

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Matsubara Natsumi
Kanji: 松原夏海
Nickname: Natsumin
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 19 Jun 1990
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: Ogi Pro

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Original Team K member shuffled to Team A. Viewed as one of the best dancers in AKB.
Matsui Jurina
Kanji:
Nickname: Jurina
Generation: SKE1
Birthdate: 08 Mar 1997
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: AKS

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*Also a member of SKE48's Team S

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Mitsumune Kaoru
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 26 Apr 1993
Birthplace: Osaka
Agency: AKS

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Miyazaki Miho
Kanji:
Nickname: Myao
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 30 Jul 1993
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Hori Pro

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Muto Tomu
Kanji:
Nickname: Tomu
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 25 Nov 1994
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Nagao Mariya
Kanji:
Nickname: Mariyagi
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 10 Mar 1994
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Nakata Chisato
Kanji: 中田ちさと
Nickname: Chiichan
Generation: 4
Birthdate: 09 Oct 1990
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Mousa

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4th generation member, Chiichan is usually seen in theaters only. She also ranked for the first time in this years election.
Nakaya Sayaka
Kanji: 仲谷明香
Nickname: Nakayan
Generation: 3
Birthdate:15 Oct 1991
Birthplace: Iwate
Agency: Mousa

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Original Team B member, shuffled to Team A. Nakayan wishes to be a seiyuu in the future and is part of AKB0048's Seiyuu as well as subunit NO NAME.
Sato Amina
Kanji:
Nickname: Amina
Generation: 4
Birthdate: 16 Oct 1990
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Atelier Duncan

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Shimada Haruka
Kanji:
Nickname: Haruu
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 16 Dec 1992
Birthplace: Shizuoka
Agency: AKS

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Suzuki Shihori
Kanji:
Nickname: Shihorin
Generation: 11
Birthdate: 17 Feb 1994
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Uchida Mayumi
Kanji:
Nickname: Mayuchi
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 27 Dec 1993
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Mousa

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Team B
Umeda Ayaka
Kanji:
Nickname:name: Umechan
Generation: 2
Birthdate:03 Jan 1989
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: office48

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Fujie Reina
Kanji:
Nickname: Reinyan
Generation: 4
Birthdate: 08 Feb 1994
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: Itoh Company

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Ichikawa Miori
Kanji:
Nickname: Miorin
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 12 Feb 1994
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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Ishida Anna
Kanji:
Nickname: Annya
Generation: 2
Birthdate: 27 May 1996
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: AKS

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Ishida Haruka
Kanji:
Nickname: Harukyan
Generation: 5
Birthdate: 02 Dec 1992
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Hori Pro

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Iwasa Misaki
Kanji: 岩佐美咲
Nickname: Wasamin
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 30 Jan 1995
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: Nagara Pro

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7th generation Kenkyuusei promoted to Team A. Known for her enka singing skills, Wasamin recently debuted with an enka solo. Also part of Watarirouka Hashiritai 7.
Kashiwagi Yuki
Kanji:
Nickname: Yukirin
Generation: 3
Birthdate: 15 Jul 1991
Birthplace: Kagoshima
Agency: Watanabe Entertainment

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*Captain of Team B

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Katayama Haruka
Kanji: 片山陽加
Nickname: Haachan
Generation: 3
Birthdate: 10 May 1990
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: Atelier Duncan

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Originally a Team B member, shuffled to Team A. Haachan has one of the best voices in AKB
Kato Rena
Kanji:
Nickname: Renacchi
Generation: 10
Birthdate: 10 Jul 1997
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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Kojima Haruna
Kanji: 小嶋陽菜
Nickname: Kojiharu
Generation: 1
Birthdate: 19 Apr 1988
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: Oriduction Ogi

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Original Team A member, Nyan has been a part of AKB senbatsu since beginning. Nyan along with Mariko is known for their model like beauty. Also viewed as bit of an airhead. In the subunit No Sleeves.
Kojima Natsuki
Kanji:
Nickname: Nattsun
Generation: 11
Birthdate: 08 Mar 1995
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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Komori Mika
Kanji:
Nickname: Komorin, Mikapon
Generation: 7
Birthdate: 19 Jul 1994
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: Production Ogi

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Minegishi Minami
Kanji:
Nickname: Miichan
Generation: 1
Birthdate: 15 Nov 1992
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: Production Ogi

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Nakamura Mariko
Kanji:
Nickname: Komari
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 16 Dec 1993
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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Natori Wakana
Kanji:
Nickname: Natori Wakana
Generation: 11
Birthdate: 07 Jun 1994
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Nonaka Misato
Kanji:
Nickname: Mii, Micha
Generation: 6
Birthdate: 20 Apr 1992
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: Production Ogi

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Oba Mina
Kanji:
Nickname: Minarun
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 03 Apr 1992
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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*Captain of Team 4
Oya Shizuka
Kanji: 大家志津香
Nickname: Shiichan
Generation: 4
Birthdate: 28 Dec 1991
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: Watanabe Entertainment

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4th Generation member and the longest time being a kenyuusei (2 years) before being promoted to Team A.
Shimazaki Haruka
Kanji:
Nickname: Paruru
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 30 mar 1996
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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Takeuchi Miyu
Kanji:
Nickname: Miyumiyu
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 12 Jan 1996
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Tanabe Miku
Kanji:
Nickname: Tanamin
Generation: 3
Birthdate: 02 Dec 1992
Birthplace: Shiga
Agency: Mousa

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Watanabe Miyuki
Kanji:
Nickname: Milky
Generation: NMB1
Birthdate: 19 Sep 1993
Birthplace: Nara
Agency: Yoshimoto

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Yamauchi Suzuran
Kanjoi:
Nickname: Ranran
Generation: 9
Birthdate: 08 Dec 1994
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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AKB48 Kenkyuusei
12th Generation Kenkyuusei
Hirata Rina
Kanji:
Nickname: Hirarii
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 16 Jul 1998
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Agency: AKS

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Omori Miyuu
Kanji:
Nickname: Miyupon
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 03 Sep 1998
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Saeedyokota Erena
Kanji:
Nickname: Erechan
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 15 Apr 1997
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Sasaki Yukari
Kanji:
Nickname: Yukarun
Generation: 12
Birthdate: 28 Aug 1995
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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13th Generation Kenkyuusei
Aigasa Moe
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 06 Apr 1998
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Iwatate Saho
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 04 Oct 1994
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Kitazawa Saki
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 05 Jun 1997
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: AKS

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Mogi Shinobu
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 16 Feb 1997
Birthplace: Chiba
Agency: AKS

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Murayama Yuiri
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 15 Jun 1997
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Agency: AKS

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Okada Ayaka
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 06 Nov 1998
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Shinozaki Ayana
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 08 Jan 1996
Birthplace: Saitama
Agency: AKS

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Takashima Yurina
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 24 May 1996
Birthplace: Aichi
Agency: AKS

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Umeta Ayano
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 13
Birthdate: 20 Mar 1999
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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14th Generation Kenkyuusei
Uchiyama Natsuki
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 25 Sep 1995
Birthplace: Kanazawa
Agency: AKS

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Hashimoto Hikari
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 17 Jun 1997
Birthplace: Kanazawa
Agency: AKS

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Kojima Mako
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 30 May 1997
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Maeda Mitsuki
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 05 Oct 1998
Birthplace: Tokyo
Agency: AKS

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Nishino Miki
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 04 Apr 1999
Birthplace: Shizuoka
Agency: AKS

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Okada Nana
Kanji:
Nickname:
Generation: 14
Birthdate: 07 Nov 1997
Birthplace: Kanazawa
Agency: AKS

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