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Based on the concept of "idols you can meet", '''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, the group currently holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but was disbanded in 2012. There is also the Taipei-based [=TPE48=] which was announced in 2011 but is still stuck in [[DevelopmentHell Development Hell]].

* AscendedExtra: Anyone who isn't a regular senbatsu member who manages to participate in singles,due to the Janken Tournaments or being pushed by the management.

Based on the concept of "idols you can meet", '''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, the group currently holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but was disbanded in 2012. There is also the Taipei-based [=TPE48=] which was announced in 2011 but is still stuck in {{DevelopmentHell Development Hell}}.

Based on the concept of "idols you can meet", '''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, the group currently holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but was disbanded in 2012. There is also the Taipei-based [=TPE48=] which was announced in 2011 but is still stuck in {{DevelopmentHell}}.

Based on the concept of "idols you can meet", '''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, the group currently holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but was disbanded in 2012. There is also the Taipei-based [=TPE48=] which was announced in 2011 but is still stuck in [[DevelopmentHell]].

Based on the concept of "idols you can meet", '''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, currently the group holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but it has since disbanded. Also, yet another international sister group has been announced: Taipei-based [=TPE48=].

It also has five main subunits: [=DIVA=], French Kiss, Not Yet, no3b and Watarirouka Hashiritai.

* Qipao: Worn by the girls in the non-dancing scenes in the "Flying Get" [=PV=]

** For example,Uchida Mayumi and Ishida Haruka in "Chance no Junban",Fujie Reina and Kobayashi Marina in "Ue Kara Mariko" and Komori Mika in "Namida Surprise".

Based on the concept of "Idols you can meet",'''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, currently the group holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group, [=SDN48=], used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but it has since disbanded. Also, yet another international sister group has been announced: Taipei-based [=TPE48=].

Please list any tropes relationated with the girls directly in the character page, because it NeedsMoreLove.

* AscendedExtra: Anyone who isn't a regular sembatsu member who manages to participate in singles,due to the Janken Tournaments or being pushed by the management.

Based on the concept of "Idols you can meet",'''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, currently the group holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=]. Another sister group,[=SDN48=],used to perform in the AKB48 Theater but it has since disbanded.

* IconicOutfit: The school-uniform inspired costume from the "Iiwake Maybe" [=PV=],to the point where Maeda Atsuko's celebrity impersonator Kintaro wears a similar outfit in all her public appearances.

* CrossOver: In recent years,girls from sister groups also take part in AKB singles,with the more prominent girls being SKE's Jurina and Rena,along with NMB's Sayaka and Miyuki.
** The General Election and Janken Tournament can also be seen as this,with sister group members being allowed to participate alongside AKB members.

'''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, currently the group holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=].

* GreatBallsOfFire: When "UZA" or "River" is performed in a concert.

* GreatBallsOfFire: When "UZA" is performed in a concert.

* OneSteveLimit: Averted, with FIVE girls named Haruka: Ishida, Shimazaki, Shimada, Nakagawa and Katayama.

'''[=AKB48=]''' is an [[IdolSinger idol group]] consisting of, you guessed it, 48 members. However, currently the group holds more than 48 members, with even more members scattered in its many sister groups - Nagoya-based {{Music/SKE48}}, Osaka-based [=NMB48=], Fukuoka-based [=HKT48=], Jakarta-based [=JKT48=] and Shanghai-based [=SNH48=].