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Mar 25, 2013 9:09 AM

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Dat brainwashing... I like how this show isn't all about happy crap. I wonder if they'll be able to take back Akibastar with this concert, NO NAME (everyone here knows what it means) may be "the key."
I wonder how it'll turn out.
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Mar 25, 2013 10:05 AM
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tunesworth said:
This truly captures society at its best...misdirected anger and selfishness. The anime is wonderful; however, the person doing the translation is terrible. There were complete scenes the translation is nonexistent. I do not speak Japanese and rely solely upon the translation...so I ask whoever is doing this to make sure you do your best for the next episode! That's what AKB0048 would want and so should you.


Where do you watch those? As far as I know, EveTaku is doing a great job with translating this show. Never been at a scene where there was no translation.

Maybe they already recorded season 3? A chance is still a chance.
Mar 25, 2013 7:54 PM
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Fortress400 said:
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I really don't think season 3 is going to happen (as much as I'd like it to) so I'm hoping for an OVA, if nothing else, to show us the understudies' successions and such.

This was a really good episode and I can't wait for the final.

Why don't you think there will be a seaon three? There's a lot of things they left unanswered so it wouldnt make sense for them to end it with just an OVA. But thye should make an OVA though :).
or a movie!!!! XD (but what are the chances of that happening)


The reason I'm so doubtful about a season 3 is because Iwata Karen (Nagisa's VA) posted in her blog a few weeks ago about how they had just finished recording, how she can't believe it's over, it was a great experience, etc, etc, which all sounded pretty final. On top of that, Sonata, Orine, and Suzuko's VAs have all left the band. Not to say it isn't possible, but based on all that it's looking unlikely.



I don't think that you should jumped to conclusion so soon. There is a chance of season 3 because there are a lot of things that are unexplained.

Here's the reasons:

1) We don't know who assassinated Chieri's father.
2) Who is going to be Acchan the 14
3) How to save Yuuko and the other Center Nova
4) Will Nagisa and/or Chieri will disappear as Center Nova?

Basically, there are much more questions and thoughts to the anime. Its really getting interesting and I don't want it to end soon. I'm hoping for a season 3 and a possible movie for AKB0048 soon.


Like to add one more thing to my other list of reasons:
5) There was not enough explanation about the mysterious mutation of the Kiraras that Mi-chan had seen. Possible the reason why Acchan the 13th and the rest of the Former Center Novas disappeared because of the mysterious mutated Kiraras.
Mar 25, 2013 8:01 PM
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kkh40219 said:
tunesworth said:
This truly captures society at its best...misdirected anger and selfishness. The anime is wonderful; however, the person doing the translation is terrible. There were complete scenes the translation is nonexistent. I do not speak Japanese and rely solely upon the translation...so I ask whoever is doing this to make sure you do your best for the next episode! That's what AKB0048 would want and so should you.


Where do you watch those? As far as I know, EveTaku is doing a great job with translating this show. Never been at a scene where there was no translation.

Maybe they already recorded season 3? A chance is still a chance.


I have to agree with you. There's a chance for season 3 and I'm hoping to watch the third season. there are a lot of things unexplained and we really need a season 3. Also,here's a quote for all readers and/or watchers of AKB0048: 'Expect the unexpected!'
Mar 25, 2013 8:06 PM
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Magito said:
Oh gawed. I have a bad feeling the ending is going to be rush.

There's so many things left to do. Like About Chieri' father assasination, also the
other understudies. I think we may never see them be a successor.

I also agree with you. I think that the person who assassinated Chieri's father is her dead brother.

Hear me out . . . It is possible that he is still alive because Chieri did not tell how her bother died as well how her mother died. Her brother may had been into an accident with the mother, which concludes that the mother only died leaving the older brother alive. he might be in the DGTO army because I think that he sniped his father which makes him an excellent sniper. Also another possibility is that he killed the father because he plans to take over Zodiac and take over his father's research and use the Center nova's power and control the whole universe.

So much for Star Wars Episode V if Chieri met the killer who is actually her older brother.
Mar 26, 2013 2:49 AM

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Fortress400 said:
Magito said:
Oh gawed. I have a bad feeling the ending is going to be rush.

There's so many things left to do. Like About Chieri' father assasination, also the
other understudies. I think we may never see them be a successor.

I also agree with you. I think that the person who assassinated Chieri's father is her dead brother.

Hear me out . . . It is possible that he is still alive because Chieri did not tell how her bother died as well how her mother died. Her brother may had been into an accident with the mother, which concludes that the mother only died leaving the older brother alive. he might be in the DGTO army because I think that he sniped his father which makes him an excellent sniper. Also another possibility is that he killed the father because he plans to take over Zodiac and take over his father's research and use the Center nova's power and control the whole universe.

So much for Star Wars Episode V if Chieri met the killer who is actually her older
brother.


Hmm...It's not a faraway possibility that the little brother is still alive...but isn't
it a little too late for him to appear now that it's only a few episodes left or is a 3rd is in order?

Star Wars?

Brother: *speaks in a darth vader voice* Chieri...I am your brother...

Chieri: 0_o; "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"
Mar 26, 2013 9:04 AM
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Magito said:


Hmm...It's not a faraway possibility that the little brother is still alive...but isn't
it a little too late for him to appear now that it's only a few episodes left or is a 3rd is in order?

Star Wars?

Brother: *speaks in a darth vader voice* Chieri...I am your brother...

Chieri: 0_o; "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"


I believed that season 3 is in order and maybe recorded already. Also, I'm really hoping that there is a season 3 that will finish explaining the whole thing to our questions and will know what happen to the characters.
Mar 26, 2013 12:45 PM

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Oh.My.Feels.
Why people of akibastar,why?
Mar 26, 2013 4:58 PM

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Man, hearing River always gets me pumped up.

A bit of a shock to see the audience react like that. It feels a bit rushed to be at Akibastar already but I'm finally feeling the tension rise. I loved the fantasy element with the AKB Theatre scene via the train. Seeing the broken staircase with the center novae shining above them was a sight to behold. I'm looking forward to seeing how it will all end.
Mar 26, 2013 8:08 PM

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They better reveal the 14th Acchan next episode or I'll be pissed!
Mar 27, 2013 1:59 AM

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wtf is wrong with those people lol.. they now hate the akb0048

now is the time for NO NAME :)
Mar 27, 2013 2:08 AM
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Magito said:
They better reveal the 14th Acchan next episode or I'll be pissed!


Count me in!
Mar 27, 2013 8:23 AM

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Fortress400 said:


1) We don't know who assassinated Chieri's father.
2) Who is going to be Acchan the 14
3) How to save Yuuko and the other Center Nova
4) Will Nagisa and/or Chieri will disappear as Center Nova?

Basically, there are much more questions and thoughts to the anime. Its really getting interesting and I don't want it to end soon. I'm hoping for a season 3 and a possible movie for AKB0048 soon.
Fortress400 said:

Like to add one more thing to my other list of reasons:
5) There was not enough explanation about the mysterious mutation of the Kiraras that Mi-chan had seen. Possible the reason why Acchan the 13th and the rest of the Former Center Novas disappeared because of the mysterious mutated Kiraras.

6) They still have to still take back Akibastar...

If there isn't going to be a S3, this is going to be one hell of a last episode....

Mar 27, 2013 12:59 PM

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omg...they had to play River again.. come on do UZA already!!!!!!!!!

and the song that's going to turn all of the people back into their fans is Iiwake Maybe. calling it now. it's AKB's best song. and it was the song Acchan sang center for the first senbatsu. its totally appropriate if theyre going to call out Acchan the 14th *coughNagisacough*
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Mar 28, 2013 12:37 AM
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and the song that's going to turn all of the people back into their fans is Iiwake Maybe. calling it now. it's AKB's best song. and it was the song Acchan sang center for the first senbatsu. its totally appropriate if theyre going to call out Acchan the 14th *coughNagisacough*


I would put my money on either the opening or the ending.
The opening because of some of the lyrics, which would fit with 00 bringing the "sun" back to Akibastar
The ending because that's the single of No Name this season, and because of the title and some of the lyrics again.
Mar 28, 2013 2:43 PM

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nagisa or acchan?
in the middle of an akibastar full of caos...

sigh..
Mar 28, 2013 3:58 PM
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wishkas said:
nagisa or acchan?


None, it's just a scale indicator. All the draft designs have it. They made it look like Nagisa to make it more cute, I suppose, but it doesn't mean anything.
Mar 28, 2013 5:04 PM
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Lol.
From that image, I guess they'll be playing "Kaze wa Fuiteiru" (English: The Wind is Blowing). そこに風は吹いているか? = Is the wind blowing there? (Note me if I'm wrong).
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Mar 28, 2013 6:06 PM
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From AKB0048 NEXT STAGE Vol.1 Booklet


"translation" said:

To Chieri

Chieri-chan’s beautiful smile is always magnificent
Your cool self gives me courage
That cuteness, beauty, coolness, elegance,
high professionalism, I respect all of it!
Chieri-chan, I love youuuu
next stage, until the end, yoroshiku~!!

From Mayuyu
Mar 29, 2013 8:20 AM

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http://akb0048.jp/story/



It seems mimori gonna goin no name again :D





wishkasMar 29, 2013 8:28 AM
sigh..
Mar 29, 2013 11:14 PM
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-Ceris said:
Fortress400 said:


1) We don't know who assassinated Chieri's father.
2) Who is going to be Acchan the 14
3) How to save Yuuko and the other Center Nova
4) Will Nagisa and/or Chieri will disappear as Center Nova?

Basically, there are much more questions and thoughts to the anime. Its really getting interesting and I don't want it to end soon. I'm hoping for a season 3 and a possible movie for AKB0048 soon.
Fortress400 said:

Like to add one more thing to my other list of reasons:
5) There was not enough explanation about the mysterious mutation of the Kiraras that Mi-chan had seen. Possible the reason why Acchan the 13th and the rest of the Former Center Novas disappeared because of the mysterious mutated Kiraras.

6) They still have to still take back Akibastar...

If there isn't going to be a S3, this is going to be one hell of a last episode....

Basically everything in this post. Season 2 wasted a lot of time on the contents in the middle and the last 3 episodes really opened up only more questions than resolving previous ones. By killing the "supposed last boss" before anything happened, it just went down the path of typical Kawamori trolling.

The overarching concept behind the Center Nova and AKB0048 is interesting but the show is doing a terrible job at executing and flushing that out right now. There had better be a third season otherwise all the goodness built in early on in season 2 as well as the end of season 1 just went out the window.
Mar 30, 2013 7:25 AM

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If Nagisa or Chieri are becoming center nova, there must be a guerrilla live in akibastar ( i supose that DES will not give up so easily...)

Plus, if one of them or both become center nova, we must see that strange mutant kiraras that mii chan saw ._.
sigh..
Mar 30, 2013 7:32 AM

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I still love how the idea in the anime where they turn the on-stage flame effects of the song "River" into flames resulted from the molotovs thrown by the antis.
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Feb 14, 2014 7:25 PM

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(rewatching)

All aboard the Kirara-express! ...creepy train.
Apr 19, 2014 3:08 PM

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MAMOTTE JESUS!
May 25, 2014 12:56 PM

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3rd time watching

That train reminds me of the Star Trek the Next Generation episode where something takes over the enterprise in search of some pulsar to feed off of or something (they communicated with it through the holo-deck on a train).

Trains are psychologically creepy for some reason. This episode handled it well... space-time train.

Yea, old washed-up Tsubasa, show them kids how to dance!
Sep 9, 2015 6:31 PM

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Epic development! I really do wonder what the last episode will offer us and how this series will end!
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So Yuuko hasn't met all the conditions of a center nova, but for how long though?

Akibastar fans being all aggro, damn, poor 00!

Last episode next.
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove

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Wow so they went to the center nova world? that was so weird
The crow is kinda hardcore xD throwing molotov on them
May 18, 2021 7:18 AM

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The people of Akibastar have only themselves to blame for the mess they're in. This is what you get for leaving the defense of your city to a pacifist-inclined idol group.

Blame the dumbass who decided to go against an interstellar military body without a foolproof plan to stand up to them in case they decide to attack you for hosting an illegal group.
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I don't get it... Why to even kill a character if it doesn't serve any purpose..?
Chieri was back to her own self just minutes later on.
Also, the way they found Yuuko was.. weak.

The ending scene where people were (rightfully) mad that their intervention destroyed their world was good but I would certainly welcomed if everything they do had some implications at least.

Like... killing DES is fine as they are enemy but.. do they realize they are just someone's father or mother too?
I wish this anime expored these important themes in more depth.
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