Documentary of AKB48 To Be Continued

2011 2h 0m JA

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Synopsis

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This documentary follows the unstoppable all-female Japanese idol group, AKB48. With a complicated balance of competition and friendship among the members, their bond is strong. The footage was taken from over 1000 hours of recorded videos throughout 2010 and includes personal interviews with select members revealing each of the girls' struggle, joy, growth, and dream.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yuko Oshima
Atsuko Maeda
Haruna Kojima
Mariko Shinoda
Minami Minegishi
Mayu Watanabe
Yuki Kashiwagi
Sae Miyazawa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yuri Kanchiku
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Yuko Oshima and Atsuko Maeda and Haruna Kojima carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1780821 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Yuri Kanchiku directs. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 15 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Yuko Oshima and Atsuko Maeda and Haruna Kojima carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt1780821 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.