AKB48 are a Japanese idol group named after the Akihabara area in Tokyo, where the group's theater is located. AKB48's producer, Yasushi Akimoto, wanted to form a girl group with its own theater and performing daily so fans could always see them live. This "idols you can meet" concept includes teams which can rotate performances and perform simultaneously at several events and "handshake" events, where fans can meet group members. Akimoto has expanded the AKB48 concept to several girl groups in China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, and Vietnam. AKB48 have been characterized as a social phenomenon. They are among the highest-earning musical acts in Japan, and is the fifth best-selling girl group worldwide. For example, their 2012 sales from record and DVD/Blu-ray releases reached $226 million, earning the group the top spot in the 2012 artist ranking. As of April 2019, the group has sold over 60 million records, including over 6 million albums.
| Origin | Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Defstar, You, Be Cool / King, Gold Typhoon, Avex Trax, Avex Group, Galaxy, Stone Music, Genie Music |
| Associated acts | AKB48 Group, no3b, Watarirouka Hashiritai, French Kiss, Not Yet, Diva, Sakamichi Series, Last Idol, Produce 48, IZ, ONE, 22/7, SNH48, SNH48 Group |
| Members | See |
| Past members | See |
Acerca de AKB48
Their single "Sugar Rush" appeared in the 2012 film Wreck It Ralph. They won Artist of the Year at the 2013 Billboard Japan Music Awards. Then in 2017, their album sales surpassed 6 million.
Los logros de AKB48
They were named the largest pop group in the Guinness World Records in November 2010.
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Información más reciente sobre AKB48 actualizada el 28 de Julio, 2021.
