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The forbidden door finally opens.
It's time to test my real ability.
I want to show you something perfect.
I think it's my first and last chance.
I'm going to sing until I can't speak.
I definitely want to grab it.
As a representative of HKT, I will carry everyone's feelings and win first place.
I can only win first place.
I've never been in the final round.
So I'm going to grab it myself.
48 GROUP.
New members.
Popularity.
Luck.
Achievements.
It doesn't matter.
Open up the future with your ability alone!
Singer Power No. 1 Finals!
A.K.B48 GROUP SINGING POWER NO. 1 FINALS!
Here are the contestants!
A.K.B48, S.T.U.48, Okada Nana!
A.K.B48, Ritsusen Airi!
H.K.T.48, Sakamoto Elena!
S.T.U.48, Yano Hodoka!
N.M.B.48, Yamasaki Amiru!
H.K.T.48, Tomoka Takeda!
S.K.E.48, Kano Nojima!
S.K.E.48, Suzuraru Yamauchi!
H.K.T.48, Aki Toyonaga!
A.K.B48, Yui Yokoyama!
A.K.B48, Mutada Hatsuka!
H.K.T.48, Kojima Yui!
S.K.E.48, Takayanagi Akane!
H.K.T.48, Akiyoshi Yuka!
N.M.B.48, Nakashi Natsuko!
S.T.U.48, Kano Aki Miyuna!
A.K.B48, Ohtake Hitomi!
A.K.B48, Yahani Moeka!
S.K.E.48, Shirayuki Kohaku!
N.M.B.48, Shiroma Miru!
That's it for the final of the 20-member A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals!
This is a live broadcast from TBS Akasaka ACT THEATER.
I'm your host, TBS announcer Kuniyama Hasen.
I'm also your host, TBS announcer Ugajin Megu.
A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals is about to kick off.
The finalists are A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals.
This is the first time that this competition,
in which A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Finals will be held,
will be held for the first time.
Tonight, these 20 members who have successfully passed the qualifying round
in which 155 members participated will compete for the position of
No. 1 Singers' No. 1 in this stage and live band.
Yes, it means that the chosen ones are standing here.
Now, let's hear from some of them.
First of all, Ms. Okada Nana, who passed the qualifying round as No. 1.
Thank you very much.
Ms. Okada, I can feel a strong support from you.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
I feel relieved.
Well, in the qualifying round, there were no audience or fans at all.
So I have a sense of security that you are here today,
and I think that the members can also sing with ease.
Are you confident?
I'm not confident,
but I'm confident that I'll have the most fun in this venue.
Wow!
Ms. Okada Nana said that she is a candidate for the championship.
Now, let's hear from Ms. Rissen Airi, who is in the second place in the qualifying round.
Thank you.
Ms. Rissen.
Yes.
How confident are you?
Well, my throat is a little broken now,
and it may be difficult for you to hear me sing,
but I will also do my best to enjoy singing,
so thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
And next is the 4th place in the qualifying round, Elena Sakamoto.
Thank you for your support.
I can hear Sakamoto's loud voice. How do you feel right now?
It's reassuring to have fans in Japan.
And I love singing very much, so I can't lose to anyone.
I'd like to do my best with that feeling.
Yes, please do your best for the championship.
I will do my best.
Thank you for your support.
And the 5th place in the qualifier, Yano Honoka- san.
- Thank you for coming. - Yes, thank you for having me.
What a wonderful voice actor you are.
- Yano-san. - Yes?
- How do you feel now after hearing this voice actor? - It's big.
- It's big! - I'm surprised. Thank you very much.
Thanks to you, I think I can do my best in the actual competition.
- Thank you for having me in the actual competition. - Yes.
Everyone, please aim for the championship and do your best!
Now, in the audience seats, we have members from each group who have come to support us.
- Yes, AKB48 Ohta Nao-san. - Yes, thank you for having me.
- Everyone, please have fun! Do your best! - I'm rooting for you.
- SKE48 Oba Mina-san. - Yes, thank you for having me.
Everyone, do your best!
- NMB48 Kojima Karin-san. - Yes, thank you for having me.
Today, I'd like to sit in this special seat and have fun with the fans. Please do your best!
- HKT48 Matsuoka Natsumi-san. - Thank you for having me.
Everyone at HKT48, do your best!
- And STU48 Fukuda Akari-san. - Yes, thank you for having me.
STU48, do your best!
- Everyone, please cheer for us until the end. - Thank you for having me.
Now, I'd like to introduce the judges of this competition.
First, at the end of the year, she appeared on "Kouhaku Uta Gassen" for the second time.
A singer who will lead the next generation of choirs, Oka Midori-san!
- Thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Next up is Peter Pan, who will lead the next generation of choirs, Oka Midori-san!
- Thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Next up is Yoshimasa Inoue, who wrote and composed a number of songs for the AKB48 group, Musician!
- Thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Last up is Tomoji Sogawa, a music producer who has worked with numerous famous artists.
- Thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Today, we will have the four of you judge for us. Thank you for having me.
- Thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Now, on behalf of the judges, we will ask Oka Midori- san a few questions.
- Oka-san. - Yes?
How do you feel about being judged today?
Well, I myself am getting more and more nervous right now.
I'm really looking forward to hearing what kind of songs you will be singing for us.
What do you think is the most important aspect of judging?
Well, I'll leave the technical aspects to you all.
Since I'm a singer, I'd like to pay attention to how you express yourself and how you portray the world of your songs.
Lastly, please say a few words of encouragement for the members.
Everyone may be nervous right now, but please do your best and have fun!
Please do your best!
- Everyone, thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
Now, the members will have to stand by for a little while.
- Everyone, thank you for having me. - Thank you for having me.
- I'm getting more and more nervous. - Me too.
- It's a great support. - In this great support, you will be able to show your singing.
I'm looking forward to it. What kind of singing can we hear?
Now, I will explain the rules of this tournament.
The one who will explain the rules is...
A.K.A.B.48 Group Sports Day and Rock-paper- scissors Tournament's live MC...
DJ and narrator, Nobutake Ichikawa.
Ichikawa-san, please.
Thank you. I'll do my best. Thank you.
Now, I will explain the rules of this tournament.
In one group of five people, divided into four groups, there will be a singer-songwriters' judging.
The judges will rate each group with full marks.
Two of the groups in the top two will go to the finals.
Eight people remaining in the finals will sing one more song.
The member with the highest score in the final judging will be the winner.
And the member who wins will receive Yasui Akimoto- sensei's original solo song.
That's gorgeous.
This solo song is one of the biggest charms of this competition.
In addition, as announced the other day,
the live event will be held with eight people who advanced to the finals and nine people including Oda and Erina in the second place of the qualifying round.
I think this live event is really luxurious, but Ms. Oba, the supporting member,
I think this kind of live performance is really happy, but what do you think about it?
Well, after all, the members in this final are members who love singing in particular,
so I've never done a live performance where members with high singing ability gather in a 48-group.
Yes! I've never done it!
Wait a minute! I've never done a live performance where members with high singing ability gather in a 48-group.
Oh, I see!
Yes! Um, are you okay with that?
I'm fine with it!
Yes! So, well, I really want the members to be in that live performance.
And I think the audience also wants to go see the live performance of the members who are good at singing.
I also want to go see it, really.
It's a very exciting competition.
Yes.
Now, it seems that some of the standbys have been made.
Thank you!
Now, who will get this chance?
We will finally start the singing assessment.
First of all, the first group of five!
The first group is NMB48 CINEMA MILL!
NMB48 CINEMA MILL!
The streets are crowded, allies collide and I'm all alone
The endless grassland and wind blow and I'm all alone
Which one of us will want to cry?
Add two circles and be a little more mature
Suddenly, with a wall that's insanely painful
Courage and peace that break down for some reason
are sprouting up
Suddenly, people who are insanely strict
will love the kindness that you showed me, right?
Thank you very much!
CINEMA MILL!
I won't forget even the insanely fun times
I won't lose my courage and power forever
To those who are insanely lonely
I'll give you a smile bomb hidden behind your lips
First group. Second, HKT48. Kojima Yui.
I want to see you, I want to see you
This whisper in my heart
Is looking for you
I'm calling for you
Always and forever.
Holding my love in my arms, I smiled.
I was looking at you, in the distant days of spring.
The wings of love that I pulled up out of kindness.
The green wind is blowing, and I'm clinging to the hill.
Eventually, time will pass.
Several days of spring.
Like you sleeping, I traveled to the sky.
Always and forever.
You said you'd be by my side.
You're a liar, aren't you?
Leaving me behind.
Always and forever.
In fifth place and third place is...
STU48 Kadowaki Miyuna!
There is no night without dawn, you tell me in vain
I was looking at the dark sea ahead of the lighthouse
There are days when I'm troubled, and there are days when I'm about to give up due to sadness
Because you were there, I was able to live
From the morning sun's horizon, a firefly of light
Wraps us together on this sea-colored earth
There is only one thing we want to do, and that is to protect our planet
From the morning sun's horizon, a firefly of light
Wraps us together on this sea-colored earth
On this sea-colored earth
First group, fourth member, NMB48 Yamasaki Amir.
[music]
It's so hot, my fingertips are so cold they freeze
What's wrong? Hurry up and say it,
Even if you say it like that, I'm weak
Even if you die and I grow older and older
I can't even imagine it, yes, now is more important than anything
The merry-go-round has slowed down and the white horse's shield is swaying
A little taller than you, a cat comes close to your ear
I was invited by the sweet smell of a beetle
A shooting star flows by, my chest hurts and my heart aches
I won't forget in the future, will I?
I can't help it
I won't forget
I won't refuse
First group, fifth member, HKT48, ERENA SAKAMOTO.
Haruiro no kisha ni notte, umi ni tsurete itte yo.
Tabako no nioi no shatsu ni, sotto yorisou kara.
Naze, shiriatta hi kara, hantoshi sugite mo.
It's called Anata, but I don't hold it.
I will follow you, anata ni tsuite yukitai.
I will follow you, choppiri, but I'm a bit timid.
Suteki na hito da kara, kokoro o dokishime ni saita.
akai suito mitsuki yo, kyou made atta dareyori。
I will follow you, anata no ikikata ga suki.
Kono mama kaerenai、kaerenai、kokoro ni haru ga kita hi wa。
akai suito mi...
Now, the final tournament of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Final is over.
The first group of singers has finished singing.
Now, we will hear from you.
Thank you for your hard work, everyone!
Thank you for your hard work!
First of all, I would like to recommend "top batter" to you, Shiroma-san.
Yes!
How was the tension of "top batter" for you?
"Top batter"...
It was a completely different atmosphere from our usual live performances.
The people who came and cheered for us were also in a very nervous atmosphere.
"Top batter" tried to endure this nervous atmosphere in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Do you have confidence in advancing to the final?
But I was able to sing comfortably in myself.
I think I can do it!
You can do it!
Wonderful. Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
Next, Kojina-san.
Yes.
How was it?
I was very nervous.
I was very nervous, so my hands were shaking.
And before I came out with my sleeves, I swallowed 12 people.
I swallowed 12 people.
It's not true.
It's not.
I swallowed 12 people.
But the fans were warm, so I was able to sing without being nervous.
Did you use all of your strength?
I did my best as I practiced, so I'll wait for the results.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
You were a wonderful singer.
Yes.
And next is Kadowaki-san.
Yes.
This time you're singing at your youngest age.
Yes.
How did you like singing?
The venue was warm and everyone was there.
Above all, it was fun.
I thought having fun was the most important thing.
A round of applause, please.
How did you like singing on this stage?
I was very nervous.
Were you nervous?
I was nervous.
My legs were shaking.
But you enjoyed it, didn't you?
I did.
It was fun.
Thank you for your hard work.
You were a wonderful singer.
Thank you very much.
And the fourth one is Ms. Yamasaki.
How do you feel?
I was calmer than I thought, and I was able to enter the world view.
I was able to sing very happily, but when I finished singing, my hands were sweaty because I was holding the microphone.
But I thought it would be better if I could sing happily, so I'm glad.
Thank you very much.
In other words, are you confident that you will advance to the final?
Yes, I am.
Who will advance to the powerful final?
And the fifth one is Ms. Sakamoto.
Yes.
Your facial expressions were very good.
Thank you very much.
How did you like singing?
I thought I'd enjoy the show anyway, and the catering seaweed soup was the best and I was so happy.
I see, you were able to sing brilliantly with seaweed soup.
Yes, I did my best.
Are you confident that you will advance to the final?
Yes, I am.
Are you confident?
You are strong. It means you are confident.
The first group has finished.
I will ask the judges now.
Midori Okawa, what do you think about the first group?
You said you were very nervous, but I couldn't feel it at all.
You were very loud.
I especially like the singing voice of Mr. Yamazaki, who sang "kabuto mushi" for me.
I love singing and I love this song.
I was moved and about to cry.
Is that so?
Yes.
You have a high level.
Yes, I was very surprised at your high level.
Thank you very much.
And next, Mr. Inoue, what do you think?
I've been judging the preliminary round for two days.
At that time, there was no one in the VTR, so I could say whatever I wanted.
This time, I have a member, so I'm trying to do it quietly.
I don't have much opportunity to listen to a song alone,
but I feel like I've got a very luxurious ticket.
I'm enjoying it.
Do you have a different expression and impression than usual?
And it's winter, so I'm worried about getting dry all of a sudden or whether it's okay to hold it.
I'm a little cold, but I don't sing, so it doesn't matter.
Mr. Inoue, please take good care of me.
And I'd like to ask the cheering members as well.
Ms. Kojima, what is your impression of this preliminary round?
Mr. Mill is always very sweet and eats people's food on his own,
but I thought it was amazing that he was leading us to Team NMB48 Center.
It hasn't been a year since Yamasaki Amiri joined,
and I think it's the first time I've sung alone in front of so many people like this,
but I was proud and excited.
It was cool.
Thank you very much.
I'd like to ask one more person.
Ms. Matsuoka, what is your impression of this preliminary round?
There are two people from HKT.
Ms. Kojima said she was nervous, and she said she was always nervous before the performance,
but I was drawn in by her singing so much that I couldn't convey that feeling, and it made me feel very sad.
Thank you very much.
It was a very powerful performance, wasn't it?
And Eri-chan and Sakamoto Rona-chan are wearing red costumes and smiling, and they always say they like singing,
so I think it was a wonderful song that conveyed that feeling very well.
Thank you very much.
Everyone, it was a really wonderful preliminary round.
It was the first preliminary round.
Everyone, once again, please give them a big round of applause.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
It's over in a blink of an eye.
It was in a blink of an eye.
I'm looking forward to seeing who will advance to the final.
Yes.
Everyone watching the live broadcast, please give us your impressions and comments with the hashtag #akb48singerpowerno.1 and tweet us.
Thank you.
Now, let's go back to the singer review.
Next is the second group of five.
Second group. First up is HKT48 Akioshi Yuka.
Even so, it's fine Even so, it's fine, I think I was reluctant Even though I know I can't go back, I want to stay connected
For the first time, I felt like this
Sometimes, I want to go out with you
A verbal promise is natural
Even so, it's fine
Sometimes, I think I'll be alone
If only I had forgotten about me back then
But these tears are my answer
I won't lie to my heart
I remember you so well, it's scary
Your smell, your gestures, everything
"Isn't it strange?" Say that and smile
Even though we're separated, I only think about you
You're someone I can't forget
Someone who gave me everything
Even though we can never go back, you're all I have now
I only think about you
Thank you very much.
Second place goes to...
SKE48 TAKAYANAGI AKANE.
Thank you for watching.
I can't stop
I can't stop the loneliness
Why can't I stop the sadness?
I'm still regretting that I let you meet her
We felt sympathy
The afternoon breeze lights up
That day, the phone suddenly rang
I said goodbye to her
I can't stop the loneliness
Why can't I stop the sadness?
I'm still regretting that I let you meet her
I can't stop the loneliness
Someone help me, my sadness won't stop
I can't stop the loneliness
I can't stand it, my sadness won't stop
I can't stop
Second place and third place goes to...
AKB48...Otake Hitomi!
The season I've always waited for with you
passed by without saying anything.
Rain falls in this city.
A little bit of regret and sin falls in this city.
As I swore not to cry, time passed.
Without noticing my aching heart, I became alone.
In my memories, you and I will live on forever.
Your voice still echoes in my heart.
It's a shadow of love wandering about.
You cried a little.
I couldn't see you at that time.
The rain eventually stopped.
In my memories, you and I will live on forever.
Your voice still echoes in my heart.
It's a shadow of love wandering about.
You cried a little.
I couldn't see you at that time.
Second place and fourth place goes to...
AKB48 YOKOYAMA YUI!
The stars align in parallel lines
Tokyo is love but there's nothing there
Give me a Dickensixter
And a cup of water worth 190,000 yen
It's hard to fly with the smell of a car
I'm just putting it in my wallet every night
I'm turning one errand into a business tool
And then the cash comes in and out of my pocket
Bite me and tell me
That you'll go home by the end of the year
Go, owl!
Even if you fly away with the smell of a car
You're just acting like you're doing well every night
See, sometimes you're making your future a tool
And then, bendy will fall in love with you
Boy, I want you to marry me
Kiss me every night and sing
Try being my girlfriend
And then, bendy will hit me with a wrench
Ah...
I did it, I did it, I did it
Second group, fifth member is STU-48, Yano Honoka!
Good day, yesterday, I was born again and now I'm here
Look, a smile suits me better than ever, doesn't it?
I laughed and cried as much as I could and met with boredom
I finally arrived at the path that leads to eternal kindness
With the number of tears, I'm sure
I'm getting closer to happiness
Tomorrow begins with goodbye
Goodbye, yesterday
Embraced by joy and sadness
I smile gently
"Goodbye" is my thanks for yesterday
"Goodbye" yesterday and "hello" tomorrow
Now, AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Final Tournament,
the second group of singers has finished.
Yes.
Now, we will listen to everyone's stories.
First of all, Akioshi-san, who was the second group of top batters,
I'm sorry for the sound equipment trouble.
I'm sorry.
Once again, you were the top batters.
Yes.
How did you feel when you sang?
That's right. But I think I was able to enjoy it while thinking about the meaning of the lyrics comfortably.
Don't you have a strong desire to win first place in this tournament?
Yes, it's very strong and I think I've practiced more than anyone else,
so I hope I can advance to the best eight first.
Were you able to show your skills?
Yes, I think I did.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your great performance.
Next up is Anagi-san.
Yes. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
How did you feel when you sang?
That's right.
A few days ago, I had a bad winter impression and my voice was hoarse until yesterday.
Even this morning, I didn't come out of the forest with my girlfriend.
But I thought I would at least come to God and actually pray at the shrine.
And then I came out of the forest and God was on my side.
God, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
It was a beautiful singing voice.
It was fun.
After all, is this stage different from usual?
That's right.
It's not easy to sing alone, so it was very refreshing.
But the listeners listened to me with a smile, so it was very pleasant.
I don't want to end it here.
I felt like it was unnecessary because it was fun.
Yes. Thank you very much.
It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Next is Otage-san. Otage-san.
Yes.
How do you feel now after singing?
I feel refreshed.
Refreshed. You are refreshed now, aren't you?
Yes.
I was very anxious.
I was nervous because I was afraid of the stage without rehearsals and fans.
But when I stood in front of the stage, I was able to sing refreshingly thanks to everyone's warm eyes.
Now I'm empty inside.
You were able to change the fans' support for you.
Yes. Thank you very much.
It was a wonderful song. Thank you very much.
Next is Yokoyama-san.
Yes.
Yokoyama-san.
Yes.
You had great expression.
I was very nervous.
I was shaking my hands while singing.
Personally, I had a dream of singing in a live band.
I think my dream came true. Thank you very much.
How about you? Are you confident of advancing to the finals in this group?
Rather than wanting to win, my goal today was to have fun singing in this place.
I think it's good that my goal has been achieved.
I see. Thank you for your unique expression.
Thank you very much.
It was a wonderful performance. Thank you very much.
And Yano-san.
I was very nervous until now, but I was able to loosen up thanks to Yukaime Yu-san's performance.
Thank you very much.
I was able to smile a little.
Thank you very much.
How about you? Are you confident of advancing to the finals in this group?
My goal is to win first place, but I've always wanted to pass the preliminary round.
So I'm confident.
I see.
Everyone, you performed in a wonderful place.
Now, I'd like to ask the judges for their opinions.
Yuzuki Suuka-san.
Yes.
How about you in the second group?
Yes. Everyone's world view of the song was very well-made.
And your facial expressions were very rich.
And your voices were really loud.
The way you spoke through the microphone was good and it made me feel comfortable listening to you.
Thank you very much.
What do you think of this level of high?
You said that you are very high and you are nervous, but you are very proud of yourself and it is a luxury for me. Thank you very much.
You are really proud of yourself.
Yes.
It was a wonderful expression. Thank you very much.
Another judge, please.
Tomoji Sogawa, what do you think of this level of high?
I have been with you since the preliminary round, but I feel like you are getting better and better.
What do you think of this level of high?
I tried to convey my feelings, but it was a preliminary round only for piano accompaniment.
This time, I tried to convey my feelings in front of the band.
Especially, the second group was very nervous and troubled.
I see. The judges are also troubled.
Yes.
I would like to ask the members of the cheering team for a word.
Ms. Obo, what do you think of this second group?
I couldn't speak yesterday and I was worried about whether I could sing today.
You are really amazing.
You said you asked God for help.
It may be true, but you have a strong singing ability.
Your powerful voice reached me and I felt like I was crying.
I felt like I was watching you like a family.
I'm glad you did it.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work?
Keep up the good work!
You still have a long way to go.
Will my score increase?
Keep up the good work!
One more person. Ms. Ota.
Yes.
What do you think of these two groups?
Ms. Otake Hitomi is from AKB.
She has a very powerful singing voice and her message is well conveyed.
I'm glad I could see Ms. Hitomi who I've never seen before.
And Ms. Yoko Yui.
Her world view and expression when she sings were unusual.
I thought she was amazing.
Thank you.
You showed us a different side of you.
That was the second group of singing judges.
Everyone, please give them another round of applause.
Thank you.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Thank you.
That was wonderful.
It was fun.
Everyone, you were so confident.
I got the impression that you have the strength to turn this tension into strength.
Now, let's move on to the next group of judges.
Next up is the third group of judges.
The third group.
First up is HKT48, Takeda Tomoka.
Takeda Tomoka.
Wiping away my tears, with your fingers, I realized for the first time
You were the one who watched over me and my days up until today
You were so selfish
My lover and I...
There were nights when I was drunk and crushed
When I think of it, it doesn't taste good
The loneliness and sadness
I was melting by your side
Always and every day
If we hadn't met
I wouldn't have been able to walk
If I could grasp this love violently
I wouldn't let go, I wouldn't lose it, for sure
I want you, I want you
Steal my heart more
I want you, I want you
I want love, I want everything
Third group. Second place goes to...
NMB48 Akashi Natsuko.
Extended shadows lined up in flames
Walking with you in the twilight
Holding hands forever and ever
If I could stay by your side, I'd cry
The wind got cold and smelled like winter
I'm getting closer to you in this city
The season is coming
The first snow flower of this year
We're getting closer
When we're looking at each other
Happiness overflows
It's not about sweetness or weakness
I just love you
That's what I thought from the bottom of my heart
If I lost you
I'd become a star and shine on you
Your smile, your tears, and your wet nights
I'll always, always be by your side
The first snow flower of this year
We're getting closer
When we're looking at each other
Happiness overflows
The first snow flower of this year
We're getting closer
When we're looking at each other
I'll draw memories with you
Always...
Third place goes to...
SKY48...
Shirayuki/Amber
(la la la... la la la...)
Your last kiss was tobacco-flavored,
a bitter and painful scent.
I wonder where you are tomorrow at this time of day.
I wonder who you're thinking of.
Your love is gonna be my love.
Even if I fall in love with someone else one day,
I'll remember to love you.
Tell me how.
Your love is gonna be the one.
This song is still sad.
Until I sing a new song.
Your love is gonna be my love.
Even if I fall in love with someone else one day,
I'll remember to love you.
Tell me how.
Your love is gonna be the one.
This song is still sad.
Now, forever, and ever.
[applause]
Third place and fourth place goes to...
AKB48...
Yahagi Moeka!
I didn't just walk around on the way home, and I made you angry.
I wanted to see different faces of you.
Your big eyes, your voice like you're about to cry,
even now they tighten my heart.
In the crossing of people,
I chased you.
I was looking for something unchanged.
I won't forget you of that day.
There are feelings that go beyond time.
I want to see you right now.
I was looking for something that wouldn't change.
I won't forget you from that day.
I have feelings that transcend time.
I want to see you right now.
Third place and fifth place goes to...
AKB48 Okada 7!
In this history, we share a free-spirited wish.
Even if it echoes far away, it can't be stopped.
To love.
Let's sing higher and higher.
With hope in my lips.
Every time I release it, it becomes light.
A fragment of us.
I don't need memories.
Because now I love you strongly and deeply.
I want to give up on sweet choices like adults who want to remember.
Forever and wherever.
I'm sure you can hear me.
I don't even need eternity.
Because I can't lose it.
I'll spread this song.
Let's sing more and more and more, no matter where we'll end up
Embracing this moment with our lips
We met along the blue sky and map
Our bond
No, thank you!
I don't need memories
Because now I'll love you strongly and deeply
I still want to refrain from
This perfect luxury like a grown up
[music]
Now, the third group's singing assessment is over.
I'd like to hear from you all.
What a high level! Don't you think so, everyone?
It was wonderful!
First of all, Takeda-san.
Yes!
You're in the top three.
How do you feel about singing?
I was really nervous at first,
but when I started singing, I got too caught up in the song and cried in the middle of it.
It's amazing...
It's amazing in the middle of it...
I put too much emotion into it,
but I was able to sing it with so much emotion,
so I think it was really fun.
Thank you very much!
That was a wonderful expression.
Thank you very much.
Now, next up is Akashi-san.
Akashi-san.
Yes.
I really felt the happiness of singing in front of an audience.
I think it was a really fun time.
There were people who took eye contact with me,
so I was able to sing with a lot of peace of mind.
Thank you very much!
Don't you have strong feelings for this stage?
I love music very much,
and I've loved singing since I was little,
so I'm really happy to sing in front of so many people like this.
It was really fun. Thank you very much!
Next up is Shirayuki-san.
How do you feel right now?
When I was singing, I was really nervous, but I could see Mama.
Mama! Where are you?
She was up there and I thought, "Oh, it's Mama!" for a moment.
Is that so?
But I thought, "Mama is watching me too," and I was able to sing very comfortably, so it was fun.
Thank you very much!
Your mother's support reached you, didn't it?
Yes, it reached me. I said it like Buddha.
How about you? Are you confident?
I was originally chosen as a judge, so I'm not confident about my score itself,
but I hope there are more people who want to hear it again.
I think there were a lot of people. It was wonderful.
And next up is Yahagi-san.
Yes, I'm Yahagi.
How do you feel right now?
Compared to when I was singing alone, I could hear the silence very quietly.
I was really nervous, but I think I was able to sing comfortably, so I'm glad.
I think some people are shedding tears at the venue.
No, no, I'm not sorry at all. I'm sorry.
No, no, I think you had really great expressiveness.
Thank you very much. I'm sorry for saying that.
Are you confident in advancing to the finals?
No, but before it started, I was wondering if it might be possible, but now that it's over, I'm really nervous and I think there are some things that I haven't been able to do since the actual show,
so I'm a little anxious.
You're more anxious now than you were before, right?
Yes.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you.
And after that, Okada-san sang.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
Everyone is looking at me very, very seriously, so I was wondering what to do with this song.
But in the end, in the end, everyone finally got on board, so I hope you can enjoy this performance with this brightness.
Yes, I'm glad.
It was fun. Thank you very much.
It was wonderful.
In the end, you really brought the atmosphere of the venue.
Thank you very much.
How about you? Are you confident in advancing to the finals with these three high levels?
After all, everyone's level is completely different from the qualifying round, so I don't know what to say to Yuma-san who is unexpected.
I don't know anymore.
That's how high of a battle it is.
Who will advance to the finals?
Then I would like to hear from the judges.
Midori Okawa-san.
Yes, each of them has a great personality and each of them has their own worldview, so it's really hard to score them.
I think it's a matter of preference where and how to evaluate it, but I think everyone has a great singing ability.
I'm surprised you have such a singing ability.
Thank you very much.
I'm in trouble.
I'm in a lot of trouble.
It's your singing ability, isn't it?
Thank you very much.
I'd like to ask one more person.
Mr. Inoue, please tell me your impressions of these three groups.
It's like everyone is finalists.
Everyone is finalists.
I'm the most related to AKB among the judges, so I don't want to be hated.
However, Mr. Shirayuki and Mr. Yahagi have great voices.
I wonder if that alone makes you a singer.
That's where I'm most confused.
When I'm recording, I have a sense of stability and various points to judge.
For example, when I look in front of you, everyone seems to be preaching to these 1,000 guests.
No, it's not preaching.
Persuasion?
Persuasion.
You have a lot of persuasion.
I wonder if that kind of thing exists in parts other than singing ability.
And finally, Ms. Okada.
Ms. Okada, who is already a first-time singer, dared to go beyond singing ability and tried her best to make this space fun.
I thought it was cool.
I thought there were various ways of singing.
That's right. Mr. Inoue's singing ability is troublesome.
Thank you very much.
I'd like to talk to the supporting members.
Ms. Fukuda, what are your impressions of these three high-level groups?
Yes, I'm Ms. Fukuda.
As expected of Ms. Okada, I thought she was a great captain.
No, say it. You don't have to say it.
I'm serious.
Say it honestly.
Everyone was wonderful.
But I felt that Ms. Okada's coolness and Ms. Fukuda's kindness were mixed in with her coolness.
I fell in love with it. It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
It was a really wonderful singing.
Yes.
It was a singing review of the third group.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
It's really difficult, isn't it?
It's heartbreaking, isn't it?
Who will advance to the final?
Then the next is the last singer review.
The last is the fourth group of five.
The fourth group. The first one is...
HKT48 TOYO NAGA AKYU.
The night sky envelops the sunset
I found an orion, look
Now stand up and let's talk holding hands
From now on, even if you're alone, you can go home, right?
I'll tell you and your tears
It's not goodbye, it's meeting you
I'll become stronger for you
No matter how far apart we are, I'll always look up at that star
I promise your tears
It's not goodbye, it's meeting you
For you, I'll become stronger
No matter how far apart we are
I'll always be looking up at that star
Fourth and second places go to...
SK Ihoty Eight's Jimma Kanon.
Look closely, isn't it wonderful?
This is even more perfect.
I have everything I want.
Surrounding me all around,
there are so many treasures.
Everything on earth,
I have everything I want.
What I will use it for,
even a name I don't know.
Hey, do you want this?
I have twenty of them.
But,
there is something missing.
In a country where humans live,
I want to see a wonderful dance like that.
Then I will walk.
What did you say?
Ah, my feet.
You can't go far with your fins.
I have legs.
I can dance, I can walk.
Where do you walk?
The road.
I walk, I run.
While bathing in the sunlight.
Freely in the human world.
I'll give you anything.
Get out of here.
If you can sleep on warm sand.
There is no land.
I'm not that young.
I'm not a child.
I don't know a lot of things.
Tell me a lot of things you want me to know.
Why does fire burn?
Tell me.
One day.
Even to the end of space and time.
I want to go.
To the human world.
Fourth place and third place goes to...
AKB48, Utada Hatsuka!
Like an abandoned magazine,
every time I turn my page,
I wonder if you remember me.
I want to know that,
so I travel deep into your eyes.
Am I not sentimental?
Like a bud with no dream,
you're beautiful like a shadow.
I only want to see your story,
because you're only sixteen.
I'm being invited by something,
and you're kidnapping me.
Am I not sentimental?
Even as I hesitate in front of the door,
I want you to gently press my back.
Pretend you're not looking and forgive me,
because I'm only sixteen.
I'm being invited by something,
and you're kidnapping me.
I'm being sentimental.
The fourth team consists of...
SK eForty Eight & YAMAUCHI & SUZURA.
Thank you for watching.
I can tell you anything
Your smiling face made me feel lonely.
It seems like you're trying to forget
Even the lips that we put on each other that night.
If only we could go back to the time we met again,
I would be able to tell you better.
Our hearts are always becoming
empty words because we're getting too close.
If you're kind to me, it makes me sad.
If you're cold to me, it makes me want to cry.
My heart is always making noise.
If you chase me, it makes me want to run away.
If you turn your back on me, it makes me anxious.
Even though I love you more than anyone else.
Fourth and fifth places go to...
AKB48...
Rissen, Airi.
Because you know, you don't have a happy face.
I don't want to say this, but since you've got a boyfriend,
you can't play with your friends?
That's not a good love.
I'll show you your most wonderful smile.
Ah, I can't help it anymore.
Because I love you, because you're important to me,
go out with me, come with me, baby.
I can't tell anyone about my worries,
but when I look into your eyes, I know.
I know you more than you know me, baby.
You don't have to say anything.
It's noisy today, and I have to forget things I don't like.
While we couldn't meet, I lost you somewhere.
I'll gather you and connect you.
I know you more than you know me.
I won't show you my tears.
Is it okay for me to cry?
Oh my god!
The worries in my heart
I'm sure I'll kick them away.
Baby, do only what you want.
Today, I have to forget what I hate.
Thank you.
Now, in a blink of an eye, the fourth group's singing assessment is over.
I would like to hear from everyone who has finished singing.
Is Listen-san okay?
Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry.
Yes, thank you very much.
First of all, you were the top butter of the four groups.
Toyonaga-san, were you able to sing happily?
No, I thought, "Wow, just for the audience to be born, my emotions are so different."
Before that, it was Nana-san, so I was really worried about what would happen,
but it was a song with a completely different taste, so I was thinking, "What will happen?"
But I think I was able to deliver the song I wanted to deliver.
I think you delivered it.
Thank you for your really fun and wonderful singing ability.
Thank you.
And next is Nojima-san.
Yes.
Nojima-san, why did you choose that song?
Yes, I really like musicals and I like "Little Mermaid" too, but I like this song so much that if I like it, I will definitely sing it.
That's why I was able to sing like this here today.
When I was singing, I wanted you all to smile, and when I glanced at you with a smile, there was someone who smiled for me and I felt very happy.
Oh, really? In fact, you were able to gain strength, weren't you?
Yes, yes, yes. That's right. I was very relieved. Thank you very much.
It was wonderful. How about you? Are you confident in advancing to the finals?
Eh, confidence... It's like "it is what it is".
"It is what it is"!
I don't know it well, but I'm not singing because I don't have confidence, but I'm singing with confidence, so I hope I can advance there properly.
"It is what it is". Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
And then, Utata-san, you were very cute. How do you feel now?
Yes, well, this song "Sentimental Journey"... I'm 16 years old now, but my dream was to sing while I was 16 years old, so I was very happy to be granted here.
Also, I'm always active as a teammate, but this time as a teammate, me and Rissen-chan and Yoko- chan... Yokoyama Yui-chan and...
Also, as a VTR player, I was very happy and very happy to stand on this stage as a teammate with Oda Erina- chan and others, and it was very fun. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work. You granted me one dream. It was wonderful.
Next, Yamauchi-san.
Yes.
How do you feel about singing on this stage?
Before the show, I said "OK, let's have fun!", but now I know how weak I am.
I rarely sing alone on the stage, so I'd like to thank TBS for giving me this precious experience.
Thank you.
But you sang proudly.
But when I went backstage, I was so relieved that I almost cried.
Takayanagi-chan told me, "Are you going to cry? It's too soon! Are you going to cry?"
"I'm not going to cry. I'll do my best until the end!" She was crying.
You're the most relieved now, aren't you?
I'm having the most fun right now! Thank you!
It was wonderful. Thank you.
Thank you. It was fun.
And lastly, Risten-san.
Yes.
How did you feel?
Yes.
I think many people have known me since I came in second place in the qualifying round.
And I was so happy when many people told me, "Do your best!"
But only about four of my teammates have come out.
So I wanted to bring home a happy report for my teammates.
But I feel so sorry and I'm full of emotions.
But on the 14th, there will be a live viewing and a teammate concert.
So everyone, please come and join us!
Great! On this stage!
There's also "Q" and "everybody". So everyone, please come and join us!
Thank you for the announcement!
Thank you very much!
Really...
Yes.
I got the impression that this group is also of high level.
Yes.
Now, I'd like to hear from the judges.
Yuzuki-san!
Yes.
The four groups have finished.
Yes.
What did you think of them?
They're all of high level.
I was wondering what I should do with my score.
But since I'm doing a musical,
when I heard "part of your world", I got really excited.
I thought Ariel was really cute and adorable.
Yes.
As expected, they're of high level, aren't they?
They're really high level.
Toyonaga-san and Yamauchi-san,
your emotions and feelings for the lyrics were really conveyed.
I was really moved.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
I think you can feel it.
And next, Sogawa-san.
The fourth group has finished.
What impression do you have?
Ah, well, in the fourth group,
I think the song selection is amazing.
Um...
The band is amazing, isn't it?
The band members in the back.
Um...
To be honest, I also do back support work,
so it's hard for me to do it with such a wide musical background.
Yes.
But, um...
Each of you,
not caring about what the original singer is doing in your song,
not limited to the fourth group,
I think it's wonderful that you all do that.
Thank you very much.
Everyone really does their own thing.
Now, I'd like to talk to the supporting members as well.
Sogawa-san!
What kind of impression do you have of her?
There are two members of SKE in this group.
Nojima Kano-chan.
Before we started today, Kano was walking while saying "I'm going to be a mermaid."
Are you a mermaid?
Yes, I'm a mermaid. I'm Ariel.
I see.
I was saying "I'm going to be a mermaid."
But when I started singing, I could really hear the voice of that thin body saying "where does such a powerful voice come from?"
It was my first time singing with lines.
I was really surprised.
Oh, so this is how you sing!
And I really like singing, so I could really feel that she was singing with a lot of fun.
I thought it was really fun.
It was really cool.
Thank you!
And...
Yamauchi Suzuran.
Yes!
She's been an idol for 10 years now.
She was pretty free-spirited.
I'm sorry.
She really put a lot of effort into singing this song.
I always thought she was working really hard.
But when I saw her singing, I really...
We've been together for 10 years, but...
Oh, this is how you sing!
Don't cry!
When I think about how overwhelmed I am, I cry.
But we've always seen you singing cheerfully and having fun in karaoke.
I was really moved by how serious you were about singing and how you changed your singing style.
It was really cool.
Thank you!
It was really wonderful.
Yes!
So that was the fourth group of singing judges.
Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!
Thank you!
Now, the singing judging of all groups has ended.
Once again, 20 people are standing on the stage.
I'd like to ask Midori Oka here.
Yes!
What are your impressions of listening to the members' singing voices?
I'm really excited about who will be chosen.
Not only are the idols cute enough, but they're also really good at singing.
I'm really surprised.
Everyone's pitch and falsetto are really beautiful.
There were a lot of people, and I was able to have a very luxurious live performance.
That's how it is.
Thank you!
Now, these four groups, two of them in the top four, and eight of them will advance to the final.
We will now begin the singing judging.
In the meantime, please take a look at the singing of today's 20 members in the preliminary round.
Please!
If you let me run, I'll run.
I'll go right away.
I'll throw everything away.
I'll catch my breath and cool my fingers.
I'll go see you right away.
Even if you don't get rewarded, even if you don't get tied up,
you are just a person of fate.
I'm really glad you came here.
Even if you don't get rewarded, even if you don't get tied up,
you are just a person of fate.
I'm really glad you came here.
Just for now, forget everything.
Don't laugh, accept it.
Don't be embarrassed.
Even now, I can't forget those days and I'm still alive.
Even now, I pray for you at the Yagmo shrine.
If one of my wishes comes true, I want to go back to those days.
If it's just the two of us, you said you weren't afraid, didn't you?
You know, you know, don't cry, okay?
Try to remember.
I am, I am clumsy, but now
I want to accept everything, so I'm here
Every step with you
Even if anything happens, even if I stumble, even if I get lost
Even my tears, even my smile
Are proof of how clumsy I've become
Living with you like that
I'm proud of you
I'll always be proud of you
If love's song reaches you
A light will shine in the gray night sky
One by one, I'll connect the light
And send it to you in the distance
Ah, somewhere in ion
There's someone waiting for me
One day, I set out in search of a sunset
With my mother's back to me, I heard a song along the way
Summer hair cuts my cheek
As I age again, I'm sure I'll remember
Your shadow, my words, my dreams, ah...
As the snow melts and I head for the northern sky
As I shout out the dreams of the past
People don't go home, I have a burning heart
At least from now on, I'll go on a journey alone
Because I can't take one more step forward
I want to scatter, baby
When you say "thank you"
It's kind of painful
The magic that won't melt even after goodbye
On a faintly bitterly new day
I loved you so much
It was beautiful there, wasn't it?
You said you wanted to live here
The train swayed me to this city
You came to see me
I want to go to you
I want to run to you right now
It's pitch black, I can't see anything
I'm scared, but it's okay
The countless starry sky
It's still here
I couldn't put it into words
I'm glad I fell in love
That's what I thought for the first time
The dream I drew that day
is now disappearing in the rain.
I'm glad I fell in love.
I want you to show me
the same pose you did that day.
Looking up at the blue sky,
the clouds pass by.
Beautiful things are far away,
so they're beautiful.
The shapeless things' radiance is gently, gently embraced as they move forward.
I like the red sweet pea that bloomed in my heart's crevice.
I like your way of living more than anyone else I've met today.
I can't go home like this, I can't go home.
Ah, somewhere in Japan, there's someone waiting for me.
One day, I'll go on a journey in search of happiness.
I'll take home the song I sang as a child.
Holding my heart overflowing with loneliness, I look up at the sky that looks like it's about to cry.
I thought of you. Ah, you're not here.
That's enough. I won't cry anymore.
Because you're doing your best. Because you'll get stronger.
With love, I accept this bouquet of flowers. It's an exaggeration, but please don't ask me why.
Just for now, forget everything. Don't laugh, accept it. Don't be shy.
You're also looking at this tree, aren't you?
That's right, crescent moon. We're connected, aren't we? I love you, aren't I?
I reached out to the crescent moon. I want you to know how I feel.
This is a live broadcast from CBS Akasaka Act Theater.
The final tournament of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round.
Here are the eight finalists who will advance to the finals!
Now, who are the top two in each group and the eight finalists who will advance to the finals?
These eight people will sing the second song in the final battle after this.
In addition, you can also obtain the right to appear at live events!
Well then, Mr. Ichikawa...
First of all, please announce the two people who will advance to the finals from the first group.
I will now announce them.
The members who will advance to the finals from the first group are...
First place...
NMB48...
Yamasaki Amir.
And second place is...
HKT48...
Elena Sakamoto!
Congratulations, Sakamoto-san and Yamasaki-san!
Congratulations!
Please step forward.
First of all, Sakamoto-san, how do you feel right now?
I was really nervous.
I didn't think I'd be this nervous.
I was so nervous that it was the biggest thing in my life.
I'm really happy.
I want to do my best in the finals.
Thank you very much.
I'm looking forward to it.
And...
Yamasaki-san, how do you feel right now?
My heart is about to jump out of my chest.
I didn't think I'd be able to advance to the first place.
But I won't give up here.
The next song is a very powerful song.
I hope I can deliver it to you.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations!
You said you were confident, but you kept your word.
Yes, I did.
I'll do my best next time, too.
I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much.
Now, I'd like the judges to talk about it. Inoue- san, two of you were chosen for this group.
No comment.
No comment?
Judge, no comment.
I think there are conditions.
I think you saw the preliminaries earlier.
I think it was better at that time or today.
I think there's probably luck and stuff like that.
Yeah.
I think there are people who want to sing again today.
And for those who sing in a band for the first time and not in karaoke,
you may think it's a little different from usual.
For example, I think you'll have to sing in various conditions when you become number one.
I think it's one of the passpoints.
Even if you don't pass, you don't have to be depressed.
You can practice playing in a live band from time to time.
I hope you get something out of it.
I understand. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
So, from the first group, Yamasaki-san and Sakamoto-san are in the final six.
Please give them a big hand.
Congratulations.
Now, Ichikawa-san, please announce the two who will advance to the final from the second group.
I'll announce it now.
The members who will advance to the final from the second group are...
The first place winner is...
STU-48...
Yano Onoka!
And the second place goes to...
AKB48... Yokoyama Yui!
Yokoyama-san and Yano-san, congratulations!
Thank you!
Please step forward.
First of all, Yokoyama-san...
Yes?
It's the final.
Yes. What should we do?
What should we do?
Just sing.
That's right.
Yes, that's right.
I'll do my best. Thank you very much.
I'm sorry.
Do you have confidence?
I don't.
Hey, Yui...
What's funny?
I can't stop laughing.
Well, Yui came here with the goal of having fun today.
Personally, I didn't think I could come to this stage one step higher.
So I'm very nervous right now.
Are you really nervous?
I am!
I will do my best! Thank you very much!
We are looking forward to it! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
And, Yuno-san, it's the final.
It's hard for me to say what I'm going to say after this.
But I'm really happy and I'd like to thank and enjoy this stage that only eight people can stand on.
Thank you very much!
How do you feel about winning for the first time?
Well, yes, I will do my best!
I will do my best!
We are looking forward to it! Thank you very much!
Now, let's hear from the judges.
Okamidori-san, how do you feel?
Yes!
You two have been chosen.
I'm looking forward to seeing what it will be like if you sing one more song.
You're looking forward to the second song.
I'm looking forward to it!
Thank you very much!
And now, from the second group, Yano-san and Yokoyama- san will enter the final.
Please give them a round of applause!
Congratulations!
It's a big support!
Now, next up is Ichikawa-san.
Please announce the two who will advance to the final from the third group.
Now, I will announce it!
The members who will advance to the final from the third group are...
First place...
AKB48...
YAHANI MOEKA!
And second place goes to…
AKB48…STU48…OKADA 7!
YAHANI-san, OKADA-san, congratulations!
Congratulations! Please step forward.
These two have been chosen from the 3rd group.
OKADA-san, how do you feel right now?
I'm very happy. I'm very happy to be able to sing again.
MOEKA is a new member of AKB.
I'm very happy to be chosen and to be able to fight together, so I'll do my best!
- But you don't want to lose, right? - Of course I don't want to lose,
but I also want you to do your best, so I'll do my best to match you!
- Do your best! - Yes, I'll do my best!
We're looking forward to it! Thank you!
And first place goes to Yahagi-san. How do you feel right now?
I don't know what to do...
But I'm surprised that I can be in the studio for the final.
And I'm happy that the fans are coming and I can meet their expectations.
I'll do my best for the final!
- Thank you! - Thank you!
What kind of battle will it be?
Let's hear from the judges.
- Yuzuki-san! - Yes!
- What do you think of these three teams? - Yes!
They're a very high level team.
And I really like their voices and their voices.
I'm really looking forward to their next song and what kind of song it will be.
- Please do your best! - I will! Thank you!
And what kind of battle will it be?
From the third team, Yahagi-san and Okada-san have been chosen.
Please give them a big hand!
- You're going to the final! - Congratulations!
And now for the final.
Ichikawa-san, please announce the two teams who will advance to the final from the fourth team.
And now, I will announce them!
The members who will advance to the finals from the fourth division are...
First place...
SK Eforty Eight...
Kano Nojima!
And one day...
SK48...
YAMAUCHI SUZUNAMU!
Congratulations, Nojima and Yamauchi!
Thank you!
These two have been chosen from the fourth group!
Please, go ahead and take a step forward!
First and foremost, Nojima...
It's the final!
Yes!
Wow...
I chose a musical, so I was a little worried,
but now I'm able to sing my second song,
and I'm very happy because I've practiced it many times before.
I'll do my best in the final as well!
I'm looking forward to it! Thank you! Congratulations!
And...
Yamauchi, second and second place!
Yes!
Um, in this group, there are two SK members,
and I kind of didn't like it.
We're in the same group, and we're in the same team!
We're always together,
but we promised ourselves we'd make it to the final!
And we made it! Thank you so much!
We're enemies, but still!
Congratulations!
We're enemies, but still!
I'm really happy! I'll do my best in the second song as well!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
And now, the judges...
Sogawa-san!
What impression do you have of these two from the fourth group?
Ah, well...
I think they're pretty good, but...
Well, I'd like to hear the second song from the other members as well, but...
You all really have great expression skills, don't you?
And with that, we've finally decided!
From the fourth group, we have Nojima-san and Yamauchi-san!
Please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Everyone who has been chosen, please step forward once again.
With that said, eight of you will advance to the final of the final tournament of this akb48 group singing power number one final.
Congratulations!
Now, I'd like the members of the group to return to their seats for a moment.
Once again, eight of you have advanced to the final.
Unfortunately, you have been disbanded.
Please give a big round of applause to the 12 members who have shown us their wonderful singing voices!
Everyone has shown us their wonderful singing voices!
I can feel the tension rising.
It's a unique feeling of tension.
How about it, Oka-san?
Now that we've decided on 8 members, we only have one song left.
What are your impressions of it?
Each of us has 8 different personalities, so it's a bit of a problem, isn't it?
Even now, the judges are wondering what we should do.
But we're looking forward to it.
I understand.
And the supporting members, Ota-san.
It's already the final round.
I'm glad we could hear it live like this.
I hope everyone will do their best.
Oba-san, what are your impressions of it?
It's amazing just to be here.
I hope all 8 of you will have confidence and sing.
I hope you all have confidence.
Unfortunately, we couldn't choose 8 of you.
But you're wonderful people who have moved us.
I'm really grateful.
Thank you!
Now, it's finally the final.
The first ever AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round will be held.
The first champion will finally be decided.
Please continue to tweet us your thoughts and comments about the serious match and live broadcast #akb48 Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round.
Thank you!
Now, before we move on to the final singing test, we'd like you to listen to the singing of Erina Oda, who was second place in the qualifying round.
Unfortunately, due to schedule constraints, she couldn't participate in today's final competition, so we'll show you a pre-recorded VTR.
Here we go!
I'm Erina Oda of akb48. Thank you for having me.
♪I give up trash and go crazy
How many times do I have to tell you?
Because there's no way out
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times
I'll stand up and call your name
Until my voice dries up
Even when I'm frustrated, in pain, working hard, and there's nothing I can do
I'll think of you
Even if I'm head over heels and head over heels
The first thing I want to say is
Something might change
Face forward, clench your fist,
don't give up and scream with all you've got!
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and call out
your name and voice until they're gone.
Even when you're frustrated, in pain, trying hard, and there's nothing you can do,
I'll remember your song.
Even if you stumble and get hurt and get hurt again,
even if you're angry without an end or a place to stand on,
even if you're frustrated and cry,
even if you don't know why, even if you can't convey it,
even if you're frustrated and cry,
even if you're fighting against yourself,
even if you can't wish for it with all you've got,
I'll stand up and call out your name and voice until they're gone.
I'll call out your name and voice until they're gone.
I'll make you my strength.
No matter how many times, tomorrow might be that first time.
I don't know.
Thank you very much.
The final of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Finals is about to begin!
The 8 finalists will perform singing tests, and the team with the most points will be crowned champions.
We will win the qualifiers and stand on this stage.
Let's get started!
The final of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Finals is about to begin!
The first singer is the first group, HKT48 of the second class, Sakamoto Elena!
Sakamoto-san!
Yes!
Before you sing, please tell me how you feel about the song you are about to sing.
I had a lot of trouble choosing this song, but my mother loved this kind of old generation, and I listened to it because of it.
I've practiced a lot, and I have strong memories of it.
I hope I can have fun, get excited, sing, and win. I'll do my best!
I'm looking forward to it!
Now, Sakamoto-san will sing.
The song is "Sweet Haired Maiden".
"Sweet Haired Maiden" is a song by Sakamoto Elena and HKT48. It is a song about a woman who has fallen in love for the first time in her life.
Sweet colored long hair is gently embraced by the wind.
The maiden carries a white bouquet in her heart.
She becomes pale like a feather and goes to a gentle man.
Because a cheerful singing voice knows love.
A rose colored smile and blue sky.
The happy couple get together.
Sweet colored long hair is gently embraced by the wind.
The maiden carries a white bouquet in her heart.
She goes to him.
Sakamoto-san, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
How was it? Did you have fun singing?
I was nervous, but it was really fun.
Thank you, Mr. Tebio, too.
It was a wonderful, wonderful song.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Now, Ms. Midori Oka, the judge.
Yes.
You were the top batter in this final.
Yes.
What was your impression of it?
No, it was really fun to watch.
Not only did you sing well, but you also danced well and had great facial expressions.
Thank you very much.
Now, Ms. Matsuoka, the cheering member.
Yes.
How was it?
I could tell that you really like singing.
It made me smile.
I've known you since you joined HKT when you were little, so I felt like you were my mother.
I was really happy.
Thank you, Mom.
Thank you.
I'm glad.
Thank you very much.
Now, that's it for Sakamoto-san's singing assessment.
Yes.
Everyone, please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you very much.
She sang very happily and joyfully.
Let's move on to the second singer review.
The second final singer review is Yamasaki Amiru of NMB48 in first class and first pass.
Yamasaki-san.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
Well, it was only a few minutes ago, so I'm very surprised.
But I want to sing with great care about conveying and delivering songs to everyone.
Are you confident of winning again?
Yes, I am.
It's quick response. Thank you very much.
Now, Yamasaki-san will sing for us.
The song is "Shine".
I kept waiting for dawn to come.
On nights when my heart trembles and I'm tired of crying,
I'll find the light and start walking again.
Anytime, you can shine!
The unchanged thing is always here.
Don't lose it anymore.
Because you have the power to feel it.
Ah ah ah, you can shine!
Don't forget to live your own way.
I'm not alone, I'm by your side.
Won't you get the shine?
We get to shine!
The continuation of our dream, this impure present, we live in it, shine!
There's no more hesitation there.
You can shine!
The unchanged thing is always here.
Don't lose it anymore.
Because you have the power to feel it.
Ah ah ah, you can shine!
Don't forget to live your own way.
I'm not alone, I'm by your side.
Won't you get the shine?
We get to shine!
Yamasaki-san, thank you very much!
Thank you!
How do you feel now that you've sung it?
I feel refreshed.
Once again, what made you stand on this stage?
My dream has always been to sing songs and make people's hearts move.
I had a dream of becoming a singer who could make people's hearts move.
I think this stage will give me that chance.
I want to move the hearts of everyone watching me.
"Shine" is a cheerful and positive song that supports people's backs.
I hope I can sing a song that can support people's worries and anxieties even a little.
It was a wonderful song. Thank you!
Thank you!
So, judge Inoue-san, what do you think of her singing voice now?
Well, if you put emotion in it, you can miss the pitch or something like that, right?
But in that sense, I didn't miss it at all.
I was singing so accurately that I wondered if I really put emotion in it, but when I heard the last comment,
I realized that she had such strong emotions in it.
It's a new type of song for me.
I want to listen to other songs as well.
Then, please sing the next song.
I'm sorry, it's two songs.
Oh, it's two songs. I got it.
So, that's it.
I'll judge it with that.
Thank you.
It was wonderful.
And I'd like to talk to the cheering members as well.
Kojima-san, how was it?
Yes, it's a powerful song that's different from the first song.
It was really cool.
I thought I had this chance, so I'm sure a lot of people got to know Amirun through this song.
It was cool.
Thank you.
It was a really powerful and wonderful song.
Yes.
That's all for Yamasaki-san's song judging.
Please give her a big round of applause!
Yamasaki-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Now, let's move on to the third singer to judge.
The final singer to judge is...
2nd group, 2nd place...
AKB48...
Yokoyama Yui!
Yokoyama-san...
Yes?
It's finally the final.
Yes.
Are you nervous?
I'm really nervous, but...
What should I do?
Take care of it yourself.
Please do your best!
Yes, I'll do my best!
But, what kind of song and feelings do you have for the song you're going to sing?
Um...
The song I'm going to sing is...
The song my mom taught me, "This song is really good."
Um...
It's a song I've memorized for this day or for this occasion.
I don't know if I can sing it well, but...
I'll do my best!
We're looking forward to it!
Yes!
Now...
We'll have Yokoyama-san sing for us.
The song is...
Endless Story.
If you have a change of mind, I want you to be by my side tonight.
Was it written in strong words? Or was I too young?
Baby, time I think about you, baby.
Now I can say, "I miss you."
It's so hard to say "I'm sorry."
Even if it's not for someone else's sake, I want to sing this song for you.
"Endless Story." I want to tell you these feelings
Not for someone else's sake, but for you
I want to sing this song
Endless story, I want to tell you
Always, I want to tell you
Forever and always
Yokoyama-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
The final is over. How do you feel?
I didn't really think it would come this far, so I was really nervous,
but I think I did my best. Thank you very much!
You said you wanted to sing with fun, but did you have fun singing?
Ah, I sang! Thanks to you!
Thanks to you!
I'm glad!
Thanks for changing your voice into power.
Thank you very much!
Now, the judges... Ah, Yokoyama-san, please stay where you are.
Yuzuki-san, what did you think of Yokoyama-san's singing voice?
Um...
When we were talking, I really wanted to ask, "Are you the same person?"
There was a huge gap.
It was different from the first song.
It was a very powerful and moving singing voice.
Thank you very much!
Now, the supporting members... Oba-san, please...
Oba-san?
Can we hear what Oba-san has to say?
Ah, yes!
I was wondering if we were in the same group, but I'm sorry!
It's okay, it's okay!
You're amazing!
You have a double personality.
You sang a dark song earlier, but you looked up and looked at me.
I was surprised you could sing like that.
You were amazing!
Thank you very much!
Now, Ota-san, please...
Before the show started, I heard that you weren't feeling well, so I was worried that you might have a sore throat.
I'm really motivated by you, but you're really cool and your voice is really respectable. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
That's all for Yokoyama-san's singing assessment. Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work, Yokoyama-san!
Thank you very much!
Now, let's move on to the fourth singer's assessment.
The fourth singer of the final assessment is...
The second group, first place...
STU48...
Yano Honoka!
Yano-san, you're good at singing, aren't you?
Yes!
I didn't hear you at all!
I was too nervous!
How do you feel now?
How do I feel?
Well, of course I'm nervous, but...
Just now, during the assessment...
When I looked at my phone, I got a lot of messages from the members of the same STU group...
It was so annoying!
I got a lot of messages!
I was really happy!
With that in mind, I'd like to sing the second song.
Please do your best!
We're looking forward to it!
Now, we'll have Yano-san sing for us.
The song is "Bluebird".
Even if I fly away, I won't come back
What I aimed for was that blue, blue sky
I can't remember the sadness yet, but I've begun to grasp the pain
These feelings I sent to you are now turning into words
A dream of an unknown world awakens, spreads its wings and flies away
When I flew away, you told me you wouldn't come back
I aimed for that white, white sky
When I pierced through, you told me you'd find me
That blue, blue sky I grasped so tightly
I knew I was falling, but I kept chasing the light
When I flew away, you told me you wouldn't come back
I aimed for that white, white sky
When I pierced through, you told me you'd find me
That blue, blue sky
Thank you, Yano-san!
Thank you!
How do you feel now?
I feel good!
You feel good?
I feel good, yes!
You feel good!
What did you think of when you came here?
The reason I chose this song for the second song is...
No matter how hard things are, those who overcome and reach the top have feelings that only those who reach the top can understand.
I fell in love with those lyrics, and even if I couldn't sing them, I would definitely sing them.
So I sang this song with the hope that my feelings would be conveyed to as many people as possible.
I think you conveyed it. Thank you!
Thank you!
How did you feel, Mr. Sogawa, the judge?
I thought it was a song that caught my heart.
I think it would have been difficult to sing two songs at once, but you brought something good to the second song.
That's right!
That was great! Thank you!
And Fukuda-san, the cheering member!
Yes!
I usually say a lot of natural things like "That's right!"
But when I sang on stage, I looked really cool like a different person.
I've always said that I was nervous, but I sang so cool that I couldn't feel it and I fell in love with it!
It was really nice!
Thank you!
That's all for Yuno's singing assessment. Please give her a big hand!
Thank you!
Thank you for your hard work!
It's been a while since the final ended.
Let's move on to the fifth singer.
The fifth singer for the final singing assessment is...
AKB48, STU48, Okada Nana from the 3rd group, 2nd place.
Okada-san, it doesn't matter if you cry or laugh, you're in the final.
How do you feel right now?
Seeing STU's junior, Honotan, singing so comfortably,
I thought, "Ah, singing is wonderful."
I only have this one chance left,
so I hope I can fully enjoy it and deliver my feelings to you.
What made you choose the second song?
It's a very sad and painful lyrical song,
so I hope my feelings reach you as I sing it.
I understand.
Okada-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Aitai."
I'm glad you're okay
No matter how hurt you are
Why don't you give it to me?
Don't go back to that girl
You don't have to love me the most
So let me be by your side
Embrace me, even if it's a lie
Tell me you love me more than that girl
I want to see you, I want to see you, I want to see you, but I can't
I only want you to look at me
Even though my heart aches like this
My feelings for you are overflowing
Sometimes be kind to me, sometimes push me away
I want to be by your side, that's enough for me to wait
So no matter how many times I'm hurt
I love you so much
I want to see you, I can't see you, I only want you
I want to see you, I want to see you, I want to see you, but I can't
Before my heart breaks
- Okada-san, thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
- You sang for us, didn't you? - Yes.
- How do you feel? - Well...
I was nervous, and...
I wasn't able to show you everything I had practiced and imagined, but...
I think I was able to show you my emotions and feelings that I had never shown you before.
I had a lot of fun. Thank you very much!
I'm sure you were a little embarrassed, but...
I'm sure you also felt a sense of responsibility for standing on this stage, didn't you?
Yes. I was under a lot of pressure to get into the first place in the qualifiers...
It was really scary, but...
But...
All of you, my fans, encouraged me and told me that they like my singing voice, so...
No matter what happens, I won't forget who I am and I will continue to love singing!
- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
You were wonderful!
- Ah! - Okada-san!
- Please show your expressions to everyone a little more! - Yes!
- Please! - Please!
- Then, the judge's... - Mrs. Okada!
Yes! Please don't go home!
No, I was very moved!
The gap between the first song and the first song was also great...
Before I started singing, I saw myself entering the world of lyrics...
I didn't think about it, and I felt like I was being drawn in...
Of course, my skills were good...
I was able to sing with peace of mind...
And my expression was wonderful!
I think it was perfect!
I was moved!
The word "perfect" came out! Thank you very much!
And the supporting member, Fukuda-san!
- You were listening, weren't you? - Yes!
Um... I was really moved...
Um...
I'm really happy that my Nana-san's song can be heard like this...
I'm really happy...
As I thought, Okada-san is definitely an esteemed singer!
You were really cool!
Thank you!
Thank you! Your love was conveyed!
Yes!
With that, Okada-san's singing assessment is over!
Everyone, once again, please give him a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
Now, let's move on to the sixth singer assessment!
Final singer assessment, sixth place goes to...
third place goes to...
first place goes to...
AKB48...
Yahagi Moeka!
Yahagi-san!
Yes!
Before you sing, please tell us how you feel about the song you will be singing.
I really want to convey the lyrics of this song to the current draft 3rd generation, the same generation draft 3rd generation.
After all, I think it's very difficult to put it into words, so when I listen to this song, I always think about the same generation.
So, I'm looking forward to singing this song while thinking about what I hope to bring back to the same generation of draft 3rd generation with this battle.
I'm looking forward to it!
Yes!
Now, Yahagi-san will sing the song.
The song is "eyes".
These feelings I gathered up until the last second
Every day that has piled up does not betray you
The dazzling sunlight turns into a sunset
I will illuminate the times of youth that will never come again
I love your eyes chasing dreams with a mask
I want to cherish being with you now
Tears and smiles are proof of how reckless we were.
I am proud of being with you.
I am always proud of you.
Yohagi-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
How do you feel now, after your performance?
Yes! Well, I was really only thinking about my heart- fluttering feelings,
and I hope that my feelings will be conveyed to the audience.
I think that your applause has been conveyed.
What kind of feelings led you to come to this stage?
Well, I'm the type of person who can't do anything if I'm nervous,
so even if I perform on stage without being nervous for now,
I've been in contact with various staff members before I came here.
But I think your emotions have been conveyed. Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you very much!
It was wonderful.
Well then, judge Inoue-san, what kind of impression do you have of her?
Well, I'm always like this when I'm with Moeka- chan, aren't I?
Yes.
It's because we were at the same event at the end of the year.
Yes.
That's right. At the beginning of the judging preliminary round, you were a researcher, weren't you?
Yes, I was a researcher.
And now you're a regular member, aren't you?
Yes, that's right.
It's amazing, this Singing Power No. 1 Contest.
It feels like various stars are being born.
Also, your control of your feelings is amazing. You're still young, aren't you?
I'm in my first year of high school.
First year of high school... You're under so much control.
I thought it was wonderful.
You were moved, weren't you?
Yes.
It's true.
We know you're a good singer from the preliminary round.
That's right. It was wonderful.
And the supporting member, Ota-san, what kind of impression do you have of her?
Yes.
Well, she has a really straightforward singing voice.
It's a voice that really enters your heart.
I was really impressed. She was really cool.
Thank you very much.
It was wonderful.
Yes.
That's all for Ihagi-san's singing evaluation.
Please give her a round of applause one more time.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Now, the climax is approaching.
Now, let's move on to the seventh singer evaluation.
The seventh final singer evaluation is...
The fourth group, second place...
SKE48...
Yamauchi Suzuran!
- Yamauchi-san. - Yes?
Your smile is impressive.
My legs are floating right now.
- They're in place. - They're in place?
- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm fine.
My legs aren't completely in place.
They're floating.
Are you nervous?
I'm really, really nervous.
The song I'm going to sing now...
It's perfect for me.
I've been an idol for 10 years and there's a lot of things I think about.
Also, every day, I'm working hard at work.
I hope I can convey the feeling of "I'll do my best tomorrow, too!" to everyone.
I'm looking forward to it.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Yes, I'll do my best.
- Please. - Then...
Let's have Yamauchi-san sing.
The song is "Tomorrow".
"Tomorrow" by Yamauchi-san
Only the number of tears can make you stronger
Like flowers blooming on asphalt
Don't be afraid of everything you see
Tomorrow will come for you
"Tomorrow" by Yamauchi-san
I want to see you all of a sudden
No matter what happens in the afternoon
Even if it's a joke
Your smile is sad
Look, there's moonlight on top of the building
The memories you're holding onto
And your pride
If you throw them away, good things will happen again
Only the number of tears can make you stronger
Like flowers blooming on asphalt
Don't be afraid of everything you see
Tomorrow will come for you
Only the number of tears can make you stronger
Like flowers swaying in the wind
Believe in yourself
Tomorrow will come no matter what
Tomorrow will come for you
Thank you very much!
Yamauchi-san, thank you very much!
Yes, thank you!
It was very impressive of you to sing with such a happy face.
It was very, very fun! I was finally saved!
Were you saved?
Yes! I'm stuck in the mud!
You're stuck!
Wonderful! You're full of energy! What a wonderful singer you were!
But what kind of feelings brought you here?
Well, as I said earlier, it's been about five years since I moved to the SKE48 as an idol for the tenth year.
I thought I could leave something behind as Yamauchi Suzuran who has left nothing behind as an SKE48 member.
At this event, the fans told me that I should definitely receive Suzuran.
I became one with the fans and survived until today's best eight.
I really wanted to establish myself as an SKE48 member.
I worked hard on behalf of SKE48.
Thank you very much!
You changed your support into power!
It was wonderful!
Then, what do you think of Yuzuki Fuka, the judge?
Listening to Suzuran's singing made me feel warm.
Not only did I hear her soft singing, but also her powerful singing.
I felt like I could move forward from tomorrow.
Thank you very much!
She conveyed her feelings.
Then, Ms. Oba, please comment.
I was really moved.
Mina-chan!
The song really suited Suzuran.
It was very pleasant to listen to.
I'm sorry for crying out of my own volition.
I chose this song because Mina-chan told me it suited Suzuran.
Yes, I know. I said it.
But I'm really glad you sang it well.
Thank you for your hard work!
Then, that's all for Ms. Imauchi's singing assessment.
Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
Now, it's finally the last one.
Let's move on to the last singer review.
The eighth final singer review is...
Nojima Kano of SKE48, 1st place in the 4th group.
- Now, Nojima-san... - Yes?
- How do you feel now that you're singing for the last time? - Yes?
I thought I shouldn't think of it as the last time, so I'm singing with the feeling that there's one more person left.
- I understand. - Yes.
- But what made you choose the second song? - Yes?
The song I'm going to sing now is really...
I was really attracted to the song title and lyrics, so...
It's a song from quite a while ago, but...
I've been singing this song a lot in karaoke, and...
I really like this song, too, so... Yes, I chose it.
- I understand. I'm looking forward to it. - Yes.
- Now, Nojima-san will sing it for us. - The song is "harukaze".
In the out of season cherry blossoms,
I stuck in the sunbeam, as if to get closer to it.
Sometimes I got lost, and sometimes I lamented.
But by my side, you were there, weren't you?
'Cause I love you, I'll protect you.
Still I tend to you, haven't you changed?
There are things I want to ask you, and things I want to talk about with you.
There are so many of them.
In winter, when the sky is dyed with silver,
the twinkling stars whisper to me.
'Cause I heard you, 'cause I heard you,
I won't get lost anymore.
If there is no eternity, then I won't be here either, right?
These feelings, these feelings should continue to go round and round.
I can't see the scenery that is vividly colored.
Feeling you in the scent of breath, I walk on.
I can't see the scenery that is vividly colored.
Ms. Kojima, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
It was a completely different atmosphere from the first song.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
Oh, I don't know what it feels like...
It's a feeling I've never experienced in my life,
but it was also very, very pleasant to sing in this audience.
Yes.
Do you really love music?
Yes.
What did you think about coming to this stage?
Wow, I thought it was a very valuable chance in life to sing in front of so many people like this in a live band,
so I practiced at home while my mom and dad listened to me a lot.
It was a wonderful song. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Then I would like the judge to speak as well.
Mr. Sogawa.
Yes.
Well...
That's right.
It's very difficult to sing a song like whispering in the back of a live band.
Technically.
Well, I don't sing, though.
And I know that, so...
Well, the preliminary round is only piano, so what you can do is something you can't do when you stand in a place like this,
and it was really wonderful.
It was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
And the supporting member, please comment again. Mrs. Ooba.
Yes. Well, but Kanno has always said that he really loves singing.
Even in SK, there are times when you listen to Kanno's solo songs, but today's Kanno is really different.
Somehow, I'm more confident than usual and singing is really fun.
That kind of singing voice is also amazing. It's really different from before, and I was really impressed at the end.
I think everyone was really impressed, so please be confident and continue singing a lot in the future. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much. I'm glad.
Thank you very much.
That's all for Nojima's singing assessment. Please give her a big hand.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
And the eight people who sang in this final have been eliminated.
All singing assessments have ended here.
Once again, judge Midori Okawa, what are your impressions of seeing this far?
That's right. After all it was only the final and the level was very high.
I could see very well that everyone was singing with all their souls in this one song.
As a judge, I also seriously judged with all my soul.
Thank you very much.
And I would like to ask the cheering members as well, but how about Kojima-san?
No, I thought it was really cool to grab a chance like this with my skills, and I got a lot of stimulation. Thank you very much.
How about Matsuoka-san?
Yes, I think the first place will be decided from now on, but I was really looking forward to seeing these eight people's concerts. It was fun.
Thank you very much.
I'm looking forward to today's concert as well.
And finally, Inoue-san.
Yes.
Please give us your impressions of listening so far.
I want to show you the score table, so can I show you?
No, you can't.
No, really, there was a 5-point difference or a 6-point difference until a while ago, but it's really a battle of one point and two points, and everyone is really good.
I think it's really up to the level you like or don't like, so please look forward to it.
There's no doubt that you're on a high level.
And Sogar-san, could you please comment in summary? How do you like it so far?
No, I really don't know how to rate it.
Not at all.
Sogar-san doesn't know either.
At first, four people listened...
For example, let's say we gave each of you one point each.
If you think about who might come in between...
I gave you the same points, so I didn't know anymore.
I was going to leave it to other judges.
You were going to leave it to other people?
I'm sorry, I really didn't know anymore.
I think it was that high of a level.
I understand.
Now, finally, the winner of the AKB48 group number one final match will be decided!
The result of the AKB48 group number one final match will be announced!
Who will win the crown?
The first champion of the AKB48 group number one final match will be decided.
We will now announce the top three finalists with high scores.
Judges, thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work.
Ms. Midori Okawa, what did you think of the judging?
As you said, it was difficult, but I really liked it in the end.
I gave the highest score to the person who touched my heart the most.
I'm looking forward to seeing the results.
That's right.
We don't know either, do we?
- I'm excited. - Are you?
Finally, we will announce the results.
First, we will announce the third place.
Mr. Ichikawa, thank you for your hard work.
I will now announce it!
The 3rd place in the AKB48 Group Singer's Championship is...
AKB48...STU48...
OKADA NANA!
Congratulations, Okada-san!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
- Okada-san... - Yes?
- To be honest, how do you feel about being in 3rd place? - Huh?
- To be honest, I'm really relieved. - Relieved? - Yes.
- Why is that? - To be honest, like I said earlier,
it wasn't exactly as I practiced or as I had imagined it would be,
so when I was announced in 3rd place,
I thought I could show you more of my singing skills,
and I thought I could show you more of my lack of skills,
so I hope I can continue to work hard and grow.
- You want to aim higher and higher? - Yes, I want to aim higher and higher!
We're receiving a lot of applause.
Who do you want to convey this feeling of yours to?
I want to convey this result to the fans who love my songs.
I'm sure you'll say you're frustrated that I came in first place.
But I hope we can use that frustration as a springboard and work hard together to shine brighter.
We're looking forward to it!
It was Okada-san, who brilliantly shone in third place.
I'd like the judges to say a few words as well.
Inoue-san, you came in third place.
Na-chan, I said "nah" and the fans got mad.
She always thinks about the whole AKB group.
Thank you for making me enjoy this show.
You don't get third or second place for nothing.
Thank you!
What do you think about that?
I thought it'd be hard for all 20 of us to get points because of our charms.
I'm very happy about that. Thank you!
And Fukuda-san...
Yes?
How do you feel right now?
Okada-san, congratulations for coming in third place!
It felt like we were at a concert when you sang your first song.
I really enjoyed it.
Your second song is one of my favorite songs.
I was really happy to hear you sing that song.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Thank you, Okada-san.
Okada-san, please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you!
The third place has been decided. Now for the second place announcement.
Ichikawa-san, thank you for your support.
Here's the announcement!
The 2nd place of the AKB48 Group Singer's Choice Charts is...
The 2nd place of the AKB48 Group Singer's Charts is...
YAHANI MOEKA!
Yahani-san, congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Please stand up.
Okay!
Thank you!
Please stand up.
It's complete!
Yes! Thank you!
It's just the 2nd place, but...
Yes, it's very heavy.
- Are you happy? - I'm happy, but it's heavy.
- Heavy? - Yes, it's very heavy for me, but...
I'm very happy to receive this 2nd place.
Who do you want to convey that feeling to?
I want to convey it to the fans, who have given me a big penlight,
but I'm very happy that it's being conveyed now.
- It was a wonderful song. - Yes.
- You've brilliantly shone in 2nd place. - Thank you very much.
The fans have gathered here today, saying that they're looking forward to your future activities.
Once again, please say a few words to the fans.
Yes, well... I've always loved singing, even before joining the band.
But ever since I was able to stand on this stage,
many fans have taught me things that I'm not good at,
and now I'm able to sing like this, and everyone has given me a lot of praise.
I always feel that it's thanks to the fans that I'm able to stand on this stage.
So I think it's no exaggeration to say that I received this 2nd place from the fans.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much!
Well then, the judges, Fuzuki-san and Yagi-san, what did you think of their singing?
- First of all, congratulations on 2nd place. - Thank you very much.
It was a very honest and straightforward singing voice, and it was able to purify my honest heart.
Thank you for your wonderful singing voice. You've worked hard.
Thank you very much.
It was wonderful, wasn't it?
Mr. Sogawa, would you like to say something?
This is exactly what I had entrusted you with.
I see.
I can't say anything more about it.
Are you angry?
Well, it doesn't matter if I'm in second or third place.
They were all wonderful.
I don't care if you think you've won somewhere.
It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Ms. Inoue, would you like to say something?
Yes, please.
As you said, it was exciting to watch.
It was fun to watch.
That's why AKB is interesting.
Don't you think so?
Please give them a big hand.
Ms. Ota, would you like to say something?
Yes.
Ms. Moeka's song resonated with me.
I could feel her kindness and love for singing.
I'm grateful for that.
Congratulations!
Ms. Yahagi, you're in second place.
Please give them a big hand.
Congratulations!
It's finally decided.
Next up is the announcement of the winner.
Who will be the first champion of the AKB48 Group Singers' No. 1 Deciding Round?
Ichikawa-san, please announce the winner!
I'll announce it!
The first match of the AKB48 GRIP final...
The winner is...
SK48...
Nojima Kanon!
Nojima-san, congratulations!
Thank you!
You did it!
The first champion is Nojima-san! Please give him a round of applause!
What do you see now?
Are you happy?
Yes, I'm very happy!
What a wonderful singing ability!
Thank you!
Who do you want to convey that joy to?
Many fans have come to see me today.
I know that there are many people who have come all the way to the shrine to see me.
My father and mother practiced with me.
And your original solo song!
Yes!
That's right!
It's a solo song!
I'm happy!
My dream has come true!
You will now climb the stairs to the stardom!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations!
Nojima-san has won the trophy!
The judge is Midori Oka!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Oka-san!
Thank you!
Everyone was wonderful!
It resonated in my heart like I was listening to an angel sing!
I hope you will continue to sing many good songs in the future!
Congratulations!
Oka-san, thank you very much!
Thank you!
How do you feel about winning the trophy?
It's like a dream. I wish I could stop time like this.
It was my first big job in 2019, so I think I was able to make a good start in the first place.
Yes, I'd like to hear from the judges as well, but Mr. Sogawa, the winner has been decided.
Yes, congratulations.
Thank you very much.
Well, everyone was really drawn into my voice.
I felt like I was being taken away from me with just one word.
Thank you very much.
I've only finished it today.
I've practiced a lot.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Inoue, what are your impressions?
There used to be a singing horse contest at SKE.
Do you remember?
Yes.
Ms. Seiko Nizuma, who was next to me, said various things about her charm that I didn't know about.
I don't think you were first place at that time.
Actually, I had a part of me that I thought wasn't enough at that time.
I was surprised that it was pushed forward today.
Thank you very much.
Ms. Yuji, what are your impressions?
Congratulations.
Thank you very much.
As everyone said earlier, I was really drawn in.
I could really feel the change in the atmosphere.
It was a very moving singing voice.
Thank you very much.
The winner of the first AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round is Ms. Nizuma.
Everyone, please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you very much.
Yoshima-san, what does singing mean to you?
Singing is something that can take me back.
I didn't continue my studies at all, but I have been singing for more than 5 years.
I am very happy to have this trophy today. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Now it's time to say goodbye.
Finally, all 20 people who participated in today's final competition will perform the song.
All members, please stand by.
The winner has been decided.
However, everyone has really worked hard on their way up to this point.
The last song will be sung by all of you.
It seems that you will perform a wonderful song with all your strength.
Now, it seems that you are ready to go.
Please listen to "365 Days of Paper Airplane".
Looking up at the morning sky, I softly wished for today to be filled with a smile.
Sometimes I cry and shed tears.
I don't know what tomorrow will be like.
The dream I've always had is to be alone.
The dream of being free to do what I want to do.
Life is like a paper airplane. It flies with a wish on board.
As far as you can in the wind, you just have to move forward.
Where did you fly if you wished to keep that distance?
That's the most important thing.
Come on, 365 days as you like.
Life is like a paper airplane, it flies with a wish on board.
In the wind, as much as you can, you just have to move forward.
That distance is more than competition.
Did you fly? Where did you fly?
That is the most important thing.
Come on, 365 days as you like.
AKB48 Group Multifocal Power No. 1 Final Tournament
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Well, we have been broadcasting live for three and a half hours.
AKB48 Group Multifocal Power No. 1 Final Tournament
Thank you for your long time.
Thank you very much.
Here is an announcement.
The full version of "AKB48 Group Multifocal Power No. 1 Final Tournament"
featuring the behind-the-scenes video of this tournament,
songs that didn't have a chance to be performed this time, and rehearsals,
will be broadcast on PBS Channel on February 23rd.
Please take a look at it.
Yes, please look forward to it.
Then, once again and finally, Kano Nojima.
Yes.
Please say a word to everyone.
I was really, really nervous about singing live like this,
but thanks to the warm support of the fans,
and thanks to a lot of cheers and sirens, I was able to sing with peace of mind.
Thank you very much.
Kano Nojima stood at the top of the group of about 400 people.
That's it for "AKB48 Group Multifocal Power No. 1 Final Tournament".
Let's meet again for the second time.
Nojima-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Goodbye!
Congratulations!