AISubs v3.5
This is a stage of complete abilityism that has nothing to do with popularity, luck, or past achievements.
Tonight, a new queen will be born.
I hope it will be a shortcut for me, so I will go for the world championship seriously.
I hope I can make you happy with my songs, so I will do my best not to forget that feeling and aim for first place.
My goal is first place!
I don't do anything with my own power, so it's really big for me.
The final round where heaven and hell are decided overnight.
What will be the result of the serious match that will determine the future?
Second round, singing ability number one final match.
Second round, akb48 group, singing ability number one final match, final tournament, here are the members!
akb48、stu48、okada7、nmb48、yamasaki amiru、akb48、yahani moeka、hkt48、akiyoshi yuka、
akb48、minagishi minami、hkt48、sakamoto elena、akb48、yokoyama yui、ske48、takayanagi akane、
stu48、mineyoshi alisa、ske48、shirai yukino、ngt48、mimura hino、
stu48、kado aki miyuna、hkt48、kojina yui、akb48、lissen irin、
hkt48、toyonaga aki、ske48、yamauchi suzuran、akb48、oda elina、nmb48、akashi natsuko、
akb48、asahi nanami、now stu48、yano honoka san was injured and passed away.
That's all. Nineteen people will participate in the final tournament of the second akb48 group singing power number one final.
Thank you very much.
Well, I'm going to be the host this time, and I'm Takahaki Yamamoto, a tbs announcer, and I'm Meg Ugajin, a tbs announcer as well.
Thank you very much.
That's a lot of enthusiasm.
There's already a lot of support.
Now, for the second time in this competition, I would like to choose a singer with the most attractive singing voice in the akb48 group.
Tonight, these 19 people who have successfully passed the qualifying round in which 135 people participated will compete for the number one singer in this stage and live band.
Yes, I'm looking forward to it.
Now, I'd like to hear from some of you.
First of all, Nana Okada, who passed the first round in two consecutive competitions.
How do you feel?
I've been nervous and shaking since last year, but I want to sing as hard as I can for the same group as Honoka Iyano, who couldn't participate last year.
Last time you were in third place, but I'm sure you're under pressure.
Yes, I am.
But this time, I'm confident that I'll be in first place.
That's a bold statement.
I'm looking forward to it.
Next up is Yamasaki, who is in second place in the qualifying round.
Yes.
How do you feel?
I'm very nervous, but I've been selected as the finalist again this time, and last time I was in fourth place, but I was very frustrated, so I'm going to shake off that frustration and aim for first place, so I'll do my best.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Now, it's qualifying for third place. Yahagi-san, how do you feel?
Yes, in last year's singer's song number decision match, I won second place in a row, so this year I'm already under pressure and nervous and slept at five in the morning today.
I'm that nervous, but this year I want to aim for first place and do my best! I'll do my best!
I'm looking forward to it!
Now, and Akiyoshi-san, you're in fourth place in the qualifying round. How do you feel?
Yes, I'm very nervous, but I want to enjoy music and believe in myself and do my best! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Now, and AKB's first-generation Minegishi-san, who is in fifth place in the qualifying round, is participating in the competition.
Last year I didn't participate, but last year I saw everyone's SNS and videos and I was very moved and I thought I would like to participate next year as well, so I'm very happy to be able to stand on this stage.
How do you feel actually standing here and seeing the atmosphere and tension of this venue?
Well, it feels like I'm aiming for a record, and I'm getting more and more nervous.
I'm looking forward to your singing! Thank you very much!
Now, in the audience seats, from each group, there are members who have come to cheer for you.
Let me introduce you.
First of all, from AKB48, Miyon Mukaichi.
Yes, I'm AKB48's Miyon Mukaichi. Thank you for having me!
Thank you for having me!
I can feel everyone's tension here, too.
Even though I came here about 30 minutes before the actual performance, I'm getting really nervous.
Still, I'm really looking forward to everyone's singing.
Please do your best!
Thank you very much!
Next, from SKE48, Akari Suda.
Yes, I'm SKE48's next single, "CENTER".
Today is my birthday! I'm Akari Suda!
Thank you very much!
I'm sorry! I made you say "congratulations"!
I didn't mean it like that!
Yes! In SKE48, we have Kano Nojima, who won last year's singer award.
Ever since she won last year, she's gained more and more confidence and her dreams have come true.
She's been singing solo songs and now even CM songs.
She's also one of the selection members of "Nengan".
She's really shining, so I think it's a place with a lot of dreams.
I want to cheer for everyone today, too!
I'll do my best!
Thank you very much!
Next, from NMB48, Karin Kojima.
Yes, I'm Karin Kojima!
I was able to see you here for the first time, but I'm happy to be able to see you for the second time.
Thank you!
Next, from HKT48, Natsumi Tanaka.
Yes, I'm HKT48's Natsumi Tanaka!
Um...
If you turn around, I'll laugh with all my might, so don't worry!
Thank you!
Next, from NGT48, Mashimo Kaho.
Yes, I'm Mashimo Kaho!
I'm NGT48's Mashimo Kaho!
Thank you!
Hina-chan! Do your best as a representative of NGT48!
Thank you for your cute support!
Thank you!
And from STU48, Hina Iwata!
Yes! I'm STU48's Hina Iwata!
This time, Yano Honoka-chan couldn't come because of an injury,
but I want to do my best with STU48, the two of you, and also with Captain Okada Nana-san!
Thank you!
Until the end of the show, please give your best to your teammates!
Now, I'd like to introduce the judges of this tournament.
First of all, Kurosawa Kaoru-san of Gosperars, who released his new single yesterday,
celebrating his 25th major debut anniversary!
Thank you!
I'm nervous!
Thank you!
Next up is the drummer and introducer of the song, Kato Izumi-san,
who is currently participating in the tours of Yoshida Takuro-san and Fukuyama Masaharu-san.
Good evening, I'm Kato Izumi!
I'm going to have a lot of fun today!
Thank you!
And the composer of many AKB48 songs, Inoue Yoshimasa-san!
I'm going to judge this year without making any mistakes!
Thank you!
And lastly, we have many artists like Nogizaka46 and Yusuke-san, who provide songs to many artists.
In addition, in Kuwata Keisuke-san's live performance,
we have singer-songwriter Sato Kahun-san, who is participating as a chorus!
Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you for having me.
Today, these four people will be judging.
On behalf of the judges, I'd like to ask Mr. Kurosawa some questions.
Mr. Kurosawa, how do you feel right now?
Well, I'm usually singing on stage, so I think judging is really arrogant,
but since I'm doing it, I'll do my best.
Of course, good pitch and good rhythm are important,
but other than that, I'd like to judge how well you can deliver the lyrics and how you can put your feelings into the song.
Finally, please say a word of encouragement to everyone.
Please enjoy singing as much as you can!
Thank you very much!
Now, let's have the members head over to the chorus stand-by.
Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!
It's exciting to see everyone cheering for Chiba with their loud voices.
Now, I'd like to explain the rules of this tournament.
The rules will be explained by DJ and narrator Nobutake Ichikawa, who is in charge of the AKB48 Group Sports Day and Rock-paper-scissors tournament.
Mr. Ichikawa, please.
Thank you for having me.
Now, I'd like to explain the rules of this tournament.
We will now be divided into four groups and have a singing test.
Judges will be rated each group with 100 out of 100 points, and two of each group's top two will advance to the finals.
The members who have advanced to the finals will perform one more song.
In the final singing test, the member with the highest score will be the winner.
And the members who won will be presented with Mr. Yasushi Akimoto's original solo song.
Now, I'd like to say that there will be a solo song as well.
Mukaichi-san.
Yes!
Once again, this solo song makes you happy, doesn't it?
Yes, I'm envious of it.
I don't have one yet, but there aren't many members who can get a solo song right now.
As Ms. Suda said earlier, Ms. Kano Nujima, who was in first place last time, was able to expand her chances by singing a solo song.
I'm looking forward to seeing which members will get which songs this year.
In addition to the original solo songs,
there will be a finalist live performance for eight finalists in a full band.
Suda-san, I think everyone would like to know about it.
Last year, the members who participated in this competition also performed in a live band.
They said it was really nice and they wanted to do it more.
I think it's really special that we can have a concert and a live performance like that.
That's right.
I think fans would like to see a live performance with high singing ability among the AKB groups.
I think it's pretty high level. It looks like it's going to be a premiere live.
That's right. I hope you look forward to it.
Yes.
Now, it seems that the singer is ready.
Everyone watching the live broadcast, please tweet with the hashtag #akb48singer ability number one decision line.
Now, who will be the singer of this competition?
It's finally time for the singer evaluation.
First of all, four members of the first group.
The first member of the first group is…
AKB48 Rissen Airi!
The power is born
The swollen underground train
is taking off for revolution
Preparations for battle
are not enough, they won't back down
I won't let go of your hand
I'm selfish
I cry and laugh
Everytime I'm myself
I repeat about you
I like you more and more
This is the only thing I can't say
When I'm with you
I like myself the most
The answer I was looking for
is kind and embarrassing
That hand is warm
I like you more and more
This is the only thing I can't say
When I'm with you
I like myself the most
This is the only thing I can't say
When I'm with you
I like myself the most
This is my anniversary day
First group. Second place goes to STU-48, Mine Yoshi Arisa.
If only we could go even further together
Hey, I'm happy, that's all
Memories are always beautiful
Even though it's a painful night
I wonder why I can't see his smile anymore
You're always beautiful, but that's not enough for a man to love you
Even though it's a painful night
I wonder why I can't remember his tears anymore
I'm Arisa Mineoshi!
First group, third place goes to...
SKY48...
YAMAUCHI SEZURAN!
UCHIYOSERU NANI WO ZUTTO HITORI MITSUMETETA NANI MO SHIRATSU NI
SOUYO KITAI NI KOTAETAI DEMO KIZUKEBA ITSUMO UMI NI KITERU NO
DONO MICHI WO SUSUNDEMO KADORITSUKU TOKO WA ONAJI
YURUSARENAI NO AKOGARENA UTOBOI UMI
SORA TO UMI GA NEAU TOKORO WA DOREHODO TOOI NO
OIKATTE MUKE KOGI DATTEBA KITTO
DOKO MADE TOOKU IKERU NO KANA?
SOUNE MINNA TOTTEMO SHIAWASE SOUDAWA
SORE WA WAKARU NO?
SOUYO JIBUN NO IBASHO GA ARU NO
TTE HONTO SUTEKI NA KOTO YO NE
DONO MICHI WO SUSUNDEIKU
NOZOMARERU KOTO WA ONAJI
DEMO KOKORO NI HIBIKU NO WA CHIGAU UTA
KIKAI KAGAYAKU UMI GA WATASHI WO YONDERU
OINEYO TO HAYAKU MITSUKETE HOSHII TO YONDERU
OSHIETEYO SOKO NIWA NANI GA MATTERU NO
SARA TO UMI GA DEARU TOKORO WA DOREHODO TOOI NO
OIKASE DUKE KOGI DASHITE KITTO WATASHI WA IKU NO YO
First group, fourth member is...
NMB48 Yamasaki Amir.
In the passing of time, I met you.
It's strange that the miracle I wished for is so close to me.
I want to see you.
Only time passes by.
I slip through the door and remember you laughing with that person again.
My beloved person, don't make me sad.
There are nights when I'm tired of crying and sleeping.
Don't look at the past and only look at me.
You're everything, you're everything.
Stronger than you think.
If it's a kind lie, I don't need it.
I want you.
You're everything, you're everything.
You're everything.
My everything.
Thank you very much!
Now, the first group of singing competition for the final round of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round has ended.
First of all, we will hear from those who have finished singing.
First of all, top batter Rissen.
The final round is on Friday, but did you be able to sing as you wanted?
That's right. Today is Thursday, but since I'm a top batter, I tried to warm up the place and make it easier for everyone to sing, and I tried to enjoy singing from the beginning. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Now, next, MINEOSU-san!
Yes!
You were running around the stage in the middle of nowhere!
Yes, I couldn't stand on this stage last year, so I'm really happy to stand here this year! Thank you very much!
Now, next, YAMAUCHI-san!
Yes!
How was it?
That's right. Once again, I love singing on this stage! After I finished singing, I got relaxed and cried a lot, but I haven't had my favorite drink until today, so... Yes! So, judges, thank you!
Thank you very much!
Now, and YAMASAKI-san!
Yes!
You sang "shittori to" in "everything"
Yes!
After I finished singing, I got relaxed and almost threw up, but I think I was able to show you the results of my practice. I would be happy if you could feel it.
Thank you very much!
Now, I would like to hear from the judges as well. First of all, Mr. Kurosawa, how was it?
Yes, everyone, I think you were nervous, but even though you were nervous, you put that nervousness on your side and we felt the joy of being able to sing and having fun singing, and we were very happy. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
How about you, Ms. Kato?
No, well, when it started, I thought, "Eh, everyone's level is this high?" and it felt like I was getting points one by one, but when I saw all the good things, I couldn't put it into words. Everyone was so wonderful. I'll take it seriously.
Thank you very much!
Now, I would like to hear from the supporting members as well. How about you, Ms. Iwata of STU?
Yes, that's right. In this block, there was actually a member of Yano Honoka-chan of STU Hotel, but Ari-chan, Mineoshi Arisa-chan, was the youngest this time, but she was the youngest to be able to sing this song. She was the youngest, and her sense of rhythm and cuteness were excellent. She was wonderful! She was cute!
Thank you!
She's cute!
Thank you very much!
How about you, Ms. Kojima of NMB?
Yes, well, compared to the first time, my level has increased even more, and I'm really moved. Also, Yamasaki Amiru-chan of NMB is appearing now, and she's really shining brighter and brighter than usual, and I can really feel it in my heart, and I thought again that she's a member of NMB that I'm proud of. She was wonderful!
Thank you very much!
And with that, that was the first group's singing assessment. Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!
Thank you!
Everyone, thank you very much!
Now then, let's return to the singing judging. Next up is the second group of five.
The second group. First up is HKT48, Elena Sakamoto.
[music]
I thought you knew everything about me
About my awkwardness, about how I look like a cat, about how I don't like talking on the phone
But there's one thing I don't know
That you don't love me anymore
Since when did we miss each other?
Why didn't I notice?
The many memories we shared together
I thought we'd be together forever
You're my friend and we'll be friends from now on
I won't say "I love you" again
Don't go any further than this
I don't care if you only look at me
Walking along the cherry blossom trees, looking up at the cherry blossoms by the sea
Even when it dries up and it's snowing white
You've always been there for me
I don't want to forget that
Because I won't call you by your name
Because I won't walk by your side
Because I won't call you even when I don't have anything to do
So please don't say "goodbye" anymore
Thank you very much.
Second place goes to...
HKT48...
KOUJINA YUI.
KOUJUNA YUI.
TORAYA MIYUKO.
Tell me the truth, tell me the truth, tell me the truth
I can't do it
Who will you choose, me or him?
In front of a row of roses,
that person is shining and hiding his tears.
The lips that are peeking out
are shaking together with a coffee cup.
There, he said to me,
We both love you.
It's a human-shaped absolute destiny.
Come now, come now,
I can't help but say it.
I can't do it.
I lost to the depth of that person's tears.
Bye-bye, bye-bye,
I can't do it.
Bye-bye, bye-bye,
I can't do it.
Second and third place goes to...
SKE48...
Takayanagi Akane!
On the other side of sadness, there is a smile
On the other side of sadness,
there is a smile.
What is waiting for us
from the other side of sadness?
It's not for escape,
It's not for escape, that day in the distant summer
If only I could see tomorrow
Even if I don't sigh
Like a ship against the tide
Move forward now
If rain clouds disappear, only darkness that shines on a wet road will guide me.
Strong, strong light. Strongly move forward.
In second place and fourth place is...
AKB48...
BODA ERINA!
Hey, I'm not as stupid as you think I am.
I can't stand pretending to be sensible anymore.
The past you casually hide for me,
and the kind lies you sometimes tell me, I've noticed them all.
With every word you say,
my heart always hurts.
I pretend to be calm, but my heart isn't calm at all.
My whole nervous system is checking you out.
Distorted breathing, swimming eyes, frowning face,
I'm afraid of being late every day.
With every gesture you make,
my heart always hurts.
Instead of making me happy with your kind lies,
oh, please tell me the truth,
and make me sad.
When I realized it, I was already drowning in my own greed.
I was showing off my egoism and talking about stupid love.
But I love you so much that I can't help it.
I just want you to believe me.
Every single thing you live for
makes me happy.
Please tell me.
My heart hurts.
In second place and fifth place are...
HKT48 Akioshi Yuka!
I can't believe I can see you
Such a boring love
It's been going on for a long time
Don't heal the pain in my heart
I'll hide it with another wound
But it'll be easily found out
It'll flow somewhere
It's enough to hold hands
It's enough to walk side by side
It's too early for that
If you see someone you care about
It'll be a shock
It's enough to hold hands
It's enough to walk side by side
It's too early for that
It's enough for people to be just friends
First of all, Mr. Sakamoto of top batter.
Yes.
Did you be able to sing as you wanted?
Yes, I was very nervous when I was rehearsing, so I sang the actual performance with the hope of enjoying the music and delivering it to everyone, so I think I enjoyed it very much.
In other words, are you confident that you will remain in the finals?
Yes, a little.
I'm looking forward to it.
Next up is Ms. Kojina.
Yes.
How was it?
Yes, this time I made it my number one goal to enjoy it, so I think I was able to think about the meaning of the lyrics and enjoy it enough.
Ms. Kojina, you sang "preliminaries are overshadowed" and this time you're in "wassau".
Yes.
Why is this kind of concept?
I really like pop songs, so I usually sing them, but when I think of pop songs, I think of Japanese style, so I chose this costume this time.
That's wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Your mother's influence is also there, but are you confident you will remain in the finals?
Yes, I am.
I'm looking forward to it.
Yes, I am.
Next, Nagi Takae. How did you like singing?
Yes, I did. I joined this band ten and a half years ago.
And I announced my graduation, so I have six months left.
This song is a combination of my past experiences.
In the past, when I was practicing, I tended to let my emotions out too much.
So I tried to hold back as much as possible.
But I couldn't do it. My emotions exploded.
But I had a lot of fun and I was very nervous.
But I have no regrets. Yes, it was fun.
Thank you very much.
How about you, Oda-san?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Suda-san has cried.
Wait a minute!
She's crying.
Ever since you started singing, I couldn't stop crying.
You're really bad at expressing your emotions.
You're serious and clumsy.
But you put all of that into this song.
I think this is your last competition, so do your best until the end!
I'll do my best!
I'll do my best so I can go next!
Thank you! Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Next, Oda-san.
How was it?
My goal for today was to enjoy myself and sing without deceiving myself.
And I achieved that goal, so I'm satisfied.
Are you confident you'll make it to the finals?
I don't know.
I understand. Thank you!
Next, Akiyoshi-san.
Yes.
Did you sing as you wanted?
It was really fun.
I think this song has a lot of meaning in the lyrics,
but I think I was able to put in the most feelings so far.
Last time you weren't the best 8, but you were the one who cried the most backstage.
That's right.
Are you confident this time?
I've been practicing all this time, so I hope I can get results.
Yes, thank you!
Now, I'd like to ask the judges as well.
Inoue-san, how was it?
I thought it was my turn.
Sorry for keeping you waiting!
You're young, but you've had 10 years of life experience.
Thank you!
Everyone was like "Whoa!"
But this group has become artists as well.
I wasn't listening to AKB people.
Last year you couldn't perform here, right?
Yes.
I'm always moved by your husky voice.
I wanted more impact in the chorus.
That's what I personally thought.
But your voice was even better today.
I've reflected on myself.
Thank you!
Next up is Sato-san. How was it?
I'm also a member of Takayanagi-san's live band.
I was moved by the song and the band.
Thank you!
Now, I would like to talk to the supporting members as well.
HKT, Tanaka-san, how was it?
Yes! Everyone was really amazing, but since HKT is in this group of three people, only two people can go up, so it turned out to be a result of fighting among friends, but everyone was so wonderful that I wanted to give them first place.
It's the best!
Thank you!
They were all really high-level singers, weren't they?
Yes, it was in a blink of an eye!
Yes, it was the second group of singer evaluation. Everyone, please give them a big round of applause again!
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
They are sending us their support.
Those of you who are watching the live broadcast, please tweet us your impressions and comments using the hashtag #akb48singerpowerno.1 decision line.
Let's go back to the judges.
Next up are the fifth members of the third group.
The first member of the third group is…
AKB48…
ASAI NANAMI!
Face forward and cling to me
Don't give up and shout out loud!
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and call out to you
Until your name and voice wither away
Even when it's painful, painful, and I try my best, but there's nothing I can do
I'll remember your song
Even if I stumble, get hurt, get hurt too much from now on
Even if there's no end, no way out, even if I'm angry, even if I'm frustrated, I'll hold you in my arms and say
Why can't you understand me? Why can't you convey me?
I'm fighting against myself, lamenting every day
Even if I lose hope for the first time
The voice that calls out to you
I'll make it my strength
No matter how many times, tomorrow may be that first time
Third group, second place goes to...
AKB48 YOKOYAMA YUI!
I'm sure my tears won't dry up.
My heart is starting to melt.
I wanted you to hold me until I broke.
But my memories laugh at me.
I hide my footprints and scars.
The dream I had back in the day was scary wide
We were held in the cold blue sky as if we were about to fall
We went around and stroked the clouds that were left behind
And you know, I could see the forest of sleep
Tears will surely flow without a sound
My cheeks are wet and my heart is starting to melt
I wanted you to hold me tight enough for me to break
But my memories are laughing at me and I'm hiding my footprints and scars
Even if I love you, I can't love you enough at night
I'm too tired, but I still have questions that don't have answers
I'm waiting for a bright morning
Tears will surely flow without a sound
My cheeks are wet and my heart is starting to melt
I wanted you to hold me tight enough for me to break
But my memories are laughing at me and I'm hiding my footprints and scars
I can't go back anymore
I'll hold my passion in my hands and gather up my feelings that won't go back
And kiss you goodbye
Yes, I want you to hold me tighter than anyone else
In third place and in third place is...
...NMB48 Akashi Natsuko!
In the out of season cherry blossom
I stuck a firefly in it
Sometimes I got lost, sometimes I complained
But you were by my side, weren't you?
Boys, I love you. I'll protect you.
Still, I love you. I haven't changed.
There's a lot I want to ask you, a lot I want to talk to you about.
In the winter that turns crimson, a twinkling star whispers to me.
Did you hear it? Did you hear it?
So don't get lost again.
If there is no eternity, then I won't be here either.
These feelings, these feelings should continue to go around.
Wow...
If I could see a vividly colored scenery,
Feeling you in the scent of breath, I walk forward.
Third and fourth... LGT48...
Hino Mimura.
I'm alone, but there's no one to hold me
I walk alone until morning
If I get lost, someone will find me
The rain is silver
The river glows suspiciously
The darkness is a starlight in the trees
I can only see you two
I know, I only dream
I'm the one you should talk to
I don't know anything about that day
But there is a way
I love you
But there is no river at dawn, it's just a river
In a world without that person
There are only strangers everywhere
Even if I love you, I'll only dream of you for the rest of my life
I don't need anything
There is nothing strange about a happy world
I love you
But I'm alone
In third place and fifth place are...
AKB48, STU48, Nana Okada.
I don't need it, I want to say it like that
But don't leave me alone
As we pass each other's scenery, we go on our usual path again.
As we say "today is the last day", we go and meet someone we like.
Hey, even though I'm happy when I think of meeting you, my heart still hurts.
The stars I sing for you hurry up and I want you to hug me even in the morning.
Even though I know you don't care about me, I repeat the same thing again.
I'm just being selfish.
Why can't you like me?
Why do you like me so much?
Why do you lie to me?
Why? Why? Why do you love me?
Stop being selfish.
Don't be kind to me on purpose.
Don't confuse me anymore.
Don't hurt me anymore.
Why can't you like me?
Why do you like me so much?
Why do you lie to me?
Why? Why? Why do you love me?
Why can't you like me?
Why do you love me so much?
Why do you lie to me?
Love me. Love me. Love me. Love me.
Thank you very much, everyone.
Thank you very much.
The third group of singer evaluation is over.
Now, I'd like to hear from you after singing.
First of all, top batter Asai.
Yes.
Did you be able to sing as you wanted?
Yes, I was very nervous.
But it's a great dream to be on this stage.
Last year, I watched it in front of the TV.
This year, it was very fun to stand on the stage like this.
Yes.
How confident are you about being the best eight?
Well, I don't know.
But I had a lot of fun.
I'd be happy if you could feel it in your heart.
I'm looking forward to it.
Now, next up is Yokoyama-san.
Yes.
How was your singing?
I was very nervous.
But I chose this song because I wanted to sing my own passion.
I think I was able to do it.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
Yokoyama-san, last time you were in sixth place.
Yes.
It was a good result.
Yes.
First of all, how confident are you about being in the best eight?
Well, everyone was really good.
I'm not sure if I can be in the best eight.
But I hope I can be in the best eight.
And I really want to be in the second place.
I want to do my best.
I did my best.
I'm looking forward to it.
Next, Akashi-san, how was it?
Yes, I sang with the hope of conveying the meaning of the lyrics to everyone.
After all, I really enjoyed the joy of standing on the stage like this as a soloist.
Akashi-san, your dream is to be a soloist, but this time...
I have a dream of being a soloist as always.
This time for sure, I want to stand up and sing a solo song.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you very much.
Next, Mimura-san, how was it?
Yes, I've never had the experience of singing on a stage like this before.
I was shaking a lot, but I sang a musical song called "Les Miserables".
I was singing as much as I could to get into my own world.
When I stretched my legs at the end of the song, my legs really shook and I thought, "Ah ..."
But I'm glad I was able to sing it well.
Is that so?
Yes.
Mimura-san, you're the only NGT participant, so you might have thought it was a strong message song.
How confident are you of making it to the Best 8?
My seniors are all so good.
Of course, I hope I can be a finalist.
I hope I can be one.
That's right.
I definitely want to sing one more song.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you very much.
I'm sure you're under a lot of pressure, but how about you, Ms. Okada?
I knew I was under a lot of pressure.
The reason I chose Ms. Kato Miria is because she's been singing with me since I was in elementary school.
She's a local friend of mine who's been singing karaoke with me every day since I was in elementary school.
I was able to sing a song that I was familiar with, so I think I was able to sing it with a little peace of mind.
You came in third place in all competitions.
When you came in third place, it was a scary song called "Why, why?"
I thought it was a little message for the competition.
No, it's not like that.
I didn't put in "why, why?" in third place last time.
I'm really sorry.
It's not like that.
Finally, please tell me about your confidence in making it to the top eight.
Yes, my dream is to make my solo debut, so I want to be a finalist so that I can move forward in my dream.
Thank you very much.
I'm looking forward to it.
Now, I'd like to ask the judges as well.
Mr. Kurosawa, how was it?
Yes, as Ms. Kato said earlier, it's really high level.
Is it really high level this year?
Yes, I think it's really wonderful.
Personally, you all did a good job.
Especially, Ms. Yokoyama's passion is something I've never heard of before.
I felt like you really made it your own.
Yes, I made it my own. I'm sorry.
Yes, I was moved.
Thank you very much.
Ms. Kato, how did you like it?
Yes, it's a situation where I can't give a score the more I hear about it.
But when Nana Okada came out, I was attracted to her.
I think it's very necessary for a singer to be attracted to someone before singing.
I thought it was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
I'll ask the members as well.
How about you, Ms. Mashimo of NGT48?
Yes, I'm Mashimo Kaho of NGT48.
Yes, Hino-chan.
Hino-chan was the only one from NGT48 today.
I'm sure you were very nervous and anxious.
Hino-chan's musical was transmitted and attracted me.
I'm so glad.
Thank you.
I was attracted to Hino-chan.
You all did a great job.
Thank you very much.
That was the third group of singing judges.
Please give them a big round of applause.
Now, let's move on to the final singer review.
The last five members of the fourth group.
The first member of the fourth group is AKB48 Minami Minegishi.
AKB48 Minami Minegishi
I already knew how much you loved that person.
I already knew that I couldn't win against the person next to me.
I was falling in love with you.
I've been watching you smile without noticing anything.
I've been wishing for your happiness from the beginning.
Even if it's not me,
I'll push your back from the side so you won't find your hidden feelings in the end.
I want you to be happier than anyone else.
I want to see you, but even if you're next to me, it hurts again
Even though I'm the one who fell in love with you first
I'll push you from the side so you can't find your hidden feelings
Please make yourself happier than anyone else
Fourth group, second place goes to...
S.T.U.48 KADO AKI MIYUNA.
KADO AKI MIYUNA.
At that moment, a mysterious light fell from the sky into Akasaka Act Theater.
And that light was...
MEW!
Ah! Please don't go!
It's been a while since I've seen you.
I'll do my best to call out your dreams and hopes!
V! Ni ni ni, ni ni ni, Usamin!
Ni ni ni, ni ni ni, Usamin!
Usa usa usa usa Usamin!
I'm okay on set, I'm okay in person
Usamin, Usamin, Gurukosamin
I believe in my heart
Hug me, hug me, hug me!
I'm okay singing and dancing
Usamin, Usamin, Provitamin
Even with this, I can still be an idol
Heart wave, throbbing
Usamin, Usamin, If I get off the train, it'll be an hour
Usamin, I'm sleepy
This isn't Usamin City!
I've gone crazy!
KADO! One, two, seven!
Usamin power!
Mellhem Candy!
I love you all!
I love you, love you, love you!
Root! Gun!
Usamin heart!
Kyun kyun kirameku!
My true feelings!
Kyaha! Nobody! 17 years old! V!
1, 2, 3, 4!
In fourth place and third place is...
SKA48, Yukino Shirai.
Toward a tomorrow that seems to break
I hurt the miracle I believe in
Spread your wings and fly away
To The High
Shaking in the cold morning, being hit by the cold wall
Repeating the same thing over and over, muttering
Spending without getting anything in return
Expecting something you don't know
All I want is your love
Turn around and hug me right now
Accept my overflowing feelings
Little by little, I'll rise up into the darkness
Ah, dreaming of the light that will one day come
Heading for tomorrow that seems to break
Believing in a miracle
Spreading my wounded wings, I'll fly to the high
I wish on you, true love
Fourth team, HKT48 Toyonaga Aki.
THE END
In the pitch blackness, a breath disappears and rises
The cold dark night swallows up my wish and hides it
Right now, my breath is pure white, with my most heavy heart
With my faint voice, I'll sing anything, whether it's a lie or the truth
Whether you like it or not, whether you want it or not, it's just a pleasant line, isn't it?
Ah, it's a curse worthy of destruction, but I want to let go of this knowledge I've locked away with both my hands
Does it make you feel so light?
Even if you take off your words, your armor, and your curse, and we meet again
What will happen if you say you like me, you hate me, you want me?
Ah, it's horrible to wear black and white
Only if you live honestly
Yes, life is long, the world is wide
We got freedom
Laugh, be happy, be unhappy
Only the innermost touches
Adults keep secrets
Fourth group, fifth member is...
AKB48...
YAHAGI MOE!
The Wind That Passed Between Us
The wind that passed between us
Where did it bring the loneliness from?
The sky after we cried
It was so clear to me
My father's words, which were always sharp,
Made me feel warm today.
Your kindness, your smile, and the way you told me about your dream,
I didn't know about them and copied you.
Just a little longer is fine.
Let's stick together just a little longer.
We are sky flyers.
We are climbers who run up time.
I don't want to be separated from you anymore.
We are sky flyers.
I knew you before I could remember my own name.
Even in a world without you, there must be some meaning.
But even in a world without you, summer is like August without holidays.
Even in a world without you, it's like Santa Claus who doesn't laugh.
Even in a world without you...
Thank you, everyone!
Now, we'd like to hear from the singers.
First of all, Top Buster.
Yes.
This is your first time on stage.
Minagishi-san, how did you like singing?
I'm sure I've been on stage longer than anyone else in this audience,
so I was really nervous.
I was so nervous that my knees were shaking.
But everyone was warmly watching me, and it felt great.
You were very confident on stage.
Yes.
Are you confident you'll make it to the finals?
I really don't know what will happen.
I'm just praying.
We're looking forward to it!
Yes, please!
Now, let's hear from Minagishi-san's sad song.
I was surprised!
I was like, "What?!"
Yes!
You released a song called "Merhen Debut."
Yes!
Kadowaki-san, how did you like it?
Well...
I think I was able to let everyone know who I am.
Yes!
I think I was able to leave a mark.
Yes.
I agree.
Did it have an impact?
What?
Did it have an impact?
What did you say?
Did it have an impact?
It had...almost no impact.
Thank you.
I'm glad.
Are you confident you'll make it to the best eight?
Yes!
Well...
I don't know about that, but I think I was able to leave a mark for everyone.
Thank you.
Now, Shirai-san, how was it?
No, really, after Kadowaki-san, I really lost my tension.
But it was really, really fun, and I was really happy to be able to enjoy a sense of unity with everyone in this wonderful band and everyone at the venue.
You are an SKE researcher.
Yes.
You have a lot of seniors.
Yes.
In this tournament, in other words, what is your goal?
My goal is, in other words, of course, to aim for first place!
We're looking forward to it!
Now, Toyonaga-san, how was it?
Yes, well, when I released this candidate song, I thought I would never wear this song "Adults Listen", but I ended up wearing it with Minegishi- san.
Ah, is that so?
I ended up deciding it with rock-paper-scissors, but at the time, when I won, you told me to listen to this song, and you said it was the best song for me, so I practiced a lot and worked hard, and I hope it reaches everyone in the audience and the judges.
Last time you didn't make it to best 8, you cried.
Yes.
This time, are you confident?
Yes, I am! Yes, I am!
We're looking forward to it!
Thank you!
Now, with a high score of second place in all contests, this time you sang with a dignified acapella.
Yes.
Yahagi-san, how was it?
Well, I was really nervous. Compared to last year, there was a lot of pressure and I was nervous, but when the fans saw me, they gave me a "OK" sign, so I'm going to believe in "OK" and do my best!
We're looking forward to it!
I'll do my best!
Now, we'll ask the judges as well.
Inoue-san, how was it?
It was a group that made me think a lot about singing.
Whether you sing because you enjoy it or because you think about the audience.
People say I'm nervous, but the higher the level, the less you feel like you're enjoying it.
It's not like other people are singing for themselves, but if you think about it,
I want AKB to be sustainable for another ten years.
Thank you.
Everyone, please give her a round of applause.
Thank you.
Sato-san, how was it?
Yes, even in such a high level,
Toyonaga-san's breath, even in her breath, was expressed well.
It fit the rhythm very well and I thought it was very cool.
Thank you.
How about you, Mukaichi-san of AKB48?
Yes!
From AKB48, the most senior, legend, Mii-chan.
Mii-chan is really...
Maybe it's because of Mii-chan,
that I was able to convey this feeling.
I also felt a little emotional.
And on the other hand, the most AKB48 junior, Yahagi Moeka-chan.
The other day, she announced her graduation.
I thought, "Is it only a little longer until I can hear this singing voice?"
I was really lonely and I couldn't stand it.
What will happen to the world without Moeka- chan?
I've been thinking about it and listening to it all the time.
All five of you really made me want to hear one more song.
I was very moved by your singing voice that made me want to hear one more song.
Thank you very much.
So, that was the fourth group of judges.
Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!
And with that, all of the judges have finished their assessments.
Once again, we would like to hear from the judges, Mr. Kurosawa.
Yes, it really feels like all of the contestants are singing with all of their might.
There are people who are very nervous and have serious faces,
and there are people who are singing with a happy smile and are happy to be singing.
There are so many people here, and they all feel the same way as I do.
Today, I thought, "Ah, being the first judge is such a stressful job. What am I going to do?"
But I'm glad I came. Yes, you all were wonderful.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
And now, out of each group, two of you will advance to the finals, and a total of eight will advance to the finals.
And now, we will begin the singing assessment.
During this time, please watch the singing scenes of the 20 contestants who will advance to the finals.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
"What's wrong? You don't look like yourself," you say with a gloomy face.
"It can't be helped if you're alone," you said.
"If you're together, you won't be scared," you said.
You don't cry, do you?
Please remember that.
I'm clumsy, but now I'm here because I want to accept everything.
You're everything, you're everything.
Stronger than you think.
If it's a kind lie, I don't want it.
What I want is you.
You're everything, you're everything.
If we hold on together, I know our dreams will never die.
Dreams that I saw don't last forever.
Big crowds roll by for you and I.
My patience will one day bind me
so that endless waves will stop for good.
I hope the love between you and me will last for a hundred years.
I want to go to you.
I want to run out and go right now.
It's dark and I can't see anything.
I'm afraid, but it's okay.
Countless starry skies
They're still here now.
I won't cry.
Because the sky I saw with you in the past was beautiful.
I'll burn the days I spent with you into my heart.
So you don't have to remember me.
Even if you fall in love with someone else one day,
you'll always be special and important to me.
This season will pass again.
Once again.
While struggling to draw tomorrow,
now into a dream,
I gently, gently embrace
this dream of mine,
and move forward.
Hey, my feelings are always like that, swaying and swaying,
because I keep thinking about you all the time.
Even from now on, I hope it'll be like this.
Because I keep thinking about you all the time.
I want you to tell me,
my precious you.
In this city, flowers of pure white snow
are dancing in the air.
In our hearts, I gently draw memories of you.
From now on, with you,
forever.
A little high up in the sky,
I put my forehead close to yours.
With a sweet smell...
You invited me, and I ignored you.
Maybe you know, I will stay with you.
No matter how dark it is...
You're right next to me.
I'm right next to you.
I want to go through the blazing sun and cross paths with you.
These feelings...
Become the one shining light in the world
It's okay if it's me, just believe in me
Even if we're far apart, let's go down the path we should protect
It's okay if it's me, I'll live my own way
In the classroom where you can see the building, the two of us lined up at the desk and spent the same day of the month
A little English and basketball and I fell in love with you
I realized that you're in my heart like this
I love you, I can't believe it
I can't say it with a smile
I love you, but I can't believe it I can't say it
I want to go home
To the city you wait for
If you wave at me
I'll look back over and over again
Look, look at your feet
This is the path you walk on
Look, look ahead
Your future
Forever and ever
I want to laugh with you
To make sure of the path I believe in
Now
Slowly and erratically
Now, we are broadcasting live from tbs akasaka act theater.
The second time, akb48 group singer power no. 1 final competition.
Here are the eight people who will advance to the final.
Now, the top two members of each group and the eight people who advance to the final.
Who is it? 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.
Now, Mr. Ichikawa, first of all, please announce the two people who will advance to the final from the first group.
Then I will announce it.
First place goes to...
NMB48 Yamasaki Amir!
And the first group, from B2...
STU48...
Mineyoshi Arisa!
Yamasaki-san, Mineyoshi-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
So, this is what the first group ended up with.
First of all, you made it to first place.
Yamasaki-san, how do you feel?
My heart was about to jump out of my chest.
But I wanted you all to listen to my next song as well.
I'm really happy that I made it to first place.
I'll do my best for my next song as well! Please!
What I'd like to confirm is...
How confident are you that you'll win if you make it this far?
I can't imagine myself winning.
But I want to win.
I want to win, but I don't want to be too nervous.
I want to enjoy the song and sing it.
We're looking forward to it!
And now...
It's time for B2.
STU48 Mineyoshi-san...
How do you feel?
I'm really surprised.
Is this a dream?
I'm really surprised. Thank you!
Thank you!
Now, let's hear from the judges, Kurosawa-san!
From the first group, these two have advanced to the finals. How do you feel?
Yes, well, Yamazaki-san...
Yamazaki-san's way of bringing up the chorus was wonderful.
And Miniyoshi-san's voice is very distinctive.
It's very stable and has a good rhythm.
We also thought it was wonderful.
The judges all had similar opinions.
Please do your best!
Thank you!
Now, from the first group, Yamazaki-san and Miniyoshi- san have advanced to the finals.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Now, let's hear from the second group, these two have advanced to the finals.
Now, Ichikawa-san, please!
Now, I'll announce it!
The second group, first place...
SKT48, Takayanagi Akane!
Congratulations!
Now, for the second group, second place...
Second place...
Yuka Akiyoshi!
Takayanagi-san and Akiyoshi-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
First of all, Takayanagi-san, you have won first place! How do you feel now?
Thank you! I'm really happy!
Thank you!
Well, I didn't have confidence in singing until I joined SKE.
But I was happy to be asked to sing.
I've been doing it for ten years, and I've finally felt it.
I think my ten years of history pushed me forward.
The next song is a song I wanted to deliver to my fans, so I will sing it with all my heart. Thank you!
Now, second place winner, Akiyoshi-san, how do you feel now?
Yes! I'm really happy.
I'm really glad I practiced.
Are you confident in winning?
Yes! I want to win!
The next song is the most challenging song for me.
I hope you can feel it.
I'm looking forward to it!
Thank you!
Now, the judges, Kato-san, these two have advanced to the finals. How do you feel?
Congratulations!
Thank you!
The second group was especially difficult to rate.
And each group was really different.
I think Takayanagi-san's high notes, middle notes, and low notes were all very beautiful.
Thank you!
And Akiyoshi-san, you were the person who made me want to listen to one more song.
Thank you!
Now, from the second group, Nagi Takaya and Akiyoshi will advance to the finals.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Next, we will announce two people who will advance to the finals from the third group.
Mr. Ichikawa, please!
Well then, I will announce it.
3rd place and 1st place goes to...
AKB48, STU48, OKADA 7!
And the third group, B2 COWER.
LGT48...
HIRO MIMURA!
Congratulations!
First of all, Mimura-san...
You're crying.
Ah, yes.
How do you feel right now?
I'm surprised.
I didn't think... I didn't think I'd make it to the finalists...
I didn't think I'd make it to the finalists...
I'm sorry.
I didn't think I'd make it to the finalists...
I was really nervous, but...
As a representative of NGT...
I'm really happy that I made it to the finalists!
Congratulations!
Thank you! I'll work hard for the next song, too!
And now...
First place winner...
Okada-san!
Yes! I'm happy!
I've been under a lot of pressure and nervousness up until now...
I didn't know if I'd make it...
But I'm grateful that you chose me...
And I'll sing my heart out until the end!
And your goal is...
First place!
I'm looking forward to it!
I'll do my best!
And now...
These two have made it to the finals...
Inoue-san, how do you feel?
"White"...
Is that what the judges asked you?
Congratulations!
No, no...
This group, too...
You were worried, weren't you?
All of you are unique...
So I'd like to hear what kind of song you'll sing next...
Not in a musical style...
But Yokoyama-san is already...
An artist from the beginning...
So don't worry about the result of your life...
And keep singing, okay?
Because dancing is a professional skill!
Understood.
Thank you, Inoue-san.
Okada-san and Mimura-san, please come up for the final round.
Congratulations!
Finally, we have two finalists who will advance to the finals from the fourth group.
Mr. Ichikawa, please!
Well then, I will announce it.
The fourth group, first place...
AKB48...
YAHANI MOEKAWA!
And the 4th group, 2nd place goes to...
HKT48... TOYONAGA ARKY!
YAHAGI-san, TOYONAGA-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
First of all, YAHAGI-san, how do you feel now?
Yes, I was very nervous, but I'm very happy.
The second song is a song that my family came to see me today, and it's a song that I want to tell my fans the most now, so I hope you will listen to it.
Do you have confidence in winning?
I do!
I'm looking forward to it!
And the second place goes to... TOYONAGA-san, how do you feel now?
Yes, I caught a cold in the preliminary round, and I was able to pass it in the form of a judge's recommendation frame, so I thought I would definitely want to stay with that feeling of gratitude, so I'm really happy to sing one more song.
Do you have confidence in winning?
Now that I've come this far, I say I do!
I do!
I hope you'll do your best!
Judges Sato-san and Kumiko-san, you've chosen these two singers from the fourth group.
How do you like them?
Yahagi-san sang brilliantly.
Not only her pitch, but also her detailed notes.
She sang each note of the song perfectly.
Toyonaga-san's dynamics and mature singing were wonderful.
I agree with you, but I wanted to hear Kadowaki- san's second song as well.
Thank you!
Now, from the fourth group, we have Yahagi-san and Toyonaga-san.
Once again, please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
And with that,
the eight of you will advance to the final round of the second AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round.
And now,
starting with this tournament,
I would like to decide the order of the final vocal judging by lottery.
Now, for the eight of you who have advanced to the final round,
please draw a piece of paper with the order of the vocals written in this box.
The person with the highest score during the vocal judging of the second song will shine in the second AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round.
Yes.
And,
the first group,
MINEOSHI,
due to her age,
is prohibited from appearing beyond 21 hours.
Therefore,
for the final vocal judging,
due to time constraints,
MINEOSHI will be doing it.
In other words, the order from the second song will be decided.
MINEOSHI will be the first vocalist.
Yes, please go to the center.
A warm applause from the audience.
Mineoshi-san, you're in first place in this situation.
How do you feel?
Oh, this is bad. I'm a top batter.
I'll do my best!
Please cheer for me!
I'm looking forward to it! Thank you very much!
Now, first of all,
the first group, first place passers-by, Yamasaki- san, will draw the lottery in order.
Now, Yamasaki-san, please stand in front of the lottery.
Now, Yamasaki-san, please!
The order is...
You're in 6th place!
How do you feel about this order?
Well, at first...
I was a little worried, but now I think I can sing with a little more ease.
I hope you'll do your best. Thank you very much!
Thank you!
Next, we have Takayanagi, who is in 1st place in Group 2.
Please draw your lottery.
Please show us.
What should I do? I'm in 8th place!
Why is that?
Because it's a bird, right?
It's the last one, right? There are 8 of us, right?
That's right.
I'll do my best!
Please do your best, bird!
Next up is
Akiyoshi, who is in 2nd place in Group 2.
She is in 5th place!
I will do my best with all my heart. Thank you.
Thank you.
Next is Okada, who is in 1st place in Group 3.
She's in 2nd place!
She said "oh!"
Since it's ARI-chan's turn, I'd like to show her my STU!
Good luck!
Next up is MIMURA-san!
4th place!
I'll do my best!
Thank you!
We're looking forward to it!
Next up is 4th place, YAGI-san!
It's 3rd place!
What should I do? I'll do my best after you, NANA- san!
We're looking forward to it!
Please do your best!
Next up, TOYONAGA-san, please!
That's right.
NANA! It's 7th place!
Yes.
I'm lucky to have some luck left over, so I'll do my best!
We're looking forward to it!
Everyone, could you please stand in order?
In this order, we'll have the final round of the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round!
We'll have the final round of the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round!
Now, this is the final round!
Who will win the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round?!
Now, the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals are about to begin!
The 8 members who advance to the finals and perform singing tests will shine as the 2nd singing princesses.
Now, the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals are about to begin!
Mineochi-san, before you sing, please tell us how you feel about the song you're going to sing.
Yes, I didn't think I could sing the second song at all, but I'll do my best for Honotan of the same group as S.T.U.! Thank you!
Then, Mineochi-san will sing it for you.
The song is "Dawn of Mew".
Dawn of Mew, you cried. Dawn of Mew, I held you. A sleepless summer.
The shirt you wore next to me, on top of your date, you're like a kitten, saying goodbye and waiting.
It's nobody's fault, it's nobody's fault. Youngness is always whimsy.
It would have been nice if you had kissed me.
Hey, I'm sorry for my love.
I thought I knew everything about you.
At dawn's "meow", you cried.
At dawn's "meow", I held you.
A sleepless summer.
I hold myself in my heart.
Summer...
Minayoshi-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
You sang well. How do you feel now?
I feel very refreshed.
It was a proud stage. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Well, how about you, Mr. Kurosawa, the judge?
Yes, well...
I thought about it during the preliminary round...
I mean, I thought about it during the first song as well.
You sang in a very polite way.
You stretched out your notes beautifully.
And you had a very distinctive voice.
I felt like you had a lot of respect for singing.
It was wonderful.
Thank you very much!
Well, how about you, Ms. Iwata, the judge?
Yes, well...
You sang "Sobaccus" in a very cute way just now.
And you sang "Yoyake no Mew" in a very cute way as well.
You were like an idol.
And you had a great sense of rhythm.
You sang it very well and it was very effective.
I couldn't help but smile.
Thank you!
Wow, you're so cute!
I'm glad!
Thank you very much!
Well, Ms. Mineuchi, due to time constraints, you won't be able to perform until the end.
But please look forward to the results!
Yes, I'll do my best! Thank you very much!
Once again, please give her a big round of applause!
This has been Ms. Mineuchi!
Now, let's move on to the second singer evaluation.
Final singer evaluation.
The second singer is...
3rd group, 1st place passenger...
AKB48, STU48...
Okada Nana!
Okada-san, there's a lot of support from the audience.
I'm happy!
The members I love and the fans who always support me are all watching, so I can sing with no worries!
Now, please tell us how you feel about singing this song.
Yes, I've been singing love songs and songs of painful love songs since the preliminaries until today.
So, at the very end, I'm going to sing a painful song.
I'd like to deliver it to all my loved ones!
Thank you very much!
Now, Okada-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Let's Count Your Kisses".
Let's Count Your Kisses
On top of a scattered floor, I rolled down and held your knee.
A promise I can't keep is getting my calendar dirty.
If a day like this were to come, I wish I could hold you tighter.
Let me show you more of my kisses.
If I could remember every single one of them, I wish I could be by your side more than anyone else.
Without you, but you are mine.
Through the night's days, give me your pain.
Please somebody say it.
All of my heart is numb and scared.
In your eye, in your cry, what's the name of pain?
Let me be the reason of your love for me.
Can I cry now?
I'm looking for your scar
Even though you touched me so close
I wish I hadn't met you
Shining where you are mine
Okada-san, thank you for giving us such a wonderful performance!
Thank you!
So, how do you feel now that you've performed?
I felt really good, but I realized that I still have a lot of flaws that I need to work on.
You're very calm, aren't you?
Yes, but I felt really good. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to sing.
How about you, Ms. Kato, the judge?
I feel the same way.
You may be thinking, "Oh, I should have sung it like this," and you may want to do it all over again.
But I really felt it.
I thought you were really good at using your breath in the A section.
Thank you!
So, that's it for Okada-san's singing assessment.
Once again, please give her a round of applause!
Thank you!
Now, let's move on to the final screening of the third group.
The final screening of the third group is...
The fourth group, first place winner, AKB48, YAHANI MOEKA!
Now, YAHAGI-san, please tell us your thoughts about the song you will be singing.
This is the final singing competition, so I will do my best. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
Now, YAHAGI-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Believe".
Destiny, this encounter is like a miracle
Look, I met you two by chance.
Suddenly, you have changed my life
All of them are now sparkling
Memories Ray of Light for tomorrow
I won't let go of the road that leads to the shining sky
Ah, even if...
I'm not alone, I'll be by your side
I'll be by your side
I believe, I'll be strong now and then
I won't look back, I'll get over it
You and me, yeah
On this planet, we're connected
Because love doesn't disappear
I love you
No matter what happens, I won't leave you
I will go with you to that place
Not alone, I believe in my courage
Hold it tight in your heart
I believe
Ms. Yagi, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
How do you feel now that you have performed?
Well, I announced it a few days ago, but I hope my feelings now will reach my fans.
Thank you very much.
Now, Ms. Yagi, the judge.
Please don't go home yet.
I'd like you to give me a little more time.
Oh, that's right.
Thank you very much.
Judge Inoue, how did you like it?
Don't go home yet.
I'm sorry, I was in a hurry.
I'm preparing for it.
Thank you very much.
No, no, it's true.
The pitch was so right that I thought I had a keyboard here.
At first, I was talking about whether the criteria for today's judging were pitch or sound quality,
but I said it was a song that stuck in my heart.
I was talking about a lot of things, but she was able to do both.
I heard a song that can be heard all over the world.
Thank you for your wonderful evaluation.
Next up is Ms. Mukaitsu of akb48.
Yes.
Oh, I'm crying, don't cry.
Yes.
I was on break a while ago before the performance, and I was like, "Yay!"
I said, "Don't be nervous at all, Moe-chan!"
I was so moved by the song and the feelings that Moe- chan put into it.
Thank you for the wonderful song.
Thank you very much.
That's all for Mr. Yahagi's singing assessment.
Once again, please give him a big hand.
Thank you very much, Mr. Yahagi.
Thank you very much.
Let's move on to the fourth judge.
The fourth final singing judge is...
3rd group, 2nd pass, NGT48, Hido Mimura!
- Now, Mimura-san... - Yes?
Please let me know what you have in mind for the song you're about to sing.
Yes! Since the first song is a musical,
I'll sing my favorite genre of music for the second song!
- I'm looking forward to it! - Thank you in advance!
Now, Mimura-san, please sing for us!
The song is "Soul's Refrain".
Come back to me,
tracing your memories,
to the source of kindness and dreams.
To be drawn to the stars once more
and be born again.
Soul's Ruhra
The bare skin wrapped in a dark shadow
is quietly trembling in the midst of time.
As if asking for the whereabouts of life,
my fingertips seek for me.
You, the destiny I held so tightly in my arms,
blooms in the season like a bare skin.
Leaving behind a scent of hope in my heart,
you rush to me in a vivid form.
Come back to me.
Before you're born,
come back to the earth you spent your life on.
Miracles do happen in order to meet again and again.
soul ruhera
Mimura-san, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
You showed us your wonderful singing voice.
How do you feel now?
My legs are dark blue!
But, you know, it's amazing...
Ah, you know...
Ah, you're singing!
You know, it's amazing...
You're singing for everyone!
I thought like that and it was really fun.
Yes.
It was a dignified stage.
Thank you very much!
How about you, Mr. Sato, the judge?
Yes.
Your song was full of vitality.
I was moved by your energy.
Your pronunciation was beautiful and your words reached me.
I thought your singing voice would be heard more and more in a big venue like this.
Thank you very much!
How about you, Ms. Mashimo of NGT48?
Yes.
It was really cool!
Unlike the atmosphere of the first musical,
I'm glad that I was able to find a new cool side of you.
Thank you very much!
That's all for Ms. Mimura's assessment.
Everyone, please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Now, let's move on to the fifth judge.
The final singer judging.
Fifth place goes to...
Akiyoshi-san.
Yes?
Please tell us how you feel about the song you will be singing next.
The next song is my second song.
It's a song I can sing only if I become a finalist.
I chose it as a very challenging song.
I hope I can sing it with my soul.
We're looking forward to it.
Yes, please.
Now, Akiyoshi-san will sing it for us.
The song is "I Will Always Love You".
If I should stay, I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know I'll think of you every step of the way.
And I will always love you, will always love you
You, my darling you, you in the sweet memory
That is all I'm taking with me
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
I will always love you
Thank you very much.
Akiyoshi-san, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Please tell me how you feel now after singing.
I feel very refreshed.
Until now, I didn't have much confidence in singing, but now that I'm with my family and many people are cheering for me,
I was able to sing with the feeling that many people are cheering for me and supporting me.
Thank you very much.
How about you, Mr. Kurosawa, the judge?
Yes.
Don't go home yet.
When you sing acapella for such a long time, your voice tends to shake and it's quite thrilling.
I think it's great that you could sing properly.
Thank you very much.
In addition, I think the emotional feeling of the chorus was really good.
Now that you've done it, let's aim higher from now on.
Yes.
If you pronounce English pronunciation a little more properly, it will be about 100 times better.
Yes, I understand.
And at the end of the "trill" part, let's bring out more confidence in it.
This is also in the singer's guide.
Thank you very much.
So let's practice it again and listen to "I will always love you" one more time.
It was great today as well. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
And how about you, Ms. Tanaka of HKT48?
Yes.
I knew you chose a very challenging song for your second song, so I talked about it behind your back, but you were so focused that your face was ugly, so I was told to look at you properly, so it was ugly in a good way.
But it was a great song. Thank you very much. Congratulations. Thank you very much.
That's all for Ms. Akiyoshi's evaluation. Once again, please give her a big round of applause. Thank you very much.
It's a high-level battle, even more so than all competitions.
It's at an incredible level.
Now, let's move on to the sixth singer evaluation.
Final singer evaluation.
The sixth singer is...
First group, first place, NMB48 Yamasaki Amiru.
We're sending you a lot of support. Yamasaki-san, please tell us how you feel about the song you're going to sing.
I haven't sung this genre of song before, but I chose it because I thought it would be a good song.
The producer said it suited me, and I've practiced it a lot, so I have a lot of things to show you.
I hope you'll listen to it and make a place where you can feel at ease and cheer up.
We're looking forward to it.
Thank you.
Now, Yamasaki-san will sing for us.
The song is "Endless Story".
"Endless Story" by Yamasaki-san.
If you haven't changed your mind, I want you to stay by my side.
Tonight, are you tired of pretending to be strong?
Are you too young?
Can you say it now?
I miss you
It's so hard to say "I'm sorry"
For example, I want to sing this song for you, not for someone else.
Endless Story
I want to tell you
Endless Story
Forever and always
I want to sing this song for you, not for someone else
I want to always tell you this bright story
Always… I want to tell you this forever and ever
- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
- How did you like singing? - Well, it was fun!
- Were you able to show off your ideal song? - Well, as I've been practicing,
I've been imagining the people who come to the venue,
but there are a lot of people who actually come and listen like this,
so I think I was able to convey my feelings to those people the best I could.
- That was a wonderful song. Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
- Now, how about you, Ms. Kato, the judge?
- Well, I thought about it when I sang the first song, too, but when Amiru-chan starts talking and singing like this,
her facial expressions change all of a sudden.
It was very mature and impressive that her facial expressions changed.
It's the same with this song, but it's the same with her facial expressions, and when she speaks, her voice changes the world.
So, I was drawn into it.
And as I kept singing, it became a chorus, and it was very beautiful and pleasant.
It went up with my falsetto.
It was a bit of a nightmare, but it was wonderful. Thank you very much!
- Thank you very much!
- Now, how about you, Ms. Kojima of NMB48?
- Yes, I don't know much about singing or anything like that,
but I'm sure the audience here will agree that it's about moving people's hearts,
and I myself was definitely moved.
Thank you for always singing such wonderful songs!
- Thank you very much!
- Well, that's all for Ms. Yamasaki's evaluation.
- Once again, please give her a big round of applause! - Thank you very much!
- Now, let's move on to the 7th person to be judged.
- The final singer to be judged, the 7th person is...
- The 4th group, 2nd place, HKT48, Toyonaga Aki!
- Thank you for having me!
- Now, Toyonaga-san... - Yes?
- Please tell me how you feel about the song you're about to sing.
- Last time, I wasn't able to make it to the finals, and I was frustrated.
- This time, if I make it to the finals, I want to sing a song that really suits an act theater.
- That's how I chose the song.
- We're looking forward to it! - Yes!
- Now, Toyonaga-san, please sing for us.
- The song is "Shadowless Room".
Sitting on an empty chair, you were looking at the sunset.
The sign of a farewell, with a spear in hand, made me wander on my side.
Our words have nowhere to go, and I wander through the past.
When I turn around, I see darkness sneaking in through the door.
What kind of fate has separated love?
Even if I die now, my radiance will not return.
What kind of fate has separated love?
My radiance will not return.
Even if I die now...
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
How did you like singing?
I was very nervous, but in a good way, I was more relaxed than in the qualifier.
This is the first time I've been standing with my legs in power.
Yes, it was very pleasant.
Thank you.
How about you, Inoue, the judge?
She said she was out of power, but we also forgot to judge and listened carefully.
It felt like we were in a shop.
Can someone bring me some water?
I think you love singing, don't you?
Yes, I do.
I think you're already singing even though you're very old.
If you ever open a shop, please let me know.
I'd like to ask you.
Maybe in 50 years.
I'd like to ask you.
Thank you.
Am I still alive?
Thank you.
How about you, Tanaka, the judge of "HKT48"?
I was very nervous before the performance, and I couldn't see Aki-chan saying, "I can't stop singing."
Your confident singing voice was wonderful.
Thank you.
That's all for Ms. Toyonaga's assessment.
Once again, please give her a round of applause.
Thank you.
Now, let's move on to the final judging.
The final singer judging.
The 8th place goes to...
2nd group, 1st place passers-by...
SKE48...
Akanen Takayanagi!
Thank you for having me.
Takayanagi-san.
Yes?
This will be the final singer.
Yes!
Yes.
Please tell us how you feel about the song.
Yes.
This time...
I didn't choose a song to sing, but a song I want to sing.
This song is...
a song I want to deliver to the fans who have always supported me.
It's a song that makes me happy when everyone thinks like me.
During practice...
I had too many emotions and almost cried.
Today, I will do my best to deliver it to you.
We are looking forward to it.
Yes!
Now, Takayanagi-san will sing for us.
The song is...
"Peace of My Wish".
Until the morning comes, I'll be able to keep on crying at night with the strength I can walk on.
The sun will rise and embrace my heart, won't it?
The darkness will eventually come to light.
Why can't I be more honest with myself?
As I ask myself such questions...
Don't give up, even if everything is about to collapse.
Believe in yourself.
I want to keep holding on to the strength I can walk on and not give in to the rain.
Even if one day everything seems to crumble
Believe in yourself
I want you to believe in yourself
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
How do you feel now that you have finished singing?
I was very nervous, but I think it will be conveyed to everyone.
Various things have revived in my mind.
I may not be able to convey it with just one song,
but I would like to say thank you to everyone with all my heart for this feeling.
Thank you very much.
I think you chose this song with gratitude for the people who supported you.
Yes.
Were you able to convey it?
Yes.
Not only the memories of everyone's support,
but also the things that everyone has accumulated in their future lives may suddenly collapse one day.
I was very happy that everyone listened to my song like this,
not only me but also my fans,
and when everyone has trouble someday,
I would be happy if you could remember this song with my voice.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
How about you, Mr. Sato, the judge?
Yes.
As Mr. Inoue said earlier,
singing a song for someone,
I feel like Mr. Takayanagi taught me this today.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Takayanagi's kindness and gentleness,
and people's feelings are fully contained in the song.
The pitch, rhythm and musicality are all very easy to listen to and I could easily get into the song.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
How did you like it, Ms. Kato, the judge?
I said my impression of Mr. Kurosawa.
I wanted to hear it.
I thought you sang every note in a very pleasant way and I could easily get into the song.
It's a very honest opinion.
- Thank you very much. - It was pleasant.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
I'm happy.
I'm glad I did my best.
- And SKT48's... - SKE.
- I'm sorry. - Because you sang SKT.
- I'm sorry. - SKE.
- Ms. Suda. - Yes.
- Ms. Takayanagi's performance has ended. - Yes.
- I was made fun of again, but... - Thank you.
I'm sure the fans of Ms. Churi like Ms. Churi a lot.
We often wonder why Ms. Churi doesn't live more for herself.
We always want her to be more honest with herself.
But I think Ms. Churi's kindness is what makes her so good and I think she's Ms. Churi we love.
Yes, Ms. Churi conveyed it perfectly.
- It was really wonderful. - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
And with that, Ms. Takayanagi's honest opinion has ended.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Now, with that, the judging of all the singers has ended.
Once again, Mr. Kurosawa of the judges, how was it?
Yes, really, every song had something to listen to.
Um, I was humming the songs you were singing normally.
Together.
Um, I had such a fun and memorable experience.
Um, really, um, I'm going to decide the rankings now,
you all are equally wonderful,
um, so please be proud of yourselves, um, and do your best.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Now, with that, I'd like to ask one more person.
Mr. Sato, how was it?
Yes, um, I have exactly the same opinion.
Um, not all good things are in the same place,
um, but all of you, today's performers, have their own good points.
I'd like to confirm that once more.
Um, it was really difficult to decide the rankings,
but even so, like this, um, now, eight of you,
um, one of you has left due to time constraints,
but the eight of you on this stage,
um, how you spent your time until today,
and your love for music,
I think you've shown it all in this performance.
Thank you very much.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Now, after this, finally,
the winner of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round will be decided!
Second time, AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round Finals Results Announcement!
AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round, the second singer will be decided.
Here, we will announce the top three singers with high scores in the final singing test.
Judges, thank you for your hard work.
Kurosawa-san, what did you think of this competition?
It was my first time being a judge, and I had a lot of fun.
To be honest, I didn't think there would be this many people who could sing.
I'm glad I was a judge.
Everyone, it's worth cheering for, right?
Thank you.
Now, we will announce the results.
First, we will announce the third place.
Ichikawa-san, please!
I will announce it!
The 2nd AKB48 GROUP Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round...
In 3rd place is...
LGT48...
Hiroo Mimura!
Mimura-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
(Applause)
Isn't it a prank?
Isn't it a prank or something like that?
It's reality!
Ah, I'm happy!
Did you freeze without thinking?
Yes, I thought it was a dream.
Yes...
Please tell me how you feel now.
I can't believe it.
Last year, I was eliminated from the qualifying round.
I didn't even have a name.
But I've been working hard for a year.
I'm glad from the bottom of my heart.
Who do you want to tell your feelings now?
NGT members, NGT fans, staff, and NGT fans who love NGT,
I want to say "thank you" with all my strength.
Now, how about Ms. Kato, the judge?
It wasn't difficult for me to get so many points,
but I didn't know what to say because you all have different colors,
but it was very good.
I really felt your growth and I want to cheer you up.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Ms. Inoue, the judge, would you like to say something?
You've been noisy and said "it's difficult, it's difficult" all the time.
I did it last year, so it's difficult.
Ms. Miura, you were stupid last year.
Oh, it's me.
I've been watching you since the preliminary round,
but when I look at the results of today,
I think it's one of the best points.
Every week, various artists change their ranks, don't they?
I think it's a song that these eight people can compete with.
I think it's a result that you can say "it's difficult today", so congratulations.
Thank you.
And, Mashimo-san, how do you feel about this result?
Yes, well, last time, I felt very frustrated that Hino- chan was eliminated in the preliminary round,
so this time, I know very well about Hino-chan's feelings for this tournament and I've been watching her working hard all the time, so I'm very happy like I am.
Congratulations, Hino-chan!
Thank you.
And so, the 2nd AKB48 Group Singer Power No. 1 Final Round, 3rd place goes to Mimura-san!
Please give her a round of applause!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Now, let's move on to the second announcement. Ichikawa-san, please!
Announcement!
The 2nd AKB48 Group Singer Power No. 1 Deciding Round is...
NMB48 Yamasaki Amiru!
Yamasaki-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Now, Yamasaki-san, please tell us how you feel about being in 2nd place.
Well, it's really frustrating.
- Frustrating? - Yes.
Well, last time we were in 4th place,
but this time we're in 2nd place.
Even our fans were telling us to win 1st place,
so it's really frustrating that we didn't get even one step closer.
Your ranking is higher than last time, but still...
Yes.
- You're glad you're in 1st place. - I'm glad I'm in 1st place.
I'm glad I'm in 1st place.
How about you, Mr. Sato?
Yes, I feel frustrated.
The judges here feel the same way.
From the beginning of the song to the end of the song,
they were full of enthusiasm and calmly conveyed their feelings.
2nd place is a great result,
and I feel the same way.
As researchers, you are also researchers,
and you show us a lot of fun in the future.
We look forward to seeing you again next year and the year after next,
so please keep up the good work.
Thank you.
And the supporting member, Ms. Kojima.
How do you feel about being in 2nd place?
I'm frustrated, too.
But I've seen you work so hard for the past year,
and I'm sure you're very interested in singing and you're an amateur,
and I'm sure you'll work harder and better because you're frustrated.
I hope you'll look forward to seeing me in the future.
Thank you.
2nd place goes to Ms. Yamasaki. Please give her a round of applause.
Finally, it's time for the winner's announcement.
Who will be the champion of the 2nd AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Finals?
Ms. Ichikawa, please announce the winner.
Here's the winner.
A.K.B. 48 Grip, number one singing talent competition, the winner is...
A.K.B. 48, Yahagi Moeker!
Nooooooooooo!
You were crying behind my back, weren't you? You thought it was over, didn't you?
You thought it was over, didn't you?
But you did it!
Yagi-san...
Yes?
I can't stop crying.
I can't stop either...
I'm really happy that I was able to leave behind results that fans can be proud of.
[crying]
I'm sure you're standing on this stage with a lot of feelings in your heart.
Yaagi-san, who would you like to convey this happiness to?
To the fans who always cheer for me and always smile for me.
Yaagi-san, who would you like to give this trophy to?
The judge, Kaoru Kurosawa, will give it to you.
Kurosawa-san, what did you think of Yagi-san's singing?
No, um...
Yagi-san's singing isn't just about a singer who sings well.
It's about singers who work hard and work hard and work even harder and work even harder...
...until they reach their singing voice.
So please be proud of your singing voice.
It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Okada-san, you were holding each other's hands just now.
Yes, yes.
Could you say a few words for us?
I'm about to graduate and go on my own path again...
...so I'm really happy about it.
Just now, I said that I wasn't good enough...
...and we were discussing life together about what we should do from now on...
...but I want you to keep this wonderful victory in your heart.
Congratulations!
So, the winner is Yagi-san!
Please give her a big round of applause!
Now, it's time for us to say goodbye.
Lastly, everyone who participated in today's final competition...
...will perform a song for us.
Everyone, please stand by.
Thank you.
Now, it's the second time, but it was a very high- level singer.
That's right. The judges must have been worried when they gave the scores.
That's right.
Now, at the end of the song, we will sing a song by akb48.
The song starts with Mr. Yahagi's solo, who won the championship.
Please tell us as much as you want about the joy of winning the championship.
Yes.
Now, it seems like we can stand by.
Please listen to it. "365 Days of Paper Airplane".
Looking up at the morning sky, I wished for today to be filled with smiles.
Sometimes it rains and I shed tears, but I'll do my best tomorrow if it doesn't go as planned.
The dream I've always had is to be alone and do whatever I want to do as freely as I like.
Life is like a paper airplane, it flies with a wish on board.
Even in the wind, as long as you have strength, you just have to move forward.
It doesn't matter how far you fly or where you fly, the most important thing is whether you fly or not.
Live as you are now, 365 days.
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.
It doesn't matter how you fly or where you fly,
that's what's most important.
Now, as you are now, 365 days.
Fly away, try flying.
Thank you very much, everyone.
Thank you very much.
Well, we've been broadcasting live for three and a half hours.
The second time, akb48 group singer power No. 1 final competition.
There were really a lot of dramas on this stage this time as well.
Thank you very much for your long time, all of you.
Thank you very much.
Here's an announcement.
On November 28th at midnight, ground-level tbs TV will broadcast an hour-long documentary program that will reveal the backstage of this competition.
Are you happy?
One hour?
What?
Ground-level?
That's right.
What?
Not ground-level?
Furthermore, on November 30th, we will also broadcast a four and a half hour complete version of all the singing scenes and backstage footage added to the ts broadcast tbs channel.
For more information, please check out the show's Twitter.
I'm really surprised at your ground-level reactions.
I'm surprised!
Finally, the winner, Yagi.
Yes!
Can you say a few words?
Ever since I won last year's singing competition, I've had a lot of frustration.
Instead of that, I'm happy that more and more people are listening to my singing and getting to know me.
I'm really happy!
Thank you very much!
In five seconds, the winner will be Yagi!
Congratulations!
Thank you!