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AKB48 has been around for a long time!
AKB48 is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025.
In AKB48's 20th anniversary history,
this is AKB48's best part!
In order for you, the viewers, to love AKB48 even more,
we're going to have you talk about us!
Talk about us!
We're going to have you talk about us!
So, about me...
Is it okay?
About me...
About me?
Come here and say "about me".
About me,
we're going to have you decorate the center with our 65th single, which will be released on April 2nd this year!
Thank you!
Today's theme is...
Thank you!
Today we are going to talk about "center" and "what"
It's deep
I, Narita Kohi, will start from here!
Thank you!
First of all, since you are the first "center",
I'd like you to tell us about your determination as a "center"
Is it okay for me to ask you?
It's the first time for me as a researcher,
and it's a very important task and there's a bit of pressure,
but the first time I fell in love with AKB48 was with Yuko Oshima's song "Heavy Rotation",
and I thought that "center" was cute, and then I started watching AKB48 a lot,
and I fell in love with AKB48 as a whole,
and like that, from "center" I will work hard so that I can be like an entrance for AKB48!
Thank you!
When we heard the announcement, we've been working together for a long time,
and we were very happy that "center" was born from that motivation,
and it's nice to have a supportive partner!
It's nice! Thank you!
It's nice! I'm happy! Thank you!
Thank you!
I'm happy!
Let's work hard this time too!
Yes!
Well, 18th generation CENTER was born, but we want to get excited about it as a whole, 18th generation and 8 people as a whole.
That's right.
And in order for the 18th generation to buzz...
Buzz?
Isn't it important to buzz now?
We're thinking about what we should do to buzz on a daily basis.
Do you have any ideas about how to buzz?
It's difficult.
I guess it's SNS.
SNS.
But even among the 18th generation, "buzz" and "hinano" are not popular.
But SNS is something that exists because of the current era
and it's something that an undetermined number of people can see
so I think it's not a bad thing to send it yourself.
That's right.
In order for the 18th generation to buzz as a whole...
Yes!
Send it yourself...
Gantara and manbaz are also waiting for you.
Manbaz is waiting for you.
Manbaz is 18th generation.
That's right.
I can speak English.
And Kohi can speak Korean.
That's right.
18th generation. Global.
Az, what can you speak?
I can't speak Japanese.
I can't speak Japanese, but...
I can speak various Azworld languages.
There are various kinds of strength.
Each of them has their own personality.
I hope we can spread it globally.
I have something I like about the 18th generation.
Can I say it?
I'm happy.
The 18th generation is very friendly in the dressing room.
We talk like machines.
The moment the camera starts...
"Lights on!"
That's how it starts.
The switching between machines is amazing.
My fans say I'm calm.
I'm not good at raising the tension.
I'm excited because of the 18th generation's motivation.
I like that.
That's right.
My seniors say, "The 18th generation is very friendly."
That's right.
They say that a lot.
Sometimes the staff say, "You're too excited."
That's how friendly they are.
The 20th generation has joined us and there are more young members.
We will do our best to make AKB48 and young members more exciting.
Let's do our best!
In the past, Atsuko Maeda and Minami Takahashi and other famous members have decorated the center.
Among them, I would like to announce the strongest center in history.
There are a lot of people.
I would like you to talk about why you chose that person and what you like about that song.
You can talk about your preferences and seniors you admire.
Let's write it in the clip.
It doesn't have to be one song, does it?
It can be a person's name, right?
That's right.
Mr. Kojima, is your island's name a dot or a mountain?
It's "mountain bird", right?
"Mountain bird"?
"Mountain bird" and "island", right?
That's right.
"Mountain bird".
What is "mountain bird"?
Isn't it a bird?
Mr. Kojima, "mountain" is "island".
Is it "island"?
"Island"!
Is "mountain" an island?
That's right.
I see it.
Then, it's this one.
I thought it was a bird.
Isn't it "mountain bird"?
Isn't it "island"?
I don't know.
What did you say just now?
"Mountain bird".
What?
That's amazing.
It's "mountain bird".
I don't know how to write kanji.
I know it.
Wait a minute.
I don't know how to write kanji.
You're really good at writing kanji.
That's right. You wrote it, too, didn't you?
I only know how to write kanji.
Is it okay?
It's like that.
Is there such a font?
Yes, there is.
I feel like it's a bird.
That's amazing.
It can't be compared to a bird.
That's right.
By chance.
That's right.
Wait a minute.
I don't know how to write kanji.
I don't know how to write "dot dot".
So, everyone, did you write it down?
Yes, we did!
This time, in front of the camera, for about 3 minutes, we will announce it.
3 minutes?!
That's what it says.
We have to present it, right?
Without being particular about 3 minutes, you can talk about whatever you like.
Got it.
Shall we decide it with rock-paper-scissors?
Yes!
Then, is it okay?
Rock-paper-scissors!
One, two...
Rock-paper-scissors!
Hey!
Should we cut it?
Shall we start from Koki?
Rock-paper-scissors!
You're the opponent!
Rock-paper-scissors!
One, two, three, four...
Okay, I did it.
Then, I'll go first.
Please skip the "yeji".
"Yeji"?
No way!
That's wrong!
No way!
3 minutes is a lot of time!
I think we can do it.
Kohi's present? Announcement?
Yes, so the strongest center I choose is...
You may have imagined it, but the reason I joined AKB48 is Honda Hitomi.
Honda Hitomi was doing the center with "Motokare Desu" or "Doushitemo Kimi ga Sukida"
After returning from Korea, I saw her enthusiasm as a center and as a fan, so I have a strong longing for her.
After all, it was Honda Hitomi's influence that brought AKB48 the technology of "furi" and "soroe" together
so I think it is thanks to Honda Hitomi that AKB48 is still particular about "furi" and "soroe" recently
even in very detailed places
such as the shape of the hand
and the fact that AKB48 is particular about "furi" and "soroe" recently.
I was invited to Honda Hitomi's graduation concert
and I practiced a lot with her at that time
but she was always in front of the mirror without moving away from the mirror
and no matter how you look at it
it's perfect, but she was always in front of the mirror
and her facial expressions and hand angles were always being studied
and her posture was still "Wow
this is what a center is like"
and I was very impressed.
As a junior high school student
I thought it was cool
and at that time
I had just entered the school and I was a junior high school student
but she practiced with me
and there was a very difficult song
so I was not good at dancing and I couldn't remember it well
but at that time
she came to me
my junior high school student
and said, "This is like this"
or "You can do it like this a little more", and
what she taught me was that I can do it because I know myself perfectly, not because I'm a center, but because I know myself perfectly.
I thought again after I became a junior high school student, so I thought that posture was the strongest center for me.
And "Motokare desu mo dou shite mo kimi ga suki da mo"
Great!
What is it?
Great!
"Dou shite mo kimi ga suki da mo" and "Motokare desu mo" are very good songs
and fans like them very much
and I don't know what to say about both of them,
although the song style is different
it fits any concept
and she said that it was her hairstyle and she was thinking about it herself
so I really like that too.
It's like a confession, but Honda Hitomi is the strongest center for me.
Wow!
I can't stop loving you, so I love you even now that you used me.
We don't need your help at all.
I was talking all the time.
I was full of love.
We were working together, so we were close.
That's right. Our activities were lucky.
You are a treasure of life.
I've been talking so well since the first person.
I'm a little nervous.
You were talking about all your charms.
I was able to convey all of them in three minutes.
That's amazing.
I'm glad.
Today, you talked about the center.
It was close to love.
It was a personal love story.
The first person who brought me in was the center.
At first, you talked about the center a lot, but at the end you talked about your love.
It was amazing that you were involved in it.
I'm proud of you.
But I'm glad.
Thank you.
It was perfect.
Is it my turn?
Yes, it's Saito's turn.
Is it here?
Yes.
I'll announce it.
Three, two, one.
The strongest center I chose is...
I'm sorry, but I don't think we need it.
The overwhelming center of AKB48 is Atsuko Maeda.
In particular, my favorite center song of Atsuko Maeda is "Excuse Maybe".
It was originally a song for 18th grade researchers.
Atsuko Maeda's center figure in "Excuse Maybe" is...
The costumes are different from others, and the center aura is amazing.
And the chorus formation is one person in front of you.
Speaking of people who are pulling AKB48, there was an image of Atsuko Maeda.
So I chose Atsuko Maeda this time.
And I think she was in charge of many songs.
I think it's very attractive that you can be a center in various songs.
And she won first place in the general election and became a center.
I think Atsuko Maeda was called "A-chan" by people all over Japan.
I think she was a national idol.
And in detail, I like Atsuko Maeda's facial expressions.
In the song "Aijou" (Love) which we are currently performing in "Tataima Reaichuu" park,
she has a little dark expression and serious atmosphere.
And when Atsuko Maeda is in the center, it feels like the whole thing is tightened up.
I think it's a center where not only one person shines, but everyone around you can shine.
Yes, and I like the way they dance.
For example, the way they use their faces and waist,
I think they dance differently from others.
As a representative example, I think it's "Vegetable Sisters"' "Tomato".
Even the way they wear costumes is perfect.
I think they were dancing in a way that everyone would admire "Tomato" and like "Tomato".
Yes, and their voices are also unique.
I think the center's charm is that when someone hears their voice, they think, "Oh, it's Atsuko Maeda's voice."
The idol who has everything perfect and the strongest center is Atsuko Maeda!
She was doing all of "Excuse Me Maybe" and "Yasai Sisters" too.
She was praising herself at the end.
She was bragging about herself.
Actually, I often played Atsuko Maeda's position.
Bob also imagined Atsuko Maeda.
I heard about it for the first time today.
He had a longing for her.
That's right.
Atsuko Maeda was actually wearing Atsuko Maeda's costume.
Her fans said she looked like Atsuko Maeda.
Yes, they said so.
She looks like Atsuko Maeda.
She looks like Atsuko Maeda at concerts and far away.
That's scary!
I've been thinking about it for a long time.
Really?
She looks like Atsuko Maeda.
I'm happy.
That's nice.
You've been talking for three minutes.
I did my best.
I'm not good at Japanese from now on.
You're not good at Japanese?
I'm not good at Japanese.
Are you OK?
I'm not good at it.
Are you OK?
Don't worry about me.
OK.
Three minutes is quite long, isn't it?
It's longer than I thought.
When I stand there, I forget what I was going to say.
I think I can speak better now.
Do you think so? I'm nervous.
I'll give you hope.
Hope is just right.
Leave it to me.
I'm nervous.
What should I do?
It's difficult.
Should I speak slowly?
You speak fast.
I'm nervous.
I'm like an otaku.
You're an otaku.
I'm sorry.
OK.
Kubohinano's announcement is...
Three, two, one.
Here you are.
Yes, I think the strongest center in history is...
Take your time.
In other words...
Take your time.
Ta-da!
It's Haruna Kojima!
Yes, it's Haruna Kojima.
She is my senior whom I respect a lot.
Kojima has a cute image.
Her shoot signs and heart movements are unexpectedly mature and cool.
When I say Kojima-san, I usually think she is cute.
I respect her for being able to sing such a cool song.
Especially, what I like about Kojima-san is...
What you like?
Her singing voice.
When I hear her voice, I know it's Kojima-san's voice.
You said it last time, didn't you?
I really think so.
Do you want me to continue?
Yes, please.
Before the theater was renewed, we sang together in the theater.
She sings so well that I think it's a mouthful of sound source.
She also has a very mature singing voice.
I think her voice is perfect for the center position.
Kojima-san, you are so beautiful and cute, aren't you?
You have the strongest visual, but when you stand in the center, you make the world shine beautifully.
Make the world shine beautifully?
Yes.
I think you shine not only in the center but also in the world.
You are so beautiful and cute, and you have a great idol aura. You are so cool.
Well...
Are you okay?
I love you so much.
There's more.
From your name...
From your name, you are so cool.
I think you are so cool that I could write "Kojima Haruna" and call you "center".
Especially...
Especially?
Especially...
I'm not bluffing.
But you have a cool expression.
You have a sexy expression and you are so cool.
I respect you for that.
You respect me for that?
I love you.
Thank you.
I was doubtful, but...
I was happy.
I was doubtful, but...
I want to say something.
At first, I thought the center was...
I thought it was Doraemon.
I heard something.
No, it wasn't like that.
I said that so you could understand me better.
You two were different.
But what I did was...
You said a lot of things. Like your singing voice is like Atsuko Maeda's and you can tell right away.
You said a lot of the same things.
No, I really always think like that.
And your cool expressions. Like, "You're not hiding anything, are you?"
You're always like that.
Have you guys seen Kojima-san before?
Of course we have.
Can't you say it because you haven't seen her before?
We have. We have.
We have.
Her expressions are really cool.
And her name, too.
Her name, too.
Kojima Haruna-san calls her "center."
She calls her "center."
I didn't know that before.
Really?
It's something you can only read about.
When you said her name, I thought you finally did it.
I did say it for a bit.
But it's like that.
But you did say it properly.
She's a senior I admire.
I know.
I'll tell you.
Why? Why?
Did you get it?
We got it.
But it's okay.
You did your best.
Lastly, Yagiyazuki-chan.
I'll say Yagiyazuki.
Okay.
Is it okay?
Everyone, follow me.
Let's speak Japanese.
For three minutes. Do your best.
Three minutes of Japanese.
Will it be okay?
Until Yagiyazuki-chan's announcement...
Three, two, one.
Go ahead.
Yes, I think...
AKB48's strongest center is...
Ta-dah!
Yuko Oshima!
Yes.
As I said from the beginning...
I've always admired and loved Yuko Oshima.
The reason I fell in love with AKB48...
Is also because of Yuko Oshima.
Especially in terms of songs...
The first time I heard about AKB48...
Was in "Heavy Rotation".
Yes, Yuko Oshima of "Heavy Rotation" was shining in any case, and she was really cute.
And it was my first time watching a singing show at that time, and when I saw her wearing a cat costume, I thought, "What a cute little cat!"
I thought, "What a cute little cat!", and I fell in love with AKB48.
I love Yuko Oshima all the time, and I have an image of Yuko Oshima as "Team K".
I love Team K very much, and I think Yuko Oshima is a captain or a symbol of Team K.
I think Yuko Oshima is a symbol of Team K.
There is a song called "Sofa at the end of my heart", and she is in the center of that song.
I think Yuko Oshima has an image of being cool and energetic, but in "Sofa at the end of my heart",
she has a gentle expression and a gentle smile, and I really admire her for being able to make such an expression.
After all, Yuko Oshima has a good expression.
Her expression is very good.
I've been watching her since I was little, and I think it's normal for her to have a strange face in the middle of a song,
but I think it's normal for an idol to be cute and "the idol", but Yuko Oshima is different.
I can do anything. I can be cool, cute, and do my best with a weird face.
It's too strong. When I was little, I was obsessed with Yuko Oshima.
Even now, in order to become Yuko Oshima,
in order to become like Yuko Oshima,
I will do my best to make various weird faces.
George's weird face?
A bird?
Yes.
It's embarrassing. I didn't plan to do it.
I did it before I knew it.
It's amazing.
It was fun.
You said "in order to become like Yuko Oshima".
In order to become like Yuko Oshima.
I said "you're big".
It was fun.
It's hard. It's hard to say it in words.
It's hard.
I love you, but I can't say it.
I know. It's a little...
Japanese is...
It's hard.
Japanese is...
But...
That's right.
That's right. I love you.
This time, too.
No one said it.
That's right.
Everyone said it.
There are so many attractive people.
It's amazing.
Everyone's speech was good.
But you two said "I'm not good at Japanese", right?
You said "I'm not good at Japanese", right?
But you didn't say it at all.
Wait a minute. It wasn't enough.
Really?
It was a little difficult.
I'm not good at Japanese.
You're not good at it?
You're not good at it, so you might have been able to speak for about five minutes.
On the contrary...
Don't rush.
Can you talk slowly?
I wanted to talk.
I'm nervous when I go in front of you.
You'll be nervous.
Why? There are a lot of cameras.
You'll be nervous.
That's right.
I'm nervous.
I'd like you to tell me what you think is the strongest center.
Please.
AKB48 - See you next time!
Bye-bye!