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In the akb48 group, who is the number one singer?
20 people who won the tough preliminary round of 155 will give their answers.
I'll tell you.
It doesn't matter if you're popular or you're lucky.
Only your singing ability can be tested.
A lonely battle of perfect ability.
I want to carve out a future.
Behind the stage where life was bet on, there are many dramas.
There was a strong bond that transcended the battle between members who had been together in the dark.
AKB48 GROUP SINGING POWER NO. 1 DECISION, PERFECT VERSION
January 11th.
Good morning.
The members came in one after another for the final battle.
Good morning.
I don't know. It's like I can't calm down.
But if I talk like this with people, it's not necessary at all.
So I'm going to talk to someone all day today.
I've had a bad impression of the past few days, and I've had a handshake meeting.
I couldn't speak yesterday.
I went to the emergency hospital and managed to come back until I could speak.
Yesterday... Oh, I slept well.
I went to karaoke with my mom and sister and practiced.
Oh, I'm nervous.
I've practiced many times at karaoke.
But, you know, on that day, I get really nervous and my throat hurts more and more.
But now I'm not nervous.
But maybe it'll be a little higher before the show.
I had a fever just now.
And about six days ago, I really had a sore throat.
I thought, "Oh, I can't do it today."
But it's better now!
I'm out!
The concert is coming up soon.
We've been practicing and doing our best.
But I think there are a lot of girls who haven't slept yet.
Is it this way?
Oh, good morning.
Twenty girls have won the preliminary round of the audition.
The real thing is a one-shot match by live performance.
Before a battle that has never been before, the band members also feel nervous.
Unlike the preliminary round election, they don't rely on the power of fans on this day.
They can only rely on their own singing voice.
What kind of feelings do the members have?
I love Sayanei's singing voice.
I admire Sayanei's singing voice.
After all, we were in the same team.
She always pulls me forward with her singing voice.
I also wanted to be like Sayanei.
I want to put out the power of numbers and catch up with everyone.
We haven't been able to get into the final round of the election.
We are in a difficult situation.
I hope we can take advantage of it.
I don't think anyone will win except my fans.
I'm living as a boy trainer and I feel more passionate about music than anyone else, so I'll do my best not to win.
I don't have the ability to impress you with just singing, so I'd like you to listen to me and say, "Wow, you're amazing," or "I'd like you to listen to me a little more."
I'd like you to sing until you're confident in yourself.
I'd like to bet my idol life on this final day. I'll do my best.
I have a strong desire to climb up by myself, so I'd like you to know me by listening to my song and climbing up.
I felt for the first time that this kind of project was a project for me.
I'm so happy to sing in such a big venue because singing is stressful for me, so I'd like to do my best.
Of course, it's first place.
I think everyone admires solo songs.
If you write a wonderful song for me, I'm sure I can do my best until the end.
I'll do my best.
I've never been in the selection, so I haven't sung in front of everyone much or almost nothing compared to the selection members.
This time I'm going to go and grab that kind of place myself.
Just recently, Mr. Sassy's graduation announcement was made, and after all, such a great person decided to have one big graduation,
I myself would like to do my best as a representative of HKT as well.
As a result of being second place, I passed the preliminary round, so I think it's really, really, really first and last chance.
I definitely want to grab it.
After all, additional members are often a little angry with staff and dance teachers,
It's a little like that, so I'm like this.
I hope I can be recognized by everyone and more additional members can do this kind of thing.
Well, that's what I'm going to do, and I'd like to do my best with that responsibility.
Ms. Rissen Airi.
It's only been nine months since she joined akb48, but she passed the preliminary round second place!
She is one of the winners of this tournament.
But when she entered the venue, she wasn't feeling well somewhere.
That should be the case.
In fact, just before the performance, she was sick and down.
Her throat condition was also far from perfect.
I bought all the medicine for my throat.
I also moisturized my skin so much that my blood vessels came out in the hotel, but it was impossible.
Among the 20 who won, there are also newcomers who have not yet become regular members.
I think there are still fewer opportunities for researchers to make their names known and appear in various places than regular members.
I think it's a great opportunity to be able to perform on such a large stage like this, and I hope we can make it happen.
Among the hundreds of people in total, I think we were able to choose 20 people who can really stay.
I'd like to do my best because my fans have told me that I've come this far.
I don't think it's easy to get such a wonderful opportunity.
To be honest, I'm very anxious about a lot of things, but if I've come this far, I don't want to regret it.
And everyone entered the venue at a different time zone, but passed the preliminary round second place.
Erina Oda, who was considered a candidate for the championship.
I will head for the stage sooner than anyone else.
There is a reason for that.
I'm doing a stage performance now, so I can't come out here because I'm wearing the same clothes as the stage.
Yes, I'm singing in a song exhibition.
I want to do my best to deliver a good song for this program.
The decision of nine people was made to overlap with the performing stage.
The queen's seat will not be contested, but she will sing in a pre-recorded exhibition.
Are you ready?
Yes!
Thank you for coming!
I'm Oda Irina of AKB48. Thank you for having me.
[Oda Irina - AKB48]
No matter how many times I blow it, the words I want to tell you will reach you
Even if someone or something happens to you, there's no way out
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, I'll stand up and call out your name
Until my voice dries up, no matter how painful it is, no matter how hard I try, there's nothing I can do
I'll remember you
No matter how many times I blow it, the words I want to tell you may change something
Face forward, clench your fist, don't give up and scream with all you've got!
No matter how many times, no matter how many times, no matter how many times I stand up and call out to you,
until your name and voice fade away,
even when you're frustrated, in pain, working hard, and there's nothing you can do,
I'll remember your song!
Even from now on, I'll stumble, get hurt, get hurt,
and while I draw my anger, which has no end and nowhere to go, in a frustrating manner,
oh, why can't I understand it? Why can't I convey it?
As I whine and lament, I try to move forward.
Even if I lose hope in the first chance I get,
in the first chance I get,
I'll make the voice that calls you my strength.
No matter how many times, tomorrow may be that first chance.
I don't know.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work. Thank you very much.
I'm glad I came to Japan.
That's right. I was able to sing and have fun without making a mistake in lyrics.
I'm glad.
I hope I have a good schedule next time.
I hope I can participate again next time.
At that time, backstage...
The singing voices of the members...
I will follow you.
For this day, she has sung the song she chose many times.
I think I'm going to get caught practicing too much.
I think I'm going to get caught before rehearsal.
And then... rehearsal!
Here, she will play with the band for the first time.
Singing solo in the live band's performance background...
It was a first experience for most of the members.
I was a little nervous during rehearsal.
Were you nervous because of the audience?
On the contrary, I was more nervous during rehearsal.
I felt like I had to do it because of the audience.
It was harder than I imagined.
Thank you.
What did you do?
Did I do something wrong?
Your hands are shaking. Are you okay?
My hands are shaking.
Your hands are shaking.
Your legs are shaking, too.
Your hands are shaking.
Can I go and play with you for a moment?
I don't like you.
Are you friends?
We are friends.
Are you sisters?
Yes, we are sisters.
Aren't you in the same group?
We are in the same group.
Aren't you rivals?
No, we are not.
In the meantime, from entering the venue to rehearsal, the two have been getting closer and closer.
Yano Honoka and Kadoaki Miyuna of stu48, which is the newest group in the domestic 48 group, have joined us.
- Was it bad? - No, it wasn't.
- It was good, wasn't it? - No, it wasn't.
- Can I say it now? - Yes, you can.
The two of them are accompanied by a member of akb, who is also the captain of stu48, Nana Okada.
- We have to eat. - I want to eat.
- I'm relieved. - I'm relieved, too.
- I want you to keep up with us. - What should we do?
- Keep up with us. - Keep up with you?
- Keep up with you. - One, two. One, two.
- Let's do one, two. - One, two, three.
- One, two, three.
- Let's do one, two, three. - We can do it. We can do it if we're together.
- Are you okay? - Is this the end of it?
- This is it. - This is it.
- I'm listening carefully. - Yes, yes, yes.
The rehearsal is over and only a little time is left until the actual performance.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Matsuoka Natsumi of hkt48 was waiting for the members to return.
This time, as a cheering guest who will participate one by one from each group, she will watch over her teammates' battle.
- Nacchan! - Nacchan!
- You did a great job today. - Thank you.
- Thank you.
- What kind of video will you use? - Will you use it for everyone?
- Yes! - Yes!
She was carrying the group's signboards and brought them to the juniors who were standing on the stage.
- How about you, captain? - You're the best, captain. - You're the best.
- It's like you're making me say it.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
- I'm the one who's nervous. - I'm listening.
- You're the happiest, aren't you? - I'm happy.
- You're the happiest, aren't you? - I'm happy. I'm very happy.
- Do you think you can do it? - I think I can do it! - I'll do my best!
Outside of the venue, fans waiting for the final match are looking forward to the first attempt of the 48 group in history.
Usually, I'm excited about live performances, but this time I'm excited about singing and playing quiet songs.
I can't usually listen to AKB songs, so I'm really looking forward to it.
There are a lot of members from different groups, so I think we can discover new members.
The live performance is approaching.
I'm looking forward to it.
I'm looking forward to seeing the members of STU working hard.
I'm nervous about how much I can sing in this stage.
I've only been singing for nine months since I joined, and my teammates are saying they'll do their best.
I hope you'll do your best.
My goal is not to make mistakes and to sing whatever I want.
I'll do my best!
I'm so happy!
It's a shame that I can't practice because of nervousness.
I'll do my best!
I want to get first place from HKT.
I want to make mistakes with everyone.
We're in the same block.
Let's go together!
Let's go!
I'm not nervous at all.
You're not nervous, are you?
I don't think SK is nervous at all.
You're the type of person who gets nervous just before singing.
I'm a top batter.
I'm a top batter in this kind of situation.
I'm still calm.
When I'm called by my name, my heart will beat so fast.
I won't lose to my heart.
I'll do my best!
Amir, you're not nervous, are you?
A little bit.
You're amazing.
You can do it, Amir!
You can do it! I'm rooting for you!
There were a lot of pinpoints where I was nervous.
If I wasn't nervous, I wouldn't make mistakes.
I think I'll be fine if I stay calm.
You're so fast!
You can do it!
And...
Thank you!
We're in the clubhouse.
We're moving!
20 players will be chosen and a serious match will begin.
A.K.B48 GROUP SINGER'S NO.1 DECISION, FINAL MATCH, the members are here!
A.K.B48, S.T.U.48, Nara Okada!
A.K.B48, Irie Rissen!
H.K.T.48, Elena Sakamoto!
S.T.U.48, Hodoka Yano!
N.M.B.48, Amir Yamasaki!
H.K.T.48, Tomoka Takeda!
S.K.T.48, Kano Nojima!
S.K.T.48, Suzura Yamauchi!
H.K.T.48, Aki Toyonaga!
A.K.B48, Yui Yokoyama!
A.K.B48, Hatsuka Mutana!
H.K.T.48, Yui Kojima!
S.K.E.48, Akane Takayanagi!
H.K.T.48, Yuka Akiyoshi!
N.M.B.48, Natsuko Akashi!
S.T.U.48, Miura Kadoaki!
A.K.B48, Hitomi Otake!
A.K.B48, Moeka Yahagi!
S.K.E.48, Kohaku Shirayuki!
N.M.B.48, Mil Shiroma!
That's all for the final tournament of the 20-member A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Deciding Round!
Now, the final tournament of the 20-member A.K.B.48 Group Singers' No. 1 Deciding Round has begun!
We will broadcast it live from TBS Akasaka Act Theatre.
I'm Kuniama Hasen, and I'll be your host for today. Thank you for having me.
I'm Ugajin Megu, and I'm also a TBS announcer. Thank you for having me.
Now, this tournament will be held for the first time in which the members with the most attractive singing voices will be decided in this tournament A.K.B.48 Group.
Tonight, these 20 members who have successfully passed the qualifying round in which 155 members participated will compete for the position of No. 1 singer in this stage and in a live band.
Yes, it means that the chosen ones are standing here.
Yes.
Now, I'd like to hear from some of you.
First of all, Nana Okada, you passed the qualifying round in which you were No. 1.
Thank you very much.
Nana Okada, you have a big voice today.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
I'm relieved.
After all, in the qualifying round, there were no audience or fans at all, so I have a sense of security that you are here today, so I think the members will also be able to sing with ease.
Are you confident?
I'm not confident, but I'm confident that I'll have the most fun in this venue.
Nana Okada, you have a big voice that you are a candidate for the championship.
Now, the second place in the qualifying round is Airi Rissen.
Thank you very much.
Rissen.
Yes.
How confident are you?
Oh, well, my throat is a little broken, but I may sing a song that is very difficult for everyone to hear, but I will also do my best and enjoy singing, so thank you.
Thank you.
And next is 4th place in the qualifying round, Elena Sakamoto. Yes. Thank you. Thank you.
Sakamoto-san, I can hear your loud voice. How do you feel now?
It's reassuring to have fans in Japan.
And I love singing very much.
I love singing very much and I will not lose to anyone.
With that feeling in my heart, I will do my best.
Yes, aim for the championship and do your best.
I will do my best.
Thank you.
And next is 5th place in the qualifying round, Yano Honoka-san. Thank you.
Yes. Thank you.
What a wonderful voice.
Yano-san.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
It's big.
I'm surprised. Thank you very much.
Thanks to you, I will do my best in the performance.
Thank you for your support.
Yes.
Please aim for the championship and do your best.
And now, each group will come to support you.
Yes.
AKB48, Ohta Nao-san.
Yes. Thank you for your support.
Please enjoy yourselves.
Thank you for your support.
SKE48, Oba Mina-san.
Yes. Thank you for your support.
Everyone, do your best!
NMB48, Kojima Karin-san.
Yes. Thank you for your support.
Today, I will enjoy myself as a fan in this special seat.
Please do your best.
HKT48, Matsuoka Natsumi-san.
Thank you for your support.
HKT48 members, do your best.
And STU48, Fukuda Akari-san.
Yes. Thank you for your support.
STU48, do your best!
Everyone, please show your support to your friends until the end.
Thank you for your support.
And now, I will introduce the judges of this competition.
First of all, at the end of the year, she will appear for the second time in Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
She is a singer who will lead the next generation of Enka society, Oka Midori-san.
Thank you for your support.
Next, she will lead the next generation of Enka society, Peter Pan.
This year, she will appear for the second time in Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
She is a singer who is active mainly in musicals due to her overwhelming singing ability.
She is singer Yuzuki Fuka-san.
Thank you for your support.
And the composer and musician of AKB48's songs, Yoshimasa Inoue.
Thank you for your support.
Lastly, music producer Tomoji Sogawa, who has produced many famous artists.
Thank you for your support.
Today, these four people will judge AKB48. Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
Then, on behalf of the judges, I will ask Ms. Midori Oka a question.
Ms. Oka.
Yes.
What do you think about judging AKB48 this time?
Well, I myself feel very nervous now.
Yes.
I'm looking forward to hearing AKB48's songs.
What do you think is the most important point in judging AKB48?
Well, I'm a singer, so I'll leave it to you to judge.
I'd like to pay attention to how AKB48 expresses themselves and their songs.
I see.
Lastly, please say something to the members of AKB48.
You may be nervous, but please enjoy AKB48 as much as you can.
Please do your best.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your support.
Then, members of AKB48, please stand by.
Thank you for your support.
I'm getting more and more nervous.
It's a great support.
In this great support, you will be performing.
I'm looking forward to it.
What kind of support can we expect?
Now, let me explain the rules of this tournament.
The person who will explain the rules of this tournament is...
A.K.A.B.48 Group Sports Day and Rock-paper- scissors tournament's MC...
DJ and narrator, Nobutake Ichikawa.
Mr. Ichikawa, please.
Thank you for your support.
I'll call you with all my heart.
Thank you for your support.
Now, let me explain the rules of this tournament.
In one group of five people, divided into four groups, there will be a singing competition.
The judges will rate each group with 100 points.
Two of the top groups will go to the final.
Eight people left in the final will sing one more song.
The member with the highest score in the final will be the winner.
And the member who wins will receive Yasui Akimoto- sensei's original solo song!
Wow, that's amazing!
This solo song is one of the biggest charms of this tournament.
Also, as announced the other day,
the live event will be held with eight people who advanced to the final and nine people including Oda and Erina who passed the qualifying round.
I think this live event will be very luxurious.
Ms. Oba, you are one of the supporting members.
Yes.
I think this kind of live performance is very happy. What do you think about it?
Well, as one of the members in the final, I especially love singing.
I've never done a live performance where members with high singing skills gather in a 48-group.
Yes!
I've never done it!
Wait a minute!
I've never done a live performance where members with high singing skills gather in a 48-group.
I see!
Yes! Are you okay with that?
I'm okay with it!
Yes!
So I really want the members to participate in the live performance.
And I think the audience also wants to see the live performance of the members who are good at singing.
I also want to see it.
I'm really looking forward to this tournament.
Yes!
Now, it seems like the singers are ready.
Now, who will get this chance?
Finally, we will start the singing evaluation.
First of all, the first group of five!
The top batter of the final tournament is MMB's first generation, Milsa Shiro.
Oh no, it's Momo.
It's too fast!
I can't stay still.
I really can't stay still.
I'm the top batter.
- What do you want me to do? - Anything is fine. You're the top batter.
Having fun is the most important thing for a top batter.
We'll have fun and make the crowd excited.
We'll create an atmosphere where everyone won't be nervous.
We'll do our best.
The first group.
The first one is...
NMB48, Milsa Shiro.
A crowd of people in the city collide and I'm all alone
The endless wind blows and I'm all alone
Which one is it?
The place that makes me want to cry is
Putting on two circles, I'm a little mature
Even though it's a sticky and painful wall, for some reason
Courage and power come to me
Sticky and harsh people suddenly show kindness
I wonder if it's because of that
Thank you!
Even though it's a sticky and fun time, I won't forget you
I won't lose my courage and power forever
I'll give you a sticky and lonely person
It's hidden behind my lips
A smile bomb!
Okay!
Gojira Yui!
I was so nervous.
I was crying at first.
Are you okay?
It was fun!
It was fun! It was fun!
Were you nervous?
I was so nervous!
I was so nervous.
You looked at me kindly and smiled at me.
Are you okay?
I'll do my best!
Go for it! Go for it!
Go for it!
I'll do my best!
The second one is Gojira Yui, who joined HKT in 2007.
I'm really nervous.
I'm really nervous, so I've been swallowing people and now I've swallowed 10 people.
The first group.
The second one is HKT48 Gojira Yui.
I want to see you, I want to see you
This whisper in my heart
Is looking for you
I'm calling for you
Always and forever, I'll be by your side.
You're a liar, aren't you?
My heart wants you to leave me.
Holding your love in my arms,
that's how you looked at me.
Tying kindness together, I folded up the wings of love.
As the green wind blew by, I clung to the hill.
Eventually, as time passed by, on one of those spring days,
you left for the sky like you were sleeping.
Even if you say you'll always, always be by my side,
you're a liar, aren't you? You left me behind.
I was nervous.
But I sang better than I rehearsed.
Thanks to her, I think I showed everything I had.
I'm looking forward to the result.
Either way, I enjoyed it, so I'm glad.
The third person is Miuna Kadowaki, who has a high dance skill rating.
She has been with STU's Yano since she entered the venue.
But if I were in trouble, I'd look at Fuku-chan and change my clothes.
But when I change my clothes, I'm happy.
I'm happy.
The first group.
The third one is...
STU48.
Kadowaki Miyuna.
THE END
There is no night without dawn, as you say to me.
At the tip of a lighthouse, I was looking at the dark sea.
There are days when I'm troubled, and there are days when I'm about to give up due to sadness.
Because you were there, I was able to live.
The morning sun shoots an arrow of light from the horizon,
and wraps us together on this chestnut-colored earth.
There is only one thing we want to do. We want to protect our planet.
If we're together, we can release the arrow of anger and wrap it around us.
The sea-colored moon.
You may walk.
I was nervous, but it was fun.
It was fun. Sea-colored moon.
I watched it a lot. I was so moved.
I didn't know being moved by a song could be like this.
I was moved! I got goose bumps.
Do you want me to watch it? Don't watch it!
I'm sure you'll watch it, so don't watch it!
I'll watch it and be moved, too.
Watch it!
It's amazing.
She came in 6th place in the preliminary round.
She's a researcher, but she also holds the throne of queen in the limited area.
Ms. Yamasaki Amir.
It's fun, isn't it?
It's fun.
Yes.
First group, fourth member is...
NMB48 Yamasaki Amir.
My fingertips are so cold they freeze
What's wrong? You should have told me sooner
Even if you say that, I'm weak
Even if you die and I age more and more
It's not enough for me
Yes, now is more important than anything else
Sweet fallen meteor
White horse shield is swaying
A little bit taller than you, I put my forehead close to your ear
I was invited by a sweet smell, I'm a beetle
A shooting star falls down, my chest hurts and my heart aches
You'll never forget, will you?
You'll never refuse, will you?
The one who welcomed Ms. Yamasaki kindly was...
You did a good job!
You were great.
Your silence was great.
Good job.
Give me your hand.
No, not at all.
Look this way. Look this way.
Give me your hand.
It's wet.
Is it wet?
It's wet.
Look, it's wet.
Good job.
The last member of the first group is...
The only member of the top four in the preliminary round...
Ms. Sakamoto Elena.
I've never been so nervous in my life.
In your life?
Yes, I've never been so nervous in my life.
You must be the most nervous in your life now.
Yes, I really am.
I don't know why.
Something strange happened.
I'll do it.
Yes.
Good luck.
The fifth member of the first group is...
HKT48...
Ms. Sakamoto Elena.
Haruiro no kisha ni notte Take the spring-colored train
Umi ni tsurete itte yo And take me to the sea
Tabako no nioi no shatsu ni Because I'll snuggle up
Sotto yorisou kara To my cigarette-smelling shirt
Naze shiriatta hi kara Even if it's been
Hatoshi sugite mo six months since we first met
Anata tte but I won't hold it I will follow you
Anata ni tsuite yukitai I will follow you
ChoppiriBut I'm a little weak-spirited
Suteki na hito dakara Because you're a wonderful person
Kokoro dokishime ni saita My heart bloomed in embrace
Red Sweet Misty
More than anyone I've met till today, I will follow you
I like the way you live
I can't go home like this
When spring comes to my heart
Red Sweet Misty
Now, it's time for the final tournament of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Finals.
The first group of singers has finished their singing.
Now, we'd like to hear from you all.
Thank you for your hard work, everyone.
Thank you for your hard work.
First of all, I'd like to talk about the top batter, Shiroma-san.
Yes.
How did you feel about being the top batter?
Top batter...
It was a completely different atmosphere from our usual live performances.
The people who came and cheered for us...
And all of the members...
We met in a very nervous atmosphere.
As a top batter...
I thought I'd do my best to turn this nervous atmosphere...
Into an enjoyable atmosphere.
Are you confident you'll make it to the finals?
Even so...
I was able to sing very comfortably...
So I think I can do it!
You can do it!
I can do it!
You can do it!
Yes!
Wonderful.
Thank you for your hard work.
Next, Kojina-san.
Yes.
How did you feel?
I was really nervous.
I was really nervous...
My hands were shaking...
And before I took off my sleeves...
I swallowed 12 people.
I wrote "people" and swallowed 12 people...
Ah, it's not true!
It's not!
I wrote "people" and swallowed 12 people...
But all of the fans were so warm...
So I was able to sing without being nervous during rehearsal.
Did you use all of your strength?
Yes, I did my best like I practiced...
So I'll wait for the results!
Yes!
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you!
You had a wonderful voice.
Yes!
And next...
Kadowaki-san!
Yes!
This time you're singing at your youngest age.
Yes!
How did you feel singing there?
Everyone was there and it was really warm...
And above all, it was fun!
I think having fun is the most important thing.
You got a round of applause.
How did you feel singing on this stage?
I was really nervous.
You were nervous?
I was nervous!
My legs were shaking.
But you had fun, right?
I had fun!
It was fun!
Thank you for your hard work! You had a wonderful look!
Thank you!
And the fourth one is Yamasaki-san!
Yes!
What do you think of it?
Well, it's calmer than I thought, and I was able to feel the world. I was able to sing with a lot of fun.
But when I finished singing, my hands were sweaty from holding the microphone.
But I was able to sing with a lot of fun, so I'm glad.
Yes, thank you!
Thank you!
In other words, are you confident that you will advance to the finals?
Yes!
Yes! Immediately!
Yes!
Powerful!
Who will advance to the finals?
And the fifth one is Sakamoto-san!
Yes!
You had a lot of expression!
Thank you!
What did you think of singing?
But I really wanted to enjoy the actual performance.
And the catering seaweed soup was the best and I was able to swallow it.
Yes, I think it was good.
I see, you were able to sing beautifully with seaweed soup.
Yes, I did my best!
That's right.
Are you confident?
What do you think of this first group?
Well...
That's right.
I am!
Are you confident?
Yes!
Powerful!
As expected, you are confident.
Then, the first group is over.
Now, we will ask the judges.
Midori Okawa-san!
Yes!
First of all, this first group is over.
Yes!
What do you think of it?
Well, you said you were very nervous, but I couldn't feel it at all.
You all had a lot of voices.
Especially, I loved the singing voice of Yamazari- san, who sang "Kabuto-mushi".
I love singing and I love this song.
I was moved and almost cried.
Is that so?
Yes!
As expected, you have a high level.
Yes, I was surprised that you have such a high level.
Thank you very much.
Then, Inoue-san!
How do you feel?
Well, I've been evaluating the qualifiers for two days.
At that time, there was no one in the VTR, so I could say whatever I wanted.
This time, I have a member, so I'm trying to do it quietly.
But at that time, there wasn't much opportunity for me to listen to a song alone.
It's like I got a very luxurious ticket.
I'm enjoying it.
Do you have a different expression and impression than usual?
And it's winter.
So I'm worried that it will dry up suddenly or that it will be okay to hold it.
I'm a little cold, but I don't sing, so it doesn't matter.
Inoue-san, please take good care of me.
And I'd like to ask the cheering members.
Kojima-san!
First of all, what is your impression of this group?
Yes, well, Mir-san is always very sweet and eats people's food on his own.
But I thought it was amazing that he was leading us to Team Enemy Potato Center.
Yes, and Yamasaki Amiri-chan hasn't joined us for a year yet.
I think it was the first time I sang alone in front of so many people like this.
I was proud and excited.
It was cool.
Thank you very much.
I'd like to ask one more person.
Matsuoka-san!
Yes.
What is your impression of this group?
Well, there are two of us from HKT.
Kojima Yui-chan just said she was nervous.
She said she was always nervous before the performance.
I was so drawn in by her singing that I couldn't feel it at all.
It made me feel very sad.
Thank you very much.
And...
Yes, she was very powerful.
And Eri-chan...
Sakomita Yuna-chan...
Yes.
Her red outfit and smile...
She always says she likes singing.
I think it was a wonderful song that conveyed that feeling very well.
Thank you very much.
Everyone, it was a really wonderful singing.
Yes.
It was your first singing assessment.
Everyone, once again, please give them a big hand!
Everyone, thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for your hard work!
Here, "Ichikomi" ended in a blink of an eye!
It was in a blink of an eye!
I'm looking forward to seeing who will advance to the final!
Oh, I was so nervous! My legs were shaking!
But, yes...
The rehearsal was really intense, so I was able to enjoy the performance while properly looking at the audience's faces.
I think I was able to win against myself.
The battle has only just begun.
Next up is the second group.
The battle has only just begun.
When I came out earlier, I was more relieved that there were people than empty seats.
I was scared of empty seats and I was nervous.
But, I feel like I'll be able to enjoy the actual performance.
So, I'm not that nervous right now.
When I listen to everyone's songs, I want to sing with them because they're all so good.
Ah!
Nervous! My heart is pounding!
I'm really nervous!
I don't want everyone to see me.
Everyone says I don't look nervous, but I'm really nervous!
When I come out, my legs are shaking.
But, I'll do my best to sing as well as I can.
This is bad.
I was nervous here just now.
It's a bad stage.
First of all, 18-year-old Yuka Akiyoshi, who has built up her career as an HKT member since elementary school.
I've been practicing every day, so I'd like to believe in myself and do it.
First of all, I want to sing a song that reaches my heart so that I can be in first place in the women's team.
Next up is the second group of five.
Second group. First up is HKT48 Akioshi Yuka.
[music starts]
Even so, it's fine
Even so, it's fine, I think I regret it
Even though I know I can't go back, I want to stay connected
For the first time, I felt like this
Sometimes meeting up makes me want to go
A promise is only natural
Even so, it's fine
When I think about being alone
I wish I had forgotten about myself back then
But these tears are my answer, aren't they?
Lying to my heart
Your smell, your gestures, everything
It's strange, isn't it? Say it and smile
Even though we're separated, I only think of you
You're the unforgettable person in me
Even if I can never return to the person who gave me everything
Right now, I only think of you
I only think of you
But I think I was able to give it my all.
It felt really good. It was fun.
The second one is an idol who has been an idol for about ten years,
SKE48, Akane Takayanagi.
My costume is "red" because I can't stop being sad.
I want to sing "golden fish" and "fireworks" in the second song,
so I chose "red" and "gold".
I'm betting my life on it!
I want to sing it!
I'll do my best!
I've been practicing singing and improving my ideals in karaoke.
I'll do my best!
I want to win!
It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
I'll do my best!
The second song is SKE48, Akane Takayanagi.
(I can't stop)
I can't stop the loneliness
Why can't I stop the sadness?
I'm still regretting that I let you meet her.
We felt sympathy in the cafe in the afternoon.
That day, the phone rang suddenly.
"Goodbye" you said to her.
I can't stop the loneliness.
Why can't I stop the sadness?
I can't stop the loneliness
Someone help me, my sadness won't stop
I can't stop the loneliness
I can't hold back my sadness, it won't stop
I can't stop!
I did it! I did it!
I did my best! I did my best!
I did my best!
I did my best! I did my best!
In the morning...
I didn't get out of bed with that person and broke up with her
Today morning...
Until now...
I didn't get out of bed!
But...
What should I say?
If there is a correct answer for my previous practice...
But I think there is also a correct answer for today's practice...
In my mind...
I did my best!
I think I was able to get the correct answer!
Ah! I was nervous!
It was fun even though I was nervous!
The third person is...
She joined AKB and is still a year's research student...
Hitomi Ohtake!
I won't do anything!
I'll go now!
The second group!
The third person is...
AKB48...
Hitomi Ohtake!
The season I've always waited for with you
passed by without saying a word.
Rain falls on this city,
wrapping up a little bit of regret and sin.
We promised not to cry and as time went by,
without noticing our aching hearts,
we became alone in our memories.
Your voice, which will keep us alive,
still echoes in my heart now.
It's a shadow of love wandering about.
You cried a little bit.
I couldn't see you at the time.
The rain would eventually stop.
Your voice, which will keep us alive,
still echoes in my heart now.
It's a shadow of love wandering about.
You cried a little bit.
I couldn't see you at the time.
Yui.
It was fun.
- Was it fun? - It was fun.
I sang as I felt like.
I originally wanted to do it like this,
but when I stood in front of people, it came out naturally.
It was really fun.
After it ended, the applause was warm.
I was looking at the faces of the fans.
They were smiling and doing "waah" and I was really happy.
But no matter what the fight is, I have no regrets.
It was really fun.
If this doesn't work, I don't have the skills I have now,
so if there is another chance next year, I want to try again.
If it doesn't work, I hope I can do my best in the finals.
The fourth person is Yokoyama Yui, who boasts top- level dancing skills of the 48 group.
I'm nervous.
The second group, the fourth person is...
AKB48, Yokoyama Yui.
The city is a parallel line with a train.
Tokyo has nothing but love.
Give me one can of sixteen.
And one hundred and ninety thousand cups of water.
It's hard to fly away with the smell of a car.
I'm just spending it on the ceiling every night.
I'm using it as a tool for my own business.
And then I'm reflected in love and take it.
Give me one can of sixteen.
And one hundred and ninety thousand cups of water.
It's hard to fly away with the smell of a car.
I'm just spending it on the ceiling every night.
I'm using it as a tool for my own business.
And then I'm reflected in love and take it.
I want you to marry me in the future.
Kiss me every night.
I want you to be my girlfriend.
And then I'm reflected in love and take it.
Ah...
The 25th place goes to Keichi Yuzo.
Is she finally back?
Keichi-san...
Wow, seriously! Seriously, really!
Seriously! Seriously!
I was shaking while singing!
Really!
Thank you!
There aren't many opportunities for me to sing alone,
so I guess that's why I was nervous.
I was nervous!
The last place in the second group is Honoka Yano, 19 years old.
She has never been selected before and is betting her idol life on this competition.
Don't leave me behind!
I love you.
I won't have another chance like this again.
Grabbing a chance of one in a thousand with my own singing voice.
I'll be out soon. Calm down and do your best.
The second group, the fifth one is...
STU48...
Yano Honoka!
"Goodbye Yesterday" Yano Honoka
Goodbye yesterday, I was reborn
And now I'm here
Look, my smile suits you better than ever, doesn't it?
I laughed and cried as much as I could
And I met myself
I finally made it
The path that leads to eternal kindness
With the number of tears, the gate must be
Getting closer to happiness
From goodbye, tomorrow begins
Goodbye yesterday
Embraced by joy and sadness
I gently smile
Goodbye is my thanks for yesterday
Goodbye yesterday
Now, AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Final Tournament,
the second group of singers has finished.
Yes.
Now, we will listen to everyone's stories.
First of all, the second group of top batters, Akioshi-san.
Due to the trouble of this audio device, a little sound flew away.
I'm sorry about that.
Once again, you are the top batters.
Yes.
How did you feel when you sang?
That's right. But I think I was able to enjoy it while thinking about the meaning of the lyrics comfortably.
Don't you have a strong desire to win first place in this tournament?
Yes, it's very strong and I think I was able to practice more than anyone else.
First of all, I hope I can advance to the best eight.
Were you able to show your ability?
Yes, I think I was able to show it.
Thank you for your hard work.
Next up is Takayanagi-san.
Yes. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
How did you feel when you sang?
That's right.
For the past few days, my winter feelings have been terrible and my voice has been hoarse until yesterday.
Even this morning, I couldn't go out with my girlfriend in the morning.
But I thought I would at least go to God.
I went to the shrine and went to God and actually prayed.
And I don't know if God was on my side or not.
God, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
It was a beautiful singing voice.
It was fun.
After all, is this stage different from usual?
That's right.
I don't usually sing alone, so it was very refreshing.
But the people who listened to me also listened to me with a smile, so it was very pleasant.
I didn't want to end it here, so it was fun.
Yes. Thank you very much.
It was really wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Next is Ms. Ootake. Ms. Ootake. Yes.
How do you feel now after singing?
I feel refreshed.
Refreshed. You are refreshed now, aren't you?
I was very anxious.
I was nervous because I was afraid of the stage without fans during rehearsals.
But when I stood in front of the stage, I was able to sing refreshingly thanks to everyone's warm eyes, and I was empty inside.
You were able to change your fans' support for you.
Yes. Thank you very much.
You were a wonderful singer. Thank you very much.
Next is Ms. Yokoyama. Yes.
Ms. Yokoyama. Yes.
You had great expression.
I was very nervous.
I was shaking my hands while singing.
Personally, it was my dream to sing in a live band.
I think one of my dreams came true. Thank you very much.
Well, how about you? Are you confident of advancing to the finals in this group?
Rather than wanting to win, my goal today was to have fun and sing until the end.
And now that my goal has been achieved, I feel like I should say it.
I see. Thank you for your unique expression.
Thank you very much.
It was a wonderful performance. Thank you very much.
And, Yano-san.
Yes, I've been very nervous up until now, but thanks to Yukaime Yuu-san's performance, I was able to relax.
I'm really glad. I was able to smile a little.
Thank you very much.
How about you? Are you confident of advancing to the finals in this group?
Well, my goal is to win first place, but as a pass for that goal, I've always wanted to pass the preliminary round, so I'm confident.
You are confident, aren't you?
Yes.
Everyone, you've shown us a wonderful performance.
Now, I'd like to ask the judges for their opinions.
Well, Yuzuki Suuka-san.
Yes.
How about you, Mikumi?
Yes, well, everyone's world view of the song was really well-made.
And your facial expressions were very rich.
And your voices were really loud.
The way you spoke through the microphone was good, and it made me feel comfortable listening to you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
How do you feel about your level?
You said you were nervous, but you were so proud of yourselves.
You were so happy to see us. Thank you.
You were so proud of yourselves. Thank you.
We have one more judge. Tomochi Sogawa, how was it?
Like you, I've been with you since the preliminary round.
You've improved a lot.
Your singing has changed.
You have more power in your eyes.
I felt like I was being grabbed more and more.
In particular, what do you think has changed?
I tried to convey my feelings.
It wasn't good or bad, it was just a piano accompaniment preliminary round.
This time, I'm a band leader and a singer who follows the performance.
I'm trying to get myself out of it.
I'm having a lot of fun with it.
In particular, the second group is very nervous and troubled.
The judges are also troubled.
Your level and tension have changed.
Let's hear from the cheering members.
Ms. Obu, how about these two groups?
I couldn't speak yesterday.
I was worried about whether I could sing today.
You're amazing.
You said you were a goddess.
That may be true, but you have a strong singing ability.
Your powerful voice has reached this far.
I feel like I'm going to cry.
I felt like I was watching you like a family.
I'm glad you did it.
You can do it.
Will my score increase from now on?
You can do it.
Ms. Ota, what do you think of these two groups?
From AKB, Hitomi Ohtake is here.
She has a very powerful singing voice and her message is well conveyed.
I'm glad I could see Hitomi who I've never seen before.
Yoko Yui's world view and expression when she sang were unusual.
I thought it was amazing.
Thank you.
Everyone, you showed me a different side of you.
That was the second group of singing judges.
Everyone, please give them a round of applause.
Thank you.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
It's wonderful, isn't it? It's wonderful, isn't it?
Everyone, I received the impression that you have the strength to change this tension into strength with pride.
Then, the second group of singing judges is...
The third group of singing judges is...
Oh, I'm going to cry.
You did your best.
I was really nervous.
I was really, really nervous.
I was nervous, but...
And, I finished it.
I went to the finals.
And, I sang another song.
I did my best.
You did your best.
I was nervous, but it was fun.
I want other members to experience how much fun it is to have such an opportunity.
The final tournament is finally in the second half.
The third group, five people have appeared.
First of all, Tomoka Takeda of HKT. She is 15 years old, and this is her third year joining HKT.
It's a song that makes you feel good, so I want to get into it and get rid of my tension.
Next is the third group of five people.
Here we go.
Finally…
HKT48…
Takeda Tomoka.
THE END
Wiping away my tears, with your fingers, I realized for the first time
You were the one who watched over me from then until now
My lover's youth
Drunk and crushed
It doesn't suit you, the sadness of loneliness
It melted by your side, always and someday
If we hadn't met, I wouldn't have been able to walk
If I could grasp this love violently
I wouldn't let go, I wouldn't lose you
I want you, I want you
Steal my heart more
I want you, I want you
I want love, I want everything
[NiziU's first performance, "Bad"]
The fans are saying "bad" too.
There's a lot of people looking at me.
The stage is really...
how do you say it? It's fun, it feels good.
I don't know if we can make it past eight people later,
It felt good, so I'm glad I came.
The second one is NMB's Natsuko Akashi.
She came to the show as a member who had already finished her turn.
Oh, you're here.
Hi, I'm nervous.
I'm getting nervous.
I'm cold.
Me, too.
It's over, so you probably have a lot of things to say.
It's not the time for that.
But if the members see me like this, I might feel safe.
I'm nervous, so I'll do my best.
Let's go!
The third one is NMB48's Natsuko Akashi.
[NMB48's Natsuko Akashi]
Stretching shadows lined up in flames
Walking with you in the twilight
Holding hands forever and ever
If I could stay by your side, I'd cry so much
The wind got cold and smelled like winter
The season of getting closer to you is coming
This year, we're looking at the first snow flowers together
Happiness overflows, it's not because I'm sweet or weak
I just love you, that's what I think from my heart
If I could lose you, I'd become a star and shine on you
Smiles and tears, I'm always by your side on a night you're getting used to
This year's first snow flower
When we're looking at it together
Happiness overflows in this city
White snow flower
I gently draw memories in our hearts
From now on and always with you
The winner is...
Shigayuki Kobayashi!
That was fun!
You were really good!
Did I put too much emotion into it?
Not at all!
Did you have fun?
I got to see a lot of people.
Really? That's amazing!
I saw all the way up there.
I didn't get to see that much.
Did you feel good singing?
It was fun!
I was really nervous.
Shigayuki Kobayashi is always nervous.
But she has someone to rely on.
I'm here! I'm here!
It's okay! It's okay!
It's okay!
I got in as a special judge,
so my score is lower than everyone else's.
So for now, I'm going to have fun.
I hope there will be at least one person who wants to come back.
I'll do my best!
I'm going in!
The third group,
the third person is...
SKE48
Shigayuki Kohaku!
The last kiss tasted like cigarettes
A bitter and painful scent
I wonder where you are tomorrow
Who do you think?
Your love is gonna be my love
Even if someday I fall in love with someone else
I remember to love you told me how
Your love is gonna be the one
Now it's still a sad love song
Until I sing a new song
Your love is gonna be my love
Even if someday I fall in love with someone else
I remember to love you told me how
Your love is gonna be the one
Now it's still a sad love song
But forever and ever
Congratulations.
I'm glad, I'm glad.
It was fun at last, wasn't it?
You think so?
Can you keep up that good response?
Really?
You are a really nice person.
All the seniors of SK are kind!
Thank you so much!
She made a solo concert in just one year.
Super rookie, Yahagi Moeka-san.
I'm not doing it now, but I'm afraid of being nervous when I stand up.
I don't want to be nervous.
I don't like the feeling of being nervous.
I want to do it with the feeling of "I'm here to play", but I can't do it.
I'm impatient.
I'm doing it!
The third group, the fourth one is...
AKB48, Yahagi Moeka.
On the way back home, I made fun of you as we walked.
For no reason at all, I made you angry.
I wanted to see all kinds of faces of you.
Your big eyes and your voice like you're about to cry
still tighten my heart.
As we passed by each other, I started chasing you.
I was looking for something that wouldn't change.
I will never forget you of that day.
I have feelings that transcend time.
I want to see you right now.
I was looking for something that would never change.
I will never forget you of that day.
I have feelings that transcend time.
I want to see you right now.
I'm nervous.
I don't remember.
I was the most nervous.
I was nervous.
But I enjoyed it.
The last group of the third group is Nana Okada, who passed the first round and is a winning candidate.
I hope the three of us can go back.
That's the best.
The second one is...
I want to meet you one day.
Please enjoy it.
I'll do my best.
The third and fifth ones are...
AKB48...
OKADA 7.
I'm afraid of going back in time, but I'll face it
I want to be free and easy
Even if the tea after school smells good
Don't look around and dream
I need everything
Higher and higher, higher and higher
I hold my breath in my lips
Every time I release it, it becomes light
A fragment of us
I don't need memories
Because now I love you strongly and deeply
I want to be beautiful like you
I want to be free and easy
Forever and wherever
I'm sure you can hear me
I don't even need eternity
Because I can't lose you
I'll sing this song!
Let's sing more and more and more, wherever we may go
With our lips clasped in this moment
We met by chance on this map
Our bond
No thank you, I don't need anything anymore
Because now I love you strongly and deeply
No, no, never
I still want to refrain a little
From mixing hair like an adult
Now, the third group's singing assessment is over.
I'd like to ask you all about it.
What a high level, don't you think so?
It was wonderful.
First of all, Takeda-san.
Yes.
You were the top batter of these three groups.
What did you feel when you sang?
I was really nervous at first,
but when I started singing, I got too caught up in the song and cried in the middle of it.
I got too caught up in the song and cried in the middle of it.
But I was able to sing it comfortably, so I had a lot of fun.
Thank you very much.
It was a wonderful expression.
Thank you very much.
Now, the next group is Akashi-san.
Akashi-san.
Yes.
I felt happy to sing in front of such a nice audience.
I had a lot of fun.
There were people who took eye contact with me,
so I was able to sing with confidence.
Thank you very much.
You have strong feelings for this stage, don't you?
I love music very much,
and I've loved singing since I was little.
So I'm really happy to sing in front of so many people like this.
It was wonderful. Thank you very much.
Next is Shirayuki-san.
How do you feel now?
When I was singing, I was very nervous, but I could see my mother.
Mother? Where is your mother?
She was up there, and I thought, "Oh, it's my mother!" for the rest of my life.
Is that so?
But I thought, "My mother is watching me," and I sang very comfortably, so it was fun.
Thank you very much.
Your mother's voice reached you, didn't it?
Yes, it reached me. I said it like Buddha.
How about you? Are you confident?
I used to be a judge, so I'm not confident about my score,
but I hope there are people who want to ask me again.
I think there were a lot of people. It was wonderful.
And next is Yahagi-san.
Yes, it's me.
Yahagi-san, how do you feel now?
Well, compared to when I was singing alone, I could hear the silence.
I was really nervous, but I think I was able to sing comfortably, so I'm glad.
I think there were people who shed tears at the venue.
No, no, I'm not sorry at all. I'm sorry.
I think you had really great expressiveness.
Thank you very much. I'm sorry for saying that.
Do you have any plans to advance to the finals?
No, not at all. Before it started, I was wondering if it might happen,
but now that it's over, I'm really nervous.
I think there were some parts that I couldn't do better than the actual performance,
so I'm a little anxious.
Rather, you're more anxious now, aren't you?
Yes.
I'm looking forward to it.
And after that was Okada-san.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
After all, everyone is looking at me very, very seriously,
so I was wondering what to do with this tone.
But at the very end, everyone finally got on board,
so I hope you can enjoy this performance with this much cheerfulness.
Yes, it was good. It was fun. Thank you very much.
It was wonderful. At the end, you really brought the atmosphere of the venue.
Thank you very much.
Okada-san, are you confident that you will advance to the finals with these three teams of high level?
Everyone's level is completely different from the qualifying round,
so I don't know about Yuma-san, who is unexpected.
I don't know anymore.
You don't know anymore.
That's how high-level of a battle it is.
Who will advance to the finals?
Then I would like to ask the judges to talk about it.
Okawa Midori-san.
Yes, each of us has a great personality and each of us has our own worldview,
so it's very difficult for us to give scores.
I think it will be a matter of preference where and how we will evaluate it,
but everyone has a great singing ability and I'm surprised.
Thank you very much.
It's a problem.
It's a problem. It's a big problem.
That's right.
Everyone's singing ability.
Thank you very much.
I would like to ask one more person.
Inoue-san, please tell us your impressions of these three teams.
Well, it's like everyone is in the finals.
That's right.
Everyone is in the finals.
No, no.
Among the judges, I have the closest relationship with AKB,
so I apologize while thinking that I don't want to be hated.
But Shirayuki-san and Yahagi-san,
I think their voices are good.
I wonder if that alone will be their singing ability.
That's where I'm confused the most.
When you're recording, you have a sense of stability and various points to judge,
but for example, Moeka-san, looking ahead,
it seems like everyone is preaching to these 1,000 guests.
No, it's not preaching.
That's right.
Persuasion?
Persuasion is amazing.
I wonder if that kind of thing exists not only in terms of singing ability but also in terms of singing ability.
And finally, Okada Nana.
I thought it was cool that Okada Nana, who is already in her first year,
dared to go beyond singing ability and did her best to make this space fun today.
Thank you.
I thought there were various ways of singing.
That's right.
Inoue-san's singing ability is troublesome.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Then I would like to talk to the supporting members.
Fukuda-san!
What impression do you have of these three high- level members?
Yes, it's low-level.
As expected of Okada Nana, I thought you were a great captain.
No, it's okay.
You don't have to lift me up.
It's really...
I'll say my honest impressions.
Everyone was wonderful.
Um...
But in Okada Nana's coolness...
What are you saying?!
In her coolness...
I felt like I was drawn to her kindness.
I fell in love with her.
She was really wonderful.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
She was really, really a wonderful singer.
She was the third-class singer-judge.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause!
Everyone, thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you very much!
Oh my gosh!
I'm so happy!
Will you go with three of you?
No matter what it is, everyone has their own charm, so it doesn't matter which criteria you choose.
But each of you has your own color.
Yes, so it doesn't matter who you choose.
You have such a strong personality.
Next up is the last group, the fourth group.
[Singing]
The top group is H.K.T.'s Aki Toyonaga.
It's a battle of male vocals.
Are you nervous?
No, but I'm a little excited.
I'm nervous, but...
No, I've been out of breath for a while now.
This song doesn't change what you sing.
I thought it would be fun for you to listen to it.
I thought it was a live performance.
The last group is the fifth of the fourth group.
Thank you for watching.
Fourth group. First up is...
HKT48 TOYOTA GA AKU.
The night sky wraps around the sunset
I found an orion, look
Now stand up and let's talk about our joined hands
From now on, even if you're alone, you can go home
I'll tell you and your tears
It's not goodbye, it's meeting you
I'll become stronger for you
No matter how far apart we are, I'll always look up at that star
Let's promise your tears
This isn't goodbye, this is encounter
For you, I'll become stronger
No matter how far apart we are,
I'll always look up at that star
Kenri Oshiei's "Story" is over.
That was the best feeling I've ever had.
Good work. Good work. Good work.
Out of all the songs I've sung so far,
this one was the most emotional for me.
So it's up to the results now,
but I don't know what will happen.
I couldn't sing any more than this.
SKE's Kano Nojima.
She's been telling herself this whole time...
Today I'm a mermaid. I'm a mermaid.
- A mermaid? - A mermaid.
- Ariel. - Ariel.
- Mermaid. - Mermaid.
Ariel. Mermaid.
30 seconds left.
I'm getting nervous all of a sudden.
- Come here. - Mermaid.
My mermaid.
Her legs are going back. Her legs are going back.
Here we go.
The fourth group, second place...
SKE48's Kano Nojima.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Look closely, isn't it wonderful?
With this, I'm even more perfect
I have everything
Surrounding me all around
So many treasures
Things on earth
I got them all
What will I use them for?
I don't know their names
Hey, do you want this?
I have twenty of them
But
Something is missing
In the country where humans live
I want to see a wonderful dance
And walk
What did you say?
Ah, feet!
You can't go far with just fins
You need feet to dance and walk
Where do you walk again?
On the road
Walk, run
While looking at the sunlight
Freely
In the human world
I'll give you anything
Get out of here
If you can sleep on warm sand
There's nowhere for you to go
I don't know anything like that
I'm not a child
Ah, there's a lot of things I don't know
There's a lot of things I want you to tell me
Why does fire burn? Tell me
Someday
To the ends of space and time
I want to go
To the human world
and to the world beyond.
AKB48's Utada Hatsuka.
I saw you. I saw you. I'm sure you saw me.
I hope I can stay in the final, but I'll do my best.
And I've prepared a completely different song for the second round.
I want to sing it. I'll do my best.
AKB's third year of enrollment, 16-year-old Utada Hatsuka.
I'm really looking forward to singing alone on stage today.
As a teammate, I'll do my best to leave no shame in the end.
You're singing, aren't you?
I'm singing.
The fourth group, the third member is...
AKB48's Utada Hatsuka.
[Utada Hatsuka - Utada Hatsuka]
Like an abandoned magazine,
my pages are being pulled out
like they're turning over.
Is it strange? I want to know about it.
I'm travelling into the depths of your eyes.
It's not sentimental.
I want to dream like a bud.
I want to watch only beautiful stories like shadows.
I'm still sixteen,
but I'm being invited by something.
I'm being kidnapped by you.
It's not sentimental.
I want you to gently push my back
while I hesitate in front of the door.
It's not sentimental.
I'm still sixteen,
but I'm being invited by something.
I'm being kidnapped by you.
I'm being invited by something.
I'm being kidnapped by you.
It's not sentimental.
You said you couldn't do it because you weren't tired.
Well, everyone is good, so it's a little weird for me to be a finalist.
But it was really fun, and I'm glad I made it this far.
Suzuran Yamauchi, 10 years of idol history.
She's been practicing hard for this day.
It's not like I'm nervous, but I'm calm and relaxed.
Whatever happens, it's the last one, so I'll just have fun and give it my all.
See you later.
The fourth group.
The fourth one is...
SKE48 Yamauchi Suzuran.
Thank you for watching.
I can talk to you about anything
Your smiling face made me feel lonely.
It seems like you're trying to forget
everything about me.
If only we could go back to the time we first met,
I could tell you everything better.
When we get too close,
our hearts always become empty words.
When you're kind to me, it makes me sad.
When you're cold to me, it makes me want to cry.
My heart only makes noise.
When you chase me, I want to run away.
When you turn your back on me, I get anxious.
Even though I love you more than anyone else.
All five of you are qualified for the qualifying round.
I didn't make it.
I didn't make it at all.
I was worried and anxious.
Why? I don't know.
But it's over now.
The last one up is Iris Rissen, who may qualify for the second round, but is unwell and has a sore throat.
I'm glad I'm in the same block as such good people.
I'm going to have a lot of fun.
Hang in there.
Wait, wait, wait.
It'll be dark when it gets dark.
The fifth one up is AKB48 Iris Rissen.
♪ AKB48 Iris Rissen ♪
I'm not like you. I don't want to say this, but can't you play with your friends after you have a boyfriend?
That's not a good love. I can't help it if I tell you about your most beautiful smile.
Oh my god! Because I love you, because you're important to me, go out with me and come with me, baby.
If you look at me and say you have troubles you can't tell anyone about, I can tell right away.
I know you more than you know me, baby. You don't have to say anything.
I have to forget what I don't like about you today. While we couldn't meet, I lost you somewhere.
I'm going to find you and tell you about you.
I'm here
I won't show my tears to anyone
Look, if it's now, can I cry?
Oh my god
Lay it on my chest
The anxiety of the world
Scatter it in one fell swoop
Hey man, do only fun things
Make a fuss today
I have to forget things I don't like
Now, in a blink of an eye, the fourth group's singing assessment has ended.
I would like to hear from everyone who has finished singing.
- Are you okay, Miss Listen? - Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry.
- Yes, thank you very much. - Yes.
First of all, you were the top batter of the four groups.
Ms. Toyonaga, did you have fun singing?
No, I thought, "Wow, just for the audience to be born, my emotions are so different."
Before that, it was Nana-san, so I was really worried about what would happen.
But it was a completely different song from the song request, so I was worried about what would happen.
But I think I was able to deliver the song I wanted to deliver.
- I think you delivered it. - Yes.
- Thank you for your fun and wonderful singing ability. - Thank you very much.
- And next is Nojima-san. - Yes.
Nojima-san, why did you choose that song?
Yes, I really like musicals and I like "Little Mermaid" too,
and I love this song so much that if I like it, I will definitely sing it.
So I was able to sing it like this here today.
When I was singing it, I wanted you all to smile, and when I glanced at you with a smile,
I felt very happy that there were people who smiled for me.
- Oh, really? In fact, you received power, didn't you? - Yes, yes.
- Yes, I was very relieved. Thank you very much. - Yes, it was wonderful.
How is it? Are you confident of advancing to the finals?
Confidence is like "it is what it is".
"It is what it is"!
I don't know why, but I said I wasn't confident and didn't sing,
but I sang with confidence, so I hope I can advance to the finals.
- "It is what it is". Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
- And next is Utata-san. - Yes.
You were very cute. How do you feel now?
Yes, I'm 16 years old now and I'm singing the song "Sentimental Journey".
It was my dream to sing it while I was 16 years old,
and I was very happy to make it come true here.
And I'm always active as a teammate,
and this time as a teammate, I, Rissen-chan, Yokoyama Yui-chan,
and Oda Erina-chan, who is in the VTR position,
were very happy and had a lot of fun to stand on this stage as a teammate.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you for your hard work.
You made one of my dreams come true. It was wonderful.
- And next is Yamauchi-san. - Yes.
How do you feel about singing on this stage?
Well, before it started, I said, "Okay, I'm going to have fun!",
but when I got on the stage, I was like this.
I completely realized my weakness.
I rarely sing alone on the stage,
so thank you very much to TBS for giving me this precious experience.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
- But you sang proudly. - Thank you very much.
No, but when I went backstage, I was so relieved that I was about to cry.
Takayanagi Akane-chan said, "Are you going to cry? It's too early! Are you going to cry?"
"I'm not going to cry! I'll do my best until the end!" She was crying.
- Now you're the most relieved, aren't you? - It's fun! The time I'm talking is the most fun!
- Thank you very much! - It was wonderful! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much! It was fun!
- And finally, Rissen-san! - Yes!
- How did you feel? - Yeah, yeah...
Well, I think a lot of people have known me since I came in second place in the qualifying round.
And I was very happy to hear a lot of people telling me, "Do your best!"
But only about four of my teammates have come out,
so I wanted to bring home a very happy report for my teammates,
but I feel very sorry and I have a lot of feelings.
But there's a live viewing and teammate concert on the 14th,
so everyone, please come and see it!
- It's wonderful! On this stage! - There's also "Cute", "Beautiful" and "Elegantly",
so everyone, please come and see it!
- Thank you very much for the announcement! - Thank you very much!
- Everyone, I got the impression that this group is also high-level. - Yes.
Now, I'd like to hear from the judges.
- Yuzuki-san! - Yes!
- The four groups have finished. - Yes!
- What was your impression? - They were all very high-level,
and I was wondering what I should do with my score,
but since I'm doing a musical,
when I heard "Part of Your World", I was really excited,
and I thought Ariel was very cute and lovely.
- Yes. Thank you very much! - As expected, Ariel is high-level!
- It's very high-level! - Thank you very much!
- Toyonaga-san and Mamauchi-san's feelings and feelings of the lyrics were very conveyed,
and I was very moved.
- Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
- I hope your feelings have been conveyed. - Yes!
- And next, Sogawa-san!
- The fourth group has ended. - Yes.
- What impression do you have of it?
- Ah...
- Um...
- Well, in the fourth group...
- This song selection habit is amazing...
- Um...
- "Band San Suena", right? - The band members in the back!
- Um... To be honest, I also work as a background supporter,
- so it's hard for me to do it with such a wide musical background.
- But, um... It's amazing how each of you, not just the four of you,
- who don't care about your own songs but your own singers' songs, do it.
- I think it's wonderful. - Thank you. - Thank you.
- You really do it for your own songs, don't you? - Yes.
- Then... Could you also talk about it to the supporting members?
- Ms. Oba!
- Yes! - How do you feel about it?
- Yes! There are two supporting members in this band,
- but Ms. Kano Nojima... Um... Before we started today,
- she kept saying "I'm going to be a mermaid" as she walked.
- Are you a mermaid? - Yes, I'm a mermaid. I'm Ariel.
- She said "I'm going to be a mermaid" today. - Ah, I see.
- But when I really started singing, I could really hear her singing voice
- that was so powerful from such a thin body.
- But it was my first time singing with lines.
- I was really surprised.
- "Ah, so this is how you sing!"
- And I really like singing,
- so I could really feel that she was singing with a lot of fun.
- I thought it was really fun. She was really cool!
- Thank you! - Yes.
- And... Ms. Yamauchi Suzuna! - Yes!
- Um... She's been an idol for 10 years,
- and she was pretty free-spirited. - I'm sorry?
- She really put a lot of effort into her singing this time,
- and I thought she was working really hard,
- but when I saw her singing, I really...
- We've been together for 10 years, but...
- "Ah, so this is how you sing!"
- Don't cry!
- When I think about how overwhelmed I am...
- I'm overwhelmed. - But really,
- we've only seen you singing cheerfully and having fun in karaoke,
- so I was really moved by Suzuran's seriousness in singing and even changing the way you sing.
- Thank you! - You were really cool!
- Thank you! - Thank you!
- You were really wonderful! - Yes!
- And with that, that was the fourth group's singing assessment.
- Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!
- Thank you! - Thank you!
- Now, the singer evaluation of all groups has ended. - Yes.
- Once again, 20 members are standing on the stage.
- I would like to ask Midori Okawa about this. - Yes.
- How do you feel about listening to the members' singing voices? - Yes.
- I'm really excited about who will be chosen.
- It's enough for idols to be cute, but I was really surprised that they were so good at singing.
- There are many people with pitch and falsettos that come out very beautifully.
- I was able to have a very luxurious live performance.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
- Now, the singer evaluation of 20 members has ended.
- Only 8 members will remain in the final.
- Each of them is waiting for the time of fate.
- I couldn't help it at all. - I couldn't help it at all.
- The rehearsal was 100 times better.
- I couldn't help it at all. - I couldn't help it at all.
- The other members were different from me.
- I couldn't help it at all. - The song? - Yes.
- It felt so good. It was better than practice. - Really?
- My voice was so bad during practice. - It was so bad.
- It's been a while. - I'm nervous.
- I'm nervous. I don't usually get nervous. - You're lying!
- I wasn't trying to look cool. - STU was the brightest.
- I told them to be nervous, but they were so confident and cool. - I'm happy.
- I was so excited. - I don't usually watch this many songs.
- I'm so moved.
- How was it today?
- I was so nervous. - That's right.
- I get nervous no matter how many times I'm on stage. - But you don't usually get nervous, do you?
- No, I don't.
- She's not nervous.
- I don't usually get nervous. - I'm nervous. - You're right.
- I'll get back to you.
- It's "Kohamoena". - "Kohamoena".
- We're a team. - I just heard "Kohamoena".
But it's my first time talking with Nana-san.
That's right.
But it's my first time talking with her.
That's right.
It's like, "Huh? I didn't know you were talking."
It's fun.
It's really fun.
I knew it.
I'm so proud of you.
While she was a candidate for first place,
she couldn't hope for a perfect condition.
Rissel Airi-san.
I'm so happy.
It was great.
But it was so much fun.
It was like a concert.
It was so much fun.
I loved it so much.
It was amazing.
I didn't practice at all.
I'm so happy.
Her friends know her feelings.
I'm so happy.
The results are out.
A total of 155 people have started surviving.
Finally, only 8 people will survive.
akb48 group singer power no. 1 final competition!
Here is the announcement of 8 people who will advance to the final!
Now, who are the top 2 in each group and 8 people who will advance to the final?
Only these 8 people will sing the second song in the final battle after this.
In addition, you can also obtain the right to appear at live events!
Well then, Ichikawa-san, first of all, please announce the two people who will advance to the final from the first group.
Well then, I will announce it.
The members who will advance to the final from the first group and second place are...
First place...
NMB48...
Yamasaki Amir!
And second place...
HKT48...
Sakamoto Elena!
Sakamoto-san and Yamasaki-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Please step forward.
First of all, Sakamoto-san, how do you feel now?
I was so nervous that I didn't think I would be so nervous.
I was so nervous that I was worried about it the most in my life.
I'm really happy. I will do my best in the final.
Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to it.
And Tomosaki-san, how do you feel now?
My heart is about to jump out of my chest.
I didn't think I would be in first place.
But I won't give up here.
The next song is a very powerful song, so I hope I can deliver it to you.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations.
You said you were confident, but you kept your word.
That's right.
I'll do my best next time, too.
I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much.
Now, I'd like to hear from the judges.
Inoue-san, two of you were chosen for this group.
No comment.
No comment?
No, no, no.
Judges, no comment.
By the way, I think there are conditions.
I think you saw the preliminaries earlier.
I think it was better at that time or today.
Maybe luck or something like that.
Yeah.
I think there are people who want to sing again today.
And people who sing in a band for the first time, not in karaoke.
You may think it's a little different from usual.
I think you'll have to sing in various conditions when you become number one.
I think it's one of the passpoints.
Even if you don't pass, you don't have to be depressed.
You can practice playing in a live band from time to time.
I hope you can get something out of it.
I passed. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
So, from the first group, Yamasaki-san and Sakamoto-san will go to the final.
Please give them a big hand.
Congratulations.
Now, Ichikawa-san, please announce the two people who will advance to the final from the second group.
Then I will announce it.
The members who will advance to the final from the second group are...
The winner is...
STU-48...
YANO...
ODOKA!
And second place goes to...
AKB48... YOKOYAMA YUI!
Please go one step forward.
First of all, YOKOYAMA-san...
It's the final.
Yes, what should I do?
What should you do?
Eh, what should I do?
Just sing.
Ah, that's right.
Eh, that's right. I'll do my best. Thank you very much. I'm sorry.
Do you have confidence?
I don't.
Hey, YUI, you too...
What's funny?
I can't stop laughing.
Um, YUI came here with the goal of having fun today.
Personally, I didn't think I'd be able to come to this stage one step higher than this.
I'm really, really nervous right now, but...
Are you really nervous?
I am!
I am.
Anyway, I'll do my best. I'll do my best. Thank you very much. I'm sorry.
I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
And, piano-san, it's the final.
Um, it's hard for me to say what I'm going to say after this.
No, but I'm really happy.
I'd like to thank this stage, which only eight people can stand on, and enjoy it as much as I can.
Thank you very much.
How do you feel? Are you excited about winning?
That's right. Um, yes. I'll do my best.
You'll do your best. I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much.
Now, let's hear from the judges.
Okamidori-san, how do you feel?
Yes.
You've been chosen.
I'm looking forward to seeing what it'll be like if you sing another song.
I'm looking forward to it.
You're looking forward to your second song.
I'm looking forward to it.
You've been chosen. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
And so, from the second group, Yano-san and Yokoyama- san will make it to the final.
Please give them a big round of applause.
Congratulations.
It's a big support.
Now, next is Mr. Ichikawa.
Please announce the two who will advance to the final from the third group.
Then I will announce it.
The members who will advance to the final from the third group are...
One and two...
AKB48...
It's still burning!
And second place goes to...
AKB48, STU48...
Okada Nana!
Yahagi-san, Okada-san, congratulations!
Congratulations! Please step forward.
These two have been chosen from the third group.
First, Okada-san.
Yes!
How do you feel right now?
I'm very happy. I'm very happy that I can sing again.
And since Moeka is already a young AKB singer who is looking forward to it,
I'm very happy that I was able to be chosen like this and be able to fight together,
so I'll do my best!
But do you feel like you don't want to lose?
Of course I don't want to lose, but I also want you to do your best,
so I'll do my best to match you well!
To match you well!
Yes, I'll do my best!
I'm looking forward to it! Thank you!
And the first place winner is Ihagi-san. How do you feel now?
I don't know what to do. I'm surprised that I can be in the second place in the final.
I'm happy that the fans are coming and I'm looking forward to it. I'll do my best in the final!
Thank you!
What kind of battle will it be?
Let's hear from the judges. Yuzuki-san!
Yes!
What do you think of these three groups and these two?
They're a very high-level team and I like their voices and their voices.
I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of song will be next. I'll do my best!
Thank you!
And what kind of battle will it be?
From the third group, Ihagi-san and Okada-san have been selected. Please give them a big hand!
You're going to the final!
Congratulations!
Now, it's the last one. Ichikawa-san, please announce the two who will advance to the final from the fourth group.
Well then, I'll announce it!
Please look forward to it!
The members who will advance to the final from the fourth group are...
First place...
SK E-Forty Eight...
Kano Nojima!
And one day...
SK48...
Yamauchi Suzuran!
Nojima-san, Yamauchi-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
These two have been chosen from the fourth group!
Please go one step forward!
First of all, Nojima-san...
Yes!
It's the final!
Yes!
Wow...
I was very anxious because I chose a musical...
I'm very happy because I can sing my second song!
I'm also very happy because I practiced a lot!
I will do my best in the final!
I'm looking forward to it! Thank you! Congratulations!
And...
Yamauchi-san!
Yes!
In this group...
SK48 has two members...
I didn't like it...
We're in the same group...
And we're in the same team!
We're always together...
But...
The two of us promised that we would definitely make it to the final!
And...
We made it! Thank you so much!
Although we're enemies!
Congratulations!
Although we're enemies!
Right?
I'm really happy! I'll do my best in my second song!
Congratulations!
Right?
And now...
The judges...
Sogawa-san!
Yes!
From the fourth group...
These two...
What impression do you have of them?
Ah, well...
I think it's pretty good...
But...
Well...
I'd like to hear the second song of the others...
Right?
Really, everyone...
You have great expression skills...
Right?
And with that...
We've finally decided...
From the fourth group...
It's Nojima-san and Yamauchi-san!
Please give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations!
Now, everyone who has been chosen, please step forward once again.
With that said, these eight people will advance to the final of the final tournament of this akb48 group singing power number one final.
Congratulations!
Now, I would like the members of the group to return to their seats for a moment.
Once again, these eight people have decided to advance to the final.
Unfortunately, they have been eliminated,
but please give a big round of applause to the twelve people who showed us their wonderful singing voices!
You all showed us your wonderful singing voices!
Yes!
I can feel your tension rising.
It's a unique feeling of tension, isn't it?
It is, isn't it?
What do you think, Ms. Oka?
Yes!
Now that we've decided on eight people...
Yes!
All we have to do is listen to one more song.
That's right!
What do you think of it?
Well, really, each of you has your own personality.
Well, it's troublesome, isn't it?
Even now...
The judges are wondering what we should do.
We've been talking about how troublesome it is, but...
Yes, we're looking forward to it.
Yes!
I understand.
And our supporting member, Ms. Oka!
In such a short time...
Yes!
You've made it to the next round of finals.
Well, I'm really happy to be able to listen to you live like this and be scolded like this.
I hope you all will do your best.
I hope you'll enjoy it!
Yes!
Ms. Oka, what impression do you have of us?
Well...
It's amazing just to be here.
I hope all eight of you will be confident and sing.
I hope you all will be confident and sing.
Unfortunately, this time...
That's right.
All eight of you...
Some of you may not have been chosen, but...
You're wonderful people who have really moved us.
I'm really grateful for you.
Thank you!
Now...
After this, it's finally the finals!
For the first time ever held...
AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Deciding Round!
The famous first champion will finally be decided!
You said you weren't confident in your performance.
I wasn't confident, but I'm glad God gave me a chance like this.
I'll do my best!
The audience is watching!
I can do it!
What was the next one?
Shine!
You can do it!
Thank you!
My heart was about to jump out.
But I've been practicing a lot for the next song, so I hope I can calm down and show my strength.
The song is very forward-looking and pushes you back.
I hope I can tell you about my troubles and worries.
I hope I can be a support for you.
First of all, I'd like to sing for you.
Because you were the worst.
I can't do it anymore!
Eight girls won the ticket to the finals.
In the space where smiles burst out, the feelings of the girls who lost were also growing.
I've been practicing a lot.
I've been told by my coach that I'll do my best.
I'm really frustrated.
This is what I can do now.
I'll go back to my strength without wasting this frustration.
I'm frustrated.
It can't be helped.
I'm frustrated, but there are always people who have been watching me.
I hope we can continue to connect in the future, and I want to continue singing in order to do so.
The winner candidate was also pushed into harsh reality.
When I wasn't called first place, I honestly thought I might not be able to make it to the preliminaries, but I was able to be called second place, and I was relieved.
Since I was called first place again, it's amazing that I'm this young and I'm able to win first place and proceed to the finals together.
I hope I can do my best.
I've had another chance to sing, and I hope I can deliver my emotions to the audience again.
What should I do?
On the contrary, I'm not good at ballads.
I'll do my best.
But I haven't let my guard down yet.
This is the last and most important song.
It's fun to listen to me.
I will sing. I will do my best.
The next song will be watched by you.
I will watch it.
I will deliver it to more and more people.
I am very satisfied that you went to the final.
I am very happy that Ranran and Eski will remain.
Even in the final, my score was very low even in karaoke.
I didn't sing well at all.
But when I sang in a big audience at a rehearsal today, it felt very good.
I think it's rare for me to have such a valuable experience.
I sang very comfortably.
The next song is not a fun song, but I hope I can sing comfortably without regret.
In the first match, I was very nervous.
There were a lot of people and I was under a lot of pressure.
But I feel better than I did in the first match.
I was very happy.
I was nervous, but I thought it was just the beginning.
I will enjoy the final match as much as I did.
I will win the championship.
I will do my best.
I will do my best for H.K.T. and everyone.
She doesn't want to lose.
With passion in her singing voice, she took the position of the first queen.
The last stage will begin.
Thank you very much.
The final round of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round is finally finalized!
The member with the highest score will be the first champion of the final round.
Let's get started!
The final round of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round is finally finalized!
AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round
The final singing test.
The first one is the first group,
No. 2,
AKB48,
Elena Sakamoto!
- Sakamoto-san. - Yes?
Before you sing,
please tell me how you feel about the song you're about to sing.
It's a song I wrote with a lot of trouble,
but my mother loved this kind of old generation,
and I listened to it because of it.
I've practiced a lot,
and I have strong feelings for it.
I hope I can sing and have fun,
and I hope I can win.
I'll do my best!
I'm looking forward to it.
Now, Sakamoto-san, please sing.
The song is "Sweet Haired Maiden".
"Sweet Haired Maiden" by Sakamoto Sakamoto
The gentle embrace of a maiden carries a white bouquet in her heart.
The gentle singing voice next to him knows love.
The pink smile and blue sky
make the happy couple get closer.
The gentle embrace of a maiden carries a white bouquet in her heart.
The gentle singing voice next to him knows love.
- Sakamoto-san, thank you very much! - Thank you!
How was it? Did you have fun singing?
I was nervous, but it was really fun.
Thank you, Mr. Stebio!
It was a wonderful, wonderful song.
- Thank you very much! - Thank you!
Now, Ms. Oka Midori of the judges.
- Yes! - You were the top batter in this final.
- Yes! - What was your impression of it?
I had a lot of fun watching it.
Not only did you sing well, but you also danced well and showed great expressions.
I thought it was wonderful.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Now, Ms. Matsuoka of the cheering members.
- Yes! - How was it?
I could feel that you really like singing.
It made me smile a lot.
I've known you since you were little when you joined HKT.
I've been watching you like a mother.
- I'm really glad. - Thank you, Mom!
- Thank you! - I'm glad!
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Now, that's it for Ms. Sakamoto's singing assessment.
- Yes! - Everyone, please give her a big round of applause!
Ah, I'm tired!
The final singer is...
I made a mistake in the lyrics at the end, and that was frustrating.
But I sang with all my heart.
I think you were stronger than I thought you would be.
What do you think?
But, like...
I have a lot of feelings, but...
Up until now, I've...
How do I say it? I've been thinking about my hard work collectively.
But I made a mistake in the lyrics at the end, and that was frustrating.
But I sang with all my heart.
I'll wait for the results.
The only finalist in NMB, Amir Yamasaki.
Despite his inexperience, he put a lot of effort into the queen's seat.
Now, let's move on to the next finalist.
The final finalist is...
First class, first place...
NMB48, Yamasaki Amir.
Yamasaki-san.
Yes?
How do you feel right now?
Well...
It was only a few minutes ago, so I'm really surprised.
But...
I want to tell you all about my song.
I want to sing it with great care.
Are you confident you will win again?
I am!
Thank you very much!
Now, Yamasaki-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Shine".
I kept waiting for dawn
My heart trembled in the night
I was tired of crying
How you can shine
Don't forget that you must live your own way
I'm not alone, I'm by your side
Won't you get the shine?
We get the shine
The continuation of your dream, this impure present
You live it now, shine
There is no more hesitation
You can shine
The unchanging thing is always here
Don't lose it anymore
You have the power to feel it
Ah ah ah
You can shine
Don't forget that you must live your own way
I'm not alone, I'm by your side
Won't you get the shine?
We get the shine
Yamasaki-san, thank you very much!
Thank you!
How do you feel now that you sang for us?
I feel refreshed.
Once again, what made you stand on this stage?
My dream has always been to be a singer who can move and move people's hearts by singing.
I think this stage will be an opportunity for me to do that, so I hope I can move the hearts of everyone who is watching me.
The song "shine" is a cheerful and positive song that supports people's backs,
so I hope I can sing a song that can support people's worries and anxieties even a little bit.
It was a powerful and wonderful song. Thank you very much!
Thank you!
So, Mr. Inoue of the judges, what do you think of his singing voice now?
Well, if you put emotion in it, you can miss the pitch or something like that, right?
But in that sense, I didn't miss it at all.
I was singing so accurately that I wondered if I really put emotion in it, but when I heard the last comment,
I thought, "Oh, he put in such a strong emotion."
It's a new type of song, or rather, I want to listen to other songs as well.
Then, please play the next song.
Well, it's two songs.
Oh, it's two songs. I got it.
So, that's it.
I'll judge it with this.
Yes, it was wonderful.
And I'd like you to talk to the cheering members as well.
Ms. Kojima, how was it?
Yes, it's a powerful song that's different from the first song.
It was really cool, and I thought, "She's got this chance."
I'm sure a lot of people know Amirun now.
It was cool.
Thank you.
It was a really powerful and wonderful song.
Yes.
That's all for Ms. Yamasaki's singing judging.
Please give her a big hand!
Ms. Yamasaki, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
It's over!
What's up with you?
Well, you know...
The light shining from above...
It's perfect for Shine.
I thought...
Well...
But...
The song is very refreshing, so I sang with all my might.
Yes.
I have no regrets.
Yes.
All I can do is wait for the results, but I'm most happy that I was able to come to the stage without any regrets.
Ms. Yokoyama Yui was encouraged by her teammates in the same group.
It was delicious!
Thank you!
Let's go!
Let's start the engine!
Benbenben!
Team AKB48!
The final three contestants are...
First place, Nii Tsukano.
AKB48, Yokoyama Yui.
Ms. Yokoyama.
Yes!
It's finally the final.
Yes!
Are you nervous?
I'm really nervous, but what should I do?
Please deal with it yourself.
Please do your best.
Yes, I'll do my best.
But what kind of song and feelings do you have for singing in the future?
Well, the song I'm going to sing in the future is a song that my mom taught me that this song is a great song.
I don't know if I can sing it well, but I'll do my best.
I'm looking forward to it.
Yes!
Then, Yokoyama will sing it for you.
The song is "Endless Story".
Endless Story
If you have a change of mind
I want you to stay by my side
Tonight
Are you tired of being strong?
Are you too young?
Everytime I think about you, baby
I can say it now
I miss you
It's so hard to say a story
If it's not for someone else
I want to sing for you
To this brilliance that continues into endless misery...
...I want to sing for you... ...I want to sing for you...
For example, for you, not for someone else's sake...
I want to sing this song... ...Utaitai, kono uta o... ...I want to sing this song...
It doesn't end, it continues, this brilliance...
...Always I want to tell you, forever and ever... ...Always I want to tell you, forever and ever...
thank you very much!
You said you wanted to sing with fun all the time, but did you have fun singing?
Ah, I sang! Thanks to you!
Thanks to you!
I'm glad!
Thank you for changing your discipline into strength!
Yes! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Well then, the judges'... Ah, Yokoyama-san, please stay still, okay?
Hmm, I'm sorry...
Yuzuki-san!
Yes?
What did you think of Yokoyama-san's singing voice?
Um... Um...
When you were talking, it made me want to ask you if you were the same person!
Really!
The gap was huge!
Yes!
Also, it was different from the first song...
It was a very powerful and moving singing voice!
Yes!
Thank you very much!
And now, the supporting member, Oba-san!
Please...
Oba-san?
Yes!
Can we hear what Oba-san has to say?
Ah! Yes!
Ah! Ah!
I was wondering if we were in the same group...
Yes!
I'm sorry!
It's okay! I'm sorry!
You're amazing! Really!
I think you have a double personality!
But you're really...
Earlier you sang a dark song...
But this time you looked up and looked at me...
And I was surprised you could sing like that!
You were really amazing!
Thank you very much!
And now, Ota-san, please!
Yes!
I'm sorry!
Before we started...
I heard you weren't feeling well...
And I was worried you weren't singing well...
I wanted you to worry about me...
You're really in the same group...
But you're really cool and your voice...
I really respect you as a member!
Thank you very much!
And now...
That's all for Yokoyama-san's singing assessment!
Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Yokoyama-san, good job!
Thank you very much!
I may not have been good at it if I had sung it well, but I think I've done my best now. But it was fun.
I'm jealous.
"I'm only aiming for first place," said Yano Honoka-san.
I think I can win first place if I win this determination. I'll do my best!
I think I'm number one, so I'll do my best on stage.
I know you all have high expectations of me, but I won't feel too much pressure and I'll do my best.
I can do it if I sing with all my might.
Still?
Am I talking too much?
Let's move on to the fourth contestant.
The fourth final singer is...
Number two, first place...
STU48 Yano Honoka!
So, Yano-san...
Before you sing...
Yes? I didn't hear you at all.
I was too nervous.
How do you feel now?
How do I feel?
Of course I'm nervous, but when I checked my phone earlier, I saw a lot of messages from the members of the same STU group.
I was so happy that I thought it would be a nuisance email.
With those members' feelings in mind, I'd like to sing my second song.
Please do your best.
We're looking forward to it.
So, Yano-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Bluebird".
You said you wouldn't come back if you took off
But you aimed for that blue, blue sky
I still can't remember the sadness
But now I'm starting to grasp the pain
This feeling I had for you is now turning into words
Awakening from a dream of an unknown world
I'll spread my wings and fly away
You said you wouldn't come back if you took off
But you aimed for that white, white sky
You said you wouldn't come back if you took off
But you aimed for that blue, blue sky
I knew it would fall, but I kept chasing the light
I said it wouldn't come back if I flew away
I searched for that white, white cloud
I knew it would fall, but I kept chasing the light
That blue, blue sky
Yano-san, thank you very much!
Thank you!
How do you feel now after singing?
I feel good!
You feel good?
I feel good!
You feel good?
I feel good!
I'm glad!
Thank you!
Young people are really strong!
Young people are too strong!
Even though we have different experiences, it's amazing that we can sing so proudly.
What did you think of when you came here?
The reason why I chose this song is...
It's a song about feelings that only those who have reached the top can understand.
I fell in love with the lyrics.
Even if I couldn't sing it, I wanted to sing it.
So I sang it with the hope that my feelings would be conveyed to as many people as possible.
Thank you!
How about you, Sogawa-san?
What did you think of it?
I thought it was a song that would capture people's hearts.
I thought it would be difficult to sing two songs at once.
I'm glad you brought two good songs.
Right?
That was wonderful. Thank you!
How about you, Fukuda-san?
I always say things like "right?" a lot.
But when I sang on stage, I felt like a different person.
I always say that I'm nervous.
But I sang it so cool and I fell in love with it.
It was really wonderful.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
That's all for Yano-san's singing assessment.
Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
It's still early in the morning, but it's still early in the morning.
Now, let's move on to the second singer.
A.K.A. "Bottie", "Bestie", "Bottie", "Botana" !
It felt good, it felt really good!
Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for your hard work! Like a blue bird!
Thank you for your hard work!
Let's go!
The stage that only the chosen ones can stand on,
the experience and scenery that only those people know about,
and things that only the members' fans can see,
I haven't been in an audition or anything like that before,
and as a fan, I've had a little sad memories,
more so than the other members,
but I think I was able to show a little bit of the good scenery I have now.
Ms. Okada Nana, who received a baton from her junior, Yano-san.
Even though she has a lot of experience, she is still nervous.
The fifth singer who will perform as a finalist is...
the third group, the second passers-by...
A.K.A. "Bottie", "Bestie", "Bottie", "Bottana" !
Now, Okada-san.
Yes?
Whether you cry or laugh, it's the final.
Yes.
How do you feel now?
Eh?
When I saw STU's junior, Honotan, singing so comfortably,
I thought, "Ah, singing is wonderful",
and now I only have this one chance,
so I hope I can fully enjoy it and deliver my feelings to you.
What made you choose the second song?
It's a very sad and painful lyrical song,
so I hope my feelings can reach you when I sing it.
I understand.
Now, Okada-san will sing it for you.
The song is "Aitai".
I'm glad you're okay
No matter how hurt you are
Why can't it be me?
Don't go back to that girl
Isn't it okay if you don't love me the most?
Please let me stay by your side
Embrace me
Even if it's a lie
Tell me you love me more than that girl
I want to see you, I want to see you
I want to see you, but I can't
I only want you to look at me
Even though my heart aches like this
My feelings for you are still overflowing
Sometimes you're nice
Sometimes you push me away
I want to be by your side, that's all I can wait for
So no matter how many times you hurt me
Is it okay for me to love you this much?
I want to see you, I can't see you
I only want you to look at me
I want to see you, I'm curious about you
Before my heart breaks
Oh...
Okada-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
You sang a song, didn't you?
Yes.
How do you feel?
Well...
I was nervous, and I didn't sing everything I practiced.
But I think I was able to express my feelings that I had never expressed before.
I had a lot of fun. Thank you very much!
I'm sure you felt humble, but you also felt responsible for standing on this stage, didn't you?
Yes. The pressure of being in the first place in the qualifying round was very scary.
But my fans encouraged me a lot and told me that they like my singing voice.
No matter what the result is, I will never forget who I am and continue to love singing.
Thank you very much!
I had a lot of fun.
Okada-san, please show your facial expression to everyone a little more.
Yes, please.
Please.
Thank you very much.
Now, the judge, Oka-san.
Yes, please don't go home.
I was very moved.
The gap with the first song was also great.
Before I started singing, I saw myself entering the world of lyrics.
I didn't think about it and was drawn in.
Of course, the technique was good and I could listen to it with confidence.
The expression was also wonderful.
I think it was perfect.
I was moved.
The word "perfect" came out.
Thank you very much.
And the supporting member, Sukuda-san.
You were listening, weren't you?
Yes, I was really moved.
I'm really happy to hear Okada-san's song like this.
I really thought that Okada-san was an esteemed singer.
How many times do I have to say Okada-san?
It was really cool.
Thank you.
Your love was conveyed.
Yes.
That's all for Okada-san's singing assessment.
Everyone, please give him a big round of applause again.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
Oh, it's Nana-san. Thank you for your hard work.
I missed you. I missed you for a long time.
I was happy.
Yes, yes, yes.
I'm glad Nana-san is here.
She was so supportive of me.
Thank you for your hard work.
I want to go home now.
I want to go home.
I'm nervous.
That's what I was nervous about.
But I think it's a skill that includes nervousness.
I'm so nervous that I can't sing yet.
I think I'm still naive.
This time, I'm always compared to others.
But I think that's why everyone grows up.
I think it was a good opportunity.
Ms. Yahagi Moeka, who has climbed all the way here in one year.
Many of her colleagues are still living as researchers.
There are a lot of colleagues who are worried about their colleagues.
I think about them.
Do you want me to give you a message?
That's right.
That's amazing.
I'm not very good at saying things.
Even if I'm not good at it, I'll do my best.
Thank you very much.
I'll tell you.
Please show everyone what you can do.
Let's go.
3rd place.
1st place.
Ms. Yahagi Moeka.
- Yahagi-san. - Yes.
Before you sing, please tell us what you think about the song you will sing in the future.
I want to convey the lyrics of this song to all of you who are in your third year of draft.
I think it's difficult to put it into words, so I always think about you when I listen to this song.
I hope this song will motivate you in your third year of draft.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Yes.
Then, Yahagi-san, please sing for us.
The song is "Eyes".
These feelings I've gathered up until the last second
The days that have piled up
Won't betray you
The dazzling sun will turn into a sunset
Illuminating a youth that will never come again
Illuminating
I chase my dream straight ahead
I love your eyes
Being with you like that
I still want to cherish it
Tears and smiles
Are proof that I've become reckless
Being with you like that
I'm proud of it
I'll always be proud of you
Yohhani-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
How do you feel now, after singing?
I was only thinking about my heart-fluttering feelings,
and I hope my feelings will reach the audience.
I think your applause has reached them.
Thank you very much!
What made you come all the way to this stage?
Well, I'm the type of person who can't do anything when I'm nervous,
but I've always tried not to be nervous on stage,
and I've always done high-fives with various staff before coming here.
But I think your emotions have reached them.
Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you very much!
It was wonderful.
Well, Inoue-san, what impression do you have about her?
Well, it's always me when it's Moeka-chan, isn't it?
Maybe it's because we were together at the end of the year event.
That's right. At the beginning of the judging qualifier, you were a researcher, weren't you?
Yes, I was a researcher.
And now you are a regular member, aren't you?
Yes, that's right.
It's amazing, this Singing Power No. 1 Contest.
It feels like various stars are born.
And you still have a lot of control over your feelings.
You are still young, aren't you?
I'm still young.
Still young.
You have so much control over your feelings.
I thought it was wonderful.
You were moved, weren't you?
Yes.
No, I'm serious!
I'm serious.
I know you're a good singer from the preliminary round.
That's right. It was wonderful.
And the supporting member, Ota-san, what impression do you have about her?
She has a really straightforward singing voice.
It's a singing voice that comes straight to my heart.
I could hear it all.
It was really cool.
Thank you very much.
It was wonderful.
Yes.
That's all for Yohagi-san's singing judging.
Once again, please give her a big round of applause.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much.
The climax is approaching.
Let's move on to the 7th virtual judge.
I was nervous.
I was thinking too much about what to do.
I couldn't concentrate on the song because I couldn't think of anything.
I did something really stupid.
I thought.
Thank you for letting me stand on this stage.
I don't know the result yet.
I don't like it anymore. Bye-bye.
In the first song, she couldn't show her strength.
In the second song, she will put everything on it.
Her face is stiff. Her expression.
If I make a strange face, will my face get softer?
I have to do this or I won't be able to release my tension.
Am I stepping on it?
Am I stepping on the ground?
Isn't it floating?
It's not floating.
It's not floating?
It's floating a lot now.
I can swim now.
It's not floating?
That's good.
It's cool.
The 7th virtual judge is...
The 4th virtual judge is...
SKE48.
SUZURA YAMAUCHI.
- Yamauchi-san. - Yes.
Your smile is impressive.
My legs are floating now.
- Are they? - Yes, they are.
- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm fine.
My feet are not on the ground at all.
They are floating.
Are you nervous?
I'm very nervous, but...
The songs I'm going to sing now are perfect for me.
I've been an idol for ten years and I have a lot of things in mind.
I hope that my songs can make you feel like you work hard every day and that you will work hard tomorrow as well.
I'm looking forward to it.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Yes, I'll do my best.
- Please. - Then let's have Yamauchi-san sing for us.
The song is "Tomorrow".
You can become as strong as the number of tears you have, like flowers blooming on the asphalt.
Don't let everything you see see, tomorrow will come for you.
You can become stronger by the number of tears you have, like flowers blooming on the asphalt.
What happened to you that you suddenly wanted to meet me?
Even if you make a joke in a hurry, that smile is sad
Look at the moonlight in the afternoon, the memories of us hugging each other
If you throw away things like Miraiji, something good will happen again.
You can become stronger by the number of tears you have, like flowers blooming on the asphalt.
Don't let everything you see see, tomorrow will come for you
Let's become as strong as the number of tears, like a flower swaying in the wind
Just believe in yourself, tomorrow will come no matter what
I'll come tomorrow for you
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much, Yamauchi-san!
Yes, thank you very much!
It was impressive that you seemed to be singing with a lot of fun.
I had a lot of fun! I was finally rescued!
Were you rescued?
Yes! I'm stuck in the mud!
She's stuck in the mud!
I'm stuck in the mud!
Wonderful! You were full of energy! What a wonderful singer you were!
However, what kind of feelings brought you here?
Well, as I said earlier, it's been about five years since I've been an idol for ten years and moved to an escapee court.
As an escapee, I couldn't leave anything behind.
I thought I could leave something behind as Yamauchi Suzuran.
At this event, my fans told me that I should definitely receive Suzuran.
I became one with my fans and survived until today's best eight.
I really wanted to establish myself as an escapee.
I worked hard on behalf of the escapee!
Thank you very much!
You changed your life force!
That was wonderful!
How about you, Judge Yuzuki Fuka?
Yes!
What kind of impression do you have?
Listening to Suzuran's singing made me feel warm.
Not only did I hear her soft singing, but also her powerful singing.
Also, I felt like I could move forward from tomorrow.
Yes! Thank you very much!
Thank you!
Your feelings were conveyed!
Yes!
And the supporting member, Ms. Oba.
Please give us your comments.
Yes!
I was really moved.
Oh, Mina-chan!
The song really fits Suzuran perfectly.
It was very pleasant to listen to.
I'm sorry for crying out of my own volition at this hour!
I'm sorry!
I chose this song because Mina-chan said it fits Suzuran perfectly.
Yes, I know. I said it.
Yes.
But I'm really glad you sang it well.
Thank you!
Thank you for your hard work!
And with that...
Ms. Imauchi's singing assessment ends here.
Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
Now, it's finally time for you to go home.
Let's move on to the last announcement.
I'm saved! I'm saved! I'm saved!
I have no regrets! I have no regrets!
Oh, thank goodness!
Ho, ho, ho! Ho, ho, ho!
Don't cry yet!
Legs! They're attached!
They're attached firmly!
Oh...
How do you feel about going home last?
I can't do it.
I'll cry if I have a motive.
No, I couldn't play the first song I just played.
I was so frustrated.
If I couldn't play it all, I thought I'd regret it even more.
There's nothing left for me.
I've been singing for ten years and I've thrown away a lot of things.
I thought there was nothing scary anymore and sang.
I want many people to know about me.
I know I'm important.
But I'm doing this in the entertainment world because there's a group called SKE.
I want to survive as SKE.
Kano Nojima.
It's been more than three years since joining, but she has no election experience.
She's not even ranked in the general election.
Her first big stage, the moment of fate, is approaching.
Actually, I thought Ranran-san would be last.
So, I'm very nervous all of a sudden.
But I don't like to be nervous and my voice shaking.
So, I'm going to get excited with Ran-san's song.
[Ran-san's song]
Now, it's finally time for you to go on stage.
Now, let's move on to the final performance.
The final singer to perform for the first time is...
4th group, 1st class...
SKE48...
Kano Nojima!
[Applause]
- Now, Nojima-san... - Yes?
How do you feel now that you're singing for the last time?
I thought I shouldn't think it's the last time...
So I'm singing with the feeling that there's one more person left.
- I understand. - Yes.
But what kind of feelings led you to choose the second song?
The song I'm going to sing now...
The song and lyrics attracted me a lot...
It's a song from a long time ago...
I've been singing this song a lot in karaoke...
My mother also likes it a lot...
- So I chose it. - I understand.
- I'm looking forward to it. - Yes.
Now, Nojima-san will sing it for you.
The song is "Harukaze".
"Harukaze" by Nojima-san.
As if closing in on the cherry blossoms that haven't been in season for a while,
I stuck a firefly in my heart.
Sometimes I got lost and sometimes I lamented.
But by my side, you were there, weren't you?
Still, I tend to you, haven't you changed at all?
There are many things I want to ask you, many things I want to talk about with you.
In the winter dyed in the color of the sky, the twinkling stars whisper to me.
Because I heard you, because I heard you, I can go without getting lost.
If eternity doesn't exist, then I won't be here either, right?
These feelings, these feelings should continue to go around.
When will this vividly colored scenery disappear?
I feel you in the scent of spring.
I walk forward.
- Yoshiba-san, thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
The first song had a completely different atmosphere.
- Yes. - How do you feel now?
Wow, it's amazing...
How do I feel...
It's a feeling I've never experienced in my life before,
but it was also very pleasant to sing in this venue.
- I think you really love music. - Yes.
What did you think when you came to this stage?
Wow...
Being able to sing in front of so many people like this in a live band
is a very precious chance in life for me.
Even at home, my mom and dad listened to me a lot as I practiced.
- That was a wonderful song. Thank you very much! - Thank you very much!
Now, I'd like the judges to speak as well.
- Sogawa-san! - Yes.
Well...
Singing a song like "whisper" in front of a live band is very difficult.
Technically... Well, I don't sing, but...
And I know that, so...
Well, it's only a piano qualifier, so...
Yes.
Well, it's only a piano qualifier, so...
Yes.
What you can do is also what you can't do when you stand in a place like this, but...
It was really wonderful.
Yes, thank you very much.
It was wonderful.
Thank you very much.
And members of the cheering team, please comment again.
Ms. Oba.
Yes.
No, but...
She has always said that she really loves singing.
Even in SK, there are times when we listen to her solo songs, but...
Today, she is really different.
Somehow, she is more confident than usual.
Singing is really fun.
That kind of singing voice is also amazing.
It's really different from before.
In the end, I was really moved.
I think everyone was really moved.
Please continue to sing a lot with confidence in the future.
Thank you very much.
You're happy, aren't you?
Thank you very much.
That's all for Ms. Nojima's singing assessment.
Please give her a big round of applause!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your hard work!
And...
The eight people who sang in this final have been eliminated.
Yes.
All singing assessments have ended here.
Once again, Ms. Oka Midori of the judges...
After seeing you all this far...
Yes.
What kind of impression do you have?
Well...
After all, it's only the final and the level is really high.
Everyone's feelings for this song in this scene...
I could really tell that you were singing with your soul.
As a judge, I also seriously assessed you with my soul.
Thank you very much.
And I'd like to ask the supporting members as well.
Kojima-san, how was it?
I thought it was really cool to get a chance like this with my skills, and I was really stimulated.
Thank you very much.
How about Matsuoka-san?
Yes, I think I'll be in first place from now on, but I was really looking forward to seeing these eight people's concerts.
I had a lot of fun.
Thank you very much.
I'm looking forward to your next concert as well.
And lastly, Inoue-san!
Yes?
Please tell us how you felt about all of this.
I'd like to show you all my scores... Can I show you?
No, you can't.
Really, up until now, there was a 5 or 6 point difference, but it's really a 1 or 2 point difference.
Everyone is really good.
I think you're all at a level of "like it or not", so please look forward to it.
I understand.
There's no doubt that you're at a high level.
And Sogar-san, would you like to comment as well?
What do you think of everything we've seen so far?
No, really...
I really don't know how to rate things.
You don't know how to rate things either?
No, I don't know.
When we first asked the four of you...
For example, if we were to rate things one point at a time...
We thought that there might be people who would come in between...
But we ended up giving you the same score.
So we didn't know.
We were going to leave it up to the other judges...
But we ended up giving you the same score.
I'm sorry.
We didn't know.
I think it was that high of a level.
I understand.
Now, finally...
The winner of the AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Final...
Will be decided!
Wow, everyone was on a high level.
I wanted to get a high score, but I was really confused.
There were a lot of people with a lot of power.
It was very stimulating for me.
I had a hard time judging, but in the end...
I decided who came to my heart the most.
I'm looking forward to the results.
I didn't know if Nana Okada would make it to the final round.
But when I saw her performance, I thought, "Wow, everyone is doing this."
Nana wasn't in a seed state at all, so I was in trouble.
I felt that everyone was serious when they did it.
It was difficult.
I'm Amir. I'm Amir, one of the finalists.
I'm the only one of the three.
I'll announce the finalist.
You were really good.
I thought you were an HKT singer.
You were the brightest of the eight of you.
I'm very happy to be in the same group as you.
The first queen will be decided.
AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Finals Result Announcement!
Who will win the crown?
The first champion of AKB48 Group Vocal Power No. 1 Finals will be decided.
Here, we will announce the top three singers with high scores in the final vocal evaluation.
Judges, thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for your hard work.
Midori Okawa, looking back, how was the evaluation?
As you said, it was difficult, but I myself really liked it in the end.
I gave the highest score to the person who touched my heart the most.
I'm looking forward to seeing the results.
That's right.
We don't know either.
Yes, I'm excited.
What will happen?
Now, it's finally time.
We will announce the results.
First of all, we will announce the third place.
Ichikawa-san, thank you for your hard work.
I will announce it!
The 3rd place in the AKB48 Group Singles Championship is...
AKB48...
STU48...
Okada and Anna!
Okada-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Okada-san...
To be honest, how do you feel about being in 3rd place?
To be honest, I'm very relieved.
Relieved? Why?
To be honest, like I said earlier, it wasn't 100% as I had imagined it would be.
But now that I'm in 3rd place, I think I can show you more of me when I'm finished.
I think I can still feel my own lack of ability.
I hope I can continue to work hard and grow.
You want to aim higher and higher, right?
Yes, I want to aim higher and higher and I'll do my best!
Thank you for your applause.
Who do you want to tell your feelings now?
I want to tell my beloved fans who love my song.
I'm sure you'll say it's frustrating that I got first place.
But I'll use that frustration as a springboard and do my best to shine brighter.
I'm looking forward to it.
Okada-san, you shine brightly in third place.
Now I'd like the judges to say something as well.
Inoue-san, you're in third place.
Na-chan...
When I said "Na-chan", my fans got mad at me.
She always thinks about AKB as a whole.
Thank you for letting me enjoy my song and my show.
You're not someone you can put in third or second place.
Thank you.
What do you think about what she said?
All 20 of you have your own charms.
It's hard for me to rate you.
I'm happy about it. Thank you.
Thank you.
And Fukuda-san...
Yes?
How do you feel now?
Okada-san, you're in third place.
When you sang your first song, it felt like you were at a concert.
I really enjoyed it.
Your second song is one of my favorite songs.
I was really happy to hear you sing that song.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Okada-san, you shine brightly in third place.
Please give her a big hand.
Thank you.
The third place has been decided.
Then, I will announce the second place.
Mr. Ichikawa, thank you.
I will announce it.
The 2nd place of the AKB48 Group Singer Power No. 1 Final is...
AKB48...
YAHANI MOEKA!
Yahani-san, congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Please step forward.
Thank you!
It's done!
Yes! Thank you very much!
Yes! It's very heavy.
Are you happy?
I'm happy, but it's heavy.
Heavy?
Yes, it's very heavy for me, but I'm very happy to receive such a second place.
Who do you want to convey that feeling to?
I want to convey that feeling to the fans who have given me such a big fan light,
but I'm very happy that I can convey it now.
It was a wonderful place.
Yes!
You were able to shine brilliantly in second place.
Thank you very much!
The fans who are looking forward to your future activities have gathered here.
Once again, please say a few words to the fans.
Yes!
I've always loved singing since I joined,
but ever since I stood on this stage,
I haven't been able to do what many fans have taught me,
and now I can sing like this and everyone appreciates me,
so I always feel that it is thanks to the fans that I am standing on this stage.
I think it's no exaggeration to say that I received this second place from the fans.
Thank you very much!
Then, the judges, Fuzuki-san and Yahagi-san, how was your singing?
First of all, congratulations on your second place!
Thank you very much!
It was a very honest and straightforward singing voice, and it purified my honest heart.
Thank you for your wonderful singing voice!
Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you very much!
That was wonderful!
Mr. Sogawa, please give us your comments.
Ah, well, this is exactly what I entrusted you with.
I see.
I can't say anything more about it.
Are you angry?
Well, I don't care if I'm in second or third place.
All of you were wonderful.
I don't care if you think you've won somewhere.
Thank you very much.
You were all wonderful.
Thank you very much.
Ms. Inoue, please give us your comments.
Please do.
Ah, well, this is exactly what I entrusted you with.
I don't know why, but it was very interesting to watch.
I realized once again that AKB members are interesting because of their various personalities.
Don't you agree?
Please give them a round of applause.
Ms. Ota, please give us your comments.
Yes.
Ms. Moeka's song really resonated with me.
I think I was able to realize the importance of singing and expressing myself through Ms. Moeka's song.
I'm very grateful for that.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Ms. Yahagi was in second place.
Please give her a round of applause!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Now, it's finally...
It's finally decided.
AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round.
Who will be the first champion?
Ms. Ichikawa, please announce the winner!
I'll announce it!
AKB48 GROUP SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER ONE DECISION...
The winner is...
SK48…
Nojima Kano!
Nojima-san, congratulations!
Thank you!
You did it!
Nojima-san, please give her a big round of applause!
What kind of scenery do you see now?
Are you happy?
Yes, I'm very happy!
What a wonderful singing ability!
Thank you!
Who do you want to convey that joy to?
There are many fans who came to see us today,
and I know that there are many people who went all the way to the shrine and said, "Do your best!"
My father and mother practiced with me with the fans.
And the original solo song!
Yes!
Oh, I see!
That's right!
It's a solo song!
I'm happy!
My dream came true!
You will now climb the stairs to Stardom!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations!
Nojima-san, you have won the trophy!
The judge, Midori Oka, will award you the trophy!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Oka-san!
Yes!
How was it?
No, really, well...
Everyone, it was wonderful, but still...
It rang in my heart...
As if I was listening to an angel's singing voice...
It was like that!
From now on too...
I would like you to let me listen to many good songs!
Really, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Oka-san, thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
How do you feel about winning the trophy?
Eh...
It's like a dream!
I wish this time would stop...
It was my first big job in 2019...
I think I was able to make a good start!
That's right!
Well, I would like the judges to say something too...
Sogawa-san!
The winner has been decided!
Yes! Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Everyone was really drawn to your voice.
I felt like I was taken away by your voice from the first word.
Thank you very much!
And you finished it today.
I practiced a lot!
Thank you very much!
Inoue-san!
What impressions do you have?
There used to be an SKE singing horse contest.
Do you remember?
Yes!
Seiko Niizuma-san was next to me.
Yes!
She said, "Don't you know about her charm?"
I don't think you were first place at that time.
At that time, I thought it wasn't enough.
But you pushed it forward today.
I was surprised.
Thank you very much!
Yuji-tan, what impressions do you have?
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
As you said earlier, I was really drawn to your voice.
I could feel the change of the atmosphere.
It was a very moving singing voice.
Thank you very much!
The winner of the first AKB48 Group Singles No. 1 Final is Nozima-san!
Everyone, please give her a big hand!
Thank you very much!
Yoshima-san, what does singing mean to you?
Singing is something that can reveal me completely.
I haven't continued my studies at all, but I have been singing for more than five years.
I am really happy to have this trophy today. Thank you very much!
Thank you!
It's really beautiful!
Thank you very much!
I was surprised, too.
Yes, but I believed in you.
I thought I would cry, but it was only for a moment and I didn't even cry.
My mind went blank, but I'm very happy.
The fans were expecting a lot of things from me, so I'm very happy to hear that.
How was it?
I didn't think it was a success until the last part.
I couldn't start the song like I wanted it to.
But you got it all back in the last part.
I thought it was amazing.
I got goosebumps.
It was like a dream come true.
Singing in solo was also a dream come true, so I'm very happy.
I want to make it a song loved by people.
I got to stand and sing on a stage like a dream of mine.
And the live band who played in solo were very supportive of me.
I was very relieved to stand here.
I wasn't nervous at all.
And the fans came to see me more than I expected.
I was relieved to see them smiling.
I wouldn't have been able to do it alone.
I want to say thank you to the fans and the staff.
I'm a member of both AKB48.
I'm very happy that I can contribute to AKB48.
I didn't think I'd win second place.
I can only say I'm happy.
And I was moved by the fans smiling at me.
It's been a while since I've been in a draft meeting like this.
It's been a while.
But there are people who recognize my achievements, and I thought it was a very happy thing.
No, I'm not.
But I have a very low rank in my heart.
I couldn't be No. 1, but I think it's natural.
When I heard Nojima Kano-chan and Kano Kano-chan's song, I was very convinced that I was No. 1.
I understand why I'm lower in rankings than them.
I'm convinced and relieved.
I thought I could grow more and more, so I will continue to work hard so that I will not lose to young people with a lot of drinks.
The next member is...
You did your best!
It was cool.
It was very cool.
I was very impressed.
If you sing this much at this point, you don't know what will happen in the future.
It was really amazing.
You're S.T.U. Setouchi's singer, right?
I'm nervous and I'm shedding tears.
Are you nervous?
You're nervous, aren't you?
I'm very nervous.
I want to get revenge.
I want to go to more places and sing at more venues.
Let's do a challenge next time.
It's an all-day challenge.
It's always like this.
Riku-chan always says, "Sing!"
She looks like she's in a good mood and says, "I'm No. 4."
I'm glad you asked me.
We're gold medals, Moere-san.
It's scary to go out alone, isn't it?
I wish we could go out more.
It's been a while since we went out together.
It's been a long time.
I'm so glad.
You're number one.
The atmosphere has changed.
You were cute.
You were like a maiden.
You're right.
It's cool.
It's a world here.
I'm representing H.K.T. with my song.
I really wanted to deliver good news.
I was happy.
I think I was able to know my current ability.
The fans cheered for me.
I was able to be in the best eight.
I was able to burn up the concert.
I regretted it.
I'm glad I gave it my all.
I got a message from Sassy before the performance.
She said she was very happy.
I'm really frustrated.
I was one step away from first place.
I hate losing.
I'm very frustrated.
But...
I think it's a chance for someone to see me.
I'm glad I was able to give it my all.
I think I was able to do something.
I'd be happy if more people knew about me.
I hope you knew about me.
It's frustrating. I love singing and I'm most grateful for singing on such a big stage, but I wanted to have the experience of winning after all.
It was a period when I became serious about singing, so I was very impressed with myself.
I'm glad I was able to express the worldview of the song in my own way.
If I do it next time, I'll practice a little more and do my best to get a little higher in the world rankings.
The winner is Kano Nojima.
It's the first time I've been surrounded by so many reporters.
I don't go as far as a solo concert, but if I can get some time at the theater, I'd like to do something like a solo performance alone.
I hope I can do that because of this.
About a month since the finals, I asked again.
I don't have a sense of reality yet, but I don't know if it's a sense of reality or not, but when I'm performing in front of a lot of fans, I feel like I'm more confident than before.
I used to dance in the park myself.
It's more fun than before. I'm having a lot of fun now.
Entry No. 24, Nojima Kano, from Aichi Prefecture.
When I join SKE48, I will do my best to become a center candidate in the future,
without giving up on anything and always with a smile on my face!
Nojima-san from a choir.
She passed SKE48 about four years ago.
But...
To be honest with you, I lost confidence when I joined this world.
Usually you have confidence, right?
But when I lost confidence and told everyone about my pride,
I lost confidence in myself.
I became stupid with confidence.
I don't know what's good for me.
When she joined SKE48, she worked as a center in the same season as Nojima-san.
She was noticed as a hope of expectations.
However, she faces strict reality.
When I joined SKE48, I was a center in the first place.
But I couldn't get results.
I don't go out much for work.
I don't go to events much.
I want to be selected first and foremost.
I haven't been selected yet, but I want to be selected.
I'm just talking nonsense.
It makes me crazy.
Even though she had a black hole in her heart, she couldn't be selected.
She was overtaken by her peers one after another.
She had neither confidence nor hope.
The only salvation for Nojima-san was...
Even when I was sick, I sang a lot and sang a lot in the bath and spread it out, so I didn't think about singing it, but I was humming it myself, so I really love songs for me and I think they support me.
However, when I let myself go and released my heart, I met my honest self.
At that time, I was involved in a TV program that determines ske48's number one singing ability.
However, when I released my heart, I met my honest self.
At that time, a judge's words were her weather.
I was happy and happy that Mr. Niizuma, who I often saw on TV, said that my song was good and that I should improve it.
I started to like singing even more and tried to sing better.
If I have time to be depressed and sick, I have to look back and do my best from the beginning.
Let's do our best from the beginning with my favorite song.
Let's believe in ourselves.
I practiced every day to be reborn seriously and wished for this big stage.
Even if I lose confidence, get sick, and don't know what to do anymore,
I thought it was important to look back and understand where you are not good at and move forward.
The girl who was saved by singing opened the door of a new world that day with her own singing voice.
I think it's because she fell down that it's hard for her to get up again, and I hope she sees it now.
So I hope she doesn't take her eyes off of her fans.
I'm sure she'll be happy to see me cheering for her now.
Looking up at the morning sky, I softly wished for today to be filled with smiles.
Sometimes it rains and tears overflow, but...
...the day that doesn't end is tomorrow's number one.
The dream I've always seen is...
...me being alone again.
A dream where I can freely do...
...what I want to do.
Life is like a paper airplane...
...carrying my wishes and flying away.
As far as the wind can take me...
...I'll just keep moving forward.
Rather than hurrying that distance...
...I'd rather fly.
♪ The world is most important to me, so let my heart be as it is ♪
♪ Life is like a paper airplane, it flies away with a wish on board ♪
♪ In the wind, as much as you can, you just have to move forward ♪
♪ Rather than competing for that distance, did you fly? Where did you fly? ♪
♪ That is the most important thing, so come on ♪
June 15th