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The third Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round, which was the biggest fierce battle in the past.
Behind the scenes, there was a drama that could not be counted by the girls who had bet everything on this competition.
I'm shaking.
I feel like I'm always being attacked by this evil monster of the act theater.
And then, three weeks after the final battle...
Good morning.
Yura Ikeda, who was shining with confidence, told us everything.
Out of the eight of us, I was more nervous about that than the ranking announcement.
AKB48 Group Singing Power No. 1 Deciding Round, Behind the Scenes Document.
December.
Akasaka Act Theater, the birthplace of singing power that gave birth to many dramas.
Good morning.
Thank you for coming.
The front temperature is normal.
It's normal.
It's the third time, so I'm nervous no matter how many times I come.
I'd like to win for the third time, but...
How are you feeling?
I'm feeling good.
I've been up since morning.
My eyes are wide open.
I'm nervous.
I couldn't sleep.
Not at all?
No, I slept.
I always have an appetite and want to eat ramen, but I couldn't even eat yogurt.
How do you feel about singing for the first time in a while?
It's been a while since I've been on stage.
I'm excited.
I'm looking forward to it and I can't help it.
This competition, which was held due to COVID-19, has been realized by providing thorough infection prevention measures and crowd control restrictions.
Live performance by a full band.
Singing is a one-shot match.
Because of its effect on girls' lives, band members also feel a unique sense of tension.
The level is getting higher and higher every time, so I think it's my third time singing in front of an audience.
Even though it's my third time, I'm still nervous.
I want to deliver it properly and I want everyone to give their best performance.
I think it's a little different from a normal live performance.
This is the first time for them to work together on a band's sound source and practice in advance.
Wow, live band, live performance.
How do you feel about it?
What should I do? Won't I fall down?
What's so special about live band and band?
But it's different from how I usually sing.
The bass and other sounds resonate very directly.
I felt like I was being taken away.
It was difficult for me to listen to my own song.
No, I'm out on my knees every year, so I made a mistake last year, too.
I'm just good at making faces like I didn't make a mistake, but I made a lot of mistakes.
Many live events were canceled in 2020.
This final tournament has become a precious opportunity for fans and members to share the same space.
I'm nervous! I'm nervous! I can't stand being alone!
I'm nervous! My legs are shaking! My legs are shaking!
I'm grateful for this event.
I didn't have much time to sing.
But they prepared such a big stage for me.
I thought I had no choice but to enter.
A sunny stage that took a life.
The members also prepared their own costumes.
- I bought it at ZOZOTOWN. - I bought it at ZOZOTOWN.
- This is cute, too. - What's the theme?
- It's like loli... loli... loli... loli gothic.
- What? - It's like loli gothic.
- There's a lot of things mixed up. - What's loli gothic?
- What do you mean by "loricon"? - There's something like that.
- Is it "gosurori"? - Gosurori!
- Can we use "lori gothic"? - It's "gosurori", right?
The finalist of the first tournament, Honoka Yano.
She stands on this stage with special feelings.
Last time, I came here with a lot of feelings that I didn't have here.
The final tournament of the second round.
Among the members who passed the preliminary round, Yano was not the only one.
Actually, the day before the tournament...
Due to a fall, she had difficulty singing due to a nose injury, and her blood vessel was removed.
The singer's number one final is really a big deal in my life, but I thought it was a good chance to say it, so I didn't say it much, but I was really frustrated.
In the preliminary round of this tournament, which challenged frustration in her heart, she passed the third place of her best.
She came back to this stage again.
Today, I want you to tell me that you did a good job by leaving a good result or a win.
Such Yano-san's preliminary round was also held by Yura Ikeda-san, who participated for the first time.
He is the youngest 16-year-old researcher of this tournament.
There are a lot of red chairs.
Yano Ikeda, who participated for the first time in this tournament.
I've been wanting to participate in this tournament for a long time, and I also want to sing in the finalist live.
This time, I will do my best to aim for the best 8.
The finalists were the best in all groups.
The spiritual position of STU continues to this day.
Nana Okada, who was the first captain.
I want to get a solo song and get first place.
I hope that STU members will go to the finalist live as many as possible and sing together.
I also want to go to the finalist live and aim for the best 8.
At the rehearsal on the day, she heard the singing voices of her rivals for the first time.
She passed the first round.
Yuka Akiyoshi of HKT.
I want to win first place this year.
I've been in the finalist three times, so I hope I can win first place this year.
There are people who have continued to support her efforts to aim for the top.
HKT has been raising groups and doing voice training for six months for this day.
There, the trainer was surprised by the members' consciousness.
You're very motivated.
You have a strong desire to make your fans happy.
I'm moved by what you're telling me.
On the other hand, AKB's Rissen Airi has been doing voice training individually.
There, she has a strong determination to become the first finalist.
In the first tournament, despite being in second place in the qualifiers, she couldn't show her skills due to her health problems.
I really liked it. It was fun.
It was amazing. I didn't do any lessons or anything like that.
In the second tournament, due to the schedule of the stage, she couldn't be satisfied and ended up with incomplete performance.
Anyway, I want to be a finalist.
When I'm called my name for the first time, I don't want to feel like I'm not being called anymore.
It's become a little traumatic.
I want to be called my name again after the first song is over.
Over the past month, she has continued her training in line with her studies.
However, she can't hide her impatience from the anxiety of the training fee.
If you say "no" again, I'll send you to jail.
I don't think he'll think of me like that.
You know, when someone thinks of you like that, you don't change your future.
That's right.
Because you don't like being thought of like that, you feel like you're overdoing it.
I'm sure you'll regret it when you're done and you can't show your skills.
The one who makes all of this flow is Miss Sensei herself.
So it's your own power.
We're just riding there.
Feel a lot of yourself showing off your amazing power.
Yes.
Let's believe in ourselves.
Yes.
There is one more participant who is burning with revenge.
Last time, while being nominated for first place, she couldn't get a step closer to second place.
Miss Yamasaki Amir.
I'm so happy.
This time for sure.
This year, I felt like I was aiming for first place.
Since that day, for a year, in order to overcome my weaknesses, I improved my singing skills in my personal lessons.
And again, on the stage of humiliation...
My previous reflection was that my A melody and B melody didn't have a lot of impact.
Also, if I had put more emotion into my singing, I think I could have done better.
I think I was able to do it.
Yes.
With each of their thoughts coming to fruition, they are preparing for the final stage.
They want to change their lives with their singing and show their fans a new scenery.
On the other hand, the fans are also looking forward to the moment when the doors of the future open for the members who support them.
It is because of this era that they cherish this space that connects their hearts.
I don't have any more handshakes and opportunities to see you in person.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity to hear you sing live like this.
As the opening ceremony approached, support groups from each group rushed in.
I'm proud of being able to come here this time to cheer for Yamasaki Amir, who is in the same group as me, so I hope I can cheer for her as much as I can.
You were second last time, but how far have you come this time, Amir?
No, I'm first place, right? I was definitely first place.
I'm really nervous and there are a lot of STU members, so I'm really excited, but I think I'm more nervous than everyone else.
I'm really looking forward to it. On the contrary, it's the turn of people who sing well, so I'm really looking forward to seeing it for free.
I'm really proud of you guys.
That's it.
Just a little more until the actual performance.
It's like a dream. You'll meet a lot of people today.
And finally...
I'm just looking forward to it! I'm excited! I'm looking forward to it!
The serious battle between the girls who chase their dreams. It's finally opening!
The final tournament of the final group of group kkb48, number one singer group, will be held!
The first group of kkb48, the group of group kkb48, which has had a final experience of going out, will be held!
Even if I cry all day, I'm confused and angry, it doesn't matter!
I will do my best so that I can change the atmosphere of the room!
I'm a little nervous, but as long as I can have fun, I want to do it without regrets.
Makina Taniguchi and Yano Doki are aiming for the final advance.
I want to go with you, and I want to practice with you.
I will do my best to change the atmosphere of the venue.
♪ Even if you stop for a moment, it will be too late ♪
♪ With your mouth full of dirt ♪
♪ Pierce the middle of it and smash it ♪
♪ I will not ♪
♪ Wait any longer ♪
♪ A starry night and dazzling morning ♪
♪ Are not things that can be repeated over and over again ♪
♪ Stand up and fly away ♪
♪ Live with you ♪
♪ I swore that I would be by your side ♪
You two have been through a lot.
- It's still tough. - Yes, it is.
- It's tough, but... - You did it!
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Well... - I gave it my all.
- Did you remember the regret from a year ago? - Yes.
I feel like I'm doing my best because of that.
It's my second time, and I'm just waiting for the result.
This time is bad. I'm nervous.
When I came out of the stage, I saw Hono and Hono was there.
And they called me out.
That was my biggest fear.
I wanted to sing a song that will stay in my memory for the fans who came.
I believe I was able to do that.
- You look happy. - It's over.
Personally, I came here with no regrets.
- Do you think you can be a singer? - I want to go! I want to go!
- Do you think you can? - I'll go! I'll go!
- You'll go? - Yeah.
I'm crying. Seriously.
There were fans in front of me.
It wasn't easy for me to sing in front of people.
I was happy.
That's all.
The second group.
Each member will sing their own unique song and compete against each other.
Last time, they won the audience over with their energetic performance and made it to the finals.
Mineyoshi Arisa.
I want to bring the audience and the judges into my world.
I'll do my best and have fun!
I'm about to jump out of my seat.
I'm just doing what I've been doing.
I can do it!
Following last time, Hino Mimura made it out of the NGT and made it to the finals.
Hino Mimura made it out of the NGT and made it to the finals.
I want to deliver a story rather than a smile.
♪ Be fashionable, you can be more attractive than anyone else ♪
I was really nervous during the rehearsal,
so I believe I can sing better than during the rehearsal.
I want to enjoy it, anyway.
Please tell me not to bully me.
I'll do my best!
Let's go back to the singing scene.
Next is the second group's...
♪ Be fashionable, you can be more attractive than anyone else ♪
♪ The joy of knowing each other ♪
♪ The sadness of hurting each other ♪
♪ I want to be called out for the first time in my life ♪
♪ Missing you, let me count your kisses ♪
♪ If only I could remember each and every one of them ♪
I'm so glad.
That was wonderful.
Let's go back to the singing scene.
Next is the third group's...
♪ Be fashionable, you can be more attractive than anyone else ♪
I think I've improved my skills this year.
By trying out singing projects, I feel confident about myself.
I had time to enjoy myself.
It's a song that I know the members well, and they were dancing to it, doing fox poses, so I had a lot of fun singing it.
In a good way, I was really nervous, but it was the best I've sung so far.
I was relieved. I was able to do what I wanted to do, and I'm very happy about that.
Some of the members couldn't do a convincing performance.
I thought I wasn't nervous, but after it was over, my hands were numb, and I thought I was nervous.
I don't think I can get better results than my ability, so I think that's my ability.
It can't be helped. I'll practice more.
The third group is a wide range of members, from veterans to young people, competing against each other.
Nana Okada, aiming for the first championship, and Yura Ikeda, in second place in the qualifying round for the first time.
I want to sing with Nana Okada, so I want to be in eighth place.
I want the mission to be successful.
If we can do it, it would be best if we could move forward together.
I want to do that.
Let's do our best and go up together.
I'm nervous, but I'll do my best.
The oldest member of the competition, 29 years old, Akane Takayanagi.
Her graduation concert was postponed and she is back on stage.
I'm not going to fight. I'm going to deliver my song.
I'm nervous. My hands are sweaty and I'm going to die soon.
Asai Nanami, 20 years old.
My feelings are calm, but my body is very nervous and I can't keep my balance, so I'm trying not to go up.
I think it's okay. All I have to do is sing to my mother.
Actually, this time Asai-san invited her mother to the venue.
There are special feelings there.
What are you singing this time?
This time, the first song is "Mother" and the second song is "Close to you".
There are too many songs that suit me.
The child in the song is also a single mother, but my father is also a single mother and my mother raised me alone.
Asai-san, who grew up in a single parent family.
I had a feeling of wanting to tell my mother, who has always supported my dream.
I'm really grateful for raising me alone until I was 20 years old.
I haven't been able to say it directly in words so far, but I think it's because it's a song that I can convey my feelings.
Feelings I haven't been able to say so far, with a song.
The third and first song is "Mother".
Asai Nanami.
I'm sorry I couldn't be honest with you
How much did you help me with your welcome back voice?
Thank you for giving birth to me
I'm happy to be born into your child
I'm happy to be your daughter
Thank you
We've been living together for a long time,
and I've been doing my best to raise my daughter with the intention of protecting her,
and I'm glad that my daughter felt that way.
[Music]
I'm going crazy and I'm going around in circles
The next song is the last song.
It's my first time singing alone like this.
I thought it was a lot of fun and I felt very happy.
It was really good. The adults' expressions were amazing.
I'm 29 years old and I'm singing.
It was the last song, so I enjoyed it.
I was nervous until the rehearsal, but I enjoyed the performance.
I didn't make a big mistake, but I felt like I couldn't get rid of the tension, so I'm very anxious now.
I always feel like I'm being attacked by this evil actor.
The last four groups.
The first queen has appeared in two competitions.
Kano Nojima.
I want to sing a song that is easy to listen to and easy to sing, not only for those who see it through the video but also for those who say, "It's amazing," but also for those who say, "It's good to be like this."
No, I can do it. I can do it. I can do it. I can do anything.
I'm sure I can do it. I'm sure I can do it.
If I calm down, I'm sure I can do it.
So I'll calm down.
No, but I have to enjoy it.
Even if you say "that's enough", even if you say "I love you", even if you say "what's wrong"
If it's just a game, it's simple, it's a test, it's a negotiation, it's reckless
I won't even think about it, how many times do I have to use heavy words?
I want to survive, I still want to live, I love you
Your love forever
I close my eyes and draw you out
From my heart, my beloved one
In the middle of my love
You will always be there
Your love forever
I close my eyes and draw you out
From my heart, my beloved one
In the middle of my love
Your love forever
I close my eyes and draw you out
From my heart, my beloved one
In the middle of my love
I'm scared
I want to go out with you
I want to go out, I want to go out
SKE48 Yamauchi Suzuran, Yano Honoka, Mimura Hiro, Akiyoshi Yuka.
The names of the members who have left their mark so far have not risen.
The first place in the second group is...
STU48 Ikena Yura!
16-year-old Yura Ikeda made it to the finals for the first time.
I'm really happy. I'll do my best for the next song, too. Thank you very much.
Okada Nana!
Nana Okada's junior, Ikeda, continues.
The remaining two groups are SKE48's two members who will receive tickets to the finals.
Noshima and Furuada have been selected. Congratulations!
That's it for the eight finalists competing for the title of "singer queen."
I'm really happy. I still have a long way to go, so I'll do my best.
I'm nervous, but I don't have to worry about anything anymore.
But I'm glad my passion for fashion is gone.
But it's already a result of three girls not being able to sing two songs,
so I want to sing with the thoughts of the three girls.
I think I've only been getting power from people who support me,
so I want to sing a song that reaches the hearts of the people who support me.
I want to sing with the feeling of "it's okay" for the fans.
When it was announced, my heart rate was very high, so I realized that I was nervous.
One step of joy.
At this moment, the members whose dreams have come to an end...
Self-documentary.
I was able to stand up again.
Thank you for watching.
I'll do my best at that stage.
Let's do our best.
And finally, the second song of their destiny.
The third and final attempt, Nana Okada.
How many minutes has it been?
Three minutes.
Oh, then...
Oh, no! Not again! I can't take it anymore!
Anne!
After all, I want a solo song.
Everyone who wants to make me happy.
I want to shine more in solo, too.
I'll do my best.
In order to realize her dream of a solo debut,
all she aims for is the championship.
It's a miracle, it's overflowing, it's not enough
You called my name
Can I call your name?
I was nervous, but it was calmer than the first song
I was told what I really wanted to sing
I'm glad I was able to sing my last song this year
I was able to sing my last song for the third time
I will enjoy it with all my might
I think that's the best for me
Young man, become a legend
Thank you very much, Yumura-san!
Thank you very much!
I never thought I would sing this song in front of Takahashi Yoko-san.
I don't think I've ever done that in my life.
I'm satisfied and I had a lot of fun.
Thank you very much!
Yes, I have no regrets. This is 100% what I can do. I sang it the best.
I'm back.
Thank you very much.
I'm going to hit you now.
I'm going.
I have feelings that I can't easily put into words now, but I finally realized last year's me and now.
I'm going to win the championship!
I've always loved you. You are in my heart.
I think I did it.
And it was a difficult time for me to meet you.
I'm glad I sang this song.
The first queen, Kano Nojima.
Her goal is to return to being a queen.
And she wants to express herself in a way only she can do.
My dream in the future is to sing and move people's hearts.
If only one of you could see me like that, I think I would sing for you.
Meeting you, laughing with you, all of it, thank you.
Thank you for this life.
I'm happy to sing this song.
It's a great experience. I'm happy to spend a great time in my life.
I was nervous at all.
I was nervous.
I like people.
I like you more.
Can you do it?
You don't have to do your best.
I was really nervous.
I've already removed it.
I was wondering what would happen.
But it was fun.
I was happy to sing in front of my fans.
The last singer of the final stage is Yura Ikeda, who made her debut for the first time.
The finalist she had been aiming for has already come true.
What is her next hope?
I'm still a researcher.
I don't think I'm well known yet.
I want more people to know me.
Be sure to close it.
She is only 16 years old.
But in the actual performance...
I continue to get lost in letters I only receive
All I have left is sadness, I'm a popular and sweet person
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much, Mr. Ikeda!
The moment I started talking, she looked at me and said, "Thank you very much!"
I said, "Why?"
Why did you say that?
Thank you very much!
And finally...
Thank you very much!
The queen of singing ability has been decided!
First of all, let me announce the special judges award.
The special judges award awarded by this competition...
Only one member will be given a special ticket to the finalist live.
The special judges award goes to...
NMB48's Amir Yamazaki!
Amir Yamazaki, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Amir Yamazaki, who was shedding tears of frustration backstage, won.
You've won your ticket to the finalist live!
I'm so happy! Thank you!
I'm so happy!
My hands are shaking.
I really like "finalist live", so I'm happy to be on it.
What song are you singing now?
Not yet. I'm looking forward to it!
And the third place in the singing power No. 1 decision is...
AKB48, STU48...
Okada Nana!
Okada-san, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Of course, my goal was No. 1, but I'm happy to be No. 3.
The second place is...
SKE48...
Nojima Kano!
Kano is here! Kano!
Who is No. 1?
Isn't it Nojima Kano?
Thank you!
I didn't want to be No. 1.
And...
The winner is...
Nojima Kano!
STU48, come on!
Please!
STU48...
Ikeda Yura!
Ikeda-san, congratulations!
I did it! I did it!
When I wasn't chosen for this competition,
I was able to compete with Sara Shimizu, who wasn't chosen for this competition,
and she did her best for me.
I'm so happy! I'm so happy!
The third champion is Ikeda Yuratan!
Congratulations! Congratulations!
I am very happy that I had the opportunity to sing my song for many people.
Congratulations!
The youngest, Ikeda Yuratan, made her first appearance and shone brilliantly as a queen!
She won her first prize in the third round of the market clash.
I don't know... I doubt if it's reality.
It's her first time being surrounded by so many cameras.
Thank you.
I've never been surrounded by so many cameras.
It feels like a dream.
I'm grateful for everyone who supported me.
I've never done anything outside of STU.
I was worried about what people would think of me.
But I think it was an opportunity for people who didn't know me to know about me.
What is this? I can't believe it.
It's like a scene I've never seen before.
It's like, "Oh, there's something like this."
It's just a little bit, but I got a lot of shots.
It was a little time-consuming to win first place.
First place Ikeda-chan, it was a very nice song, so I'm happy from the bottom of my heart, and it seems like I'm looking at myself in front of me, and I'm about to cry over there.
I felt again that this stage is a stage that leads to great confidence for me.
If you can do a performance that you are convinced of, no matter what rank you receive, you will always come to mind, so I think this third place was also good.
I'm so happy that you all know how amazing Ikeda Yura-chan is.
But regardless of rank, I hope it will be a song that reaches fans and loved ones.
After all, there is a reason why I came out at this time of year, so I'm satisfied that I can convey it to fans and leave fun for fans.
It's frustrating, it was fun, and it's nice to say that the song is good.
I'm proud of being number one on STU.
I really feel that my song has powered up in me.
So I really have no regrets and I was determined to be singer number one.
After it was over, I said, "Oh, it's frustrating," so it was clear that my goal was to aim for the top next.
The members who finished the battle.
I'm so mad at myself.
I'm really angry at NMB.
- I'm so mad at myself. - I'm so mad at myself.
- This is the best.
It was a success!
The judge, Kurosawa of the Gosperers, was sending encouragement to the members.
I don't think it would have been strange if anyone came in first place, but in the case of Ikeda-san, I think it's big that there were a lot of people who discovered it for the first time today.
I think it was a shock that she came out as an idol with no shape at all.
She appeared like a comet and stood at the top.
I hope that many people will know about me and that I will be able to do various activities thanks to this victory.
I am very happy!
Three weeks after the victory,
Ikeda Yura visits her hometown of Hiroshima.
Good morning.
Did you say "it's me"?
You look very surprised and that is your true nature.
My grandmother was very happy about it and it lasted for several weeks.
She won the title of "singer-songwriter queen" for the first time.
Congratulations!
Ikeda Yura became a special person overnight.
She was born in 2004 in Hiroshima Prefecture.
She was very quiet and shy when she was young.
When I entered elementary school, I couldn't make friends on my own.
I was always reading books.
I was the number one bookseller in the library.
When she became a middle school student, she fell in love with dancing and singing.
Since then, she had a dream.
When I started singing and dancing, I wanted to be an idol.
I am Ikeda Yura. Nice to meet you.
In 2019, she joined STU48 in her hometown of Setouchi Prefecture.
Her dream of becoming an idol came true and she set her next goal.
That is...
When I joined STU and was asked what kind of activities I wanted to do, I said I wanted to become a singer.
It's written that it's not about popularity or luck, it's about singing and competing, and I thought it would be an opportunity for me to go higher.
And her first attempt at this competition...
One person who pushed Ikeda's back was STU's senior, Nana Okada.
I was nervous before it started, but Yura-chan said it was okay and those words came in and I was happy that she said it.
Go for it, Yura!
When the final advance, which was her goal, was decided...
The moment I was told that I was going to STU, I could see Nana-san smiling and I was happy to hear that she thought of me.
Out of the eight people, I was more nervous about that than the ranking announcement.
I want to end my nervousness by the time of the competition.
I want to make it a finalist live that I think is fun.
After receiving first place this time, I think it connected a little to my confidence.
After the competition, she will perform solo songs in the park.
With that singing voice, she is beginning to open a path.
She took a step towards her dream and drew a new future.
I want many people to listen to my solo songs and become famous.