NMB48
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NMB48 is an all-female Japanese theater/idol
group produced by Yasushi Akimoto
. The group performs at NMB48 Theater on the basement of Yes-Namba Building in Namba
, Osaka
.
Co., Ltd. and Kyoraku Sangyo Co., Ltd. The name "NMB" comes from "Namba
" in the Minami district in Osaka.
NMB48 debuted on October 9, 2010, and consisted of 26 members as Team Kenkyūsei. However one member resigned from the group due to illness. Of the remaining 25 members, 16 were promoted to Team N on March 10, 2011.
Activities after debut
first announced that they will be forming a second sister national group. This new group will be based in Namba.
NMB48 officially became active on 9 October 2010. Yasushi Akimoto
announced that the group will have 26 research students for the first generation. These members made their first appearance at the AKB48 Tokyo Autumn Festival.
NMB48 released their debut single, "Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shōjo" on 20 July 2011. On its debut week, the single sold a total of about 218,000 copies, making it the bestselling single on the Oricon
weekly charts for the week of 20-27 July 2011. This makes NMB48 the second girl group after PASSPO
to reach number 1 with a debut single.
1st Generation (promoted to Team N on March 10, 2011) (March 25, 1993 in Nara Prefecture
) (March 18, 1995 in Shiga Prefecture
) (October 24, 1996 in Osaka
) (June 9, 1998 in Osaka) (June 4, 1996 in Hyogo Prefecture
) (February 23, 1997 in Shiga) (August 24, 1994 in Kyoto Prefecture
) (June 18, 1995 in Hyogo) (April 11, 1994 in Osaka) (September 22, 1997 in Hyogo) (October 14, 1997 in Osaka) (September 19, 1993 in Nara) (April 3, 1992 in Osaka) (July 14, 1993 in Osaka) (August 16, 1996 in Osaka)
1st Generation (promoted to Team N on June 25, 2011) (October 17, 1993 in Osaka)
) (February 6, 1997 in Hyogo) (April 28, 1995 in Hyogo) (October 11, 1995 in Hiroshima Prefecture
) (December 31, 1996 in Gifu Prefecture
) (September 16, 1994 in Osaka)
2nd Generation (February 27, 1996 in Hyogo) (November 15, 1997 in Osaka) (September 11, 1998 in Kyoto) (October 12, 1998 in Hyogo) (November 27, 1998 in Hyogo) (August 5, 1997 in Osaka) (March 30, 1998 in Osaka) (September 9, 1995 in Osaka) (June 2, 1993 in Hyogo) (March 30, 1997 in Osaka) (November 19, 1994 in Osaka) (July 27, 1999 in Osaka) (October 28, 1995 in Osaka) (December 11, 1996 in Nara) (July 4, 1998 in Osaka) (August 5, 1993 in Osaka) (December 6, 1993 in Osaka) (May 10, 1994 in Hyogo) (December 5, 1995 in Osaka) (October 23, 1996 in Nara) (February 24, 1997 in Osaka) (November 8, 1998 in Osaka) (October 18, 1999 in Osaka)
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
group produced by Yasushi Akimoto
Yasushi Akimoto
is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design. He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.- Career :...
. The group performs at NMB48 Theater on the basement of Yes-Namba Building in Namba
Namba
is a district of Osaka, Japan. Namba is regarded as the center of so-called Minami area of Osaka. Its name is one of variations on the former name of Osaka, Naniwa...
, Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
.
About
NMB48 belongs to Kyoraku Yoshimoto Holdings Co., Ltd., a joint corporation of Yoshimoto KogyoYoshimoto Kogyo
is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate, with its headquarters based in Osaka. It was founded in 1912 as a traditional theatre, and has since grown to be one of the most influential companies in Japan, employing most of Japan's popular owarai talent, producing and promoting the shows they...
Co., Ltd. and Kyoraku Sangyo Co., Ltd. The name "NMB" comes from "Namba
Namba
is a district of Osaka, Japan. Namba is regarded as the center of so-called Minami area of Osaka. Its name is one of variations on the former name of Osaka, Naniwa...
" in the Minami district in Osaka.
NMB48 debuted on October 9, 2010, and consisted of 26 members as Team Kenkyūsei. However one member resigned from the group due to illness. Of the remaining 25 members, 16 were promoted to Team N on March 10, 2011.
Activities after debut
- December 31, 2010 - Appearance in the 61st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen61st NHK Kōhaku Uta GassenThe , referred to from hereon as "Kōhaku", aired on December 31, 2010 from NHK Hall in Japan.This was the last time the Kōhaku was broadcast in analog television transmission. As of July 24, 2011 the digital television switchover throughout Japan will occur, when analog signals will be shut off...
as one of the sister group of AKB48 - January 1, 2011 - The first performance at NMB48 Theater "Dareka no Tame ni"
- February 1, 2011 - Sayaka Yamamoto and Miyuki Watanabe's taking part in the Fukumame-maki Event at TsutenkakuTsutenkaku, lit. "Tower Reaching Heaven", owned by Tsūtenkaku Kanko Co., Ltd. is a well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka....
- February 14, 2011 - Starting promotion of the terrestrialTerrestrial televisionTerrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or television antenna aerials...
digital TV broadcasting in the Kansai region. - March 22 and 23, 2011 - Taking part in the 3rd Okinawa International Movie Festival.
- April 16, 2011 - Sayaka Yamamoto and Miyuki Watanabe's taking part in AKB48 handshake event "Sakura no Ki ni Narou" at Kyocera Dome OsakaOsaka DomeOsaka Dome is a baseball stadium located in Osaka, Japan. Beginning in 1997, the stadium was the home field of the Kintetsu Buffaloes. In 2005, the stadium became one of the homes of the Orix Buffaloes, a result of the merger between the Orix Blue Wave and Kintetsu Buffaloes. Prior to the Osaka...
. Team N performed a mini-live in the event.
- After the 2nd Generation audition, 23 participants debuted as the 2nd Generation Kenkyusei at the AKB48 Group event at Tokyo Dome City Hall on June 5, 2011.
2010
On 10 July 2010, AKB48AKB48
AKB48 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.The group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan. Its ten latest consecutive singles topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart...
first announced that they will be forming a second sister national group. This new group will be based in Namba.
NMB48 officially became active on 9 October 2010. Yasushi Akimoto
Yasushi Akimoto
is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design. He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.- Career :...
announced that the group will have 26 research students for the first generation. These members made their first appearance at the AKB48 Tokyo Autumn Festival.
2011
NMB48 made their debut performance at their theater on New Year's Day 2011.NMB48 released their debut single, "Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shōjo" on 20 July 2011. On its debut week, the single sold a total of about 218,000 copies, making it the bestselling single on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
weekly charts for the week of 20-27 July 2011. This makes NMB48 the second girl group after PASSPO
Passpo
is a Japanese idol pop girl group. Their first major single, "Shoujo Hikou", reached number 1 at the Oricon charts on May 16, 2011.-Members:* Ai Negishi* Yukimi Fujimoto* Natsumi Iwamura* Mio Masui* Makoto Okunaka* Shiori Mori* Sako Makita* Naomi Anzai...
to reach number 1 with a debut single.
Team N
Captain in bold1st Generation (promoted to Team N on March 10, 2011) (March 25, 1993 in Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture
is a prefecture in the Kansai region on Honshū Island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nara.-History:The present-day Nara Prefecture was created in 1887, making it independent of Osaka Prefecture....
) (March 18, 1995 in Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region on Honshu Island. The capital is the city of Ōtsu.- History :Shiga was known as Ōmi Province or Gōshū before the prefectural system was established...
) (October 24, 1996 in Osaka
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...
) (June 9, 1998 in Osaka) (June 4, 1996 in Hyogo Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is Kobe.The prefecture's name was previously alternately spelled as Hiogo.- History :...
) (February 23, 1997 in Shiga) (August 24, 1994 in Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....
) (June 18, 1995 in Hyogo) (April 11, 1994 in Osaka) (September 22, 1997 in Hyogo) (October 14, 1997 in Osaka) (September 19, 1993 in Nara) (April 3, 1992 in Osaka) (July 14, 1993 in Osaka) (August 16, 1996 in Osaka)
1st Generation (promoted to Team N on June 25, 2011) (October 17, 1993 in Osaka)
Team Kenkyusei
1st Generation (August 19, 1997 in Hyogo) (November 8, 1994 in Hyogo) (September 16, 1995 in Kagawa PrefectureKagawa Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is Takamatsu.- History :Kagawa was formerly known as Sanuki Province.For a brief period between August 1876 and December 1888, Kagawa was made a part of Ehime Prefecture.-Battle of Yashima:...
) (February 6, 1997 in Hyogo) (April 28, 1995 in Hyogo) (October 11, 1995 in Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima.- History :The area around Hiroshima was formerly divided into Bingo Province and Aki Province. This location has been a center of trade and culture since the beginning of Japan's recorded...
) (December 31, 1996 in Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...
) (September 16, 1994 in Osaka)
2nd Generation (February 27, 1996 in Hyogo) (November 15, 1997 in Osaka) (September 11, 1998 in Kyoto) (October 12, 1998 in Hyogo) (November 27, 1998 in Hyogo) (August 5, 1997 in Osaka) (March 30, 1998 in Osaka) (September 9, 1995 in Osaka) (June 2, 1993 in Hyogo) (March 30, 1997 in Osaka) (November 19, 1994 in Osaka) (July 27, 1999 in Osaka) (October 28, 1995 in Osaka) (December 11, 1996 in Nara) (July 4, 1998 in Osaka) (August 5, 1993 in Osaka) (December 6, 1993 in Osaka) (May 10, 1994 in Hyogo) (December 5, 1995 in Osaka) (October 23, 1996 in Nara) (February 24, 1997 in Osaka) (November 8, 1998 in Osaka) (October 18, 1999 in Osaka)
Singles
| Release | Title |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2011 | |
| October 19, 2011 |
Stage
| Release | Title |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2011 |
Tie-up
| Title | Tie-up | Recorded in |
|---|---|---|
| Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shōjo | Imaging song for "AEON High School Manzai" | 1st single "Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shōjo" |
| Promotion of the terrestrial Terrestrial television Terrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or television antenna aerials... digital TV broadcasting in the Kansai region: MIC Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications The ' or Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is a cabinet-level ministry in the Government of Japan. The English name Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications was used prior to 2004... |
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| Oh My Gā! | Commercial song of the sports facilities Round One: "Round 1 × NMB48" Ending theme song of the following TV programs in October 2011
Recommended song by "Chart Busters R!" (RKB) |
2nd single "Oh My Gā!" |
TV
- AKBingo!AKBingo!AKBingo! is a Japanese television variety show broadcast by Nippon Television. The show is broadcast weekly on Wednesday 24:29 - 24:59 JST ....
(since February 2, 2011, Nippon TV) - Sayaka Yamamoto and Miyuki Watanabe - Nana Yamada and 2 subsituated members appear on Tuesday. - Sayaka Yamamoto, Miyuki Watanabe, and Haruna Kinoshita (since April 21) - Team N - 1 member every day - Sayaka Yamamoto and Miyuki Watanabe - 1 member every day - about 6 members from Team N - 1 member every week
Radio
-
- "" (Wednesdays, April 6–October 19, 2011) - 3 members appeared and one of them was replaced every week
- "" (Monday to Wednesday, since April 24, 2011) - Miyuki Watanabe and Aina Fukumoto - Nana Yamada and Sayaka Yamamoto
Image character
- Promotion idol of the terrestrialTerrestrial televisionTerrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or television antenna aerials...
digital TV broadcasting in the Kansai region (2011) - Misaki ParkMisaki Parkis an amusement park located in the town of Misaki in Osaka Prefecture.-External links:*http://www.nankai.co.jp/misaki/ Main Site...
(July 16–August 31, 2011)
TV Commercials
- Ezaki GlicoEzaki Glicois a Japanese confectionery company headquartered in Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka.The company manufactures the traditional Glico caramel candy, as well as Pocky and many others. The company name, Glico, is derived from a shortening of the word glycogen. The first candy produced by the company was known...
"BREO" - Ad Council Japan "Kansai Dekirukoto 48" (Kansai region)
- Round 1 "Round 1 × NMB48"