Hanabee Entertainment Licenses AKB0048

AKB0048 Key Info

• Voiced and based off of Japan's top selling girl band AKB48.
• Chief Director Shōji Kawamori (Macross franchise, Aquarion Evol)
• Series Composition by Mari Okada (Toradora!, Vampire Knight)
• Animated by Satelight (Fairy Tail)
• Similar titles – Madoka Magica & K-ON!

SYNOPSIS

It's time for a music revolution!

There's nothing like music and art to “disturb the heart” and so it was banned in this dystopian society controlled by the anti-music DES. The year is 0048 and one group of brave young women are out to rebel against this law by resurrecting a long forgotten J-Pop band called AKB48.

The newly dubbed AKB0048 are out to bring music back in the world and they'll do everything in their power to make it happen. Armed with not only their voice and dance moves but also weapons and battle gear, these girls are a force to be reckoned with.

So watch out, as these girls will lay their lives on the line to defend their rights and share music with the world.

FEATURES

• All 26 episodes to be released in two parts.
• First Part to contain the first 13 episodes.
• To be released in DVD only.
• Extras – Japanese Promos, Clean Opening & Ending.
• Original Japanese audio & English dub.

QUOTES

“Established AKB48 fans should love it, and it holds enough production value and storytelling merits to keep the interest of non-fans.” - AnimeNewsNetwork.com