AKB0048 (2012)

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AKB0048, sometimes stylized AKB∞48, is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the popular AKB48 idol group. The anime is produced by Satelight, with Shōji Kawamori as chief director and writer. The first season aired in Japan between April and July 2012 whilst the second season aired between January and March 2013.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (162 votes)
Episode average: 5.9 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

5.89 avg 13 episodes 6.2 → 6.0 30 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Kesenai yume	6.2	18
2	Erabareshi hikari	5.9	11
3	Hoshikuzu serekushon	5.9	10
4	Sono doryoku uragiranai	5.9	10
5	Sorezore no kyûjitsu	5.8	9
6	Hajime no akushukai	5.9	8
7	Shûmei kirara	5.9	8
8	Sono namae, dare no mono?	5.7	8
9	Kimochi rirêshon	5.7	8
10	Namima no kiseki	5.9	10
11	Return to Lancaster (Rankasuta Futatabi)	6.0	7
12	The Idol Who Sings of Love (Ai O Utau Aidoru)	5.8	7
13	For Their Smiles (Egao No Tame Ni)	6.0	7