The Troubled Times of AKB48 (2012)
The holy grail of TV AKB documentaries. Today, AKB48 is a cultural phenomenon and is known to almost every Japanese person in one way or another. They’ve held concerts in Japan’s largest domes, won the most prestigious music awards, and have broken many records in their time with a truly dedicated fanbase. However, reaching such heights was filled with much more struggle than one would expect. This 2-hour documentary shows the story of AKB48 from their turbulent foundations in 2005 to their truly miraculous rise to fame.
Director: Eiki Takahashi
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: January 6, 2012
Production: TBS
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Troubled Times of AKB48 about?
- The holy grail of TV AKB documentaries. Today, AKB48 is a cultural phenomenon and is known to almost every Japanese person in one way or another. They’ve held concerts in Japan’s largest domes, won the most prestigious music awards, and have broken many records in their time with a truly dedicated fanbase. However, reaching such heights was filled with much more struggle than one would expect. This 2-hour documentary shows the story of AKB48 from their turbulent foundations in 2005 to their truly miraculous rise to fame.
- Who directed The Troubled Times of AKB48?
- The Troubled Times of AKB48 was directed by Eiki Takahashi.
- How long is The Troubled Times of AKB48?
- The Troubled Times of AKB48 has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Troubled Times of AKB48?
- The Troubled Times of AKB48 is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Troubled Times of AKB48 produced?
- The Troubled Times of AKB48 was produced in Japan.