Episode guide
AKB0048: Season 1
26 episodes · premiered Apr 29, 2012
After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets where life will, hopefully, be more comfortable.
- Episode 1: Unerasable Dream Apr 29, 2012 · 25m In a dystopian future where music is deemed illegal, AKB0048, successors to the idol group AKB48, rebel against the government to bring music to people's hearts. In the year 0048, three…
- Episode 2: The Chosen Lights May 6, 2012 · 25m As Nagisa, Orine and Yūka travel on the ship headed for the auditions, they meet fellow auditioners Suzuko Kanzaki and Makoto Yokomizo, along with a stowaway named Sonata Shinonome. They…
- Episode 3: Stardust Audition May 13, 2012 · 25m As all the applicants are gathered, they begin intense idol training which, to their surprise, involves combat skills and self defense. The manager, Tsubasa Katagiri, reveals that, in…
- Episode 4: I Won't Betray Their Efforts May 20, 2012 · 25m As the 77th gen trainees arrive on Akibastar, they are brought to see an AKB concert, which is opened by the two remaining 75th gen trainees, Mimori Kishida and Sonata's older sister…
- Episode 5: Their Day Off May 27, 2012 · 25m As the trainees are given a day off from their lessons, the girls split off into various groups doing various activities with their seniors. Nagisa decides to follow Chieri as she goes…
- Episode 6: Handshake Debut Jun 3, 2012 · 25m The trainees are to make their public debut at a handshake event in order to make a strong impression on their fans. As the girls have trouble deciding what to wear for the event, Orine…
- Episode 7: Kirara of Succession Jun 10, 2012 · 25m With some of the AKB successors attending a peace ceremony, Kanata, Mimori, Chieri and 76th gen understudy Megumi are chosen to be stand-ins for the next concert. As Chieri's standing in…
- Episode 8: To Whom Does the Name Belong? Jun 17, 2012 · 25m Following the stand-ins concert, Kanata, Mimori and the 77th gen understudies are asked to stand in for a guerilla concert on a planet where the entertainment ban is in full effect…
- Episode 9: Emotion Relation Jun 24, 2012 · 25m Due to Minami's injuries, Kanata is asked to fill in for her in an upcoming concert on the snowy planet Thundristar, much to Minami's dismay. As the understudies explore the planet and see…
- Episode 10: The Miracle of the Waves Jul 1, 2012 · 25m Following a meeting with Sensei-Sensei, Tsubasa announces a gravure shoot for all the members, including the understudies. As they arrive on the ocean planet Atamistar, Makoto grows…
- Episode 11: Return to Lancastar Jul 8, 2012 · 25m Following one of AKB's concerts, it's suddenly announced that the understudies will make their debut performance on Lancastar, Nagisa, Orine,and Yūka's home planet. As the setlist is…
- Episode 12: The Idol Who Sings of Love Jul 15, 2012 · 25m Nagisa, Chieri and Orine manage to evade capture until they are rescued by the WOTA, who offer to help Nagisa rescue her father. Arriving at the detention center, Kanata and Yūka join the…
- Episode 13: For the Sake of Smiling Jul 22, 2012 · 25m As Tsubasa recalls some things Atsuko taught her, the understudies, along with the successors, request that they resume the concert. Just then, everyone hears the voice of Atsuko, whose…
- Episode 14: The Young Girls' Trial Jan 6, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 15: A Shocking New Initiative!? Jan 13, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 16: The Idols’ Dark Before Dawn Jan 20, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 17: The New General Elections Jan 27, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 18: The Forbidden Star Feb 3, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 19: Inheritor of the Name Feb 10, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 20: Mimori Revolution Feb 17, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 21: Battle for Akibastar Feb 24, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 22: Blue Betrayal Mar 3, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 23: Screaming Paradise Mar 10, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 24: Beyond the Door Mar 17, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 25: The Path to the Theater Mar 24, 2013 · 25m
- Episode 26: No Name... Mar 30, 2013 · 25m