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AKB0048: Next Stage

AKB0048 next stage

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#1,945
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#3,091
popularity
episodes
13
episodes · 23 min each
to binge
4h 59m
to binge
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4.2K
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Synopsis

In the year since the 77th generation understudies joined AKB0048, the Deep Galactic Trade Organization [DGTO] and DES have stepped up their attacks on entertainment. In response, AKB0048 brings back the general elections and the center nova position. The understudies are now thrusted into a new competition directly against the successors. But as AKB0048 brings back policies not seen since Acchan's disappearance, a new more powerful enemy is quietly moving behind the scenes. (Source: ANN)

Trailer

Franchise

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Episodes (13)

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  1. EP 1    The Young Girls' Trial
  2. EP 2    Shocking New Development!?
  3. EP 3    Idols Before Dawn
  4. EP 4    The General Elections
  5. EP 5    The Forbidden Star
  6. EP 6    Inheritor of the Light

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Orine Aida

Main

Kanata Shinonome

Main

Mimori Kishida

Main

Yuuka Ichijou

Main

Hikari Kimishima

Main

Sonata Shinonome

Main

Chieri Sono

Main

Makoto Yokomizo

Main

Nagisa Motomiya

Main

Suzuko Kanzaki

Umi Doujima

Youko Asamiya

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for AKB0048: Next Stage, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#1,945
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#3,091
4.2K members
Favorited by
1.1%
47 of its members

Score breakdown

31% of 2,144 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★29
2★24
3★27
4★58
5★88
6★235
7★433
8★575
9★286
10★389

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 28 people who start AKB0048: Next Stage drop it, above the drama median of 2.3%. Based on 6.5K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
3.6%
Drama median 2.3%
Finished it
91%
5.9K people
On hold
2.4%
155 paused
Plan to watch
1.7K
not started yet

What people who started it did

6.5K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished5,862 · 91%
  • Watching216 · 3%
  • Paused155 · 2%
  • Dropped231 · 4%

Parents’ guide to AKB0048: Next Stage

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Teens 13 or older)

Violence & goreModerateTerrorism
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

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Plan & track

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13 episodes × 23 min = 4h 59m

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AKB0048: Next Stage FAQ

How many episodes does AKB0048: Next Stage have?

AKB0048: Next Stage has 13 episodes, each around 23 minutes.

Where can I watch AKB0048: Next Stage?

AKB0048: Next Stage is available to stream on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE. Availability varies by region.

Is AKB0048: Next Stage finished?

Yes. AKB0048: Next Stage finished airing on Mar 31, 2013.

How long does it take to watch AKB0048: Next Stage?

AKB0048: Next Stage runs about 4h 59m in total (13 episodes of 23 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 3 days.

Is AKB0048: Next Stage appropriate for kids?

AKB0048: Next Stage is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Teens 13 or older). Viewers flag violence & gore. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish AKB0048: Next Stage?

3.6% of AniList members who start AKB0048: Next Stage drop it, and 91% finish it. The median for popular drama anime is 2.3%.

Is AKB0048: Next Stage worth watching?

AKB0048: Next Stage holds a community score of 7.6/10 from 4,231 Kitsu users and ranks #1945 among all anime by rating.

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