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Anime Expo to Host AKB48 All-Girl Idol Group
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otaku shopping district. AKB48 will perform a concert at the Nokia Theater on July 1. The will also hold attendee s, meet-and-greet sessions, and autograph sessions during the convention.
The full of AKB48 are split into A, K, and B teams — named after the three syllables of the "made the band's American debut at the New York Anime Festival last year.
AKB48 performed theme songs for the recognized the group's bestselling status with a Special Award in The Japan Gold Disc Award 2010 competition.
The contemporary artist and occasional anime creator ed former Japanese Prime Minister Tarō Asō for cherry-blossom viewing last April.
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Update: More background information added. Seven of the group are forming a sub-group called "Team Dragon," led by Dragon Ball Kai television anime series. The song will be release on May 2. Thanks, Asrialys. Source: Rocket News 24
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