Learn about the NMB48 Theater, a mecca for very popular idols based in Namba!

The theater is the starting point of the 48 Group!

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T.Yamano(山野智裕)(@tomohiro_yam5727)がシェアした投稿

As mentioned above, the origin of 48 groups lies in theater performances, and pioneer AKB48, for example, has leapt to the forefront from the days of "underground idols ", when only a few theater performances were held every day.
But I have never once forgotten its importance.
As is the case with all theaters, the capacity is only a few hundred people and tickets are only a few thousand yen, so it is not a cost-effective show for those who are hosting it.
However, no matter how popular their position, the idols of the 48 Group continue to hone their performances and artistry in this theater, bringing smiles to the faces of the audience in front of them.
This is a wonderful attitude, and many people become fans of the AKB Group as a gateway to the group.
NMB48, of course, followed this tradition and continued to perform in this theater no matter what position they were in. It may sound a bit harsh, but I can say that the only member who is now a super-selected star is Nagisaki Shibuya, who is always in the spotlight on variety shows.
However, in the past, people who were extremely popular, such as Aya Yamamoto, Miyuki Watanabe, and Akari Yoshida, have also continued to stand on this stage.

NMB48 theater is the closest of all the theaters.

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ogawajunzo(@ogawajunzo)がシェアした投稿

Even just the theater performances of the 48 groups boast an unusual closeness, but the NMB48 theater is by far the closest of them all.
This is because I mentioned that the group is under the umbrella of Yoshimoto Kogyo. This theater itself was originally "base Yoshimoto "a stage for Yoshimoto's very young comedians, and was not built for idols.
The facility is directly adapted to idols, with the seats pushed as small as possible to create a sense of distance from the stage so that the comedian's material and passion can be easily conveyed, resulting in an unusually close proximity for a visit to see idols.
It is so attractive that once idol lovers visit the NMB48 theater, they say "close "distance is very close.
In the front row, you can reach out and touch your idols. Sweat from the members of the group flying off and the sound of their footsteps can be heard in the front row.
You can enjoy the performances of your favorite performers from an exceptional distance, right in front of you, and at a lower price than at a live performance in a large venue. This is the greatest strength of the 48 Group's theater performances.

Each team also has a slightly different color.

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松平信彦(マツ)(@matsunoey)がシェアした投稿

I mentioned that the members are divided by team and that the activities in the theater performances are basically conducted accordingly.
The teams also have their own unique tastes, so it would be more enjoyable for you to choose the show you would like to attend.
"In Team N "and "Team M "there is not much difference, but what is different is "Team B II ".
This team is made up of only 7th-term and 3rd-term draft students, who have not yet joined the team, and to be frank, they are a little inferior in terms of name recognition and ability.
The members used to be grouped as "research students ", but with the decrease in the number of members themselves, they are now treated as teams from the perspective of maintaining the three-team system.
But in terms of finding the gemstones, it is overwhelmingly interesting. The performance of the newcomer members, who are full of ambition, clumsy, and face the performance with all their might, gives us pressure, power, and courage that we cannot feel from a neatly arranged performance.
Finding your own guesses for the next generation can be fun, and discovering them early on can help you enjoy them as an old friend.
You can enjoy the "Team BII "performances in a much more conventional way.

There are many gems that have not been introduced to the world

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あきchan🐯ラブとら(@48musyamusya)がシェアした投稿

The most popular is definitely Nagisaki Shibuya. She is a regular guest on variety shows on national television, and there is not a day that goes by that we do not see her.
She also continues to perform on the theater stage, though less frequently.
However, since we are here, we would like to introduce a few members who have not yet been introduced to the world.
The first is Mochika Yamamoto. "She is described as a facial national treasure "and her outstanding visuals are outstandingly cute. She is a stylish, coupe-like girl who is very popular with the ladies, and it is not often that you see a member who exudes an aura just by looking at her.
Reiko Maeda's MC skills are stable and always bring laughter to the audience, and Hanashi Kojima, a former member of the dance club, is the captain of the entire group. Her dynamic dance moves from her lithe frame are well worth seeing.
It is difficult to talk about all the nearly 50 members in total, but we hope you will find a member you like.

The setlist is fixed for each performance. Recently, single songs and others are performed.

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鈴木 哲也(@nari40)がシェアした投稿

Originally, for the 48 group theater performances, Mr. Yasushi Akimoto wrote an entire set list that could only be heard here.
The song titles were not included in singles or albums, and the stipulation was to gradually build up the excitement from the beginning, followed by a storm of moe and enthusiasm at the end, and finally a major song that the public would know, which was the only composition here.
Even now, the setlist remains unchanged for each team performance, but since Akimoto Yasushi-sensei is in the state of being too lazy to write new songs, "original performances "are performed, which are a unique blend of existing single songs and coupling songs.
At best, it is easy to enjoy many songs that even light fans know.

Admission is now very easy.

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ちゃっぴー(@bakee.2)がシェアした投稿

At the height of its popularity, a strict lottery was held, with applications kept coming in every day and only one entry allowed every month or so, and the odds were said to be around several dozen.
The small number of seats led to such high multipliers, but now it is relatively easy to secure tickets.
If you only apply for the shows you want to go to, you will generally be able to enter. "You can register through the Ticket Center at "and apply for the date you want to go and the lottery will be held.
The application itself starts about a week in advance, so please keep an eye on the theater's schedule.
Also, if you are connected to the official fan club "NMB48 Mobile "(500 yen/month), you can participate in the advanced application and get a seat in the front of the line more easily.
Currently, the general quota alone is more than enough for easy admission, so we think you may prefer to enroll.
If you win a ticket, you will be issued a ticket on the day of the event at the theater lobby and meet at the stairs of the building next to the theater 30 minutes before the event.
If you are a first-time visitor, it is easy to get confused about where to line up. It would be a waste of the ticket you have won, so please talk to a staff member in a black coach jacket.