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

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

2023-01-27 Management office

NMB48 Theater is the permanent theater of NMB48 based in Namba, Osaka among the 48 groups of Mr. Yasushi Akimoto, one of the top idols in Japan.
The bold land of sauce aromas and Kansai dialect was described as "an idle barren land ".
However, NMB48 was under the jurisdiction of Yoshimoto Kogyo, and through close relationships with Yoshimoto comedians and others, NMB48 quickly rose to national prominence from Osaka to the rest of Japan.
The most attractive point of this theater is that you can see such popular idols live on stage. Please check it out.
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Idol stage performances throughout the year.



If you ask why the 48 Group revolutionized the idol industry, I would have to say that it was because this business form of theater was so inventive.
It is a culture that has been followed since the old days of AKB48, and its greatest feature is that it has distinguished itself from the distant idols seen in front of TVs up to now by advocating "idols you can go see "and pushing daily theater performances and handshake meetings to the forefront.
The added value of the experience of actually being able to go and meet the idols you love and admire is tremendous, and NMB48, which began its activities in 2013, has quickly gained popularity by capitalizing on that enthusiasm and appeal.

The theater is the starting point of the 48 Group!



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.

The members are just very close to each other!

The structure of being able to go see your favorite idols every day is very attractive, but the beauty of theater performances also lies in their proximity.
It is a very refreshing experience to see idols perform at close range, which is unthinkable in live houses or domes.

NMB48 theater is the closest of all the theaters.



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.

Introducing the structure, system, and troupe of theater performances



We would like to delve more deeply into the mechanics of NMB48's theater performances.
Group members are categorized into three types: "Team N ""Team M ""Team BII " Performances are basically held for each team, but recently, another five or so performances are being held on a daily basis, replacing each other in total across the boundaries of the teams.
If you have a favorite member or members you want to see, you need to narrow down your target and apply, but if you just want to visit the theater itself, there is some kind of performance going on every day.

Each team also has a slightly different color.



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.

Meet some of the notable members who will shine in the theater performances!



NMB48 has a variety of members, and we will introduce some of the most notable members.
The orthodox way to enjoy the show is to go to the theater with your eyes set on someone else, and seeing your favorite member of the group dancing in front of you is a coveted experience for idol fans.

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



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.

We introduce you to the theater performances that you may be interested in!



We have talked about the division of members and the schedule of theater performances, but what is even more interesting is the program and set list.
Be sure to check out what songs the idols will be singing and dancing to.

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



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.

Information on how to apply for tickets!



Finally, we will show you how to apply for tickets. By referring to this page, you will be able to learn more about the NMB48 Theater and even actually enter the theater.

Admission is now very easy.



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.

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Thank you for reading this far.
This is a theater for a very popular idol group that has appeared in Osaka, a place barren of idols. The passionate stage performances, funny MCs, and powerful performances in the deep underground space are worth seeing.
Please visit and feel the charm of idols.

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5 minute walk from "Namba subway station "

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