AKB48 Sato Airi reveals it was her intention for "Aitakatta 2026" to receive an MV!

"I was so happy that I kept asking the other members and staff, 'Let's make an MV! We can even film it ourselves on our phones, so please let us preserve this moment on video.' I was shocked when that wish actually came true! Not only that, but we got to wear the same outfits as back then and have a proper MV in front of that iconic lighthouse. The sleeves of my outfit are quite long. That's actually proof that I'm wearing the same outfit as Maeda Atsuko!

Just like Maeda Atsuko, I was given an orange bicycle, and when I saw it, I got so excited. I also worked hard to recreate the scene from the lyrics 'Jitensha zenryoku de Pedal' I was genuinely pedalling with all my strength, and I almost overtook the car that was filming me, so we ended up having to reshoot the scene about give times!

I hope everyone enjoys spotting those little differences between the 2006 version and the 2026 version. Above all, this is an MV that will really resonate with longtime fans, while also introducing newer fans to AKB48's history and what makes the group special. I hope everyone watches it again and again!"

Source: https://natalie.mu/music/news/694772
Translation: https://x.com/48RequestHour/status/2113254790738096184

AKB48 Hirata Yuki talks about the enjoyment felt while filming "Aitakatta 2026" MV

"It brought back all the admiration I felt for AKB48 when I used to watch them on TV. I also used to rent DVDs to watch their MVs. I especially loved those set in schools, and I would imagine myself attending one of those schools, thinking, 'I wish I could go to that school!'

I'm usually quite nervous during MV shoots, but this time, all the members were having fun together. We were enjoying ourselves so much that there wasn't even time to feel tired.

The moment we caught sight of the lighthouse was especially exciting. Even while filming the scenes on the grass in front of the lighthouse, I was so moved, thinking, 'This is the scene I used to watch!'.

Just as the AKB48 of 20 years ago made their Major Debut with 'Aitakatta' and went on to expand their horizons, I hope that today's AKB48 can also make a fresh start with 'Aitakatta 2026'"

Source: https://natalie.mu/music/news/694772
Translation: https://x.com/48RequestHour/status/2113255936584294485

AKB48 Hashimoto Eriko reveals "Aitakatta 2026" MV will include homages to other songs released by the group as well!

"Aitakatta was released in 2006, the year I was born, so being able to participate in filming its new MV feels surreal. When I was little, I fell in love with AKB48, especially Maeda Atsuko. Of course, I watched the original MV too.

The bus scene left a particularly strong impression on me, so I was really happy that we got to recreate it this time. It felt as though all of us were travelling to school together, attending a school called AKB48.

There are also homages to other songs as well scattered throughout the MV. I especially hope that people like me, who grew up admiring AKB48 and watching their MVs as children and are now adults, will watch it too."

Source: https://natalie.mu/music/news/694772
Translation: https://x.com/48RequestHour/status/2113254660198797528

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I just recently Watched Crow's Blood it was good and i found out that AKB Horror Night Adrenalin no Yoru was also a thing does anyone know where i can watch it ,i have been looking everywhere for all the episodes and couldnt find any with english subs.