AKB48 Primer - Team K
Team K was the second AKB48 team, formed from 2nd gen members in 2006. Their team colour is green. Typically, Team K has a fierce and energetic image.The current line-up was formed in December 2017 on AKB48’s 12th anniversary. There are 17 members, five of whom also belong to Team 8.They have had five original stages and are currently reviving their sixth stage, RESET.Their latest team song is Shuuden no yoru.Twitter list
All AKB48 teams were shuffled on December 8th, 2021.
New Team K will begin in February or March 2022 and consist of these members:
Ichikawa Manami, Uemi Sorano, Onishi Momoka, Okuhara Hinako, Oda Erina, Kobayashi Ran, Shimoguchi Hinana, Takahashi Ayane, Taguchi Manaka, Hattori Yuna, Hama Sayuna, Muto Tomu, Mogi Shinobu, Yamabe Ayu, Yamauchi Mizuki, Yamane Suzuha, Yumoto Ami
Thank you to Stage48, Loren, and 48Directory
for various resources and translations.
Ichikawa Manami (Manami)
Born August 26th, 1999
22 years oldJoined as part of 15th gen in 2013.Confident in dancing and in sports (especially baseball).Has a pet hedgehog!Likes making other members laugh and playing jokes on them, like faking a graduation announcement.See her in Juujun na slave, Kiseki no Door, Aishuu no trumpeter, Shuuden no yoru, and more!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Mushi no ballad, Kimi wa boku da, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Itoshisa no defense, Pajama drive, Junjou shugi
Kuranoo Narumi (Naru)
Born November 8th, 2000
21 years oldJoined as part of Team 8 in 2014.
Team 8 representative for Kumamoto Prefecture.Ace of Team K.Big SKE48 fan, would betray AKB48.Describes herself as the type to push herself very hard.Centre for Shishunki no adrenaline, Ikiru koto ni nekkyou wo!, Shuuden no yoru and Aru hi fui ni…Theatre units: Seifuku resistance, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, 10 krone to pan, Fruit snow, Junai no crescendo, Subete wa tochuu keika, Hibiwareta kagami, Oh!Baby!, Warukii, Mushi no ballad, Tsuki to mizukagami, Kimi wa boku da
Shimoguchi Hinana (Hinana)
Born July 19th, 2001
20 years oldJoined as part of draft 1st gen in 2013.Self-proclaimed AKB48 public relations manager; in charge of photography.Has been challenging herself to dance to AKB48 singles at 1.5x speed.Lively and a bit of brat in a good way.See her (barely) in Itoshiki rival, Hajimete no drive, Oneesan no hitorigoto, Aishuu no trumpeter, and Shuuden no yoru or much better in a LOD!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Itsuka mita umi no soko, Sakki made wa ice tea, Saigo ni ice milk wo nonda no wa itsudarou?, Idol nante yobanaide, Higurashi no koi, Himawari
Hashimoto Haruna (Harupyon)
Born May 25th, 2000
21 years oldJoined as part of Team 8 in 2014.
Team 8 representative for Toyama Prefecture.Bad with sports, scary things and rain.Loves rabbits so much that they even feature in her introduction catchphrase.The first cd she bought herself was by AKB48.Big nerd who loves homework.See her in Hoshizora wo kimi ni, Shuuden no yoru, and more!Theatre units: Seifuku resistance, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Candy, Maria, Kimi wa boku no kaze
Muto Tomu (Tomu)
Born November 25th, 1994
27 years oldJoined as part of 12th gen in 2011.Is a certified weather forecaster and has a Masters of Economics.Aims to inherit the spirit of former ace Oshima Yuko.Listens to AKB48 songs whenever she loses confidence.Older sister of Muto Orin.Centre for Show fightAlso see her in Bara no kajitsu, Sasamyuki regret, Aishuu no trumpeter, Osaekirenai shoudou, and more!Theatre units: Gyakuten oujisama, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Hibiwareta kagami
Yamada Kyoka (Kyoka)
Born November 3rd, 2002
19 years oldJoined as part of Team 8 in 2017.
Team 8 representative for Oita Prefecture.Close to the newer Team 8 members, but still shy with others.Favourite time of day is when she's sleeping.Special skill is one-handed cartwheeling.Wants to learn english and dye her hair pink one day.See her in Shuuden no yoru and Saikyou twintail.Theatre units: Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Rider
Okada Rina (Okarina)
Born July 27th, 1999
22 years oldJoined as part of draft 3rd gen in 2018.Her target members are Oshima Yuko, Nakai Rika and Sutou Ririka (i.e. rather unorthodox idols) and fans refer to her as a ‘land mine’.Strong chaotic energy.Tends to seem a bit out of it sometimes (says her hobby is delusions).See her… in a LOD!Theatre units: Lemon no toshigoro, Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Wink no juudan, Warukii, Mushi no ballad, Tsuki to mizukagami, Kimi wa boku da, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Itoshisa no defense, Tenshi no shippo, Junjou shugi, Temodemo no namida, Kagami no naka no Jeanne d’Arc
Kobayashi Ran (Ranchan)
Born October 7th, 2003
18 years oldJoined as part of draft 3rd gen in 2018.Was a member of Amore Carina Osaka before joining AKB48.Is confident in her dancing and is often an under for centre positions in the theatre because she's a quick learner.Charm point is her long eyelashes.See her… in a LOD!Theatre units: Lemon no toshigoro, Seifuku resistance, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Oh! Baby!, Wink no juudan, Warukii, Mushi no ballad, Tsuki to mizukagami, Kimi wa boku da, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Itoshisa no defense, Pajama drive, Temodemo no namida
Nagatomo Ayami (Ayamin)
Born November 2nd, 2000
21 years oldJoined as part of 16th gen in 2016.good at memorising choreography and was an under for many stages/positions as a traineeTalks to her posters.Beloved by both juniors and seniors and has a nurturing vibe.Very good at remembering details about her fans and choreography.See her… in a LOD!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Gyakuten oujisama, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Suitei marmalade, Saigo ni ice milk wo nonda no wa itsudarou?, Kagami no naka no Jeanne d’Arc
Hidaritomo Ayaka (Hidaaya)
Born July 29th, 1998
23 years oldJoined as part of Team 8 in 2014.
Team 8 representative for Yamanashi Prefecture.Enjoys figure and roller skating and she even wants to try dancing in roller skates.Considered to be the best piano player in Team 8.See her in Hoshizora wo kimi ni, Shuuden no yoru, “Suki” no tane, and more!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Candy, Fruit snow, Junai no crescendo, Suitei marmalade
Mogi Shinobu (Mogichan)
Born February 16th, 1997
25 years oldJoined as part of 13th gen in 2011.Known as a scary senior, but is also beloved by her juniors, particularly Mukaichi Mion.Failed 3 akb auditions (10th-12th gen) before finally making it into the group.Pulls off danso oh so well.Special skill is making funny faces.See her in Seijun philosophy, Kimi ni wedding dress, Aishuu no trumpeter, Happy End, and more!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Hibiwareta kagami, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Himawari
Yumoto Ami (Amichan)
Born October 3rd, 1997
24 years oldJoined as part of 15th gen in 2013.Can backflip and wants to become an action actress.Easily recognisable from the cute mole underneath her eye.Most confident in dance skills.See her in Suzukake nanchara, Sakasazaka, Oneesan no hitorigoto, Shuuden no yoru, and more!Theatre units: Seifuku resistance, Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Green Flash, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Himawari, Junjou shugi
Oda Erina (Odaeri)
Born April 25th, 1997
23 years oldJoined as part of Team 8 in 2014.
Team 8 representative for Kanagawa Prefecture.One of the best singers in AKB48.For her election video she overcame 3 things she hates: boiled eggs; ball games; and acting moe.Considers herself to be a negative girl who’s good at pretending to be to be positive.See her in Soredemo kanojo wa, Yume e no process, Kimi wa boku no kaze, Jitabata, and more!Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, 10 krone to pan, Itoshisa wo marumete, Maria, Kimi wa boku no kaze, Sakki made wa ice tea, Saigo ni ice milk wo nonda no wa itsudarou?, Warukii, Mushi no ballad, Tsuki to mizukagami, Kimi wa boku da
Komiyama Haruka (Komiharu)
Born September 12th, 1998
23 years oldJoined as part of 15th gen in 2013.Captain of Team K.Expert fisher of fans and burikko character.Has a lot of female fans because of her feminine instagram image.Despite her bright exterior, she takes her captain role very seriously and is super ambitious.Centre for Hohoemi no toki.Also see her in Kimi wo kimi wo kimi wo…, Jibuntachi no koi ni kagitte, Aru hi fui ni..., and more!Theatre units: Seifuku resistance, Gyakuten oujisama, Baguette, Natto Angel, Oh!Baby!, Mushi no ballad, Kimi wa boku da, Idol nante yobanaide, Himawari
Nagano Megumi (Megumin)
Born March 22nd, 2004
17 years oldJoined as part of draft 3rd gen in 2018.Her special skills are kickboxing and competitive karuta.Enjoys cooking and is best at making cookies and bread.Describes herself as being like a rabbit.See her… in a LOD!Theatre units: Miniskirt no yosei, Lemon no toshigoro, Seifuku resistance, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Romance kakurenbo, Arashi no yoru ni wa, Tenshi no shippo, Kagami no naka no Jeanne d’Arc
Muto Orin (Orin)
Born July 22nd, 2000
21 years oldJoined as part of 16th gen in 2016.Her name is derived from ‘Olympic’ because she was born in the year of the Sydney Olympics.Special skill is full contact karateYounger sister of Muto Tomu.See her in Jibuntachi no koi ni kagitte and Shuuden no yoru.Theatre units: Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Gyakuten oujisama, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Kokoro no hashi no sofa, Natto angel, Itsuka mita umi no soko, Saigo ni ice milk wo nonda no wa itsudarou?, Wink no juudan, Mushi no ballad, Kimi wa boku da, Boku to Juliet to jet coaster, Itoshisa no defense
Yasuda Kana (Kanabun)
Born March 11th, 2002
19 years oldJoined as part of 16th gen in 2016.Will graduate from AKB48 in March 2022.Has done cheerleading from a young age, so had a lot of power and expression right from debut and can also do acrobatics.Her dream is to stand on stage at Tokyo Dome and to open a bakery.Has a very cute husky voice.See her in Shuuden no yoru.Theatre units: Seifuku resistance, Kiseki wa ma ni awanai, Ashita no tame ni kiss wo, Green flash, Itsuka mita umi no soko, Oh!Baby!, Saigo ni ice milk wo nonda no wa itsudarou?