AKB0048 English Sub & Dub

About AKB0048

If you are hunting for a new sci-fi series, AKB0048 deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. In short: After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets where life will, hopefully, be more comfortable.

Further in, the Deep Galactic Trade Organization, a totalitarian government that affects many of the newly inhabited planets, has somehow come to the conclusion that music is a source of evil. The talent group AKB0048 is soon formed, based on the original AKB48 members that once lived on Earth. Even though their music is now considered universally illegal, they make it their assignment to bring their music back to life by travelling from one planet to another and holding as many concerts as they possibly can.

With sci-fi at the core, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Think of it as a pick for fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Satelight, which means the visual identity of AKB0048 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on sci-fi, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.