AKB48: A Lost Decade, Triumvirate, and the Path to Rebirth
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For me, the downfall of AKB48 really does hurts your heart as a fan. The group you know and love suddenly turned into a bland, generic idol group that feels safe and corporate.
AKB48 essentially became a shell of its former self
There are no longer festive feelings, no more excitement over general elections, fan interaction has become relatively limited, and the team concept was disbanded. and much more