--- product_id: 11188147 title: "DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued (DVD)" price: "€ 1.06" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11188147-documentary-of-akb48-to-be-continued-dvd store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued (DVD) **Price:** € 1.06 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued (DVD) - **How much does it cost?** € 1.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11188147-documentary-of-akb48-to-be-continued-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This documentary follows the unstoppable all-female Japanese idol group, AKB48. With a complicated balance of competition and friendship among the members, their bond is strong. The footage was taken from over 1000 hours of recorded videos throughout 2010 and includes personal interviews with select members revealing each of the girls’ struggle, joy, growth, and dream. (2011 / 120 min / Japanese with English Subtitles) Review: AKB48..."THE IDOLS YOU CAN ALWAYS MEET" - The idol genre of Asian pop music never really interested me due to it's seemingly over produced and superficially constructed face. But then I got wind of the group known as AKB48 and their "idols you can always meet" concept. It intrigued me and gave me a reason to give this style of music a try. Long story short, it was quite a welcome surprise...from generally wholesome music down to the dignified nature that the girls typically carried themselves with. They definitely earned my respect. This documentary in particular, really captures the human and imperfect charm that AKB48 has. To be sure, this documentary is not a "History of AKB48" (though small tidbits of history and timeline are thrown in). It is mainly a compilation of experiences spanning the entirety of their 2010 year...if that makes sense. It also is jam packed with tons and tons of interviews provided by founding members as well as some newer faces. I could fill this review with tons of details and features about the DVD, but I think the other reviews have done excellently with that, already. Instead, I'll just tell you simply why I particularly enjoyed this documentary. I've seen several different interviews of various idol groups and celebrities and one thing that I particularly disliked was the very superficial answers given as well as the obvious hyper-restraint in the responses due to "damage control" needs. I mean, I understand that, and totally agree that it should exist to a degree. There are also the types that try to over intellectualize things...in the end both types seemed "fake" to me. This Documentary breaks that stereotype. I'm sure there was still some "damage control" to a degree, but Mr. Akimoto really gave these girls significant leeway to express themselves honestly and sincerely. We get to hear the girl that came into the group thinking she had to follow the "bubbly idol" stereotype, but over time she realizes that's not what AKB48 is about and begins to let her own individuality define her character, instead. We hear about the the girl who dislikes AKB48 because of the risk that she may grow too dependent on it...but that she cherishes AKB48 at the same time because of the support and friendships that carried her through. We learn about the girl who turned what would have been a weakness for idols into a unique strength of hers...as well as the slacker girl that took a 180 degree turn in her life because of her involvement with AKB48. And there's tons more. We also get to explore several of the leaders and how each has a unique approach to the role that somehow also adds a unique spice to each of their teams. Finally, even though this documentary doesn't directly approach the topic of AKB48 politics and procedures, just by watching and paying attention you can gain so much information and details concerning that. Apart from all this, it is just plain interesting to see how the japanese idol culture is. As to "extra features"...there really isn't any save for some movie trailers. All in all The Candid & relaxed nature of this documentary (and it's interviews) made for a very compelling production. It's amazing that girls so young can have very profound tidbits of life wisdom. They really matured a lot in their experiences with AKB48 it seems. Though, this DVD will mostly appeal to AKB fans and such, I think this is a documentary that any musician (professional to amateur) should take the time to watch. There's a lot of good things about music and expression to consider, here. It definitely inspired me to work harder and be more ambitious, myself. As a fun extra note...if you watch this, you'll better understand how closely they modeled the characters in the Japanese anime "AKB0048" to reflect the real members that they are based off of. *EXTR EXTRA NOTE* this is the first of currently 3 AKB48 documentaries...each one spanning a year's time. ALSO IT'S ENGLISH SUBTITLED WITH JAPANESE DUB. Review: Not full version. - This is not the full version, just the director's cut. Doesn't come with a member's photo or a second disk, unlike the normal version. If you can't understand Japanese, this will be perfect for you ( since there is English subs) But if you understand Japanese, buy the Japanese one. Since you would get the whole movie, and a second disk and the photo that normally comes with it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | AKB48, Shunji Iwai, Yasushi Akimoto, Yuri Kanchiku | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews | | Format | Color, DVD, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled | | Genre | Documentary | | Runtime | 2 hours | | UPC | 896911001362 | ## Images ![DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued (DVD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tP1a-4hML.jpg) ![DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued (DVD) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ieQRHUjTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AKB48..."THE IDOLS YOU CAN ALWAYS MEET" *by H***S on February 28, 2013* The idol genre of Asian pop music never really interested me due to it's seemingly over produced and superficially constructed face. But then I got wind of the group known as AKB48 and their "idols you can always meet" concept. It intrigued me and gave me a reason to give this style of music a try. Long story short, it was quite a welcome surprise...from generally wholesome music down to the dignified nature that the girls typically carried themselves with. They definitely earned my respect. This documentary in particular, really captures the human and imperfect charm that AKB48 has. To be sure, this documentary is not a "History of AKB48" (though small tidbits of history and timeline are thrown in). It is mainly a compilation of experiences spanning the entirety of their 2010 year...if that makes sense. It also is jam packed with tons and tons of interviews provided by founding members as well as some newer faces. I could fill this review with tons of details and features about the DVD, but I think the other reviews have done excellently with that, already. Instead, I'll just tell you simply why I particularly enjoyed this documentary. I've seen several different interviews of various idol groups and celebrities and one thing that I particularly disliked was the very superficial answers given as well as the obvious hyper-restraint in the responses due to "damage control" needs. I mean, I understand that, and totally agree that it should exist to a degree. There are also the types that try to over intellectualize things...in the end both types seemed "fake" to me. This Documentary breaks that stereotype. I'm sure there was still some "damage control" to a degree, but Mr. Akimoto really gave these girls significant leeway to express themselves honestly and sincerely. We get to hear the girl that came into the group thinking she had to follow the "bubbly idol" stereotype, but over time she realizes that's not what AKB48 is about and begins to let her own individuality define her character, instead. We hear about the the girl who dislikes AKB48 because of the risk that she may grow too dependent on it...but that she cherishes AKB48 at the same time because of the support and friendships that carried her through. We learn about the girl who turned what would have been a weakness for idols into a unique strength of hers...as well as the slacker girl that took a 180 degree turn in her life because of her involvement with AKB48. And there's tons more. We also get to explore several of the leaders and how each has a unique approach to the role that somehow also adds a unique spice to each of their teams. Finally, even though this documentary doesn't directly approach the topic of AKB48 politics and procedures, just by watching and paying attention you can gain so much information and details concerning that. Apart from all this, it is just plain interesting to see how the japanese idol culture is. As to "extra features"...there really isn't any save for some movie trailers. All in all The Candid & relaxed nature of this documentary (and it's interviews) made for a very compelling production. It's amazing that girls so young can have very profound tidbits of life wisdom. They really matured a lot in their experiences with AKB48 it seems. Though, this DVD will mostly appeal to AKB fans and such, I think this is a documentary that any musician (professional to amateur) should take the time to watch. There's a lot of good things about music and expression to consider, here. It definitely inspired me to work harder and be more ambitious, myself. As a fun extra note...if you watch this, you'll better understand how closely they modeled the characters in the Japanese anime "AKB0048" to reflect the real members that they are based off of. *EXTR EXTRA NOTE* this is the first of currently 3 AKB48 documentaries...each one spanning a year's time. ALSO IT'S ENGLISH SUBTITLED WITH JAPANESE DUB. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not full version. *by U***N on December 16, 2014* This is not the full version, just the director's cut. Doesn't come with a member's photo or a second disk, unlike the normal version. If you can't understand Japanese, this will be perfect for you ( since there is English subs) But if you understand Japanese, buy the Japanese one. Since you would get the whole movie, and a second disk and the photo that normally comes with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only 1 disc :( *by O***R on March 8, 2012* This DVD is a great way to learn more about the Japanese idol group AKB48 durning 2010, the year of their skyrocketed fame. It gives insight into how some of the members feel about the group in general as well as what they were feeling at certain points of the year, such as the team reshuffle and the Senbatsu election. My only complaint is that this release is only 1 disc. This version does not include the second disc with the directors cut version of the documentary and the music video for the song "Shoujotachi yo" that was included with the original Japanese DVD release. Other than that, I have no complaints. It's a great buy if you are a fan of AKB48 or are just curious about them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11188147-documentary-of-akb48-to-be-continued-dvd](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11188147-documentary-of-akb48-to-be-continued-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*