Previously, it was announced that AKB48 would be having their first TV anime series. The title hasn’t been revealed at that time but now, it was confirmed that it will be titled, “AKB0048“.

No further information about how the story would be like except for the fact that it revolves around 9 idol cadets who aim to be ‘legendary idols’. The voice cast for the 9 girls has not been finalized. However, the auditions will involved 200 girls from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48. Out of those 200, only 30 will be chosen and will continue to the next round. The results for which will be announced on December 2 via a special website. Those 30 girls will then have a public audition on December 13th.

Moreover, AKB0048 will be having a spin-off manga before its anime broadcast. It will start its serialization in February’s issues of “Nakayoshi“, “Bessatsu Friend“, and “Magazine Special” No. 2, and lastly, the March issue of “Bessatsu Sounen Magazine“.

Source: Tokyohive