When Pop Stars Tried Out for an Anime Idol Group

 

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2.  Shōji KAWAMORI - ANN

3.  Kawamori, Shouji - MyAnimeList

4.  AKB48 - King Records

5.  https://www.akb48.co.jp/theater

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11.  “Shinjuku Wald 9” - Cinema Treasures

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13.  “Mayuyu rejoices with a trembling voice! All the successful candidates share their joyful comments!” - thetv.jp

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