Movie: Documentary of AKB48 Reason for Existence

Top 9 Billed Cast

Minami Takahashi
高橋みなみ

Yuki Kashiwagi
柏木由紀

Haruka Shimazaki
島崎遥香

Yui Yokoyama
横山由依

Sakura
宮脇咲良

Mion Mukaichi
向井地美音

Mayu Watanabe
渡辺麻友

Haruka Nakagawa
仲川遥香

Yuri Yokomichi
横道侑里

  • HomePage

    存在する理由 DOCUMENTARY of AKB48

  • Overview

    The movie focuses on the the graduation of the the previous General Manager Takahashi Minami and now Yokoyama Yui taking over. Furthermore, the sister groups HKT48 and NMB48 are gaining popularity. Also NGT48 make their debut and the rival group Nogizaka46 become a bigger and more threatening rival.

  • Release Date

    2016-07-08

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    日本語
  • Keywords

Recommendations Movies

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
85%

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me(en)

2022-11-04

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

Justin Bieber's Believe
70%

Justin Bieber's Believe(en)

2013-12-19

A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
82%

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder(en)

2020-11-23

A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

One Direction: This Is Us
82%

One Direction: This Is Us(en)

2013-08-20

"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

Chasing Happiness
80%

Chasing Happiness(en)

2019-06-04

From humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths. With deeply personal interviews, previously unreleased footage and exclusive music, this is the Jonas Brothers as never seen before.

Thriller 40
85%

Thriller 40(en)

2023-12-02

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Joy Division
76%

Joy Division(en)

2009-01-28

A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.

Katy Perry: Part of Me
71%

Katy Perry: Part of Me(en)

2012-06-28

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
75%

ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas(en)

2019-06-01

The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
78%

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne(en)

2011-04-24

Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon.

Happiness Continues
78%

Happiness Continues(en)

2020-04-23

A live concert experience and exclusive look into life on the road with The Jonas Brothers during their Happiness Begins concert tour.

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
72%

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell(en)

2021-03-01

Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
78%

Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams(en)

2018-11-14

An in-depth and intimate portrait of Coldplay's spectacular rise from the backrooms of Camden pubs to selling out stadiums across the planet. At the heart of the story is the band's unshakeable brotherhood which has endured through many highs and lows.

The Velvet Underground
68%

The Velvet Underground(en)

2021-10-15

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
76%

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones(en)

2003-01-19

A years-in-the-making documentary on the legendary punk band the Ramones. Through a mixture of archival footage, archival and new interviews with all members of the band's various lineups, and new interviews with a number of their contemporaries, the film traces the peaks and valleys the band experienced over the course of its 20-plus year career before disbanding in 1995.

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
76%

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons(en)

2019-12-16

Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
69%

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III(en)

1998-11-13

A musical study of Los Angeles in the late 90s, where homeless teens roam the streets and profess to live a punk lifestyle of music, drugs, and flouting authority.

Halftime
69%

Halftime(en)

2022-06-08

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
77%

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)(en)

2022-03-25

Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, audiences will follow Olivia along on a cinematic journey exploring the story of “SOUR.”

The Who: The Kids Are Alright
73%

The Who: The Kids Are Alright(en)

1979-06-15

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

Similar Movies

Temples of India
20%

Temples of India(en)

1938-02-05

Hindu temples at Benares and Belur and the mythologies associated with them.

Twice Dome Tour 2019 "#Dreamday"
0%

Twice Dome Tour 2019 "#Dreamday"(en)

2019-04-06

Twice Dome Tour 2019 #Dream Day was Twice's first ever dome tour in Japan. Twice was the first Kpop girl group ever to hold a dome tour in Japan. It was estimated that the 5 dome concerts would bring in a total attendance of 210,000 people. The meaning of their tour title - #Dream Day means the dome stage TWICE dreamed of since their debut in Japan, the day when their dreams have come true.

BLACKPINK & The K-Pop Takeover
80%

BLACKPINK & The K-Pop Takeover(en)

2024-02-14

A documentary on the K-Pop takeover and the empowering, influential, and record-breaking music of Blackpink. Includes exclusive footage of Blackpink's performances and explores the journey of K-Pop's biggest stars.

BLACKPINK 2021 Season's Greetings
90%

BLACKPINK 2021 Season's Greetings(ko)

2020-12-31

Welcome 2021 and enjoy a happy New Year from the members of BLACKPINK.

Aikatsu Planet! The Movie
60%

Aikatsu Planet! The Movie(ja)

2022-07-15

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
78%

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing(ja)

2025-01-17

Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before. No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners. Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.

And2 Girls
0%

And2 Girls(zh)

2018-08-15

After the era of Big Power Outages, Shang Jing City has become an international metropolis and being an idol has become the most popular career. Five girls studying at Music&Art Private High School work hard to reach their goal of being at the top of the Star List.

Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy
100%

Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy(ko)

2013-01-01

Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy was a 2013 New Year's Day comeback special broadcast on MBC on 1 January 2013, starring South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The special follows the group in preparation of their fourth Korean-language album I Got A Boy, released on the same day, along with an accompanying live concert featuring songs from the album, the group's previous hits, and solo performances from members.

BLACKPINK: The Show
78%

BLACKPINK: The Show(ko)

2021-01-31

A real journey into the quartet's sound and aesthetic, and the ways they've transformed over the years. The four members — Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa — each got her own chance to shine, while also proving the magic of their unity in live versions of songs old and new.

ONE IN A MILL10N
80%

ONE IN A MILL10N(ko)

2025-10-20

In 2015, with the greeting "One in a million, We are TWICE!", a new K-pop group stepped onto the world stage. From chart-topping anthems like "CHEER UP," "TT," "What is Love?," "FANCY," and "Feel Special," TWICE captured hearts far beyond Korea, becoming a global phenomenon. This documentary follows their decade-long journey—countless hours of dedication, the dazzling spotlight of worldwide tours, and candid reflections on their growth, friendship, and even their dreams for the future. For ten years, brighter than any stage light, 'ONCE' has been at the very heart of their story. Through never-before-seen interviews and the heartfelt process of preparing a 10th anniversary celebration, the film reveals what TWICE has truly meant to one another—and to the fans who have walked beside them. On their 10th anniversary, 〈ONE IN A MILL10N〉 comes to the screen, revealing the true reason behind the existence of TWICE—a group like no other.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter Part 2
90%

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter Part 2(ja)

2025-11-07

The second in the trilogy of Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai films that continues the story beyond season two and the OVA.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter Part 3
0%

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter Part 3(ja)

The final in the trilogy of Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai films that continues the story beyond season two and the OVA.

Documentary of AKB48 No Flower Without Rain
70%

Documentary of AKB48 No Flower Without Rain(ja)

2013-02-01

"No Flower Without Rain" is the 3rd AKB48 documentary. The movie feature various moments of 2012, such as Maeda Atsuko's graduation, Sashihara Rino's transference to HKT48, Oshima Yuko's winning the 4th Senbatsu Election and the Tokyo Dome concert.

Girls Aloud: Out of Control Live from the O2
60%

Girls Aloud: Out of Control Live from the O2(en)

2009-08-08

The UK's greatest girl group filmed the show in May this year at The O2 arena in London. During the 32 date tour Girls Aloud played to approximately half a million people. The live extravaganza was dubbed their best live tour to date by the fans whilst the press raved about it. The London paper said it was their best live tour to date whilst The Times gave the show 4 stars.

IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR in CINEMA
90%

IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR in CINEMA(ko)

2024-10-16

Dive into IVE! Hello, we're IVE! After traveling across 19 countries during their first-ever world tour, IVE made a passionate return to Seoul for an encore performance of their "SHOW WHAT I HAVE" concert. Now, the dreamlike excitement of their world tour unfolds on the big screen once again – this time in cinemas across the globe. Capturing the energy and the emotion of the concert, this thrilling film features a rich set-list filled with diverse hit songs that made IVE who it is today along with dazzling stage performances, candid band interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes videos! This is a special opportunity to dive into IVE for the first time or to relive the special memories from the live concert. Are you ready to 'LOVE DIVE'?

Desperate Love 1989
46%

Desperate Love 1989(ja)

1992-07-29

Koji Nanjo, a young rock star, falls in love with soccer player Takuto Izumi. Koji eventually learns that Izumi's mother killed his father out of severe and intense love. Izumi took all the guilt for his father's murder and refuses to go pro because of fear that his past will be discovered by the media. Izumi detests Koji's company and encouragement and severely dislikes the attention from the press, but Koji cannot stay away for he soon realizes that his love for Izumi is very similar to the love that Izumi's mother felt for his father.

My Boyfriend's Back
67%

My Boyfriend's Back(en)

1989-09-24

A female singing group from the '60s reunites for a TV special.

The Cheetah Girls 2
63%

The Cheetah Girls 2(en)

2006-07-31

Best friends Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda, and Aqua, A.K.A. the girl band "The Cheetahs," get the opportunity of a lifetime when they strut their way to Barcelona, Spain, to perform in an international music festival. Along the way, the "amigas Cheetahs" learn that, although their paths are not the same, they are lucky to have one another for the journey.

Bloom,
70%

Bloom,(ja)

2021-02-17

hololive IDOL PROJECT 1st Live. Bloom, is a live concert held by Hololive on February 17th, 2021 online featuring select members from Hololive Japan. It was held at Tokyo Garden Theater with no live audience. Members who performed on stage: Hololive 0th Gen. Roboco Sakura Miko Hololive 1st Gen. Yozora Mel Shirakami Fubuki Natsuiro Matsuri Aki Rosenthal Hololive 2nd Gen. Minato Aqua Murasaki Shion Nakiri Ayame Yuzuki Choco Oozora Subaru Hololive GAMERS Shirakami Fubuki Ookami Mio Hololive 3rd Gen. Usada Pekora Uruha Rushia Shiranui Flare Shirogane Noel Houshou Marine Hololive 4th Gen. Amane Kanata Tokoyami Towa Hololive 5th Gen. Yukihana Lamy Shishiro Botan Omaru Polka

Girl Group
0%

Girl Group(en)

A pop diva, kicked out of her own group's reunion tour and slapped with a community service court order, seizes the chance to stage a comeback by coaching a group of misfit teen girls for a major record label audition, only to push them too far, forcing her to confront her toxic industry — and her own streak of self-destruction.