The popular idol group AKB48 is getting their first documentary film in theaters. Titled “DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 to be continued,” the movie covers the group’s activities throughout this year, using footage from over 1,000 videotapes.

The documentary includes the production process behind each of their singles, their concerts at Yokohama Arena and Yoyogi National Gymnasium, their senbatsu events, last year’s appearance at Kohaku Uta Gassen, and their visit to Anime Expo. Viewers will get a glimpse of the idols’ joys and troubles, their growth over the year, and their dreams for the future.

“DOCUMENTARY of AKB48″ will open on January 22, 2011, in select Toho Cinemas across the country. A website has launched for the movie, containing more information about the contents and the participating movie theaters.

Source – Tokyograph

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