AKB48

AKB48 — pop artist from JP.

AKB48, an all-female Japanese music group founded by producer Akimoto Yasushi, debuted in 2005 with 20 members and later expanded to three teams. The band…

Influence: 62.42% Fanbase: 55.18% Trending: 66.04% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

TOMICA • 21.11% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-15

3,930,152

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-07 18:44:29 UTC

Genres

popj-popj-pop girl grouppopasian popasianj-idol48g

Biography

AKB48, an all-female Japanese music group founded by producer Akimoto Yasushi, debuted in 2005 with 20 members and later expanded to three teams. The band gained attention with singles like "Sakura No Hanabiratachi" and courted controversy with tracks like "Seifuku Ga Jama Wo Suru" and "Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou" that addressed social issues. In 2007, they released multiple albums and DVDs, starred in films, and appeared on popular TV shows.

Despite lineup changes and controversies, AKB48 remained active, releasing successful singles like "Oogoe Diamond" and "Namida Surprise!" in 2009. Their popularity was solidified with gold-certified records and performances at prestigious venues like the Budokan. The group's dynamic performances and ability to tackle social themes set them apart in the J-pop scene.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-15

AKB48 maintains consistent pull among 18-24 & 25-34 audiences across INDONESIA, JAPAN, THAILAND. The audience leans male-leaning (51%), so brand cues around style and status perform well. The clearest reach is on Tiktok with 158,100 avg views per post; Tiktok functions as the community touchpoint. Affinity with TOMICA, Gundam, Bandai Namco makes Merchandise collaborations with popular brands, Exclusive fan club memberships, Limited edition vinyl releases a simple starting line. If the goal is to create a moment that travels, this is the right lane.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist AKB48 score 0.57% — Low bucket.

Brand: TOMICABrand: GundamBrand: Bandai Namco Product: Merchandise collaborations with popular brandsProduct: Exclusive fan club membershipsProduct: Limited edition vinyl releases

Followers:3,930,152

Engagements:22,298

Rate:0.6%

Posts:3,718

Avg Likes:20,818

Avg Comments:376

Avg Views:314,367

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 3,930,152 · Engagements 22,298 · Rate 0.6% Posts 3,718 · Views 314,367 · Avg Likes 20,818 · Avg Comments 376 · Avg Views 314,367	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	18-24: 58% 25-34: 25% 13-17: 10% 35-44: 5%	Largest: 18-24 (58%); next: 25-34 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 49% Male: 51% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (51%)
Top Countries	INDONESIA (28%) JAPAN (20%) THAILAND (16%) CHINA (6%) UNITED STATES (4%)	Top regions: INDONESIA (28%), JAPAN (20%), THAILAND (16%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 8,302 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 158,100 avg views/post · Youtube: 156,267 avg views/post	Best reach: Tiktok 158,100 avg views; best engagement: Tiktok 9,408 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

TOMICA

Toys & Games

Score: 21.11

Gundam

Toys & Games

Score: 14.69

Bandai Namco

Entertainment

Score: 9.80

AirAsia

Travel & Hospitality

Score: 7.60

Power Rangers

Toys & Games

Score: 5.96

UNIQLO

Apparel & Fashion

Score: 3.50

Jollibee

Restaurants & Food Service

Score: 3.36

Panasonic

Consumer Electronics

Score: 3.34

Tiffany

Jewelry & Watches

Score: 2.94

Pokemon

Toys & Games

Score: 2.60

League of Legends

Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)

Score: 2.55

Xiaomi

Consumer Electronics

Score: 2.50

Recommendations

Products & Services

Merchandise collaborations with popular brands
Exclusive fan club memberships
Limited edition vinyl releases
Virtual concert experiences
Music-themed mobile games
Collaborative fashion lines
Social media challenges and contests
Fan meet-and-greet events

Marketing Angles

Highlighting the cultural impact of J-pop
Engaging storytelling through music videos
Leveraging social issues addressed in songs
Utilizing influencer partnerships for reach
Creating interactive content for fans
Promoting nostalgia through classic hits

Content Themes

Behind-the-scenes of music production
Fan stories and testimonials
Cultural significance of J-pop
Social issues reflected in lyrics
Collaborations with other artists
Live performance highlights

Partnership Brands

Bandai Namco
UNIQLO
AirAsia
Gundam
TOMICA
Jollibee
Panasonic
Nintendo
Starbucks
KFC
Sony
Marvel Entertainment
PlayStation
The North Face
H&M
Lego
Transformers
Pokemon
Fujifilm
Google
Supreme

Brand	Category	Score
TOMICA	Toys & Games	21.11
Gundam	Toys & Games	14.69
Bandai Namco	Entertainment	9.80
AirAsia	Travel & Hospitality	7.60
Power Rangers	Toys & Games	5.96
UNIQLO	Apparel & Fashion	3.50
Jollibee	Restaurants & Food Service	3.36
Panasonic	Consumer Electronics	3.34
Tiffany	Jewelry & Watches	2.94
Pokemon	Toys & Games	2.60
League of Legends	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	2.55
Xiaomi	Consumer Electronics	2.50
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang	Entertainment	2.37
KFC	Restaurants & Food Service	2.25
Transformers	Toys & Games	2.18
Pokemon Go	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	2.01
Boeing	Automotive	2.00
Petronas	Automotive	1.97
New Balance	Footwear	1.96
Fujifilm	Cameras & Photography	1.94
KitKat	Snacks & Confectionery	1.93
Mitsubishi Motors	Automotive	1.92
The North Face	Apparel & Fashion	1.80
Tiffany & Co	Jewelry & Watches	1.75
Costco	Grocery & Pantry	1.74
Nintendo	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	1.71
IKEA	Home & Furniture	1.70
Yves Saint Laurent	Apparel & Fashion	1.70
Lexus	Automotive	1.51
Starbucks	Beverages	1.43
Honda	Automotive	1.42
Hermès	Luxury & Designer	1.39
Mazda	Automotive	1.33
Suzuki	Automotive	1.32
Sony	Consumer Electronics	1.26
Google	Technology	1.22
Reebok	Apparel & Fashion	1.20
PlayStation	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	1.20
Walt Disney	Entertainment	1.18
Huawei	Mobile Phones & Accessories	1.15
Supreme	Apparel & Fashion	1.15
The Olympic Games	Sports & Outdoors	1.15
Marvel Entertainment	Entertainment	1.12
Polo Ralph Lauren	Apparel & Fashion	1.09
Star Wars	Entertainment	1.04
Lego	Toys & Games	1.04
H&M	Apparel & Fashion	1.02
Converse	Footwear	1.01
Burberry	Apparel & Fashion	1.01
Toyota	Automotive	0.95

Official Profiles

Artist: AKB48

Date Range: 2025-10-07 → 2025-10-07

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Radio Spins (2025-08-22)

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Aired At	Song	Station	Location	Duration (s)
2025-08-22 10:22:39	Oh my pumpkin!	FM Aichi	Aichi, JP	231
2025-08-22 10:04:12	Oh my pumpkin!	FM Aichi	Aichi, JP	7
2025-08-22 01:56:17	Oh my pumpkin!	Nack 5	Saitama, JP	143