SDN48 finally lifts the age restriction! (Well, partially...)

In a recent blog post on the AKB48 blog, in addition to talking about the last day of AKB48's "Minogashita Kimi-tachi he" concert series (where they've been performing all former and current stages over 20 days), Togasaki finally announced the start date for SDN shows with NO AGE RESTRICTION! \:D/

I've translated the relevant part of the entry below.

"And the other day, we made it possible so that underage fans can also see SDN48's "Yuuwaku no Garter" stage if the shows start at 7PM (or earlier) by making a few changes to the performance.

However, shows that start after 8:30PM will continue to have the 18+ age restriction, so please don't confuse them.

As for buying tickets, you'll still apply ahead of time using E-mail.

As far as not allowing those under 18, or high school students, to see SDN48 shows, as of June 16th, we'll allow them to watch shows that start at 7PM (or earlier).

To check the start time, please check the SDN48 official schedule.

Ticket fees (tax included):

18+ 3,000 yen

Under 18 2,000 yen"

Hopefully LODs aren't too far behind? :D

A fangirl's ode to her oshimen

No, it's not mine to Nonti (or Hana XD), but rather SKE48 Team S member Matsui Rena's gushing entry about the return of Hana. We knew she was a huge fangirl ever since Hana's graduation concert came out on DVD (where, in part of the making of, we saw Rena fangirling after getting to meet Hana face to face for the first time). And, much like myself, Rena couldn't contain herself after hearing the news.

So, anyway, here's my translation of Rena's fangirling. XD

A present for you all!

So, to sort of make up for being gone for so long, here's a treat for all of you!

Over at blog48, a community on Livejournal where a group of us are translating ***48 member's blog entries, I've decided to take charge of translating Nonti's blog, as well as Sayanee's blog.  Kazue's and CinDy's blogs are being translated as well, so you should head over and check it out!

Here are the tags to help you find their entries more easily:

Kazue's blog
CinDy's blog
Sayanee's blog
Nonti's blog

Hope you enjoy!  If you're interested in helping out for other members, the help is definitely appreciated!  Check out this thread on S48 and post if you want to help translate!  Don't forget to mention which member(s) you want to translate for, though. XD

Fukuyama Sakura to leave SDN48

This hit me as kind of a surprise upon waking up this morning.  I've translated the entry from her blog below the cut.  Be forewarned, it is long, so if you're hoping to read it all, make sure you've got a little time (or that you read really fast XD).