Plot

The idol group AKB48 continues to evolve, rewriting the record books. This documentary takes you behind the scenes of their success, and follows the young members as they pursue their dreams, experiencing both growth and anguish. The camera follows their concerts, and also focuses on the everyday lives of individual members as they experience joy, conflict, growth and the fulfillment of their dreams.—asianwiki

This documentary follows the unstoppable all-female Japanese idol group, AKB48. With a complicated balance of competition and friendship among the members, their bond is strong. The footage was taken from over 1000 hours of recorded videos throughout 2010 and includes personal interviews with select members revealing each of the girls' struggle, joy, growth, and dream.