#43 - Yasushi Akimoto, producer of AKB48 (Part 2)

We continue following the career of Akimoto as he ascends to one of the most successful music producers in Asia. Following the launch of AKB48, it seems that a formula for idol super-groups has finally been hit upon, so it's time for franchising!

And, you know, horrifically draconian and abusive behaviour rules for all of the women.

Today's guest is Sarah Tompkins! You can find her via Twitter account, @herladytompkins.

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Sources:

• YouTube, Teacher Teacher 
• YouTube, Einstein yoru Dianna Agron 
• YouTube, 22/7 
• Dianna Agron lyrics translation 
• Japan Times, Ayaka Kikuchi fired 
• BBC, Minami Minegishi shaves her head 
• Hifumi Okunumi, Unionise and take back your lost love lives 
• allkpop.com, AKS renamed as Vernalossom 
• Generasia - Akimoto biography
• AKB48 Fandom - Akimoto
• Moonyoons Blog, the Bird that flew away