| Episode 15 - A Shocking New Initiative !? | |
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| Episode 15 | |
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| Episode Information | |
| Kanji | 驚愕の新展開！？ |
| Romaji | Shōgeki no Shintenkai !? |
| English | A Shocking New Initiative !? |
| Length | {{{length}}} |
| Opening | {{{opening}}} |
| Ending | {{{ending}}} |
| Air Date | |
| Japanese | January 12th, 2013 |
| DVD Release | |
| North America | {{{north america}}} |
| Episode guide | |
| Previous The Young Girls' Trial |
Next The Idols' Dark Before Dawn |
A Shocking New Initiative !? (驚愕の新展開！？, Shōgeki no Shintenkai !?) is the 15th episode and 2nd episode of Season 2 of the AKB0048 anime series. It aired on January 12th, 2013.
Summary
Following the broadcast of the trial, Chieri has received a popularity boost and has been getting more work. Meanwhile, Tsubasa announces that there will be a new guerilla channel for AKB themed shows, with the understudies to star in a variety show. As Chieri's father is seen developing artificial Kiraras, Tsubasa becomes curious as to how were able to break into Kasumigastar so easily. Meanwhile, Nagisa, who has yet to make a poster for the General Elections, notices Chieri hasn't made one either. As Tsubasa becomes disappointed by the quality of the variety shows, Chieri shares her worries with Nagisa, saying she would rather be elected for her skill than for the trial broadcast. They are approached by Yukirin and Kojiharu, who tell them to watch Acchan's video for the General Elections, which also showed Yuuko as an understudy, when she was known as Hikari Kimishima. As the girls learn the variety shows are being broadcast on planets with the strictest entertainment ban laws, they put more effort into entertaining the audience whilst Nagisa and Chieri complete their posters. Tsubasa soon announced the early results for the General Elections, with Kitarie ranked at 10th place and Chieri ranked at 9th place.
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