Do you know AKB48?
It is a popular idol group in Japan.
AKB is the abbreviated name for Akihabara.
Recently, I heard the news that the selection in AKB took place.
The members of AKB48 are ranked by the populatity vote and only 21 high-ranking people can sing in next CD.
It is a system that people who bought the new CD can vote.
I was surprised to hear the news. It's severe! Besides, as another surprising thing, many AKB-Wotaku invest much money in AKB to vote the favorite girl.
I think AKB48 will be more popular by the election.