
16 Season
464 Episode
Document 72 Hours - Season 4 Episode 12 The Youth of ”Underground Idols
Akihabara, Tokyo, is now a world-renowned mecca for otaku. Here, many girl groups who dream of success perform on stage. Many fans have become new famous landmarks, eager to attend. However, the environment surrounding the girls is harsh. Their income is meager. They face fierce competition from rival groups. They face an age limit in the idol industry, where youth is a weapon. This is a coming-of-age story about girls who never give up and are hungry to achieve their dreams, and the people who support them.
- Year: 2025
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK BS1, NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: everyday people, life and times, soko ga shiritai
- Director: NHK
- Cast: Ryo Katsuchi, Saniko Ichikawa, Mariko Yagi, Maito Fujioka, Aoi Yamada, Kazue Fukiishi