Where to Watch AKB48 20th Anniversary Concert

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AKB48 20th Anniversary: Former Aces Return as Group Announces 67th Single (Photo: AKB48/Twitter)

AKB48 has officially wrapped up their massive four-day 20th Anniversary Concert at Nippon Budokan, and honestly, it was the kind of fan-service chaos only AKB can pull off. From surprise OG reunions to a full wave of classic units, the group basically rewound the clock two decades and said, “Remember your青春? Let’s relive it together.”

Fans who couldn’t attend have been scrambling for one thing: where to watch all four days of this historic live. At the time of writing, the concerts are being redistributed through official AKB48 subscription platforms and domestic broadcast partners (Japan region), with international streaming availability expected to be announced soon via official channels.

Keep an eye on AKB48's YouTube, the official app, and affiliated concert streaming sites — these usually release the archive versions for overseas fans shortly after the tour wraps.

But of course, the real talk of the week? Day 4, which felt like someone smashed the nostalgia button and refused to let go.

AKB48 20th Anniversary Concert — Day 4 Highlights

This final instalment packed in the heaviest surprises, starting right from the opening note.

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Standout Reunion Moments

The show opened with a dream-line-up that could’ve easily passed for a 2010 Kouhaku:

Maeda Atsuko, Takahashi Minami, Itano Tomomi, Shinoda Mariko, Minegishi Minami, and Kojima Haruna returned for Sakura no Ki ni Narou.

Yes, Acchan and Takamina standing centre once again. Yes, fans cried. Yes, Twitter imploded.

The nostalgia didn’t stop there —

Kashiwagi Yuki & Sashihara Rino tackled Flying Get with their signature chemistry.
Noro Kayo popped in for Aitakatta.
Akimoto Sayaka, Miyazawa Sae, Masuda Yuka, and Umeda Ayaka revived Blue rose with the same fire they had in the theatre days.
Oshima Yuko took on Nakinagara Hohoende, joined by composer Yoshimasa Inoue in a rare treat.

And even more OG units found their way back on stage:

AKB48 20th Anniversary Concert Where to Watch All Four Days Online

Not Yet (Sasshi, Yuko, Kitahara, Yokoyama) stormed in with Shuumatsu Not Yet and Naminori Kakigoori.
Kasai Tomomi charmed the crowd with Nounai Paradise.
Matsui Jurina appeared for Ponytail to Shushu, sharing spotlight with pianist Matsui Sakiko.

The setlist read like a “biggest playlists of your life” compilation — Korogaru Ishi ni Nare, Manatsu no Sounds good!, Iiwake Maybe, Oogoe Diamond, and of course, Heavy Rotation.

The encore rolled in with Oh my Pumpkin! (short choreo ver.), 10nen Zakura, and a star-studded Sakura no Hanabiratachi featuring graduates and kennin members from across generations.

And they still weren’t done — the double encore brought Donchou wo Agete Kure!, Tsugi no Season, and Koko Kara Da., closing the night on a proper “AKB forever” note.

Big Announcements: New Centre, New Single, New Concert

Just when fans thought the nostalgia was enough, AKB48 dropped fresh news:

AKB48 67th Single — Coming February

Centre: Ito Momoka (19th Gen)
Senbatsu includes: Yagi Azuki, Sato Airi, Akiyama Yuna, Hanada Mei, Arai Sae, Hashimoto Eriko, Chiba Erii, Yamauchi Mizuki, Oguri Yui, Kuranoo Narumi, Mukaichi Mion, Shitao Miu, Taguchi Manaka, Kawamura Yui, Kudo Kasumi

A young centre leading a mixed-generation senbatsu — the classic AKB formula for a new era.

Spring Concert Confirmed for April 2025

Because apparently six Budokan shows weren’t enough — the group is already locking in its next major stage.

OG Legends Share the Stage Again

Across the four-day tour, OG members including Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, Minegishi Minami, Kashiwagi Yuki, Sashihara Rino, Yokoyama Yui, and more came together to perform an entire block of AKB classics.
Some highlights from the earlier days:

Takamina’s costume mishap that turned into comedy gold.
Kojiharu calling out both old and new fans in her iconic laid-back tone.
Minegishi reflecting on motherhood and returning to the stage “as an idol again”.
Sasshi performing her solo Soredemo Suki da yo with current members cheering her on.
The four generations of Soukantoku coming together for Aishisa no Accel — full swords, full intensity.

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The dynamic between OG and current members remained one of the strongest emotional threads throughout the live — equal parts mentorship, mischief, and genuine respect.