Synopsis: AKB0048: Episode 0

AKB48 is an idol group that has sold millions of albums. It's world famous and every girl dreams to be a AKB48. Hoshina Furea is a shy girl. Her childhood friend Noa has a good chance of becoming a successor in AKB0048. In the school there is an idol group named AKB0048 that is very popular. Only the pretty and talented come to the group. The problem is that Furea and Noa have the same dream. They want to be in AKB0048 and get even higher... What will happen to their friendship...? Included one-shots: Volume 4: Mafuyu no Illusionist Volume 5: Mafuyu no Illusionist Encore! Volume 6: Idol (Kari) Volume 7: Natsukoi Yell!