Aki Takajo

Quick Facts: Who was Aki Takajo?

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Aki Takajo

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Japanese tarento, former member of AKB48 and JKT48, known for her idol career.

Born:

1991-10-03

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Aki Takajō (高城 亜樹, Takajō Aki; born October 3, 1991), is a Japanese tarento who is a former member of the idol groups AKB48 and JKT48. She auditioned for AKB48's sixth generation and was promoted to member of Team A. Her talent agency is Horipro (she was previously affiliated with Watanabe Entertainment and Is.Field) and was one of the charter members to support JKT48. She is also a former member of the sub-unit French Kiss. Takajō auditioned for AKB48 and was chosen in the group's sixth generation, also known as the third generation of Kenkyusei (trainees). She debuted on August 23, 2008, in the concert "Live DVD wa Derudarou kedo, Yappari Nama ni Kagiruze".

Pivotal Works & Achievements

On October 19, she substituted for Haruna Kojima on the Team A Fifth Stage, "Renai Kinshi Jorei". On December 29, Takajō was promoted to AKB48's Team A; she only spent 71 days from theater debut to full member, and it was the fastest promotion in AKB48 history at the time, until Rion Azuma from SKE48 was promoted in 2013. Takajō's first A-side with AKB48 was in 2010 for the single "Ponytail to Shushu". In the 2010 AKB48 general elections, she placed 13th and landed a spot on the title track for "Heavy Rotation". She and AKB48 members Yuki Kashiwagi and Asuka Kuramochi formed a sub-unit, "French Kiss" and the group released the single "Zutto Mae Kara" which peaked at number five on the Oricon charts.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On August 24, 2012, the first day of its Tokyo Dome concert series, AKB48 announced a reorganization of its teams. Takajō and Haruka Nakagawa were sent to Jakarta to help AKB48's sister group JKT48. On April 28, 2013, it was announced that she would hold a concurrent position in AKB48 Team B. On February 24, 2014, during the Grand Reformation Festival, it was announced that she was released from her concurrent positions in JKT48. In 2015, she was transferred to AKB48 Team K. On December 15, 2015, at the group's AKB48 Kōhaku Uta Gassen event, she announced that she would be leaving the group. On February 23, 2016, AKB48 gave her a graduation ceremony.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-10-03): Birth of Aki Takajo — Japanese tarento, former member of AKB48 and JKT48, known for her idol career.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — She debuted on August 23, 2008, in the concert "Live DVD wa Derudarou kedo, Yappari Nama ni Kagiruze".
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Takajō's first A-side with AKB48 was in 2010 for the single "Ponytail to Shushu".
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — On August 24, 2012, the first day of its Tokyo Dome concert series, AKB48 announced a reorganization of its teams.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On December 29, Takajō was promoted to AKB48's Team A; she only spent 71 days from theater debut to full member, and it was the fastest promotion in AKB48 history at the time, until Rion Azuma from SKE48 was promoted in 2013.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — On February 24, 2014, during the Grand Reformation Festival, it was announced that she was released from her concurrent positions in JKT48.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, she was transferred to AKB48 Team K.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — On February 23, 2016, AKB48 gave her a graduation ceremony.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Aki Takajo

True or False: “Did Aki Takajō's promotion to AKB48 Team A happen faster than any previous member in the group's history?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, her promotion after only 71 days was noted as the fastest in AKB48 history at that time.

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