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AKB48, the Japanese “idol group that you can meet,” has achieved massive domestic success, but its international expansion—particularly into English-speaking markets—has been inconsistent. A key barrier is translation: not only of song lyrics but also of theater scripts, variety show humor, interview nuances, and the unique “idol culture” vocabulary. This paper analyzes how English translations of AKB48’s content have been produced (official vs. fan-made), where they succeed or fail, and what these translation choices reveal about the group’s broader struggle to export the akushu-kai (handshake event) model. Using case studies of official releases (e.g., “Heavy Rotation” English versions) and fan-subtitling of AKBINGO! , the paper argues that literal translations often strip away the kawaii aesthetic and hierarchical politeness essential to idol discourse, while overly localized versions risk alienating core otaku fans. The conclusion proposes a hybrid “idol-glossa” approach for future translators.

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