This year’s Sousenkyo Guide Book features General Manager Takahashi Minami(24) as the center.
The positioning of members on this cover reflects predictions from the editiorial team and Watanabe Mayu(21) is expected to rank 2nd, followed by Sashihara Rino(22) in 3rd. The editiorial staff talked about how they came to this conclusion.
“She is challenging No.1 for the first time and her graduation this December has fans voicing their regret and support. This will be the most beautiful ending for her.”
Well if you’re planning to purchase the 2015 Sousenkyo Guide Book then remember to act fast, because i remember this was sold out everywhere last year!
CDJapan: AKB48 Sousenkyo Official Guide Book 2015
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its not that i doubting takamina, but lets face the fact, her vote was only in the range of 60k, and with just that amount, can she break the record of mayu who get 160k votes from last year ? it was like you must increase 180% of her vote.
Now, lets diverted our gaze to Mayu and sashi, i’m not really sure about sashi, the sounds of her fans wich says “Sashi’s revenge” maybe true, but i’m still doubting that. And for mayu, i still didnt believe that she can win 2 a row. Also her album was already decided the date of release, CD japan already opened the pre-order, it may affect on her votes a bit.
So, the only candidate for now is, Yukirin and Jurina.
I am fine with Takamina, Yukirin, Mayuyu being #1. They are all deserving.
I know Wasamin cannot win #1, but if you are buying several CD-tickets, please consider a vote to move her up.