SKE48’s Suda Akari’s first photobook is underperforming, sales are not meeting expectations

SKE48 member Suda Akari (26) is known for her sweet personality and her popularity has no doubt surged in the past few years, earning her the #2 spot in the 10th AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo (General Election).

But with her first photobook titled “Suda Akari First Photo Album” released on August 22nd, Suda’s photobook has not sold as well.  Which may be surprising considering she was #2 in the AKB48 General Election.

Despite receiving 154,011 votes in the general election, AKB48 general elections allow people to vote multiple times.  The number of votes does not equal the number of fans.

According to Daily Shincho, 50,000 copies were printed.  For the first three weeks of release, “Suda Akari First Photo Album” sold a cumulative number of 8,600 copies.  10,000 or less in sales is considered a disaster.

SKE48’s Matsui Jurina’s (21) first photobook three years ago sold 22,000 copies.  HKT48’s Miyawaki Sakura’s (20) first photobook sold 34,000 copies.

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