AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence poster
Where to stream

AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence

6.320161h 47mMovieDocumentaryMusic

The movie focuses on the the graduation of the the previous General Manager Takahashi Minami and now Yokoyama Yui taking over. Furthermore, the sister groups HKT48 and NMB48 are gaining popularity. Also NGT48 make their debut and the rival group Nogizaka46 become a bigger and more threatening rival.

DirectorEiki Takahashi

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Eiki Takahashi

MTMinami Takahashi
Minami Takahashi
Self
YKYuki Kashiwagi
Yuki Kashiwagi
Self
HSHaruka Shimazaki
Haruka Shimazaki
Self
YYYui Yokoyama
Yui Yokoyama
Self
SSAKURA
SAKURA
Self
MMMion Mukaichi
Mion Mukaichi
Self
MWMayu Watanabe
Mayu Watanabe
Self
HNHaruka Nakagawa
Haruka Nakagawa
Self
YY
Yuri Yokomichi
Self
JTJuri Takahashi
Juri Takahashi
Self

More from Minami Takahashi · Lead actress

AKBINGO!
AKBINGO!
2008 · 9.0
Majisuka Academy
Majisuka Academy
2010 · 7.5
HUNTER - Women After Reward Money
HUNTER - Women After Reward Money
2011 · 8.0
Saito-san
Saito-san
2008 · 5.7
Documentary of AKB48 The Future 1mm Ahead
Documentary of AKB48 The Future 1mm Ahead
2011
Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~
Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~
2021
Mendol ~ Ikemen Aidoru
Mendol ~ Ikemen Aidoru
2008 · 4.7
AKB48 20th Year Live Tour 2025 in Budokan
AKB48 20th Year Live Tour 2025 in Budokan
2025
Himawarigumi 2nd Stage - Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai
Himawarigumi 2nd Stage - Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai
2008
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi ~ 2010 Summer Special: AKB48 Marugoto Jourei Special
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi ~ 2010 Summer Special: AKB48 Marugoto Jourei Special
2010
See all fromMinami Takahashi

More from Yuki Kashiwagi · Co-star actress

Nikenme Dou Suru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~
Nikenme Dou Suru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~
2017
AKBINGO!
AKBINGO!
2008 · 9.0
Majisuka Academy
Majisuka Academy
2010 · 7.5
AKB Love Night - Love Factory
AKB Love Night - Love Factory
2016
Crow's Blood
Crow's Blood
2016 · 7.1
HANA-KIMI 2011
HANA-KIMI 2011
2011 · 8.7
Black Suit Story
Black Suit Story
2014 · 6.0
The Fortune Telling Shop, Onmyoya
The Fortune Telling Shop, Onmyoya
2013
桜坂近辺物語
桜坂近辺物語
2016
Is this Love Checkmate!?
Is this Love Checkmate!?
2018 · 6.6
See all fromYuki Kashiwagi

More from Eiki Takahashi · Director

AKB48 in TOKYO DOME ~1830m no Yume~
AKB48 in TOKYO DOME ~1830m no Yume~
2012 · 7.0
Rojiura Hotel
Rojiura Hotel
2026
Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special
Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Fall Special
2018 · 6.0
Documentary of AKB48 The Future 1mm Ahead
Documentary of AKB48 The Future 1mm Ahead
2011
Meet the Monkey
Meet the Monkey
2020 · 6.0
Jam Films 2
Jam Films 2
2004 · 5.2
Our Lies and Truths: Documentary of Keyakizaka46
Our Lies and Truths: Documentary of Keyakizaka46
2020 · 7.5
AKB48 Documentary: Show Must Go On
AKB48 Documentary: Show Must Go On
2012
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
2019
Anniversary
Anniversary
2016
See all fromEiki Takahashi

More like this

Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
2017 · 7.4
Ado SPECIAL LIVE "Shinzou" in Cinema
Ado SPECIAL LIVE "Shinzou" in Cinema
2025 · 9.6
Tokyo Idols
Tokyo Idols
2017 · 6.7
Instruments of a Beating Heart
Instruments of a Beating Heart
2024 · 6.9
GEN HOSHINO STADIUM TOUR "POP VIRUS"
GEN HOSHINO STADIUM TOUR "POP VIRUS"
2019 · 7.0
SCANDAL Documentary film HELLO WORLD
SCANDAL Documentary film HELLO WORLD
2015 · 7.8
The Lion Dance
The Lion Dance
1936 · 6.0
AA
AA
2006 · 4.6
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022 · 8.5
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
2024 · 6.7
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
2026 · 8.5
One Direction: This Is Us
One Direction: This Is Us
2013 · 8.2

AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence?

AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence on Netflix?

No, AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence on Amazon Prime Video?

No, AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence for free?

AKB48 Documentary: Reason for Existence isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.