Murilo Cruz

For over a decade, AKB48 had only a limited number of ace candidates, and many of them graduated early or overlapped heavily in idol traits, such as Oguri Yui and Yamauchi Mizuki, who both fit the seitoha or orthodox idol image But, this year, I feel an excitement that I haven't felt in years about the group's future after years of disappointment, it has rejuvenated my support and excitement. The current next-generation ace candidates consist of three members: - Sato Airi (17th Generation) - Yagi Azuki (18th Generation) - Ito Momoka (19th Generation) Considering their relatively short tenure in AKB48, these three could realistically become the faces of the group for the next three years