The downfall of J-pop? How the AKBG's biz model & culture get adapted in China

[Rika-Chicchi]

Fashion shots featuring a graduated 1st-generation member of SNH48, now a solo artist under the same company:

微博

Shots in casual wear & under sakura trees (but in her home country, not in Japan lol ):

微博

 

[Rika-Chicchi]

SNH48 is featured in a local sakura festival in their home city, w/ some of its members specially invited as performing guests (led by the ace of their 4th team):

微博

 

[Rika-Chicchi]

A popular member of GNZ48 posing as an ancient woman - posted by herself on her blog:

微博

^ Too bad various elements of modernity are shown in some of the backgrounds. lol