AKB48 announced the creation of a new unit named Dendenmu Chu! (でんでんむChu!).
The idol group consists of 7 young members, 5 from AKB48 and 2 from HKT48.
The selected girls are Owada Nana, Mukaichi Mion, Murayama Yuiri, Kawamoto Saya, Taniguchi Megu, Tanaka Miku and Yabuki Nako.
Dendenmu Chu! will sing a coupling song on AKB48’s 40th single which will be on sale on May 20.
This announcement was made on March 25 during AKB48 Young Members Zenkoku Tour ~Mirai wa Ima kara Tsukurareru~ (~ヤングメンバー全国ツアー～未来は今から作られる～) at Saitama Super Arena.
Owada Nana said that she was very suprised and cried for joy on stage.
- Source : Natalie