It's Official: Everyday, Katyusha Sets Record for Best First Week Sales of a Single in Japan by Selling 1,333,969 Copies on the First Week of Its Release

http://stage48.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3362&start=2214

I never even imagined AKB would become this big, but I'm very glad they did! Congratulations to AKB48, the whole 48 family, and all of us who buy their singles!