The Deep Galactic Trade Organization [DGTO] and DES have intensified their attacks on entertainment in the year since the 77th generation understudies joined AKB0048. In reaction, AKB0048 reinstates the general elections and the role of center nova. The understudies are now pitted against the successors in a new tournament. But, when AKB0048 reinstates rules that haven't been seen since Acchan's disappearance, a new, more powerful foe emerges from the shadows.