MNL48 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2018 as a sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. The first-generation members were chosen through live auditions on the noontime show It's Showtime. On May 2, 2018, they established the current three teams: Team MII, Team NIV, and Team L. As of May 2021, the group has 45 members. Among these members are the Kenkyuusei (), also known as Research Students.
Members who leave the group are considered "graduates" and may be given a special graduation show or concert. There are also instances where a member resigns, is dismissed, or is terminated.
Jamie Alberto and Dana Brual are the current overall captains of MNL48, with Jamie taking over from Jem Caldejón on April 26, 2025, and Dana being announced as co-captain on October 11, 2025.
MNL48 has 27 official members. On December 15, 2022, during their MNL48 Christmas Concert, they announced the dissolution of teams and decided to group members by generations instead. Previously, they were divided into three teams. The teams were:
The Tokyo Girls Collection Senbatsu (widely known as Trainees or Kenkyuusei) was established and existed until November 4, 2021.
A total of 5 official members, all from the 1st Generation. 4 were officially graduated, and 1 resigned. <div style="overflow-x: auto; white-space: nowrap"> </div>
A total of 13 official members, all from the 1st Generation, left the group in 2019. 8 were outranked in the 2nd General Election, 2 resigned, 2 graduated, and 1 was dismissed. <div style="overflow-x: auto; white-space: nowrap"> </div>
A total of 5 official members (including 9 graduating members) left the group in 2020. Most of its members applied for the Third General Election, but retired for their application. <div style="overflow-x: auto; white-space: nowrap"> </div>
A total of 14 official members have left the group in 2021 <div style="overflow-x: auto; white-space: nowrap"> </div>
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Former Kenkyuusei or Trainees who never been promoted. 15 from 1st Generation (12 of them resigned in 2018 and 3 in 2019) and 1 from 2nd Generation.
Former MNL48 Candidates and Aspirants (Withdrew candidacy/didn't rank)