The Idol Master

Also known as: THE IDOLM@STER / アイドルマスター

The Idol Master is a TV series by A-1 Pictures that premiered in Summer 2011. It is finished airing with 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Slice of Life. Average AniList score: 7.5/10.

Synopsis

765 Production Studio manages the unique talents of 13 professional idols as they slowly make their way to the top and become country-wide celebrities. But the girls' journey is far from just fun and games: hard work, sweat, and tears are some of the prerequisites needed to flourish in this industry—and for 765 Pro in particular, a watchful eye out for their rival, the infamous 961 Production.

As the girls' fame grows, however, their time together as a family diminishes, and now the very popularity they sought is threatening to tear them apart. A difficult balance of work and bonding must be achieved, or they risk everyone going their separate ways. The personal and professional ordeals of these idols can't be conquered alone, but with each other's loving support, any obstacle or hardship can be overcome!

The Idol Master episodes

  1. Episode 1: The Beginning for the Girls — aired July 7, 2011
  2. Episode 2: The Girls Who Began "Preparations" — aired July 14, 2011
  3. Episode 3: Everything Starts with One Courageous Step — aired July 21, 2011
  4. Episode 4: Trying to Change Oneself — aired July 28, 2011
  5. Episode 5: Spending Summer Vacation With Everyone — aired August 4, 2011
  6. Episode 6: The Choice to Move Forward — aired August 11, 2011
  7. Episode 7: Things You Love, Things That Are Important — aired August 18, 2011
  8. Episode 8: A Detour Toward Happiness — aired August 25, 2011
  9. Episode 9: Things You Can Do As Two — aired September 1, 2011
  10. Episode 10: Moving Forward a Little Bit, With Everyone — aired September 8, 2011
  11. Episode 11: Hopes, Uncertainties, and Signs — aired September 15, 2011
  12. Episode 12: The Last Stop on a One Way Ride — aired September 22, 2011
  13. Episode 13: And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage — aired September 29, 2011
  14. Episode 14: The World Has Begun to Change! — aired October 6, 2011
  15. Episode 15: Everyone Together, it`s a Live Broadcast! A Live Broadcast! — aired October 13, 2011
  16. Episode 16: The Feeling of Being Alone — aired October 20, 2011
  17. Episode 17: Makoto, A True Prince — aired October 27, 2011
  18. Episode 18: Full of Many Things — aired November 3, 2011
  19. Episode 19: Like the Moon, Hidden Among Clouds — aired November 10, 2011
  20. Episode 20: Promise — aired November 17, 2011
  21. Episode 21: Like a Flower Blooming — aired November 24, 2011
  22. Episode 22: On the Night of the Holy Night — aired December 1, 2011
  23. Episode 23: I — aired December 8, 2011
  24. Episode 24: Dream — aired December 15, 2011
  25. Episode 25: Together With Everyone! — aired December 22, 2011

Main characters

  • Haruka Amami (Main) — voiced by Eriko Nakamura
  • Makoto Kikuchi (Main) — voiced by Hiromi Hirata
  • Yayoi Takatsuki (Main) — voiced by Mayako Nigo
  • Iori Minase (Main) — voiced by Rie Kugimiya
  • Yukiho Hagiwara (Main) — voiced by Azumi Asakura
  • Ritsuko Akizuki (Main) — voiced by Naomi Wakabayashi
  • Azusa Miura (Main) — voiced by Chiaki Takahashi
  • Miki Hoshii (Main) — voiced by Akiko Hasegawa
  • Chihaya Kisaragi (Main) — voiced by Asami Imai
  • Ami Futami (Main) — voiced by Asami Shimoda

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Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Slice of Life · Season: Summer 2011