iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia Specials
アイドルマスター ゼノグラシア / Idol Master Xenoglossia Specials / Idolmaster Xenoglossia Specials
| Genres: Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi | |
| Themes: Mecha | |
| Studios: Sunrise | |
| Licensors: Sentai Filmworks | |
| Rating: 5.89 / 10 | |
| Rank: #10747 | |
| Popularity: #9831 | |
| Users Listed: 4,060 | |
| Users Scored: 871 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 06/30/2021 | |
| Aired: July 27, 2007 – March 25, 2008 (Summer) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 9 |
Synopsis:
Set against a vibrant, modern cityscape, the series follows a group of aspiring performers navigating the competitive world of idol entertainment. The narrative centers on their dedication to pursuing dreams and forging connections amidst demanding schedules and personal challenges. Each episode explores different facets of their journey – from early struggles and collaborative growth to navigating public perception and maintaining artistic integrity.
The anime emphasizes the bonds between the performers, showcasing both the excitement of shared success and the complexities of individual aspirations within a collective. It offers a glimpse into the rigorous training and emotional investment required for a career in idol culture, portraying a realistic blend of ambition and vulnerability. The series explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and the evolving nature of identity in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape.
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Characters:
- Akizuki, Ritsuko (Main)
- Amami, Haruka (Main)
- Futami, Mami (Main)
- Futami, Ami (Main)
- Kikuchi, Makoto (Main)
- Kisaragi, Chihaya (Main)
- Minase, Iori (Main)
- Miura, Azusa (Main)
- Takatsuki, Yayoi (Main)
- Hagiwara, Yukiho (Supporting)
- Karasu (Supporting)
- Minamoto, Chikako (Supporting)
- Serika (Supporting)
- Suzuki, Sorewa (Supporting)
- Yasuhara, Hotaru (Supporting)
Staff:
- Kurata, Ayako (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
- Hanada, Jukki (Script)
- Kobuchi, Yousuke (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Reviews:
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User Asasphinx (Score: 7/10):
These specials consist of 9 episodes with varying runtimes between 2-7 minutes each and in total last for about the duration of 2 normal anime episodes. These episodes are all slice of life moments based on different points in time during the show, but also consist of a good amount of character interactions and traces of lore from events in the show. The girls come in pairs of 2 each and they engage in casual banter as well as further fleshing out some relationships and individual character stories seen in the show. The visuals for the most part consist of photographs and a few seconds longportions of animation with the characters talking over them. It's almost presented in a voiced visual novel format without the usual VN elements for sub watchers.nnThe final episode serves as an epilogue to the main series and is properly animated, but is unfortunately the shortest of the specials just giving you a just quick look at where the characters ended up following the end of the series. You're not missing too much if you don't want to watch them, but if you liked the main show, aren't gravely offended by brazen fanservice, and wouldn't mind more slice of life engagement with the girls why not watch it I say.
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Related Anime/Manga:
- iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia (anime - Parent Story)