Idol Jihen

Idol Incidents / アイドル事変
Idol Jihen
Genres: Idols (Female), Music
Themes: Idols (Female), Music
Studios: MAPPA, Studio VOLN
Producers: bilibili, BS Fuji, Crunchyroll SC Anime Fund, Docomo Anime Store, MAGES.
Rating: 5.7 / 10
Rank: #11693
Popularity: #5773
Users Listed: 15,747
Users Scored: 5,225
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/10/2022
Aired: January 8, 2017 – March 26, 2017 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a near-future Japan grappling with systemic societal decay – economic disparity, environmental degradation, and governmental inaction – a new form of political engagement emerges. The rise of idol political parties offers a vibrant, unconventional approach to addressing national issues. These performers transition from the entertainment industry to represent their constituents in the National Diet, leveraging their popularity and artistic skills to advocate for change.

The series follows these "idol representatives" as they navigate the complexities of parliamentary politics, employing music and performance to connect with the public and challenge entrenched power structures. It explores themes of civic engagement, the power of popular culture as a political tool, and the potential for optimistic solutions in the face of widespread disillusionment. The narrative blends political satire with musical elements, presenting a unique commentary on contemporary Japanese society.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Why Become a Dietwoman? (Aired: 01/08/2017)
  • Episode 2: Girl S (Aired: 01/15/2017)
  • Episode 3: Nyanway Generation (Aired: 01/22/2017)
  • Episode 4: Shake It! Shounan Beach (Aired: 01/29/2017)
  • Episode 5: Preschool Heaven (Aired: 02/05/2017)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Hoshina, Natsuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Yashima, Sarara
  • Kondou, Sachie (Main) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Reina
  • Onimaru, Shizuka (Main) - Voice Actors: Fuchigami, Mai
  • Amamiya, Yuina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondou, Yui
  • Amou, Kuruha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Yuuri
  • Arai, Shirayuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kido, Ibuki
  • Chibana, Monika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Izawa, Shiori
  • Fudou, Mizuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lynn
  • Iizuka, Sakurako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kubo, Yurika
  • Isuzugawa, Sakura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagashima, Haruka
  • Izumisawa, Megu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tange, Sakura
  • Kingetsu, Aina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishi, Asuka
  • Kitanaka, Hiyori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koiwai, Kotori
  • Kitani, Ruru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akesaka, Satomi
  • Kozuru, Mika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akasaki, Chinatsu
  • Matsukaze, Riina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touyama, Nao
  • Momoi, Ume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakaya, Sayaka
  • Mukai, Kazumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi
  • Narukami, Isuzu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Anzai, Chika
  • Nekohira, Sayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terui, Haruka
  • Ryuusekidou, Chinatsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bridcutt, Sarah Emi
  • Sanpei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hara, Asami
  • Shimizu, Yuna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Serizawa, Yuu
  • Shinjou, Konatsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Zougou, Saeko
  • Shiraga, Saki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Yukari
  • Takasaki, Maybelle (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Kana
  • Yami†Ringo-sama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Nozomi

Staff:

  • Abe, Kouji (Producer)
  • Itou, Yukihiro (Producer)
  • Mita, Keiji (Producer)
  • Ootsuka, Manabu (Producer)
  • Saida, Hideyuki (Producer)
  • Yoshida, Daisuke (Director)
  • Enomoto, Takahiro (Sound Director)
  • Mamori, Taisuke (Episode Director)
  • Terasawa, Kazuaki (Episode Director)
  • Hayashi, Soutarou (Script)
  • Kawashima, Sumino (Script)
  • Koujina, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Nakayama, Masae (Storyboard)
  • Yoshikawa, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
  • Akasaki, Chinatsu (Theme Song Performance)
  • Egami, Kotaro (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Fuchigami, Mai (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kubo, Yurika (Theme Song Performance)
  • Lynn (Theme Song Performance)
  • Nakaya, Sayaka (Theme Song Performance)
  • Terui, Haruka (Theme Song Performance)
  • Ueda, Reina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Yamamoto, Nozomi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Yashima, Sarara (Theme Song Performance)
  • Yoshida, Yuuri (Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Naoto (Key Animation)
  • Akemi, Mikoto (Original Character Design)
  • Aoki, Makoto (Production Manager)
  • CUTEG (Original Character Design)
  • Ding, Ning (Planning)
  • Fukushi, Mayumi (Animation Director)
  • Hamada, Naoki (Planning)
  • Hirayama, Takaaki (Animation Director)
  • Horikawa, Yoshinori (Color Design)
  • Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
  • Inada, Toshiko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Ishii, Mai (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Katsuya, Haruka (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kudou, Akiko (Key Animation)
  • Kuuchuu, Yousai (Original Character Design)
  • Matsui, Shinya (Director of Photography)
  • Mitsumomo, Mamu (Original Character Design)
  • Mottsun* (Original Character Design)
  • Muranaga, Yuki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Nagisa, Miho (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Ohiwa, Rieko (Background Art)
  • Shinoda, Tomoya (Production Assistant)
  • Sugie, Toshiharu (Key Animation)
  • Takahashi, Mika (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Takayama, Naoya (Series Composition)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Idol Jihen (manga - Adaptation)