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    I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol

    アイ★チュウ HALFWAY THROUGH THE IDOL
    I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol
    Genres: Idols (Male), Music, School
    Themes: Idols (Male), Music, School
    Studios: Lay-duce
    Producers: Half H.P Studio, Twin Engine
    Licensors: Anime Limited, Muse Communication
    Rating: 6.57 / 10
    Rank: #6845
    Popularity: #5474
    Users Listed: 18,159
    Users Scored: 5,424
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 12/07/2023
    Aired: January 6, 2021 – March 24, 2021 (Winter)
    Type: tv
    Source: game
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 12
    Broadcast: Wednesday at 23:00 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    At Étoile Vio School, a rigorous program prepares young students for careers as idols. The arrival of a peculiar bear-shaped principal signals an unusual beginning to their training. The narrative follows a group of aspiring performers, the "I-Chu," as they navigate demanding rehearsals and personal challenges in pursuit of their dreams. The series explores the multifaceted nature of idol work – the dedication, the performance, and the underlying question of identity.

    Rather than focusing on grand spectacle, the anime emphasizes the quieter moments of growth and self-discovery experienced by these young individuals. Through collaborative efforts and individual struggles, the I-Chu grapple with defining what it truly means to be an idol, examining themes of ambition, self-expression, and the complexities of pursuing artistic aspirations within a structured environment. The animation style blends vibrant character designs with detailed backgrounds, fostering a distinctive atmosphere that captures both the energy of performance and the intimacy of personal development.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: The Colors of Songs
    • Episode 2: That Which Is Engraved
    • Episode 3: In the Case of an Otokonoko
    • Episode 4: Just as You Are
    • Episode 5: That Which We Wish to Convey
    • ... and 7 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Aidou, Seiya (Main) - Voice Actors: KENN
    • Minato, Kanata (Main) - Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuuichi
    • Mitsurugi, Akira (Main) - Voice Actors: Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
    • Akabane, Futami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Yuuma
    • Amabe, Shiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yachi, Katsufumi
    • Armstrong, Eva (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro
    • Asahina, Yuzuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi
    • Baber (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takumi, Yasuaki
    • Hanabusa, Kokoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murase, Ayumu
    • Hounoki, Tooya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minegishi, Kei
    • Iroha's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirose, Saya
    • Juumonji, Ban (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimozuma, Yoshiyuki
    • Kagurazaka, Runa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amasaki, Kouhei
    • Kakitsubata, Aoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei
    • Kururugi, Satsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou
    • Kururugi, Mutsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondo, Takashi
    • Kusakabe, Torahiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikuta, Youji
    • Leon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masuda, Toshiki
    • Li, Chaoyang (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Enoki, Junya
    • Lucas (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umehara, Yuuichirou
    • Madarao, Tatsumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Souma
    • Momoi, Kyousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kagura, Kitsune
    • Noah (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanae, Natsuki
    • Oikawa, Momosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Kazutomi
    • Oozora, Iroha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kino, Hina
    • Orihara, Hikaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu
    • Principal Kuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio
    • Rabi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakanishi, Naoya
    • Receptionist (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hieda, Nene
    • Rindo, Tsubaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Yuuki
    • Sanzenin, Takamichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shirai, Yuusuke
    • Sebastian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawashima, Tokuyoshi
    • Studio Owner (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Hiroo
    • Taiyaki Shop Owner (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayakawa, Takeshi
    • Taxi Driver (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Shinya
    • Tobikura, Akio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamaru, Atsushi
    • Todoroki, Issei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeno, Tomoaki
    • Uruha, Saku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishiyama, Koutarou
    • Wakaouji, Raku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirakawa, Daisuke
    • Yakaku, Kuro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuusuke
    • Yamanobe, Mio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakihara, Tetsuya

    Staff:

    • Nanba, Hitoshi (Director)
    • Kawai, Eiji (Theme Song Arrangement)
    • Terada, Mitsuo (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
    • Dewa, Yoshiaki (Music)
    • Iwasawa, Reiko (Color Design)
    • Murano, Yomogiko (Director of Photography)
    • Narita, Yoshimi (Series Composition)
    • Obokata, Ryousuke (Art Director)
    • Oosawa, Mina (Character Design)
    • Sako, Souichirou (Character Design)
    • Toyonaga, Toshiyuki (Inserted Song Performance)

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