Idol Memories

アイドルメモリーズ

Genres: Idols (Female), Music
Themes: Idols (Female), Music
Studios: Seven Arcs Pictures
Producers: Glovision
Rating: 5.39 / 10
Rank: #12774
Popularity: #7119
Users Listed: 9,425
Users Scored: 2,208
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/24/2021
Aired: October 3, 2016 – December 19, 2016 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Monday at 00:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a near-future world saturated with virtual reality entertainment, live idol performances have evolved into immersive digital experiences. The narrative follows two distinct idol groups navigating the competitive landscape of the Idol League, striving for recognition and dominance. Their journey is marked by intricate performances, strategic rivalries, and the pressures of maintaining popularity within a demanding digital ecosystem.

The series explores themes of artistic expression, teamwork, and the blurred lines between reality and virtuality. Characters grapple with personal aspirations amidst intense competition, revealing the dedication required to succeed in this evolving entertainment industry. Viewers are presented with a blend of vibrant visual aesthetics and compelling character dynamics as they witness the pursuit of a coveted title – a symbol of achievement in a rapidly changing world of performance.

Trailer:

Episodes:

Episode 1: The Glorious Tiara (Aired: 10/03/2016)
Episode 2: The Way to the Idol (Aired: 10/10/2016)
Episode 3: Brilliance and Sparkle (Aired: 10/17/2016)
Episode 4: Idol's Qualities (Aired: 10/24/2016)
Episode 5: Everyone's Thoughts (Aired: 10/31/2016)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Hattori, Sena (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayase, Marika
Hayakawa, Kokona (Main) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Yuu
Hoshi, Nanami (Main) - Voice Actors: Kohara, Riko
Kajiwara, Miku (Main) - Voice Actors: Sagara, Mayu
La, Yucho (Main) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Ruriko
Lin, Vivi (Main) - Voice Actors: Toyota, Moe
Hayami, Ren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
Kariya, Misaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
Kataoka, Souichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaki, Kousuke
Mori, Takumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagatsuka, Takuma
Shirayuki, Shouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana
Yasukawa, Minato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ryu, Seira
Yasukawa, Minami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagaki, Ayahi

Staff:

Chan, Ming H. (Producer)
Yang, Jianli (Assistant Producer)
Kikuchi, Katsuya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yokota, Chikako (Sound Director)
Nakajima, Atsuko (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Oonogi, Hiroshi (Script, Series Composition)
Ishii, Yumiko (Storyboard, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Akiyama, Hiroshi (2nd Key Animation)
C.G mix (Music)
Hashimoto, Maki (Key Animation)
Hirahara, Minami (In-Between Animation, Animation Check)
I've sound (Music)
Imazato, Keiko (Key Animation)
Kagawa, Hisashi (Key Animation)
Kaneshima, Kunio (Background Art)
Kanno, Sachiko (2nd Key Animation)
Kawase, Masao (Key Animation)
Kobashi, Yousuke (2nd Key Animation)
Kodama, Kenji (Key Animation)
Kusunoki, Tomoko (Key Animation)
Li, Ni (Planning)
Mogi, Takuji (Key Animation)
Nagamachi, Hideki (Key Animation)
Nakajima, Tatsuo (Key Animation)
Nakamoto, Kisaki (In-Between Animation)
Nakanishi, Kazuya (Key Animation)
Nakazawa, Tomoyuki (Music)
Nii, Hirotaka (Key Animation)
Okuyama, Suzuna (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Ookaji, Hiroyuki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Ookouchi, Shinobu (Key Animation)
Seki, Kazuhiko (Editing)
Sekine, Chinami (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Suzuki, Risa (Key Animation)
Takase, Kazuya (Music)
Tominaga, Kazuhito (Key Animation)
Tomooka, Shinpei (Key Animation)

Reviews:

User ppoppoop (Score: 4/10):
I have to say, this anime is a waste of character design. Those girls are cute and charming, but the show sucks. It seems the show is a part of promotion of a social game, but it was not. I have no ideas why the villeins wanted to make the heroins lost the competition and even wanted to let them to have no ways to get on the stage. There was no point to do that and it did not explain any thing in the show. It seems the show has total 12 episodes, but in fact, there are only 6 because each episode length12 minutes. Another 12 minutes would be a variety show hold by those voice actresses of the show, and that was far more horrible.nnOver all, this show has not bad character design, but the story is bad. In the warring states period of idol anime, I have no idea why they think they can earn any money by a story with this quality. 3D model in the show is not bad though. I do not like the show, but I will not stop people to watch it because it still better than Idol Incidents. Nothing can be more stupid than that show.

News:

Fall 2016 Preview (09/15/2016)
PV Collection for Aug 15 - 21 (08/21/2016)
'Idol Memories' Additional Cast Announced (08/08/2016)
Happy Elements Original Anime 'Idol Memories' To Broadcast on Fall 2016 [Update 7/8] (07/06/2016)