Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai: Next Sky
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: Next Sky / ラブライブ！虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 NEXT SKY
| Genres: Idols (Female), Music, School, Slice of Life | |
| Themes: Idols (Female), Music, School | |
| Studios: Sunrise | |
| Producers: Bandai Namco Arts, Bushiroad, Kadokawa, Sunrise Music | |
| Rating: 7.29 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2947 | |
| Popularity: #6598 | |
| Users Listed: 11,310 | |
| Users Scored: 4,543 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/28/2025 | |
| Aired: June 23, 2023 (Spring) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set within the vibrant, yet subtly competitive, world of Japanese school idols, this OVA explores the evolving dynamics of a newly formed idol unit. The story centers on a group of diverse students at Nijigasaki High School, each navigating personal aspirations and artistic growth while striving for recognition in the bustling idol scene.
The narrative delves into the challenges of collaboration, individual expression, and the pressures of public performance. Character development is a key element, showcasing vulnerabilities alongside ambition as the members hone their skills and define their unique identities within the group. The OVA presents a realistic portrayal of the idol industry, balancing energetic performances with quieter moments of reflection on friendship and self-discovery. It offers a glimpse into the dedication required to pursue artistic dreams and the bonds forged in shared passion.
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Characters:
- Asaka, Karin (Main) - Voice Actors: Kubota, Miyu
- Konoe, Kanata (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitou, Akari
- Mifune, Shioriko (Main) - Voice Actors: Koizumi, Moeka
- Miyashita, Ai (Main) - Voice Actors: Murakami, Natsumi
- Nakasu, Kasumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Sagara, Mayu
- Ousaka, Shizuku (Main) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Kaori
- Takasaki, Yuu (Main) - Voice Actors: Yano, Hinaki
- Taylor, Mia (Main) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Shuu
- Tennouji, Rina (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Chiemi
- Uehara, Ayumu (Main) - Voice Actors: Onishi, Aguri
- Verde, Emma (Main) - Voice Actors: Sashide, Maria
- Yuuki, Setsuna (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayashi, Coco
- Zhong, Lanzhu (Main) - Voice Actors: Houmoto, Akina
- Aira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touyama, Nao
- Penelope (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kagami, Karin
- Student Council Vice President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Riho
Staff:
- Hata, Aki (Theme Song Lyrics)
- K., Carlos (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
- Aoyagi, Masayuki (Planning)
- Endou, Naoki (Music)
- Giga (Inserted Song Performance)
- Ichihara, Keiko (Animation Director)
- Kameda, Tomoyuki (Animation Director)
- Kawai, Yasutoshi (Art Director)
- Kuroda, Manabu (Planning)
- Makimoto, Yuki (Executive Producer)
- Miyazaki, Tomoyasu (Planning)
- Oguchi, Rina (Editing)
- Shishido, Kumiko (Animation Director)
- Sugiyama, Hiroki (Director of Photography)
- Tanaka, Noriaki (Planning)
- Yatate, Hajime (Original Creator)
- Yoda, Yurika (Executive Producer)
- Yuasa, Takaaki (Executive Producer)
News:
- PV Collection for Mar 20 - 26 (03/27/2023)
- 'Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai' Gets OVA in Summer 2023 (11/24/2022)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai 2nd Season (anime - Prequel)
- Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai: Kanketsu-hen (anime - Sequel)