Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 50

少年ハリウッド-HOLLY STAGE FOR 50- / Shonen Hollywood 2

Genres: Drama, Idols (Male), Music
Themes: Idols (Male), Music
Studios: Zexcs
Producers: Starchild Records, Studio Mausu
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 6.47 / 10
Rank: #7431
Popularity: #7741
Users Listed: 7,603
Users Scored: 2,472
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/08/2025
Aired: January 10, 2015 – April 4, 2015 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: Mixed Media
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Saturday at 20:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hollywood, California, *Holly Stage for 49* returns for its second season, focusing on the journey of aspiring performers navigating the demanding world of entertainment. The series follows a diverse cast of characters – students from various schools vying for success in the industry. It explores the pressures and sacrifices inherent in pursuing artistic dreams, depicting both exhilarating triumphs and disheartening setbacks. Character development takes center stage as individuals grapple with self-doubt, ambition, and the complexities of collaboration. The show offers a realistic portrayal of the entertainment business, examining the dedication required to hone skills and build a career while maintaining personal integrity amidst intense competition. Expect nuanced character interactions and introspective moments alongside glimpses into the inner workings of Hollywood’s performance scene.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Forever in the Middle
Episode 2: In the Eyes of the Guardian Deity
Episode 3: A Real Handshake
Episode 4: Because I Am Your Idol
Episode 5: The Surprise Cake Was Unexpected
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Amaki, Ikuma (Main) - Voice Actors: Kakihara, Tetsuya
Kazami, Kakeru (Main) - Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta
Maiyama, Shun (Main) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kensho
Saeki, Kira (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamashita, Daiki
Tomii, Daiki (Main) - Voice Actors: Aoi, Shouta
Date, Ryuunosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kishio, Daisuke
Hayamizu, Shiima (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toriumi, Kousuke
Hirosawa, Daichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshi, Souichirou
Kazehara, Ran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro
Oosaki, Kou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Yuto
Shachou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke
Teshigawara, Kyouichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nitta, Masashi
Tomii, Minoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Daisuke

Staff:

Kuroyanagi, Toshimasa (Director)
Tanaka, Ryou (Sound Director)
Hashiguchi, Ikuyo (Script, Theme Song Lyrics, Original Creator, Series Composition)
Stocker, Kevin (Script)
Kawabata, Erkin (Storyboard, Key Animation)
Aoi, Shouta (Theme Song Performance)
Hayashi, Tetsuji (Theme Song Composition, Music)
Kakihara, Tetsuya (Theme Song Performance)
Ono, Kensho (Theme Song Performance)
Oosaka, Ryouta (Theme Song Performance)
Shimizu, Teppei (Theme Song Arrangement)
Yamashita, Daiki (Theme Song Performance)
ZEN THE HOLLYWOOD (Theme Song Performance)
Hiraki, Daisuke (Editing)
Hirama, Yuka (Art Director)
Hondai, Takahiro (Director of Photography)
Ogawa, Mamio (Background Art)
Oowada, Ayano (Assistant Animation Director)
Satou, Naoko (Color Design)
Tsuchiya, Kei (Character Design)

News:

'Shounen Hollywood' Final Episode Gets Full Version (10/23/2017)
North American Anime & Manga Releases for July (07/04/2016)
Winter 2015 Simulcast List [Update 2/11] (12/30/2014)
Winter 2015 Preview (12/15/2014)
'Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49' to Get Second Season (09/27/2014)

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Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49 (anime - Prequel)