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"I'm going to be an idol...?"
Akira Kiyose is a high school student who loves to sing. His songs were published to a video sharing site as the internet singer "KIKUNOYU". One day, he is scouted by the entertainment agency "sMiLea Production" after they hear his singing voice. The agency was established to nurture up-and-coming idols by the legendary idol duo "Anela" after they suddenly retired. Akira forms a group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, who were also scouted. The three online singers are inspired by the idols "LEGIT" and "JAXX/JAXX", also belonging to the same agency, and aim to make their idol debut with their own thoughts and feelings in mind...! — www.crunchyroll.com →
Akira Kiyose is a high school student who loves to sing. His songs were published to a video sharing site as the internet singer "KIKUNOYU". One day, he is scouted by the entertainment agency "sMiLea Production" after they hear his singing voice. The agency was established to nurture up-and-coming idols by the legendary idol duo "Anela" after they suddenly retired. Akira forms a group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, who were also scouted. The three online singers are inspired by the idols "LEGIT" and "JAXX/JAXX", also belonging to the same agency, and aim to make their idol debut with their own thoughts and feelings in mind...! — www.crunchyroll.com →
Episodes
1. Let's Be Idols & Unite
Released on Jan 11, 2025 at 9:00 am
High schooler Akira was raised as the heir of Kikunoyu, a sento bathhouse run by his grandfather and mother. He always had dreams of becoming a hero. But he quit baseball, which he'd been playing since he was young, and spent his days going to karaoke after school with his childhood friend Kacchan. One day, Kacchan receives an email from the idol talent agency sMiLea Production on a recommendation from the legendary idol Anela. Although Akira has no relation to it, it seems that he might be involved...
2. Let's Make a Decision & Unite
Released on Jan 18, 2025 at 9:00 am
Lin and Maoto announce the Release Battle, and the three idol groups, PROTOSTAR, LEGIT, and JAXX/JAXX discuss what motif they plan to use for their live performances. Daiki and Eishiro argue due to their different opinions concerning the direction of the band, but Fuga says something offhand that settles the matter.
3. Let's Prove It & Unite
Released on Jan 25, 2025 at 9:00 am
Fuga asks to change the motif for the Release Battle and for some reason, he's also avoiding Daiki and Eishiro.
4. Let's Go Home & Unite
Released on Feb 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
LEGIT has finished their live concert, PROTOSTAR has yet to decide on a motif for the Release Battle.
5. Let's Gaze & Unite
Released on Feb 8, 2025 at 9:00 am
Gakuto receives an offer to perform at a jazz concert in the US. While Gakuto can perform the way he wants to overseas, Homare, Izumi, Jun, and Kanata can't do the things they want to work on. The four other members are aware that Gakuto is important to the group and thus put in more effort to make up for the fact that Gakuto isn't around at the moment. While this is happening, all of JAXX/JAXX's five members have an upcoming shoot for a live Buzz Variety dance project. They are determined to do their best as a group when Lin informs them about something.
6. Let's Find It & Unite
Released on Feb 15, 2025 at 9:00 am
Homare, Izumi, Jun, and Kanata do their best for the live Buzz Variety project, and put on an exciting show that goes beyond their imaginations. Although Kanata is happy that this has generated some hype, he wonders if Gakuto has mixed feelings about the situation. For some reason, one day Jun starts to play pranks on Kanata. Kanata doesn't seem to have any idea why, but it seems like Jun wants Kanata to realize something...!
7. Let's Stand Up to It & Unite
Released on Feb 22, 2025 at 9:00 am
PROTOSTAR is the only group that hasn't had their live release concert. Lin and Maoto look at the metrics of the LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX performances, and talk in anticipation about what sort of show PROTOSTAR will put on for them. They imagine it will be a performance that was unthinkable when sMiLea Production first started up as an agency. The unknown past of the once legendary idols' transition to becoming producers is revealed. Meanwhile, Akira and the other idols in the group are showing some unsettling behavior behind Lin, Maoto, and Harumi's backs.
7a. Bonds Special Episode -LEGIT & JAXX/JAXX edition-
Released on Mar 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Please enjoy this special episode where LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX cast members discuss the importance of bonding throughout the anime show.
8. Let's Accept It & Unite
Released on Mar 8, 2025 at 9:00 am
PROTOSTAR prepares for their next tour destination, the "Lantern Festival." Although the local people loved the festival long ago, something happened that changed it forever. Banri and Chihiro take a closer look at their fans and at the locals who feel removed from the festival as PROTOSTAR looks for a way to bring laughter and smiles to those coming. How exactly will they do this!?
9. Let's Contend for the Best & Unite
Released on Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00 am
With the Lantern Festival experience under their belt, PROTOSTAR finally decide on a motif for the upcoming Release Battle. Each group and its members reflect upon themselves and each other. Which group will shine brightest on that Release Battle stage, which they've so passionately prepared for? What do Lin and Maoto want to convey to the three idol groups through the Release Battle?
9a. Bonds Special Episode -PROTOSTAR & Unite UP! edition-
Released on Mar 22, 2025 at 9:00 am
Enjoy this special episode where cast members discuss the importance of bonding throughout the anime show.
10. Horror Night
Released on Mar 29, 2025 at 9:00 am
The sMiLea Production idols are suddenly sent to an overnight training camp by Lin and Maoto. Although they're enjoying their stay by having snowball fights and doing other activities, PROTOSTAR began feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility and pressure of leading the joint live performance. When Daiki sees the three members of PROTOSTAR lack the confidence to direct the senior groups, LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX, he begins venting about his frustrations.
11. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 5, 2025 at 9:00 am
12. Untitled Episode
Expected on Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00 am