The IDOLM@STER

The Idolmaster (アイドルマスター, Aidorumasutā, officially stylized as THE iDOLM@STER) is a Japanese raising simulation and rhythm video game series created by Bandai Namco Games (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a producer who works with a group of prospective pop idols at the talent agency 765 Production. Originally released as an arcade game in 2005, the franchise has grown to numerous ports, sequels and spin-offs across multiple video game consoles, including three social network games. The series includes a variety of other media such as anime, printed media, audio dramas, a Korean drama, and radio shows. Each installment of The iDOLM@STER has seen different levels of success, though the games and related media have earned over ¥10 billion as of 2013. Through 2018, the The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls spin-off had seen at least ¥60 billion in revenue. Combined home media sales for the franchise exceeded ¥35 billion in revenue through 2018.

Main series[]

Adaptations of the main original games:

iDOLM@STER: Xenoglossia - 26 episode anime series by Sunrise that ran from April 4, 2007 to September 24, 2007
- iDOLM@STER: Live For You! - OAV short by Actas released on February 28, 2008, somewhat of a bridge to the next series
The iDOLM@STER - 25 episode anime series by A-1 Pictures that ran from July 8, 2011 to December 23, 2011, plus an OVA released on June 16, 2012
- The iDOLM@STER Shiny Festa - 3 episode OVA by A-1 Pictures bundled with games of the same name released on October 25, 2012
- Puchimas!: Petit iDOLM@STER - 64 episode ONA 2 min shorts by Gathering released from January 1, 2013 to March 29, 2013
- Puchimas!! Petit Petit iDOLM@STER - 74 episode ONA 2 min shorts by Gathering released from April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014

Spinoffs[]

Adaptations of the spin-off games.

Cinderella Girls[]

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls - 25 episode anime series by A-1 Pictures that ran from January 10, 2015 to October 16, 2015, plus an OVA released on February 25, 2016
- The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater - 13 episode 3 min anime shorts by Gathering and Lesprit that ran from April 4, 2017 to Jun 27, 2017
- The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater II - 13 episode 3 min anime shorts by Gathering and Lesprit that ran from October 3, 2017 to December 26, 2017
- The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater III - 13 episode 3 min anime shorts by Gathering and Lesprit that ran from July 3, 2018 to September 25, 2018
- The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater Climax Season - 13 episode 3 min anime shorts by Gathering and Lesprit that ran from April 2, 2019 to June 25, 2019

Million Live![]

The iDOLM@STER Million Live! - expected to air in 2023

SideM[]

The iDOLM@STER SideM - 13 episode anime series by A-1 Pictures that ran from October 7, 2017 to December 30, 2017
- The iDOLM@STER Prologue SideM: Episode of Jupiter - prequel special episode released on October 1, 2017
- The iDOLM@STER SideM: 315 Variety Pack! Made In Passion! - sequel special episode released on June 27, 2018
- The iDOLM@STER SideM: Mini For a Reason! - 12 episode 3 min anime shorts by Zero-G that ran from October 9, 2018 to December 25, 2018; an OVA 5 min short Shoshi-kantetsu Toru cleaning! released on March 22, 2019; plus 3 special shorts released on March 27, 2019

SHINY COLORS[]

No anime adapations, so far.

Plot[]

The central aspect of the plot for The iDOLM@STER deals with the training of prospective pop idols on their way to stardom.

765 Production Studio manages the unique talents of 13 professional idols as they slowly make their way to the top and become country-wide celebrities. But the girls' journey is far from just fun and games: hard work, sweat, and tears are some of the prerequisites needed to flourish in this industry—and for 765 Pro in particular, a watchful eye out for their rival, the infamous 961 Production.

As the girls' fame grows, however, their time together as a family diminishes, and now the very popularity they sought is threatening to tear them apart. A difficult balance of work and bonding must be achieved, or they risk everyone going their separate ways. The personal and professional ordeals of these idols can't be conquered alone, but with each other's loving support, any obstacle or hardship can be overcome!

External Links[]

Official[]

Other Sources[]

The Idolmaster

Anime (Sunrise)

Anime (A-1 Pictures)

Anime spin-offs