It’s time to pull back the curtain on a new Cinderella Girls story! Hardworking girls and up-and-coming producers team up to shoot for the stars and become the next big idol! Between their gorgeous outfits, electrifying performances, and distractingly handsome princes, these aspiring idols have a lot to deal with.

(Source: MAL News)

Short anime based on the 4-koma series illustrating the daily lives of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club’s members.

Second season of D4DJ.

Kazuki Yoshino and Yuuya Niyodo are idols who make up the duo ZINGS. While Kazuki gives his all in every performance, Yuuya views the job as just another means of making money. Yuuya’s apathetic attitude toward the fans and inability to take his job seriously causes his manager to give him an ultimatum: unless he starts putting in more effort, he will be fired. Backstage, Yuuya meets Asahi Mogami, an idol dressed in a colorful costume. Asahi would have had a bright future ahead of her—had she not died a year prior. Even as a ghost, Asahi wants nothing more than to perform for fans again. When she finds out that Yuuya does not hold the same passion for the idol life that she once did, she is overcome by a fit of rage and demands that he let her take his place. In a strange twist, Yuuya wakes up to find that Asahi has possessed him and can do what he is too lazy to do himself. With Asahi performing for him, Yuuya thinks he has a ticket to an easy idol life. However, Asahi has other plans. Though she is no longer alive, she wishes for Yuuya to find the ambition that she still has. Together, she wants them to become the best idol the world has ever seen. But can an unmotivated man like Yuuya ever care about anything besides money? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags: Kami Kuzu☆Idol, 神クズ☆アイドル, Phantom of the Idol

As the united world fights for its freedom against the alien forces known as the Neuroi, human girls with magical abilities—called witches—continue to battle. With the persisting conflict affecting morale, Grace Maitland Steward, a retired witch who still serves in the army, presents a plan advocating the power of music as an invaluable support that can change the tides of war. Unfortunately, her proposal is written off, prompting Grace to find a way to prove the potential of her idea to her superiors. She enlists the help of Aila Paivikki Linnamaa and Eleonore Giovanna Gassion—two witches who have already seen some success as singers—to recruit other witches and form the League of Nations Air Force’s Music Squadron. The campaign manages to produce seven promising candidates. Among them, 14-year-old Virginia Robertson, despite having no military experience whatsoever, seems to possess an ability too significant to ignore. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags: Renmei Kuugun Koukuu Mahou Ongakutai Luminous Witches, Allied Air Force Magical Idols Luminous Witches, Idol Witches, Ongakutai Witches, 連盟空軍航空魔法音楽隊 ルミナスウィッチーズ, League of Nations Air Force Aviation Magic Band Luminous Witches

As another year begins at Yuigaoka Girls’ High School, ushering in a fresh batch of students, the school idol club Liella! is excited to expand their membership. However, Liella! is extremely popular due to the astounding talent they have continuously displayed; thus, new students lack the courage to even consider approaching the club, fearing the rigorous training that might lie ahead. Amid her worries, club leader and co-founder Kanon Shibuya meets first-year student Kinako Sakurakouji and tells her about the world of school idols. This leaves Kinako in awe, but being fairly average herself, she feels she would not be capable of matching the spirited performances of the brilliant Liella! members. Nonetheless, Kinako receives encouragement to join the group and comes to share their dream of reaching for the stars once again in the grand Love Live! Competition. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags: Love Live! Superstar!! 2nd Season, ラブライブ！スーパースター!! 2nd Season

As a new agency, AiRBLUE’s roster consists of voice actresses with absolutely no experience. Expecting to hone their skills and build courage at a gradual pace, the girls are taken aback when the head of their agency, Masaki Ootori, announces that they will be partaking in an audition for Bloomball—a popular sports manga receiving an anime adaptation. Despite all odds being stacked against them, each of the girls is now presented with a momentous chance to make their debut in the unrelenting world of voice acting. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags : Cue!, CUE!

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club continues to gain popularity as its reputation grows, even catching the attention of aspiring school idol Zhong Lanzhu. However, when Lanzhu visits the club and interacts with its members, she realizes that their ideals differ from her own. This sparks the beginning of a rivalry between Lanzhu and the club members, as she challenges them to see who can captivate a larger audience at the upcoming School Idol Festival. Thus, the school idol club starts a new chapter in its quest to achieve idol stardom. Being more united than ever before, the girls continue to practice for the festival—wanting to show Lanzhu what it truly means to be a school idol. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags: Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2, ラブライブ! 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会,Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 2nd Season,Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai 2nd Season

Haru Nabatame, Rio Seibu, and Kyouka Tamaki’s idol unit, TiNgS, is on the verge of disbandment. However, if they can fill all two thousand seats in their upcoming anniversary concert, their idol careers will live to see another day. This quota is seemingly impossible for a group like them, especially when the most people they have had at a show is 37. Fortunately, they are placed under a new talented manager—Naoki Hinase. While initially reluctant due to past experiences, Naoki takes charge of TiNgS after sensing Haru’s genuine passion for idols with his own remarkable ability to see the shine of someone who is lying. Despite the challenges she faces in this ambitious endeavor, Haru wants everyone in the world to love idols, even willing to become the shining guidepost—shine post—to accomplish her dream. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags: Shine Post, シャインポスト

In the year 2032, the legendary idol unit “7th Sisters” suddenly retired from the industry and disappeared. That was the end of the idol industry… until two years later, when a young glory-seeking employee is appointed to be the leader of Tokyo’s next generation idol studio, “777 (Three Seven),” commonly referred to as Nanastar. However, the city continues to believe that idols are a thing of the past, and Nanastar is no exception. Their slump continues, but one day a mysterious and beautiful female manager approaches you and says, “If the idols of the past are gone, we’ll just have to make new idols! True “sisters” linked by powerful bonds!” The story of the idols of the future, the Nanastar Sisters, will now unfold. (Source: Tokyo 7th Sisters Wiki)

Buried within the numerous clubs at Nijigasaki High School lies the school idol club. The club, while lacking popularity, definitely does not lack potential. During their debut performance, they were able to seize a sizable audience, along with the attention of their schoolmates Ayumu Uehara and Yuu Takasaki. Enamored, the duo makes their way to join the club; however, they are disappointed to find out that the club had just been disbanded. Nevertheless, Ayumu does not believe that it should have ended there. Together with Yuu, they begin restoring the school idol club, hoping to recreate the idol performances that dazzled them before. Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai shines its spotlight over the reformed school idol club as they recruit both former members of the club alongside newcomers. Taking the first step towards their dreams, how will these girls achieve idol stardom? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hashtags : Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai , Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, ラブライブ! 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会

Everyone has a dream they strive to achieve, and so does the musically talented Kanon Shibuya. However, due to her stage fright, Kanon fails to make it into Yuigaoka Girls’ High School’s music program and instead ends up in the general curriculum. Even though Kanon makes the conscious decision to quit music altogether, her classmate Tang Keke rekindles Kanon’s passion for music with her own: a passion for school idols. Although Keke and Kanon try to form a school idol group, their effort meets strong objections from Ren Hazuki, the daughter of the school’s director. Even so, the girls soon visit the director, who allows them to set up their school idol club under one condition—they must win first place at the Yoyogi School Idol Festival. The resilience of these aspiring idols is put to the test as they face the challenges that come their way. Throughout their journey, the girls make new friends and meet new members that join them to become the dazzling idols others can only imagine.
Hashtags : ラブライブ！スーパースター!!, Love Live! Superstar!!

First-year middle school girls Mirai Momoyama and Emo Moegi are two aspiring idols who decide to use the “Pri☆Chan System,” a system used by famous people and companies to broadcast content. Like many girls starting their own channels and uploading content, the pair decide to become their own producers, starting their own channel in an attempt to become Pri☆Chan idols. (Source: ANN)

Hashtags: Kiratto Pri☆chan, Kiratto Pri-chan,キラッとプリ☆チャン

Sakura Minamoto dreams of becoming an idol. Unfortunately, reality hits her like a truck, and she dies in a sudden traffic accident. Ten years later, she wakes up in Saga Prefecture, only to find herself a zombie with no memory of her past. While still coming to terms with her demise, she meets a man named Koutarou Tatsumi, who explains that he has resurrected her and six other zombie girls from different eras for the purpose of economically revitalizing Saga by means of an idol group. Assuming the role of an abrasive manager, Koutarou begins scheduling events; the girls go along with it, eventually deciding to name their idol group Franchouchou. An absurdly comedic take on the idol genre, Zombieland Saga tells the story of Franchouchou’s heartwarming struggle to save Saga Prefecture while hiding their zombie identities and rediscovering their past lives.

Hashtags: Zombie land Saga, Zombie landSaga,ゾンビランドサガ

Aine Yuuki, who is a regular student at Star Harmony Academy’s normal division, meets Mio Minato from the idol division, who invites her to join Aikatsu to fulfill Aine’s goal to make friends. She also befriends Maika Chōno and Ema Hinata who are also idols. Aine and Mio form a pair to become best friends to become the bright “Diamond Friends”. Karen Kamishiro and Mirai Asuku are categorized as “Diamond Friends” and are in the Diamond Class! (Source: Wikipedia)

Hashtags: Aikatsu Friends!, アイカツフレンズ！

The third season of Cinderella Girls Gekijou.

Hashtags: THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater 3rd Season, The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Gekijou 3rd Season, シンデレラガールズ劇場 第3期

There are eleven girls that consist the C-class Ongaku Shoujo idol unit under Pine Records. Despite generating red sales marks and not being very popular, Producer Ikebashi and the members are trying their very best to up their levels. Nevertheless, Ikebashi suggests recruiting a new member for Ongaku Shoujo; someone who can act as a catalyst for the success of the group. Thus, an audition was opened, leading to the soon-to-be legendary group’s meeting to a girl named Hanako. (Source: MAL News)

Hashstags:Music Girls, Ongaku Shoujo (TV) , 音楽少女

The story revolves around “Aikatsu Planet,” a state-of-the-art virtual world where anyone can assume the role of an avatar and becoming a most popular virtual idol. Mao Otoha, an ordinary first-year student at the private academy Seirei High School, becomes a top idol avatar Hana when Hana’s previous alter ego Meisa Hinata suddenly disappeared. However, Mao’s new role as the avatar Hana is a secret to everyone else. (Source: Wikipedia)
Hashtags: Aikatsu Planet!, アイカツプラネット！

Despite performing as an idol group for three years, Idolls! has failed to make its mark on the entertainment world, only boasting a meager three fans. While the girls are venting their frustrations, a small wooden statue in their room suddenly starts speaking to them and convinces them to book a venue that seats one hundred fans. The only problem is that their performance is in just nine days! Now in a race against time, the girls must prove themselves worthy of stardom or face the harsh reality of failure. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Hashtags: Idolls!, アイドールズ!, Idolls!: Idol Survival

Five years ago, a mysterious phenomenon known as the Global Synchronic Urban Disappearance caused a large chunk of Ikebukuro to disappear overnight. Following the catastrophe, the inhabitants found themselves thrown into a state of disorder, and unexplained electromagnetic anomalies called “Auroras” began to be sighted. Awed by the performance of idol Izumi Hinazaki at a play utilizing the “Super Material Theater,” a stage designed to revitalize Ikebukuro through hologram-enhanced plays, high school student Seria Morino is inspired to become an idol. Shortly afterward, she is scouted by a young woman named Kaoru Sakakibara, who turns out to be the director of Alice in Theater—the troupe that Izumi used to be a part of. Aiming to pursue her dreams, Seria decides to follow Kaoru and joins Alice in Theater. Upon arriving at their establishment, she is cordially welcomed by a group of young and friendly girls who are all very passionate about acting. However, something seems to be amiss… [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Hashtags : Gekidol, Gekidol: Actidol Project, ゲキドル