アイドルマスター

2011 - 2011

The Girls Start Here

Episode 1

Shown from a perspective of a cameraman shooting a documentary, this films and introduces the girls of 765 Production studios and their everyday activities as idols. Along with interviews with the staff of 765 Production, the idols themselves are also interviewed over why they became idols and what their goals are.

The Girls Prepare Themselves

Episode 2

After seeing the girls' current profile pictures, the Producer thinks that they need new ones and orders a re-shoot so the girls can make better impressions in their auditions.

Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First Step

Episode 3

The Producer and the girls head to the town of Furusato to perform a small concert at the local Summer Festival, but it doesn't turn out as they all expected. Yukiho and the Producer both have to face their fears.

Changing Oneself

Episode 4

Haruka, paired with Chihaya, and Takane, paired with Hibiki, appear on a cable-TV cooking show battle hosted by a frog hand puppet.

Vacation with Everyone

5th August 2011

Episode 5

It's summer, but the studio's air conditioner is broken. So the Producer agrees to bring the girls to the beach for a vacation while the air conditioner is repaired. Ritsuko gets a go on the new idol unit she created.

The Decision to Move Forward

12th August 2011

Episode 6

Ritsuko's idol unit, Ryuuguu Komachi, with Azusa, Iori and Ami as its members, becomes popular after their debut and gets booked in many gigs, including singing on a music television program. Worried over the other idols' popularity, the Producer decides to have the idols audition for several gigs.

Things I Love, Things That Are Important to Me

19th August 2011

Episode 7

Iori humiliates herself on live television when she forces an interviewer at the Minase estate to focus on her rather than ask about her father and older brothers. The Producer reprimands her actions, but Iori ignores his advice. Yayoi invites Iori and Hibiki to her home to have dinner with her five younger siblings where Iori learns about the life of a 'commoner' and gets to know Yayoi's brother and the eldest boy, Chousuke, who wants to help his sister.

The Indirect Route to Happiness

26th August 2011

Episode 8

Azusa, Makoto and Miki go modeling as a bride, groom and bridesmaid, respectively, for a wedding magazine at a chapel.

Things We Can Do Because We're Together

2nd September 2011

Episode 9

After finishing filming a TV mystery mini-drama, Ryuuguu Komachi and Ritsuko return to 765 Production studios for a break with Mami and the Producer returning as well. Iori decides to treat everyone to some special puddings she bought earlier, but finds out the puddings are gone from the refrigerator. Suspecting the other idols as the culprits, Ami and Mami decide to solve the mystery by playing detectives.

Inching Forward with Everyone

9th September 2011

Episode 10

The girls attend 'The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition' where idols groups from various agencies compete in games.

Hope, Anxiety, and Omen

16th September 2011

Episode 11

The Producer informs the girls that their big break has come as they will be performing live at a 765 Production thank-you concert. Despite its main event being Ryuuguu Komachi, the girls are excited since they will be performing a new song and dance routine. However, the girls have to go through tough dance and vocal lessons, which some of the girls are having problems doing correctly, especially since their exams are coming out.

Last Stop on a One-Way Road

23rd September 2011

Episode 12

As the day of the concert gets closer, the Producer and the idols are worrying about Miki, who hasn't come for practice sessions for the past few days, which Ritsuko explains as being caused by a misunderstanding over Ryuuguu Komachi.

And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage

30th September 2011

Episode 13

It's the day of the 765 Production thank-you concert, but complications arise for Ritsuko and Ryuuguu Komachi when a typhoon hits the city. All transit trains are stopped, forcing Ritsuko and the others to drive to the concert, only to get into a traffic jam. With the audience already having arrived at the concert, the Producer issues a change of plans to the backstage crew and the idols to have them perform first to buy enough time for Ryuuguu Komachi to arrive.

Their World Begins to Change!

7th October 2011

Episode 14

Ever since the concert and an article by Yoshizawa, a famous reporter who is a friend of President Takagi, the idols have become very popular to the point of having to wear disguises in public.

We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!

14th October 2011

Episode 15

The 765 Production idols star in a comedy/variety show called Are We Live? Sunday, hosted by Haruka, Chihaya and Miki.

The Feeling of Being Alone

21st October 2011

Episode 16

As Chihaya has nightmares about her past, Hibiki has an argument with her dog, Inumi, as both of them are hosting an animal documentary show. Meanwhile, Kuroi plots to sabotage Hibiki's role as the presenter of the show.

Makoto, A True Prince

28th October 2011

Episode 17

Makoto is a hit with female fans due to her handsome and Prince-like looks. Although Makoto appreciates the fame, she wishes fans admire her as a girl and not a boy.

Lots of Everything

4th November 2011

Episode 18

Ritsuko forces a hard dancing routine on Ryuuguu Komachi to prepare them for an upcoming secret concert, much to the group's displeasure. When Azusa is unable to perform, help comes from an unexpected source.

Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind Clouds

11th November 2011

Episode 19

Kuroi hires paparazzi to follow and take pictures of Takane to find secrets about her since her background is a complete mystery, even to everyone at 765 Production studios.

Promise

18th November 2011

Episode 20

Chihaya's tragic past is revealed in a magazine thanks to Kuroi. The magazine slanders her, suggesting Chihaya is heartless and Chihaya decides to leave 765 Production studios.

Like the Flowers Bloom

25th November 2011

Episode 21

Thanks to a magazine interview by Yoshizawa with Chihaya over her past, the rumors about her have ended as she and the other idols prepare for the Idol Jam concert with Jupiter performing as well.

On the Holy Night

2nd December 2011

Episode 22

It is the Christmas season and Haruka wants to celebrate a Christmas Eve party with everyone at 765 Production, just like last year. But with the idols' new fame, all of the girls are busy attending and performing at TV shows, variety shows, holiday or Christmas specials on Christmas Eve. Most of them might not make it in time...

Me

9th December 2011

Episode 23

Haruka is looking forward to a dance rehearsal with everyone for their New Year's concert. However, the girls of 765 Production are too busy due to their schedules to do the rehearsal, slowly making Haruka lonely and depressed as she is unable to practice with her friends.

Dream

16th December 2011

Episode 24

The Producer manages to survive his accident but remains hospitalized for a while. As a result, Haruka returns to musical rehearsals to channel her grief into her role and wins the lead from Miki. Desperate to get the idols together, Haruka asks Ritsuko to reschedule or cancel her current gigs so she can practice for the New Year's concert.

Everyone, Together!

23rd December 2011

Episode 25

Kotori visits the Producer at the hospital. The Producer expresses his wish to see the idols at the New Year's concert.

Top Cast

Kenji Akabane•Eriko Nakamura•Asami Imai

Animation Drama

THE IDOLM@STER follows 13 girls from the 765 Production Studio, whose sole goals is to become the top idols in the Japanese entertainment industry. Along with the laughs, struggles and tears that are inherently part of this journey, you will cheer for the girls of iDOLM@STER as they climb their way to the top!

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Full Cast

Kenji Akabane Image

Kenji Akabane

Producer (voice)

Eriko Nakamura Image

Eriko Nakamura

Haruka Amami (voice)

Asami Imai Image

Asami Imai

Chihaya Kisaragi (voice)

Manami Numakura Image

Manami Numakura

Hibiki Ganaha (voice)

Rie Kugimiya Image

Rie Kugimiya

Iori Minase (voice)

Azumi Asakura Image

Azumi Asakura

Yukiho Hagiwara (voice)

Mayako Nigo Image

Mayako Nigo

Yayoi Takatsuki (voice)

Naomi Wakabayashi Image

Naomi Wakabayashi

Ritsuko Akizuki (voice)

Chiaki Takahashi Image

Chiaki Takahashi

Azusa Miura (voice)

Hiromi Hirata Image

Hiromi Hirata

Makoto Kikuchi (voice)

Asami Shimoda Image

Asami Shimoda

Mami Futami (voice)

Akiko Hasegawa Image

Akiko Hasegawa

Miki Hoshii (voice)

Yumiko Hara Image

Yumiko Hara

Takane Shijou (voice)

Hochu Otsuka Image

Hochu Otsuka

Junjirou "President" Takagi (voice)

Juri Takita Image

Juri Takita

Kotori Otonashi (voice)

Full Crew

Hiromi Kikuta

Sound Director

Shinji Nasu

Director of Photography

Hisanori Kunisaki

Producer

Shunichi Uemura

Producer

Yasuhiro Yamaguchi

Producer

Yosuke Toba

Producer

Haruko Iizuka

Supervising Animation Director

Ryuichi Takada

Original Music Composer

Akira Takata

Supervising Animation Director

Touko Machida Image

Touko Machida

Series Composition

Atsushi Nishigori

Series Composition

Toshiyuki Kubooka Image

Toshiyuki Kubooka

Character Designer

Atsushi Nishigori

Character Designer

Hisayo Usui Image

Hisayo Usui

Art Direction

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