Initial Anime Review: THE IDOLM@STER

*This review has been updated. To see "THE iDOLM@STER" final impressions, click here.

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And now, from the PSP, XBOX 360 & Nitendo DS games, comes the anime, "THE IDOLM@STER"!

Ah... I think I just landed in heaven... I mean...

Basically, this anime is, of course, about idols. To start off, this anime has 12, YES 12 main characters (well its 14 if you count the managers). The plot is relatively simple to understand. All 12 idols are in an idol agency called "765", where they all strive to become famous idols!

The story begins when a cameraman arriving at the "765" agency for a whole day. Slowly, it shows all 12 idols. They all have different personalities! Ranging from Tom-boyish, Androphobics, cheerful, emo, secretive, innocent, proud, childish and even more! At the end of the day, it is discovered that the cameraman is actually the new producer for the agency!

However, this agency needs help! Many things require attention! Is the new producer able to turn the agency around?

Mostly, the past 2 episodes are about daily idol life. There isn't much i can go on since an actual plot hasn't been developed. So i will go on to introduce the characters for you!

<Haruka Amami, the main heroine of the anime. Having a bright personality, she is always excited, but is slightly clumsy.


>Makoto Kikuchi, a girl that has actually more female fans because of her "Cool-Boy" personality. She actually wants to be more feminine!

<Highly energetic and cheerful, Hibiki Ganaha is one of the more comical idols. She has a mouse, a hamster, a gerbil, a parrot, a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a flying squirrel, and a crocodile!

<> The two twins of the agency, Ami & Mami Futami, are identical idols, the only difference seperating them are the way they tie their hair, they are also energetic and like animal constumes.

<Yukiho Hagiwara, the most shy and cowardly idol, she always looks down upon herself, and extremely scared of boys & dogs. She always runs off and "digs a hole" with a shovel whenever she is depressed.

>Growing in a family of five siblings, Yayoi Takatsuki cares for her family very much. Being the eldest, she always tries to find ways to make money.

<And the complete opposite, the proud and arrogant Iori Minase, an ojou-sama, whom flaunts her wealth. She also carries a bunny everywhere she goes and is also a "tsundere" at times.


>Chihaya Kisaragi, whom is always cool and serious at all times. She prefers classical music, and is very traditional & mature.


<Azuza Miura, who looks and behaves a lot like "Mayoi Neko Overrun!"'s Otome. She acts like
the big sister type but has a terrible
sense of direction.

>We don't know much about
Takane Shijou, because everything about her is a secret.

<And finally the sexy Miki Hoshii, who you can see from her eyes that she likes to sleep a lot. She does things with minimal effort, but manages large results.

If you ARE a lolicon, or just cute things, OR a "K-On!" fan, this is the anime for you! It is quite similar to K-On life i guess. Full of comedy and lessons learnt, and also a lot of fooling around.

All and all, an enjoyable anime for all ages to view.

THE IDOLM@STER has 25 episodes, and is premiering now. Fansubs are provided by Chibiki, Doki, MATV & Nuke



See you next time!

Hint for next review: Who is "Oratorio God only knows" otherwise known as?

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