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jcdietz03 · 2011-09-01, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Decagon

Is it advisable to buy a Japanese 360 just for the games?

Or maybe I should go for a PS3...

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Originally Posted by houkoholic

I would recommend people to start with Idolmaster SP for the PSP, that's a friendlier and cheaper introduction than diving straight into IMAS2 for the PS3/360.

If you don't have any game consoles, I would just watch the anime. If you don't have any game consoles, you're probably not a console gamer. It doesn't make sense to buy a console for just one game. If you must, I'd go with the PSP + Idolmaster SP advice - it's the cheapest option.

Kamui04 · 2011-09-01, 08:14

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Originally Posted by jcdietz03

If you don't have any game consoles, I would just watch the anime. If you don't have any game consoles, you're probably not a console gamer. It doesn't make sense to buy a console for just one game. If you must, I'd go with the PSP + Idolmaster SP advice - it's the cheapest option.

Or maybe you're just assuming he doesn't have a console because he asked about the JP xbox360. But have you thought that he may have a US xbox360 but not a PS3 or a JP xbox360 to play IM@S?

I'm in the same situation as I only have a US 360, borrowed a PSP to play IM@S SP for a little while and might borrow a PS3 for IM@S2. Before they announced it for the PS3, I have been considering a JP 360 for JP games, besides the IM@S games, a lot of shooting games are JP ONRY.

houkoholic · 2011-09-01, 10:21

If you are dead set to play all the IM@S games, then getting the 360 is the only way. Otherwise the SP game is the best representation of the current IM@S game universe with just the right mix of story elements and fun (or non-frustrating, depending on your view) game play, plus it's just a cheaper option to get a taste of the game to make sure whether you really like it or not (PSPs can be have for cheap and aren't region locked, and one PSP game isn't expensive either).

Midonin · 2011-09-01, 13:00

Spoiler for iM@S W 09 - INFINITE CRISIS:

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-02, 04:45

Episode 9's ED is Reimei Starline.

I LOVE IT.

YuriEcchiGirl · 2011-09-02, 05:16

This anime has looked very appealing to me for a while now, I like it's animation style & storyline very much & looks like a series that I would enjoy a lot, not to mention pretty light-hearted & easy-going too, it's all good

Ravenblitz · 2011-09-02, 07:04

blakstealth · 2011-09-02, 08:45

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Originally Posted by papermario13689

Episode 9's ED is Reimei Starline.

I LOVE IT.

rofl xD

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Originally Posted by Ravenblitz

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omg badass moefuckers.

jcdietz03 · 2011-09-02, 11:57

What are they selling? The anime, right?

blakstealth · 2011-09-02, 16:29

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Originally Posted by jcdietz03

What are they selling? The anime, right?

I don't think I follow...

Makoto with that pipe..so fabulous.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-02, 18:14

It's genius really. They're reinserting songs from different albums into the show so people look into buying the old albums again. Quite a clever business practice.

blakstealth · 2011-09-02, 18:36

Rofl, I didn't even notice that bottom half, I was too mesmerized by Makoto's pipe.

So I'm guessing this new CD includes ALL of the songs from something like ep1 to ep5?

Midonin · 2011-09-02, 18:55

Yes. I believe it was mentioned before in this thread. Some of them are reissues, some are new remixes, and two of the songs are entirely new.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-02, 19:09

Yeah, Reimei Starline sounded a little more "synth" than its original. SMOKY THRILL has unified singers instead of focusing on singles during parts.

Those were the two I heard, at least.

serenade_beta · 2011-09-02, 23:12

Spoiler for ep9:

shinku no kage · 2011-09-03, 16:34

EP8:
This episode reminded me...NEVER-ASK-QUESTIONS!!!! (in anime) I felt that even for iM@S they might have taken the wacky comedy thing just a tad bit too far. I dont think I've ever put my hands to my head out of the sheer WTF-ness until now.

Still, great episode overall. Wedding dress Azusa-san? *speechless* Action-star like Makoto? *stunned with awesomeness* Miki? Lovely as always. Producer? Useless as ever.

When someone gets kidnapped (or so you're told) you would...

NORMAL Person: Call the police
765 Pro producer: Run around town randomly with very little clues to go on

...I'm just gonna leave it at that or otherwise I'm gonna bring up all those questions that shouldnt be discussed otherwise my/our heads will blow.

EP9:
*too tired to talk* Ami+Mami's playfulness is adorable, thats all. orz

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Originally Posted by Decagon

Is it advisable to buy a Japanese 360 just for the games?

Or maybe I should go for a PS3...

That totally depends on if you're looking at any other games then iM@S. The Japanese Xbox 360 has a lot of "unique" games in my opinion. The PS3 has a solid line up of our favorite classic game series, etc. but you dont see too much of games that'd make you go "WTF?! I should give this a try!".

But if you're in it for just the iM@S game then personally I'd recommend the PS3 version. You save a tad bit of money as the PS3 version has DLC from catalogs #1~3 (I dont know if the mail addresses and completion bonus items are included) and on top of that the PS3 version includes "READY!!" and a new difficulty setting...they've even added a "Hyper" mode for experienced producers.

Not to mention they're bundling the new volumes of the anime Blu-ray with the new volumes of the "Gravure 4 You" expansion discs for the PS3.

But if you're just getting into iM@S the I'd recommend the "iDOLM@STER SP" for the PSP. Its cheap, portable, and its fun, what more do you need? The only downside of the SP series is that they've separated it into three versions, each with different characters you can produce and you also cant produce a unit.

Perfect Sun: Haruka, Yayoi, Makoto, Hibiki (Rival)
Wandering Star: Yukiho, Ami/Mami, Iori, Takane (Rival)
Missing Moon: Azusa, Ritsuko, Chihaya, Miki (Rival)

...FYI, if you have all three versions and produce all 9 of the 765 Pro idols then you get to see the "true" ending...something to think about when you've got extra cash. LOL.

But again, its cheap, especially since they're in the "PSP the Best" category. The only difference in each version is that each character's tension shifts differently on who they are. (the version with the easiest characters to manage is Perfect Sun and the hardest is Missing Moon...though once you get used to the game it really wont matter) and the rarity of costumes and accessories.

Decagon · 2011-09-03, 22:53

Thanks to all you guys for all the suggestions about how to start down this road. I'll probably acquire a PSP and an SP game to start. If the dollar/yen improves or I have a chance to go to Japan, I'll see about getting a console version and... other things

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Roger Rambo · 2011-09-05, 09:05

Oh my god! It's clue! The idol edition!

Midonin · 2011-09-05, 10:30

Midonin's The Two iDOLM@STERs Comparison Diary
Week Nine

My primary focus this week is character analysis of the Futami twins. Or twin. In both shows, Ami is the one who's experiencing the most. She's joined Ryuuguu Komachi/become an actual idol, but the tone of the two shows also drives them apart. iM@S's are able to reunite at 765 when there aren't any gigs going on, while Xenoglossia has Mami being (theoretically) dead. This results in the Futami twins being the biggest balls of energy in iM@S, while Xenoglossia's Ami is probably the second most reserved character in the show behind Makoto. Though I believe if something did happen to iM@S's Ami on that scale, she might turn out that way too.

Speaking of that, both Makotos appear to be hiding something this week. iM@S's was simple - just some lyrics. Xenoglossia's was present on the day Mami vanished, and thus had a much greater impact - before that, she very well may have been like her other self. Seeing the different dynamics between Iori/Ami/Yayoi in both shows was pretty fun. iM@S's Iori was the one who holds power over Ami (buying the pudding), while in Xenoglossia, Ami is the one with contacts in the music industry while Iori ends up getting a job in a cockroach costume.

Finally, things come back to Azusa once again. In Xenoglossia, she was the one who pushed the cast towards the next mystery, revealing the Futami twins and Tempestus. In iM@S, she was the hidden culprit. Both shows had a mystery element to them, but expressed in their own ways.

Only one of them can consider the case closed, however.

blakstealth · 2011-09-05, 11:05

My sporadic and insignificant words can't even describe how much greatness that episode was. It was definitely worth all the delays. Absolutely enjoyed the shit out of it.

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Originally Posted by Midonin

Midonin's The Two iDOLM@STERs Comparison Diary
Week Nine

My primary focus this week is character analysis of the Futami twins. Or twin. In both shows, Ami is the one who's experiencing the most. She's joined Ryuuguu Komachi/become an actual idol, but the tone of the two shows also drives them apart. iM@S's are able to reunite at 765 when there aren't any gigs going on, while Xenoglossia has Mami being (theoretically) dead. This results in the Futami twins being the biggest balls of energy in iM@S, while Xenoglossia's Ami is probably the second most reserved character in the show behind Makoto. Though I believe if something did happen to iM@S's Ami on that scale, she might turn out that way too.

Speaking of that, both Makotos appear to be hiding something this week. iM@S's was simple - just some lyrics. Xenoglossia's was present on the day Mami vanished, and thus had a much greater impact - before that, she very well may have been like her other self. Seeing the different dynamics between Iori/Ami/Yayoi in both shows was pretty fun. iM@S's Iori was the one who holds power over Ami (buying the pudding), while in Xenoglossia, Ami is the one with contacts in the music industry while Iori ends up getting a job in a cockroach costume.

Finally, things come back to Azusa once again. In Xenoglossia, she was the one who pushed the cast towards the next mystery, revealing the Futami twins and Tempestus. In iM@S, she was the hidden culprit. Both shows had a mystery element to them, but expressed in their own ways.

Only one of them can consider the case closed, however.

Your dedication to the iDOLM@STERing Game is truly inspiring.

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houkoholic seiyuu maniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan	If you are dead set to play all the IM@S games, then getting the 360 is the only way. Otherwise the SP game is the best representation of the current IM@S game universe with just the right mix of story elements and fun (or non-frustrating, depending on your view) game play, plus it's just a cheaper option to get a taste of the game to make sure whether you really like it or not (PSPs can be have for cheap and aren't region locked, and one PSP game isn't expensive either). __________________ My twitter - not really seiyuu-centred so follow at your own risk Celebrities I've talked to in person Mizuki Nana, Chiba Saeko, Shimizu Ai, Shimokawa Mikuni, Chihara Minori, Tamura Yukari, Nakahara Mai, Sakai Kanako

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Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Spoiler for iM@S W 09 - INFINITE CRISIS: The iDOLM@STER cast is, if anything, extremely adaptable. Since they cover every conceivable character archetype known to animedom, an exponential number of situations are available. Xenoglossia already stands as a testament to this, but this week also makes a good case for it. Seeing the twins together again after Ami left for Ryuuguu was pretty nice, and the context wasn't what I was expecting - twin detectives searching for who ate the missing pudding! Since detectives have to interrogate everyone, this was a good chance for the entire cast to get some airtime, and the twins still have it when they're together. The horror/murder mystery movie RK was acting in during the cold open was pretty cool as well. Since idoling in Japan does require having some decent acting chops as well. Like last week, it let the show delve into a different genre while still maintaining its own charms - the characters are the strength here, after all. The answer is... Miki Azusa. Next week goes from exploring mental frontiers to physical ones, with what looks like a sports meet.

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serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep9: NamcoPro wo Shinkan (心姦) shita jiken?! You mean the 9-18 Incident?! (ﾟДﾟ　) Apparently the animation was done by Yumekui's person, which would explain the good animation this episode. Story itself was a bit... Meh... and the ED was Shimoda's screeching. (Though she is singing in the twin's voice, so it can't be helped. My defense dropped two stages though...) __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

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2011-09-02, 18:36	Link #712
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	Rofl, I didn't even notice that bottom half, I was too mesmerized by Makoto's pipe. So I'm guessing this new CD includes ALL of the songs from something like ep1 to ep5?

2011-09-02, 18:55	Link #713
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Yes. I believe it was mentioned before in this thread. Some of them are reissues, some are new remixes, and two of the songs are entirely new.

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Decagon This was meaningless Scanlator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Not on this site no more. Age: 36	Thanks to all you guys for all the suggestions about how to start down this road. I'll probably acquire a PSP and an SP game to start. If the dollar/yen improves or I have a chance to go to Japan, I'll see about getting a console version and... other things .

2011-09-05, 09:05	Link #718
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2011-09-05, 10:30	Link #719
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Midonin's The Two iDOLM@STERs Comparison Diary Week Nine My primary focus this week is character analysis of the Futami twins. Or twin. In both shows, Ami is the one who's experiencing the most. She's joined Ryuuguu Komachi/become an actual idol, but the tone of the two shows also drives them apart. iM@S's are able to reunite at 765 when there aren't any gigs going on, while Xenoglossia has Mami being (theoretically) dead. This results in the Futami twins being the biggest balls of energy in iM@S, while Xenoglossia's Ami is probably the second most reserved character in the show behind Makoto. Though I believe if something did happen to iM@S's Ami on that scale, she might turn out that way too. Speaking of that, both Makotos appear to be hiding something this week. iM@S's was simple - just some lyrics. Xenoglossia's was present on the day Mami vanished, and thus had a much greater impact - before that, she very well may have been like her other self. Seeing the different dynamics between Iori/Ami/Yayoi in both shows was pretty fun. iM@S's Iori was the one who holds power over Ami (buying the pudding), while in Xenoglossia, Ami is the one with contacts in the music industry while Iori ends up getting a job in a cockroach costume. Finally, things come back to Azusa once again. In Xenoglossia, she was the one who pushed the cast towards the next mystery, revealing the Futami twins and Tempestus. In iM@S, she was the hidden culprit. Both shows had a mystery element to them, but expressed in their own ways. Only one of them can consider the case closed, however.